Snapchat Shares New Insights into Shopping Trends Around the Return to School

Snapchat has shared some new insights into the growing excitement around the return to physical school, and what that means for shopping trends.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 6, 2021

TikTok Adds New App Login and Audio Integration Options to its Developer Tools

TikTok has added some new elements to its development kit, including TikTok log-in and new audio integrations.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 6, 2021

Twitter Launches Live Test of 'Tip Jar' to Enable On-Profile Donations

Twitter has launched a live test of on-profile tipping for selected creators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 6, 2021

Facebook Adds New Messaging Features, Including Chat Themes and Read Receipts on Instagram

Facebook has unveiled a raft of new messaging features across its apps, including new chat themes and read receipts on Instagram.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 6, 2021

Twitter Announces New, Exclusive Video Programming at 2021 NewFronts Event

Twitter has unveiled a range of new video content deals at its 2021 NewFronts event.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 5, 2021

Twitter Rolls Out Larger Image Display in Timelines to All Users on Android and iOS

Twitter is rolling out a new image display, which will show full-sized images within user timelines. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 5, 2021

TikTok Joins the Technology Coalition to Improve its Approaches in Protecting Young Users

TikTok has joined the Technology Coalition to refine its approaches to protecting younger users in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 5, 2021

Clubhouse Announces the Finalists for its 'Creator First' Development Support Program

Clubhouse has announced the finalists for its Creator Accelerator funding and support program.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 5, 2021

Twitter Launches Updated Offensive Comment Alerts on Both iOS and Android

Twitter has updated its process of identifying potentially offensive replies, with a view to reducing unintended angst.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 5, 2021

YouTube Announces Expansion of Shorts to All US Users, New Shorts Tab to Improve Discovery

YouTube is expanding its TikTok-like Shorts tool to all US users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 5, 2021

Facebook Launches Nextdoor-Like 'Neighborhoods' Tool in Canada, Plans for Broader Roll-Out

Facebook is launching its new 'Neighborhoods' local connection tool to all users in Canada as part of a broader expansion of the tool.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 5, 2021

Snapchat Previews New Original Shows, Creator Marketplace to Facilitate Brand/Influencer Partnerships

Snapchat has shared its latest slate of Snap Original programming, as well as a new Creator Marketplace platform to facilitate brand partnerships.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 5, 2021

Facebook's Oversight Board Upholds Decision to Ban Trump, But Calls for Clearer Guidance Moving Forward

Facebook's independent Oversight Board has upheld the platform's suspension of former US President Donald Trump. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 5, 2021

Facebook Workplace Reaches 7 Million Paid Subscribers, Adds New Q&A and Integration Tools

Facebook Workplace is now up to 7 million paying business subscribers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 4, 2021

Twitter Launches 'I Wish I Knew' Podcast to Provide Insight into How it Utilizes Audience Research

Twitter is launching a new podcast which will provide insights into how it utilizes audience insight.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 4, 2021

LinkedIn Provides Tips on How to Maximize Career Resilience by Building Your LinkedIn Network

LinkedIn has conducted some new research into how people can maximize their career opportunities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 4, 2021

Facebook Announces 2021 Community Accelerator Grant Program to Assist Facebook Community Leaders

Facebook has announced the 2021 iteration of its Community Accelerator Program, which is designed to help group admins maximize their communities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 4, 2021

Instagram Officially Launches New Captions Sticker for Stories

Instagram has launched a new captions sticker for Instagram Stories

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 4, 2021

Twitter Acquires News Content Subscription Platform Scroll to Advance its Creator Revenue Tools

Twitter has acquired news content subscription platform Scroll, which includes Twitter analysis platform Nuzzel, as it continues to develop its new subscription tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 4, 2021

Clubhouse Moves to Next Stage of Testing for Android App, Continues to Develop Payment Tools

Clubhouse is progressing onto the next stage of its Android app development.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 3, 2021

Pinterest Launches Pinterest Ads in Mexico, Continuing Business Expansion

Pinterest will now let Mexican businesses advertise on the platform in the latest expansion of its business tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 3, 2021

Facebook Adds New Emotional Health Resources to Mark Mental Health Awareness Month

Facebook has added a new Emotional Health center to provide mental support for users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 3, 2021

Facebook Launches New Mother's Day Promotion for its Portal Smart Speaker Device

Facebook has launched a new promotional push for its Portal smart speaker device, which has seen a big increase in sales of late.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 3, 2021

Facebook Adds New Safety Features and Creative Tools for Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Facebook has announced a range of new features and fundraising initiatives for Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 3, 2021

Facebook Updates iOS 14.5 Prompt to Encourage Users to Keep Data Tracking On

Facebook has added a new element to its iOS 14.5 prompts, which employ a form of scare tactic to encourage users not to switch off data tracking.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 3, 2021