Facebook's Developing a New App to Help Former Prisoners Re-integrate with Society

Facebook is developing a new 'Re-Entry' app as part of its efforts to serve marginalized communities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 25, 2021

Twitter Assesses the Potential of Emoji-Style Reactions and Up and Downvotes on Tweets

Twitter is surveying users on the potential of a new reactions emoji set on tweets.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 24, 2021

Instagram's Testing New Quick Reply Stickers to Stories

Instagram is testing a new range of quick reply options for Stories.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 24, 2021

Facebook Takes Action Against Hacking Group from China Which Targeted Uyghur and Turkish News Sites

Facebook has taken enforcement action against a hacking group from China, which targeted people looking for information on Uyghur Muslims.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 24, 2021

Instagram Announces That Stories Drafts are Coming Soon

Instagram's adding a new option to save your Stories as drafts to be posted at a later stage.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 23, 2021

Facebook Announces 'F8 Refresh' Virtual Showcase Event in June

Facebook has announced a new F8 Refresh event to be held in June.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 23, 2021

Facebook Says That People Have Raised Over $5b Through its Donation Tools

Facebook says that over $5 billion in donations has now been raised via its various fundraising and cause-promotion tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 23, 2021

Facebook Adds New Tools to Enable Content Creators and IP Holders to Detect and Report Violations

Facebook is providing content creators and IP holders with new tools to detect and claim rights over copyrighted content violations.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 23, 2021

Facebook is Running Another Webinar on the Coming Impacts of iOS 14 for Advertisers

Facebook's running another information session on the potential impacts of Apple's coming IDFA update on Facebook ad performance.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 22, 2021

Twitter's Looking to Improve DMs, Considers New Search Features for Messages

Twitter is looking to release a new update for its direct messaging platform in May this year.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 22, 2021

Facebook Tests New 'Green Screen' Creation Option for Facebook Stories

Facebook is testing out a new 'green screen' creation option within Facebook Stories.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 22, 2021

Clubhouse Outlines Key Growth Challenges in Latest Town Hall Update

Clubhouse has outlined its key growth challenges in its most recent Town Hall update.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 22, 2021

Facebook Outlines its Evolving Efforts to Combat Misinformation Ahead of New Investigation

Facebook has provided an overview of the efforts it has undertaken to address the spread of misinformation on its platforms.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 22, 2021

Facebook is Looking to Launch Audio-Only Rooms to Hook Into the Social Audio Trend

Facebook's looking to launch its own Clubhouse challenger, with an additional option for its Rooms feature.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 21, 2021

Twitter is Testing a New Option Which Would Enable Users to Add a Background Visual When Sharing Tweets in Fleets

Twitter is looking to add a new option to Fleets which would enable users to add custom visual backgrounds when re-sharing tweets.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 19, 2021

Instagram Tests New Labels to Show When a Feed Post is Re-Shared to Stories

Instagram is testing a new option that would highlight when feed posts have been re-shared to Stories.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 19, 2021

Facebook is Reportedly Working on a Kids Version of Instagram

Instagram is reportedly working on a separate version of the app for users under 13.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 18, 2021

Twitter Seeks Public Feedback on Rules Around What Public Figures Can Tweet

Twitter is calling for public submissions as it seeks to establish clearer rules around what public figures can and cannot do on its platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 18, 2021

Facebook Expands Support for Physical Security Keys to Mobile Devices

Facebook will now support the use of physical security keys for login confirmation on mobile devices.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 18, 2021

Twitter Tests New Option to View YouTube Clips In-Stream

Twitter is testing an option that would enable people to view tweeted YouTube clips in-stream.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 18, 2021

Facebook Previews Next Gen Digital Control for AR, Which Responds to Muscle Commands

Facebook is developing a new, wrist-based control device for AR, which would respond to muscle impulses.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 18, 2021

YouTube Begins the Roll-Out of its TikTok-Like 'Shorts' Option in the US

YouTube is expanding its 'Shorts' short video option to US users, with a beta launch beginning today.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 18, 2021

Snapchat Acquires eCommerce Technology Firm FitAnalytics to Boost its Virtual Try-On Options

Snapchat's taking the next step forward with its eCommerce tools, with the acquisition of digital sizing company FitAnalytics.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 17, 2021

TikTok is Reportedly Looking to Add a Group Chat Feature Later This Year

Reports suggest that TikTok is looking to add a new group chat feature to maximize engagement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 17, 2021

YouTube Rolls Out Copyright Checks Tool, Which Analyzes Your Video Prior to Upload, to More Users

YouTube has expanded the roll-out of its pre-publish copyright check tool, which could save creators a lot of headaches.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 17, 2021