Instagram Tests New Stories Layout on Desktop

Instagram's testing a new layout of Stories presentation on the desktop version of the platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 5, 2021

Report Suggests Facebook and Snapchat Will Be Most Impacted by Apple's IDFA Changes

With Apple set to introduce new, explicit warnings on data-tracking by each app, a new report suggests that Facebook and Snapchat will be most impacted.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 5, 2021

Twitter Acquires Podcast Listening App Breaker to Expand its Audio Focus

Twitter has acquired podcast listening and community app Breaker as it looks to build upon its new audio Spaces feature.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 4, 2021

Facebook Expands Engagement Alerts for Groups, Adds New Alert Options

Facebook has expanded access to its engagement alerts for groups, providing more ways for admins to stay on top of group engagement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 4, 2021

LinkedIn Shares New Usage Insights for Your 2021 Planning [Infographic]

LinkedIn has shared a new set of usage stats and insights to assist in your 2021 strategic planning.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 4, 2021

Snapchat Looks to Establish Connection to Emerging Indian Market Through Investment in ShareChat

Snapchat and Twitter are reportedly among a group of tech companies looking to invest in emerging Indian social platform ShareChat.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 4, 2021

Snapchat Looks to Broaden its eCommerce Push with Expanded Bitmoji Fashion Options

Snapchat is looking to add new fashion options for its Bitmoji characters, which could act as another eCommerce promotional tool.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 3, 2021

Facebook and WhatsApp Video Calls Reach Record Highs on New Year's Eve 2020 [Infographic]

Facebook has reported record highs for video calls on both WhatsApp and Messenger during New Year's Eve 2020.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 2, 2021

Google Adds Short-Form Video Carousel in Selected Search Results

Google is looking to align with the short-form video trend by adding TikTok and Reels video results for certain search queries.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 30, 2020

TikTok Faces New Legal Challenge Over Its Tracking of Underage User Data

TikTok is facing yet another legal challenge over its measures to protect younger users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 30, 2020

Snapchat Offers Tentative Support for UK MP's Call for Labels on Digitally Altered Images

A UK MP recently proposed a new law which would require social platforms to add labels to all digitally altered images.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 22, 2020

YouTube Adds New 'Shorts' Shortcut Button to User Home Screens in India

YouTube has added a new element to its TikTok-like 'Shorts' function, with a new shortcut on the home screen.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 22, 2020

Facebook Faces Renewed Backlash Over Lack of Support for Small Advertisers

Facebook's launched a revamped Help Center at a time where more advertisers are voicing their concerns with the platform's ad systems.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 22, 2020

Facebook Warns EU Users of Impacts to Messaging Due to Changes in Privacy Laws

Facebook has outlined some changes to its messaging services in Europe due to updates EU digital privacy laws.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 21, 2020

TikTok Adds 'Year in Review' Option to Highlight the Clips That You Engaged with Throughout the Year

TikTok has added a new 'Year in Review' option to showcase your personal top trends in the app from 2020.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 21, 2020

Instagram Shares Insight into the Most Popular Holiday Cookies Across the US

Instagram has shared some data-backed insights into the most popular holiday cookies across the US.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 18, 2020

Twitter Testing a New Way to Spark Engagement by Highlighting Things in Common with Other Users

Twitter is launching a new test which will show users topics, people in common, and other things that they have in common within the tweet composer. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 17, 2020

Instagram Adds New Prompts to Help Slow Resurgences of COVID-19

With COVID-19 cases seeing a resurgence in some regions, Instagram has added some new alerts to ensure people remain vigilant.  

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 17, 2020

Twitter Outlines Updated Verification Guidelines Ahead of the Re-Opening of Public Applications

Twitter has outlined its new verification guidelines ahead of its re-opening of public applications for the verification badge.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 17, 2020

Twitter Launches First Wave of Live Testing for its New Audio 'Spaces' Feature

Twitter has launched an early test version of its new audio 'Spaces' feature, which will enable users to create audio-only rooms.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 17, 2020

Snapchat Partners with Google for Immersive 'Year in Search' AR Experience

Google has launched a new Snapchat AR Lens which provides an interactive spin on its Year in Search trends overview.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 17, 2020

Twitter Reverts to Traditional Retweet Process After Switching it Up for the US Election

Twitter will revert back to its regular retweet process after implementing a change in the lead-up to the US election. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 17, 2020

TikTok's Testing a New, Shoppable Live-stream Experience, The Next Step in its eCommerce Push

TikTok is looking to the next stage of its eCommerce push via a new live-stream partnership with Walmart. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 17, 2020

Facebook Launches Next Stage of Campaign Against Apple's Upcoming Data Tracking Changes

Facebook has re-upped its push against Apple's coming changes to in-app data tracking, which will make all data gathering opt-in.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 17, 2020

Twitter Updates its Efforts to Tackle COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation

As COVID-19 vaccinations begin around the world, Twitter is updating its approach to combating vaccine misinformation to help ensure optimal take-up.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 16, 2020