Snapchat Acquires 'TikTok for Music Creation' App Voisey

Snap Inc. has reportedly acquired rising music creation app Voisey, which enables users to create their own tracks using vocal effects.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 20, 2020

Instagram Adds New Branded Content Options, Including Branded Content Tags in Reels

Instagram has added some new revenue opportunities for creators, which could help Reels stars, in particular, generate better deals.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 20, 2020

Facebook Launches Legal Action Against Instagram Clone Sites

Facebook has launched legal proceedings against a company which scraped 100,00 Instagram profiles and created a clone platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 19, 2020

Facebook Outlines Evolving Efforts to Combat Hate Speech in New Report

Facebook has released the latest version of its Community Standards Enforcement Report, which now includes a specific section on the prevalence of hate speech.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 19, 2020

Twitter Slows Down Roll Out of Fleets Due to 'Performance and Stability' Concerns

Twitter is dialing back the roll-out of its new Fleets function due to system issues in handling the increased usage load.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 19, 2020

New Antitrust Suit Set to Brought Against Facebook Over Instagram and WhatsApp Acquisitions

A group of state attorneys general are launching a new antitrust lawsuit against Facebook, which could increase calls for a break-up of the company. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 19, 2020

Snapchat Provides New Options for App Promotions, Including Improved Cross-Linking Tools

Snapchat has announced a new range of ad options and tools for app developers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 19, 2020

Instagram Launches Updated UI for Standalone Threads App

Instagram has announced a new update for its standalone Threads app

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 19, 2020

Facebook Makes Its Latest Experimental App Available to All Users

Facebook's giving its experimental app E.gg a wider launch as it looks to catch onto the next big thing.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 18, 2020

YouTube Will Start Inserting Ads into Non-Monetized Content, Updates Rules Around Facial Recognition

YouTube has announced an update to its Terms of Service to cover the use of facial recognition data and new rules around monetization of content not in the YouTube Partner Program.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 18, 2020

Despite Everything, Facebook Remains a Prominent Facilitator of Election Misinformation

Despite spending years preparing for the 2020 US election, insights show that Facebook remains a key facilitator of misinformation in the wake of the poll.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 17, 2020

LinkedIn Shares Listing of its Most Influential Users in 2020

LinkedIn has released its annual Top Voices list, showcasing the LinkedIn members who generated the most engagement throughout the year.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 17, 2020

Instagram Adds Keyword Search in Addition to Profiles and Tags

Instagram is changing how search works on its platform, by adding the ability to search via keyword, not just profiles and hashtags.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 17, 2020

Instagram Expands 'Guides' Content Display Option to All Users

Instagram is expanding its 'Guides' profile display format to all users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 17, 2020

TikTok Updates Parental Control Tools to Better Protect Young Users

TikTok has updated its Family Pairing tools to help parents manage how their kids use the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 17, 2020

Twitter's Testing a Clubhouse-Style Audio 'Spaces' Feature

Twitter's testing a new audio spaces option which will enable users to create audio-only meeting rooms.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 17, 2020

Twitter Launches Story-Like 'Fleets' for All Users

Twitter is rolling out its Stories-like 'Fleets' option to all users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 17, 2020

Facebook Shares New Insights into Internal Challenges Posed by Increased Usage During COVID-19

Facebook has shared some new insights into how it dealt with the challenges of fewer staff and increased usage amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 16, 2020

Instagram Adds New Option Which Enables Users to Opt-Out of Third-Party Data Usage for Ad Targeting

Instagram is adding a new setting to enable users to opt-out of off-platform data tracking.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 16, 2020

Facebook Updates Report Moderation Systems to Ensure Worst Case Content is Dealt With First

Facebook has outlined a new update to how it deals with the moderation of rule violating content, which should see the worst cases dealt with faster.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 14, 2020

Facebook Launches New Video Series, Hosted by Post Malone, Exclusively on Messenger and Instagram

Facebook has launched a new show, hosted by Post Malone, exclusively via its new Watch Together option.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 14, 2020

TikTok Wins Yet Another Legal Reprieve, Keeping it Running in the US

TikTok has been granted another reprieve in its ongoing battle against the White House's Executive Order forcing its sale.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 13, 2020

LinkedIn Discovers Ad Metric Error Which Lead to Over 400k Advertisers Being Overcharged

LinkedIn has reported an error in its ad metrics which may have resulted in the overcharging of more than 400k advertisers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 12, 2020

Twitter Shares Insights into How its Election Integrity Measures Impacted Usage and Activity

In the aftermath of the US Election, Twitter has shared some insights into how its various measures impacted usage behaviors leading up to polling day.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 12, 2020

Snapchat Adds Astrological Profiles So Users Can See Their Alignment with Connections in the App

Snapchat has added new Astrological Profiles to help users better understand their star signs within the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 12, 2020