Facebook Tests New Post Composer to More Easily Add Recent Photos

Facebook's testing a new change to the post composer window which makes it easier to add recent photos.  

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 7, 2021

President Trump Banned from Various Social Networks After US Capitol Riots

After a mob of Trump supporters invaded the US Capitol building in protest over the election results the major social platforms moved to cut off US President Donald Trump.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 7, 2021

Snapchat Relaunches Partner Solutions Program to Provide More Assistance Options for Advertisers

Snapchat has announced a re-launch of its marketing partner program, which is designed to help provide guidance for Snapchat advertisers. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 6, 2021

Facebook Shares Insights into its Coming Smart Glasses, New Developments in VR

Facebook has outlined some of its coming AR and VR projects, including the latest on its soon to be released smart glasses.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 6, 2021

WhatsApp Updates Privacy Policy, Paving the Way for the Integration of Facebook's Messaging Apps

WhatsApp is updating its privacy and data sharing processes, which will see more user data shared with parent company Facebook.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 6, 2021

Facebook Launches Updated Page Layout for Public Figures Which De-Emphasizes Page Likes

Facebook is rolling out a new update for Pages for public figures and creators, which, importantly, de-emphasizes Likes in favor of Following.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 6, 2021

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