Instagram Tests Variations of New Reels and Shop Tabs on the Bottom Navigation Bar

After recently launching a dedicated Reels tab on the home screen in India, Instagram is now looking to add the same in all regions where Reels is available.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 9, 2020

Instagram Adds 'Suggested Reels' Display in Main Feed, Launches Monthly Reels Trend Insights

Instagram is working on a range of ways to boost its new 'Reels' option in order to capitalize on concerns around TikTok.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 8, 2020

LinkedIn May Soon Provide the Option to Add URL Links into Your LinkedIn Stories

LinkedIn is testing a new option that would enable users to add 'swipe up' URL links to their LinkedIn Stories.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 4, 2020

Instagram Launches Dedicated Tab for Reels in India

Instagram is adding a new, dedicated tab for its new 'Reels' functionality to cater to rising usage of the option in India.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 4, 2020

Facebook Adds More Ways to Export Photos and Videos as Part of Data Portability Initiative

Facebook will now enable users to export their posted photos and videos via Dropbox and Koofr, along with Google Photos.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 4, 2020

TikTok Adds New 'Stitch' Feature to Facilitate Video Responses

TikTok has added a new 'Stitch' feature which enables users to re-use snippets of other people's video clips.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 4, 2020

Facebook is Letting Some Users View Instagram Stories on Facebook

Facebook has launched a new test which enables some users view Instagram Stories on Facebook.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 4, 2020

Facebook Adds New Personalization Tools for Watch, Flags New Organic Video Performance Insights

Facebook has announced some new personalization tools for Watch as viewership for the platform increases.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 4, 2020

Facebook Outlines New Measures to Protect the Integrity of the US Presidential Election

With the US election looming, Facebook has announced a range of additional measures to protect voters from manipulation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 4, 2020

TikTok Launches Marketing Partner Program for Advertisers

The "TikTok For Business Marketing Partner Program" just launched as TikTok's latest push to expand upon its advertising opportunities for marketers on the platform. 

By Emma Wiltshire • Sept. 4, 2020

TikTok Sell-Off Delayed Due to Newly Imposed Restrictions on the Export of Chinese Tech Advancements

The Chinese Government's new regulations are holding up progress in the TikTok sell-off.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 2, 2020

Twitch Continues Expansion Beyond Gaming with Global Roll Out of Watch Parties

Game streaming platform Twitch continues to expand into new areas with the full, global roll-out of its new Watch Parties option.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 2, 2020

LinkedIn Shares New Listing of the Most Popular LinkedIn Learning Courses of 2020

LinkedIn has shared the latest listing of the most popular LinkedIn Learning courses, which, unsurprisingly, reflect a big focus on remote work.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 2, 2020

LinkedIn Adds New Staff Connection Tools Via Company Pages, New Follower Analytics Options

LinkedIn is adding some new Company Page features focused on maintaining employee connection and maximizing outreach opportunities.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 2, 2020

Twitter Announces New Push to Improve Tweet Accessibility Options

Twitter has announced two new teams that will focus on improving the platform's accessibility features.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 2, 2020

Facebook Removes New Network Linked to Russian-Based Internet Research Agency

Facebook has released the latest version of its Coordinated Inauthentic Behavior report, with three networks detected and removed in August.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 1, 2020

TikTok and Teespring Partner on New Integration to Enable Creators to Sell Merch On-Platform

TikTok and Teespring are partnering up to provide a new way for TikTok creators to sell merch direct on the platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 1, 2020

Twitter Adds Example Tweets to Selected Trends in Order to Provide More Context

Twitter is looking to add more context to its Trending lists by displaying example tweets, representative of the trend, for some topics.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 1, 2020

Facebook Responds to 'Counterproductive' Australian News Content Revenue-Sharing Regulation

Facebook has responded to the Australian Government's proposed regulatory reform which seeks to make Googe and Facebook pay news publishers for use of their content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 31, 2020

Twitter Officially Launches New 'Quote Tweets' Count on Main Tweet Display

Twitter will now display 'Retweets' and 'Quote Tweets' in a separate count on the main tweet display. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 31, 2020

Facebook Launches New Research Project to Assess the Impact of Social Media Engagement on Political Behaviors

Facebook has announced a new research project that will examine the impact of Facebook and Instagram on key political attitudes and behaviors during the US 2020 election.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 31, 2020

Twitter Adds New Search Prompts to Guide Users to Official Voting Information

Twitter has added a new informational prompt to searches related to voting in the US ahead of the 2020 election.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 31, 2020

Facebook Provides an Overview of Content That it Looks to Exclude From Its Recommendation Surfaces

Facebook has provided some new insight into which Pages and posts it looks to exclude from its recommendation surfaces, like its 'Pages You May Like' and 'Suggested For You' listings. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 31, 2020

China Imposes New Rules Which Could Halt TikTok Sell-Off, Triller Enters Bid for the Platform

China has announced a new set of rules on the export of proprietary technology, which could stop TikTok from being sold to a US company.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 29, 2020

Facebook's Testing a New Way to Help Publishers Maintain Connection with Paying Subscribers

Facebook is testing a new option that would enable people who subscribe to certain publications to link their Facebook account with that publisher, in order to avoid paywall on links.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 28, 2020