Facebook Looks to Add Pressure to Apple and Further Emphasize Concerns Around App Store Policies

Facebook says that Apple recently rejected its proposal to add a notification in its app about Apple taking a 30% cut of funds raised by live events.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 28, 2020

Google Adds Option to Cast Meet Video Calls to Your Home TV

Google has added a new option to its Meet video calling platform which enables users to stream their Meet calls to their home TV sets.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 27, 2020

Facebook Announces New Legal Proceedings Against Fake Engagement Seller and UK App Developer

Facebook continues to take legal action against companies that violate its platform rules, with two new proceedings announced. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 27, 2020

TikTok CEO Resigns as Oracle-Lead Bid Becomes the Lead Contender in the Acquisition Race

TikTok's newly appointed global CEO has resigned amid the ongoing negotiations around the app's future, while the Oracle-lead bid has now, reportedly, become the leading contender for the app. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 27, 2020

LinkedIn Announces Tougher Measures Against Inappropriate Content on its Platform

LinkedIn has outlined a range of new initiatives to improve its rule enforcement efforts and ensure that its members feel safe in engaging on the platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 26, 2020

Facebook Outlines New System for Detecting Fake Accounts and Misinformation Based on Interactions

Facebook has developed a new system for detecting misinformation and fake accounts, which could help improve its enforcement efforts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 26, 2020

Facebook Adds Custom Backgrounds for Messenger Rooms, Adds New Rooms Discovery Tools

Facebook has added some new features for Messenger Rooms, including custom backgrounds and new connection options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 26, 2020

TikTok Faces Restrictions in UK, Launches New 'Not Going Anywhere' Merch

As discussions over TikTok's future continue, the UK Government is leaning towards restrictions on the app, as opposed to outright banning it.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 26, 2020

Facebook Warns of Major Impacts to Audience Network Effectiveness Due to iOS 14 Update

Facebook has warned Audience Network advertisers that changes to iOS 14 will severely impact ad effectiveness.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 26, 2020

Facebook Updates 'Whale'' Meme App with New Features

Facebook has updated its Whale meme app with a selection of new features - the first of its experimental app to get a comprehensive expansion.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 25, 2020

Twitter Tests Replacing 'Retweets and comments' with New 'Quotes' Count

Twitter is testing out a new way to display retweets with comment after recently rolling out a new update to better represent these versus retweets.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 25, 2020

YouTube Provides an Overview of Video and Comment Removals in its Latest Enforcement Report

YouTube removed millions of videos, and billions of comments, for rule violations in Q2.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 25, 2020

Facebook's Hosting New Information Sessions on Engaging Your Community and Hosting Online Events

Facebook has announced some new education sessions to help group managers and marketers make best use of events.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 25, 2020

TikTok Shares Official User Counts as Discussions Continue on Takeover Bids

TikTok has revealed its actual usage data for the first time as negotiations continue over the future of the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 25, 2020

Facebook Renames AR/VR Team to Encompass its Expanding Focus

Facebook has renamed its AR/VR team to better encompass the expanding scope of its projects.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 25, 2020

Facebook Announces Plans to Expand Facebook News into Multiple Countries

Facebook says that it will soon expand its dedicated News tab to multiple regions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 25, 2020

Facebook Adds Facebook Shop Tab, Expands Facebook and Instagram Shops to All US Businesses

Facebook has announced a range of updates for its new Shops options on both Facebook and Instagram.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 25, 2020

Facebook Develops AI That Can Help Choreograph Dance Moves to Any Music

Facebook has developed a new AI system which can direct users to creative dance moves based on any music input.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 24, 2020

TikTok's Taking Legal Action Against the Trump Administration's Attempts to Ban the App in the US

TikTok plans to take legal action against the Trump administrations Executive Order which will essentially force its sale to a US-owned company.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 22, 2020

Facebook Outlines New, Machine Learning Process to Improve the Accuracy of Community Standards Enforcement

Facebook has rolled out a new system to help better identify community standards violations, which should improve the accuracy of its enforcement efforts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 22, 2020

Facebook Provides New Tips to Help Improve Stories and Video Ads [Infographic]

Facebook has provided some new tips on how marketers can maximize the performance of their Stories and video ads.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 21, 2020

Facebook Plans for Post-Election Concerns in the US, Explores New Option for Combating Viral Misinformation

Facebook is exploring what it will do if President Trump seeks to use its platform to manipulate voters in the event of an election loss.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 21, 2020

Twitter Shares Insights into How Fans Welcomed the NBA and MLB Re-Starts [Infographic]

Twitter has published some new insights into how sports fane reacted to the return of the NBA and MLB, and the role Twitter played in connecting them to the action.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 20, 2020

Twitter Adds More Detail on DMs from Users You Don't Follow

Twitter is giving users more insight into who's DMing them with new details on messages from people you don't follow.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 20, 2020

TikTok Provides an Update on its Approach to Hate Speech and Offensive Content

TikTok has shared a new update on its efforts to detect and remove hate speech across its platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 20, 2020