Apple Publishes Listing of Most Popular Apps for 2019

Apple has published its listing of the most downloaded apps on the App Store in 2019.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 4, 2019

TikTok Continues to Refine Content Policies in Response to Various Concerns

While TikTok continues to see high downloads, questions remain around its content moderation and policy decisions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 4, 2019

YouTube Outlines its Ongoing Efforts to Reduce the Spread of Misinformation its Platform

YouTube has provided an update on its efforts to slow the spread of misinformation on its platform, while also tackling 'borderline' content violations.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 4, 2019

Facebook Adds New Measures to Enforce Targeting Restrictions on Potentially Discriminatory Ad Types

Following on from its targeting restrictions on housing, employment and credit opportunity ads, Facebook has added some new measures to enforce its regulations.  

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 4, 2019

Twitter Launches New Privacy Center to Better Communicate Platform Rules and Processes

Twitter has launched a new Privacy Center, which will help users connect with the platform's various privacy tools and resources.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 3, 2019

Facebook Adds Warning Labels to Posts in Singapore After Demands from Singaporean Government

Amid ongoing debate around political ad restrictions, Facebook has been forced to add new warning labels to selected posts in Singapore after a request from the local government.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 3, 2019

Facebook Launches New Photo and Video Transfer Tool, A First Step in Data Portability

Facebook has announced the first stage of its new data portability approach, with an option to transfer your photos and videos to Google Photos.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 3, 2019

2019 Instagram Updates Marketers Should Know [Infographic]

A round up of the most important features launched this year to keep in mind while planning your 2020 strategy.

By Aaron Brooks • Dec. 2, 2019

'Pinterest Shop' Supports Small Businesses This Holiday Season

Pinterest's new curated marketplace, Pinterest Shop, gives smaller businesses the holiday boost they deserve.

By Emma Wiltshire • Nov. 26, 2019

Facebook's Testing a New 'Favorites' Friend Listing for Facebook Stories

Facebook is testing a new option which would enable you to share your Facebook Stories with a smaller group of users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 23, 2019

Facebook Removes Option to Add Friends to Live-Stream Broadcasts

Facebook is removing the option to add guests to your live-streams, which it first rolled out back in 2017. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 23, 2019

Facebook Considers Changes to its Political Ads Policy

Amid ongoing backlash over its decision not to subject political ads to fact-checks, Facebook is reportedly considering other options to curb potential misuse.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 22, 2019

YouTube's CEO Provides an Update on Monetization Tools, Copystrikes and Content Guidelines

YouTube's CEO Susan Wojcicki has covered a range of topics in her latest quarterly update.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 22, 2019

LinkedIn Publishes Update on Spam, Fake Accounts and Government Data Requests

LinkedIn has published its latest transparency report, providing an overview of its actions taken against spam, fake accounts and platform rule violations.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 22, 2019

Twitter Rolls Out Option to Hide Tweet Replies to All Users

After months of testing, Twitter is now rolling out its 'Hide Replies' option to all users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 22, 2019

Twitter's Testing Tweet Scheduling Built Into the Tweet Composer

Twitter has announced a new test of native tweet scheduling built into the tweet creation process.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 21, 2019

Twitter Adds New 'Conversation Insights' to Media Studio

Twitter has added a new Conversation Insights element to Media Studio which provides information on your Twitter mentions and where they're coming from.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 21, 2019

Twitter Adds New Push Notifications for Suspicious Login Attempts

Twitter is adding a new security measure, with push notifications for suspicious login attempts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 20, 2019

Instagram Is Testing a New Display Layout for IGTV Content

Instagram is testing out a new format for IGTV which would include larger, scrollable tiles for each video, and categories to help sort your content lists.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 20, 2019

Snapchat Says Political Ads on its Platform Are Fact-Checked, Adding to Debate

Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel has said that political ads on Snapchat are fact-checked - here's a look at where each platform stands on political fact-checking.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 20, 2019

Snapchat looks to Stay Ahead of its AR Competition with $750k for Lens Creators

Snapchat recently announced that it will pay out $750,000 to its top augmented reality stars in 2020.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 20, 2019

Facebook Has Launched Another Teen Focused App, This Time to Make Memes

Facebook is once again seeking to stay connected with the next generation with another youth-oriented app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 19, 2019

New Report Looks at the Rise of Virtual Influencers on Instagram

Virtual influencers - computer-generated characters with their own personas - are on the rise on Instagram.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 19, 2019

TikTok Reaches 1.5 Billion Downloads, Seeks to Distance Itself from Chinese Government Links

New figures show that TikTok continues to grow, especially in India, while the company itself is working to distance itself from suggestions of Chinese Government interference.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 19, 2019

Twitter Releases New Political Ad Policy Following Announcement of Ban on Political Ads

Twitter has released the details of its revised political ad policy, which aims to ban political ads entirely, but allow certain issues-based ads within specific parameters.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 16, 2019