Pinterest Announces New Policy to Remove Misinformation About the Upcoming Census

Pinterest has announced a new policy which will see it remove misleading content related to civic participation, with a focus on misinformation around the upcoming US census.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 30, 2020

Facebook Outlines Content Review Board Process, Which Will Provide Independent Case Assessments

Facebook has published a listing of bylaws and process charts for its Content Oversight Board, which will assess content decisions independent of The Social Network. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 30, 2020

TikTok is Rolling Out a New 'Dark Mode' Option

TikTok is rolling out a new dark mode option to lessen its visual impact in low light situations.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 29, 2020

Pinterest Adds New AR 'Try-On' Feature for Lipstick Shades

Pinterest is launching a new AR 'try on' option for lipstick shades as it seeks to further enhance its eCommerce discovery options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 29, 2020

Facebook Outlines Evolving Privacy Tools on Data Privacy Day

Facebook has outlined its evolving data privacy tools on Data Privacy Day, including its off-platform activity listing and improved log-in alerts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 29, 2020

Facebook Launches Previews of Upcoming Super Bowl Ad

Facebook has released a new set of previews for its upcoming Super Bowl ad, its first major campaign tied to the Super Bowl.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 28, 2020

LinkedIn Announces Merger of Elevate Functionality With Company Pages

LinkedIn has announced that it will merge the functionality of its Elevate employee advocacy program into its company pages tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 26, 2020

Byte, the Second-Coming of Vine, Is Now Available on iOS and Android

Byte, a new, short video app from the creator of Vine, has now been launched, potentially adding another competitor for TikTok.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 25, 2020

Instagram Addresses Questions on Algorithm, Comment Pods and Verification [Infographic]

Instagram recently addressed a range of common platform questions via its @Creators account.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 25, 2020

Snapchat Signs New Deal with NBC to Air Daily Shows Covering the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Snapchat will air four exclusive Olympics shows each day during the 2020 Tokyo games.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 24, 2020

TikTok Signs New Music Licensing Deals to Enable Increased Music Usage and Partnerships

According to reports, TikTok is close to announcing a range of new music licensing deals that will enable better links with the music industry.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 24, 2020

Twitter Launches Emoji Reactions for Direct Messages

Twitter has launched a new Reactions option in direct messages, which enables you to quickly add an emoji response to any message.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 23, 2020

Instagram Is Adding a New Way to Find and Share Stories that Mention Your Profile

Instagram is adding a new way to easily find and re-share Stories mentions of your profile.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 23, 2020

Twitter Updates TV Show Reminder Format

Twitter has updated the format of its TV show reminder buttons, which notify users when TV shows will go to air.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 22, 2020

Changes Could be Coming for Twitter's Explore Page

Twitter's Explore tab could be set for an upgrade, with the platform putting out a call for responses on how people are using the option.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 22, 2020

New Report Suggests that Adding Filters to Your Instagram Selfies Could Result in Fewer Likes

Looking for more Likes on your Instagram posts? Maybe don't add a face filter, this study suggests. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 22, 2020

Facebook Backs Off on Plan to Bring Ads to WhatsApp

Facebook will re-think its monetization strategy for WhatsApp after deciding not to go ahead with a planned roll-out of ads on the popular messaging platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 17, 2020

Pinterest Publishes New Update on Employee Diversity and its Impacts on Product Decisions

Pinterest has published a new update on its staffing diversity goals, including notes on the impacts of broader perspectives on product decisions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 17, 2020

Instagram's VP of Product Provides Insight into its Hidden Like Count Test

In a new interview, Instagram's VP of Product Vishal Shah provides insight into various aspects, including the ongoing hidden like counts test.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 17, 2020

Twitter Confirms That It Won't Be Adding an Edit Option Anytime Soon

Tweet editing is looking less and less likely, with CEO Jack Dorsey now ruling out the option.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 16, 2020

Pinterest Expands Self-Help Exercises to Nine New Regions

Pinterest is giving more users access to its mental health and wellbeing exercises, with the tools now being made available in nine new regions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 16, 2020

LinkedIn Adds Live-Streaming for Company Pages and New 'Invite to Follow' Options

LinkedIn is expanding access to its native live-streaming feature, while it's also looking to help company page managers expand their audience.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 15, 2020

Instagram Is Working on a New 'Maps' Sticker for Instagram Stories

Instagram is developing a new 'maps' sticker for Instagram Stories which would highlight your location on a world map.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 15, 2020

Facebook Dominates Most Downloaded Apps of 2019 Listing, Covering Both Android and iOS

App analytics provider Sensor Tower has released its listing of the most downloaded apps of 2019 across both iOS and Android stores.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 15, 2020

Instagram Officially Begins Testing of DMs in Its Desktop Version

After being spotted in testing months ago, Instagram is now officially launching a test of direct message access in its desktop version.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 15, 2020