Social Media Updates: Page 2
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Retrieved from Facebook on April 02, 2020
Facebook Outlines How It's Promoting Census Participation, and Monitoring for Census Misinformation
Facebook has outlined how it's working to promote Census participation in the US, and how it's using its election integrity team to monitor for Census misinformation.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 02, 2020 -
Retrieved from LinkedIn on April 02, 2020
LinkedIn Provides Free Mindfulness Courses on LinkedIn Learning to Help People Deal with the COVID-19 Lockdowns
With many people adjusting to unfamiliar work/life situations, LinkedIn has outlined a range of LinkedIn Learning courses that people can take, for free, to help them deal with change.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 02, 2020 -
YouTube is Working on a TikTok-Like Tool to Fend Off Rising Video Competition
YouTube is reportedly developing its own TikTok-like tool, as the short-form video app continues to gain momentum amid the COVID-19 lockdowns.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 02, 2020 -
Retrieved from Snapchat on April 02, 2020
Snapchat Sees Higher Usage Amid COVID-19 Lockdowns, Outlines Key Trends of Note
Snapchat has provided an update on the usage trends that it's seeing amid the COVID-19 lockdowns, including a 50% increase in video calls and 25% more time spent using Lenses.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 02, 2020 -
Retrieved from LinkedIn on April 02, 2020
LinkedIn Offers Free Job Posts to Essential Services Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
LinkedIn is offering essential services free job postings on its platform in order to help provide assistance amid the coronavirus pandemic.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 02, 2020 -
Retrieved from Pinterest on April 01, 2020
Pinterest Outlines Rising Pin Trends in Latest Report [Infographic]
Pinterest has published its latest listing of trending topics on the platform, providing key notes for your Pin strategy.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 01, 2020 -
Retrieved from Facebook on April 01, 2020
Facebook Publishes New Guides to Help Businesses Deal With the Impacts of COVID-19
Facebook has published a new set of guides to help businesses deal with the various impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 01, 2020 -
Houseparty Offers Reward for Evidence of Smear Campaign Against the App
Social video app Houseparty has offered a reward for any evidence of an alleged smear campaign being run against the app, in which various people have claimed to be hacked via their Houseparty account.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 01, 2020 -
Retrieved from Snapchat on April 01, 2020
Snapchat Will Now Enable Developers to Integrate Snapchat Stories into Their Apps via Snap Kit
Snapchat will now enable developers to integrate Snapchat Stories into their on apps, which could boost exposure and usage.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 01, 2020 -
Retrieved from Facebook on April 01, 2020
Facebook Adds New Video Features, Including 'Series' and Updates to Bulk Uploader
Facebook has announced a new set of updates for its video tools which will better enable Pages to build audiences for their video content.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 01, 2020 -
Retrieved from Matt Navarra/Twitter on April 01, 2020
Instagram's Working on a New Filter to Limit Exposure to Sensitive Content
Instagram is working on a new option which would enable users to limit their exposure to sensitive content in the app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 01, 2020 -
Retrieved from Facebook on April 01, 2020
Facebook Updates Oculus Quest Controls, Adding New Menu Options and 2D Multi-Window Support
Facebook has announced a new update for its user control options in Oculus Quest, which could help to make VR a more functional, useful space.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 01, 2020 -
Retrieved from Facebook on April 01, 2020
Facebook Launches 'Community Help' Where Users Can Register to Help Neighbors or Request Assistance
Facebook has launched a new 'Community Help' platform, where people can either offer assistance to others in their community, or request help with tasks.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 01, 2020 -
Instagram Is Considering an Option to Add More Than One Guest Into an Instagram Live Stream
Instagram is considering providing the capacity to go live with more than one guest, though it may not be a critical update for the platform.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 31, 2020 -
Facebook Pledges $100 Million to Support Local News Organizations Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Facebook has allocated an additional $100 million in funding to assist local news organizations which are being hit hard by COVID-19 shutdowns.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 31, 2020 -
Retrieved from Plessey on March 31, 2020
Facebook Takes Another Step Towards AR-Enabled Glasses with Plessey Deal
Facebook has signed a new deal with microLED provider Plessey, which will help it create its coming AR-enabled glasses.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 31, 2020 -
Retrieved from Jane Manchun Wong/Twitter on March 31, 2020
Facebook's Testing a New COVID-19-Themed Reaction Emoji
Facebook appears to be testing out a new COVID-19-specific reaction emoji, though it's actual use-case is unclear.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 31, 2020 -
Retrieved from Jane Manchun Wong/Twitter on March 31, 2020
Facebook's Testing an Auto-Status Feature for Messenger
Facebook is working on a new Auto Status function for Messenger, which would enable users to share what they're up with friends, even without actively posting.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 31, 2020 -
Retrieved from Facebook on March 31, 2020
Facebook Updates 'Download Your Data' Tool With More Insight Into How it Uses Your Information
Facebook will provide more transparency over how it uses your on-platform data with new sections added to its 'Download Your Data' tool.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 31, 2020 -
Retrieved from The Verge on March 28, 2020
Google Pledges $800 Million to COVID-19 Relief and Support Efforts
Google has pledged a massive $800 million to a range of COVID-19 relief and support efforts.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 28, 2020 -
Facebook Adds New Tools for Facebook Live Amid Rising Demand and Usage
Facebook is rolling out a new set of updates for Facebook Live, with demand for live-stream content rising amid the COVID-19 lockdowns.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 28, 2020 -
Retrieved from Matt Navarra/Twitter on March 28, 2020
Instagram Is Testing a New Set of Animated Selfie Stickers for Stories
Instagram is testing out an interesting new selfie sticker option which overlays your image over a rounded, animated background.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 28, 2020 -
Twitter's Working to Keep its Systems Running Amid Rising Demand and Supply Chain Issues
Twitter has outlined how it's working to keep it systems operating amid unprecedented demand during the COVID-19 lockdowns.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 28, 2020 -
Retrieved from Pinterest on March 27, 2020
Pinterest Launches Verified Merchant Program for Brands That Deliver High Quality Customer Service
Pinterest has launched a new 'Verified Merchant' program which adds a blue checkmark to approved profiles, while also boosting Pin exposure.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 27, 2020 -
Retrieved from TikTok on March 27, 2020
TikTok Launches Celebrity-Hosted, Daily Live-Streams to Entertain Users Amid COVID-19 Lockdowns
TikTok has launched a new entertainment and information initiative to help lighten the mood amid the COVID-19 lockdowns.
By Andrew Hutchinson • March 27, 2020
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