LinkedIn Adds New 'Teammates' Option to Maintain Connection with Colleagues

LinkedIn has added a new tool which will enable users to prioritize updates from colleagues in their feeds.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 17, 2019

Twitter Will Test Option to Hide Replies, Outlines Improvements in Platform Safety

Twitter has announced that it will allow users to hide tweet replies as part of its ongoing efforts to improve on platform discourse.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 17, 2019

Facebook's Testing a New, Stories-Like, 'Swipeable' News Feed

Facebook's experimenting with a new News Feed layout which is more aligned with Stories consumption.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 16, 2019

Facebook Adds 'Dark Mode' to Regular Messenger Settings

After initially making the option available via an Easter egg within the app, Facebook has now added 'Dark Mode' to the regular Messenger settings.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 16, 2019

Facebook's Looking to Bring Messaging Back into the Main App

As part of its wider shift towards messaging, and to integrate its various messaging tools, Facebook may be looking to bring messaging back into its main app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 13, 2019

Facebook to Host Digital Literacy Education Sessions for Journalists Ahead of European Elections

Facebook has announced a set of education sessions for journalists to help stamp out misinformation during the upcoming European election campaign.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 13, 2019

LinkedIn's Rolling Out Photo-Tagging, New Photo Stickers

LinkedIn has been gradually rolling out some new image features which you may not be aware of.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 13, 2019

Pinterest Adds Conversion Optimization, New Video Ad Options

Pinterest has added some new ad options, including Conversion optimization and Promoted Video for Conversions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 12, 2019

Facebook Launches New Brand Safety Controls to Better Protect Advertisers

Facebook has updated its Brand Safety tools in order to help businesses ensure their ads don't appear alongside potentially offensive content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 12, 2019

LinkedIn Begins Rolling Out its Own Version of Reactions for Posts

LinkedIn is now rolling out its own variation of Reactions for posts, providing more ways for users to quickly respond to updates.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 12, 2019

Pinterest is Now Up to 265 Million Users, Added 51 Million Within the Last Year

Pinterest has released updated usage figures ahead of its IPO, showing solid, steady growth.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 11, 2019

Facebook's Implementing New Rules and Processes to Stop the Spread of Harmful Content

Facebook has outlined a range of new tools and rules to crackdown on the spread of false, misleading and/or illegal content on its platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 11, 2019

Facebook Will Clarify its Terms and Conditions on Data Use Amid Rising Calls for Penalties

Under rising pressure from various government-affiliated groups, Facebook will seek to better explain its data usage regulations within its terms and conditions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 10, 2019

Facebook Adds New Tools to Assist in Managing the Profiles of Deceased Users

Facebook is adding new tools to help families and friends manage the accounts of deceased users and related notifications.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 10, 2019

Twitter Reduces Maximum Number of Accounts Users Can Follow Per Day to 400

Twitter has reduced its limit on the maximum number of accounts users can follow per day in its latest effort to tackle spammers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 9, 2019

Snapchat Launches Updated, Faster Android Version

Snapchat has released an updated version for Android, which will help the app expand its opportunities, and gain more users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 9, 2019

The Top Social Media News Updates for March 2019

Were you on top of all the various updates, announcements and news stories in March? Check out this round-up of the key social platform news.

By Anna Bredava • April 6, 2019

Twitter is Testing Out New Labels to Clarify Tweet Reply Streams

Twitter is testing out a new option which would label tweets to clarify who's saying what in reply threads.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 5, 2019

Snapchat Announces a Range of New Tools at its First Ever Partner Summit

Snapchat has hosted its first ever Partner Summit, outlining a range of new tools and features for the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 5, 2019

Should Publishers Use Facebook's 'Breaking News' Label?

Facebook has been slowly rolling out its 'Breaking News' label to more publishers - but does it actually help improve reach?

By Sebastian Huempfer • April 4, 2019

Twitter Adds Streamlined In-App Appeal Process for Reported Tweets

Twitter has added a new, streamlined appeals process for reported tweets which will help users unlock their accounts for incorrect reports.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 4, 2019

LinkedIn Adds Document Upload Options to Regular Posts, Providing New Sharing Options

LinkedIn has announced that all users can now upload documents and presentations in their feed posts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 3, 2019

Snapchat's Testing New Snap Map Tools and Mention Stickers

Snapchat is working on some new tools for its maps feature, including a 'Passport' tool to track where you've been.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 3, 2019

Facebook May Add a Separate News Tab to Promote 'High Quality, Trusted' Journalism

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is looking at new ways to ensure accurate information is shared on Facebook, which may include a new, separate news tab.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 2, 2019

Facebook Will Now Provide Detail as to Why You're Seeing Each Post in Your News Feed

Facebook is adding a new option which will explain the various factors which determine what you see in your News Feed.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 1, 2019