Facebook Looks to Prompt More Personal Sharing as Conversations Switch to Messaging Apps

Facebook has added some new prompts to spark conversations, as more users take their interactions to private networks.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 7, 2017

Facebook's 2017 Year in Review [Infographic]

Facebook has released its annual Year in Review, providing an overview of the key topics of discussion amongst Facebook users in 2017.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 7, 2017

Instagram Provides New Opportunities with Stories Archive and Presentation Options

Instagram is adding new Stories Archive and Highlights options, providing new ways to utilize your Stories posts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 6, 2017

Pinterest Adds New Facebook Messenger Integrations to Boost Exposure and Usage

Pinterest has announced two new Facebook Messenger integrations which could help expose Pin content to more users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 6, 2017

Twitter Releases Year in Review Data, Including Most Popular Tweets and Hashtags

Twitter has released its listing of user trends for 2017, including the best performing tweets and hashtags.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 6, 2017

Facebook Launches 'Messenger Kids' to Connect Younger Users to Online Chat

Facebook's launching a new, kid-friendly version of Messenger, with a range of parental controls.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 5, 2017

Twitter's Expanding its Low Data 'Twitter Lite' Version into More Regions

Twitter's making its low data, 'Twitter Lite' version available to more users in more regions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 2, 2017

Facebook Announces New Tools for Non-Profits and Community Causes at Social Good Forum

Facebook has announced a new set of tools for community groups and causes, which may also have broader application.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 1, 2017

What the iPhone X Means for Social Media

With a range of advanced capabilities, the iPhone X opens a lot of doors for sharing new types of content on social media. 

By Michael Quoc • Dec. 1, 2017

Snapchat Outlines Coming Re-Design, Which is Being Rolled Out to Some Users This Week

Snapchat has unveiled its coming redesign, which puts more emphasis on personal connections.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 30, 2017

Instagram Rolls Out New Direct Message Tools, Including Remix and Replay Controls

Instagram steps up its DM game and adds photo remix tools and a new replay control option.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 29, 2017

Snapchat's Rolling Out New Filters Based on Automated Object Identification in Images

Snapchat's rolling out new image-recognition tools to provide relevant filters based on Snap content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 28, 2017

Facebook Releases Listing of Ad Principles to Reassure Both Users and Brands

Facebook has released a listing of their ad principles in order to reassure users and brands amid ongoing investigation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 28, 2017

Facebook's Working on a Way to Automatically Animate Your Profile Image – and it's a Little Weird

Facebook is creating a new way to automatically animate still photos, with the aim to create responsive profile images.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 28, 2017

Facebook's Experimenting with Messenger Streaks, Once Again Taking Cues from Snapchat

Facebook's trying out 'Messenger Streaks' to prompt more messaging activity.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 25, 2017

New Twitter Test Removes Re-Tweet and Like Counts from Tweet Embeds

Twitter's testing out a new option to get users involved, by removing like, re-tweet and share counts from embedded tweets.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 25, 2017

Snapchat Adds Two New Ad Options to Boost Revenue Potential

Snapchat is adding two new ad formats for marketers hoping to boost their revenue potential.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 25, 2017

Facebook Adds New PayPal Invoicing and Payment Options to Messenger

Facebook has added a new PayPal invoicing and payment option to Messenger, providing new tools for Marketplace sellers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 22, 2017

Facebook's Rolling Out 4K Images in Messenger

Facebook has announced that ts rolling out 4K images on Facebook Messenger.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 22, 2017

Instagram Adds Live Requests, Providing New Options for Live Guests

Instagram has added a new option for live-stream viewers to request to join an in-progress stream.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 22, 2017

Twitter Confirmed It's Testing a Tweetstorm Feature, Has Expanded the Test Pool

Twitter has confirmed that it is testing out a new 'Tweetstorm' option, and has recently expanded the experiment.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 18, 2017

Facebook Adds College Basketball to Live-Streaming Slate, Tests New Video Discovery Tools

Facebook's adding more sports to their live-streaming slate as they work to build their Watch platform. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 17, 2017

Instagram Gives Users the Ability to Upload Basic Stories from the Web

Instagram is adding the ability for us to upload basic Stories from the mobile web.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 17, 2017

Facebook Launches New 'Creator' App, Adds Tools for Video Publishers

Facebook is rolling out a new app for video creators which will provide a range of Facebook Live functions and tools. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 17, 2017

Snapchat Launches Revamped Ads Manager, Provides New Ad Options

Snapchat is launching a new, revamped version of its Ads Manager tool to encourage more ad spend.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 16, 2017