Facebook Will Roll Out 'Facebook Dating' Later This Year

Facebook's looking to introduce its own dating app, based on platform insights.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 2, 2018

Instagram Adds New Tools to Help Stamp Out On-Platform Bullying

Instagram is adding new tools to help filter out anti-social comments and protect younger users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 2, 2018

Instagram Adds Group Video Calling Within its Messaging Streams

Instagram's adding group video calling within message threads, improving direct connection options within the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 2, 2018

Instagram Previews New Explore Layout, Which Will Impact Content Discovery

Instagram's rolling out a new update to its Explore section, which could have impacts on user discovery habits.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 2, 2018

Facebook Previews Streamlined Messenger Layout, Coming Soon to All Users

Facebook is rolling out a new, simplified layout for Messenger, which will put the focus back onto actual messaging. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 2, 2018

Facebook Adds New AR and Stories Tools to Herald in Next Phase of Digital Connection

Facebook has outlined a range of new AR and Stories tools at its annual F8 conference.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 2, 2018

Facebook Announces Groups Tab, Coming Soon to the Main App

Facebook will launch a new groups tab in their main app, further promoting group engagement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 2, 2018

Snapchat Q1 Numbers Show Slower User Growth, Miss Revenue Estimates

Snapchat has released its Q1 '18 report card, posting lower than expected results across the board. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 2, 2018

Facebook Announces New Option to Clear Your Browsing History

Facebook has announced a new tool which will enable users to reduce the ways in which Facebook is tracking their activity.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 2, 2018

Instagram Tests a Bunch of New Features, Including Slow Motion Mode and the Ability to Mute Profiles

Instagram continues to add new tools to maintain pressure on Snapchat, and capitalize on the popularity of Stories.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 1, 2018

Facebook's Up and Downvote Tools for Comments are Now Available to More Users

Facebook's expanding its test of up and downvotes for comments, which could have significant implications.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 30, 2018

Snapchat Preps Test of Unskippable 6-Second Ads

The image-messaging app has previously been reluctant to force ads on users, but is now warming to the idea after facing a tough year since going public.

By Robert Williams • April 27, 2018

Facebook's New PR Campaign Wants Us To Remember the Good Old Days

Facebook has recently launched a massive ad campaign, playing the nostalgia card to help rebuild their reputation and trust with users.

By Emma Wiltshire • April 27, 2018

WhatsApp ups minimum user age in Europe ahead of GDPR

The Facebook-owned messaging app is raising its age limit from 13 to 16 to meet upcoming privacy regulations.

By Robert Williams • April 27, 2018

Facebook Reports Large Q1 Ad Revenue Gains Despite Data Privacy Scandal

Looks like the world didn't #DeleteFacebook. So far it appears that advertisers and consumers are sticking with the platform despite revelations that privacy was compromised for 87 million users.

By Erica Sweeney • April 26, 2018

Using the New Pinterest Profile Design to Your Advantage

Between Lens, visual search inside pins and now the profile redesign, Pinterest is making their platform more brand-friendly and shoppable than ever.

By Jeff Higgins • April 26, 2018

Twitter Updates Privacy Policy to Comply with GDPR

Twitter has decided to update their Privacy Policy to help users feel more in control of their data and to comply with new GDPR regulations.

By Emma Wiltshire • April 26, 2018

Twitter rolls out new emojis for NFL Draft

New NFL and team logo emojis will appear when football fans post the hashtag #NFLDraft and their favorite players' names.

By Robert Williams • April 25, 2018

GDPR will help, not hinder, Facebook and Google, competitors say

Both have large-scale, sophisticated solutions to easily obtain user consent, and some report their strict interpretation of the rules will make it harder for smaller companies to compete. 

By Erica Sweeney • April 25, 2018

Facebook Outlines New Video Monetization and Promotion Tools, Focusing on Facebook Watch

Facebook has outlined new video monetization options as it seeks to build interest in its Watch platform. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 21, 2018

3 Notes on Facebook's News Feed Changes Thus Far

What have been the impacts of Facebook's News Feed changes thus far? Here are three important trends.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 20, 2018

Facebook Tests Out New Video Format to Boost Communal Viewing and Engagement

Facebook's testing out a new video format which would enable publishers to post pre-recorded video in what's essentially the Facebook Live environment. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2018

Facebook Releases Updated Privacy Tools and Settings

Facebook has released its updated privacy and data tools, which provide more clarity on how the platform uses your data. But will they help?

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2018

Snapchat Rolls Out New Lens-Based Ad Type, Continues to Tweak New Design

Snapchat's launching a new, direct call to action ad unit within its popular Lenses, while they continue to refine their new app layout.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2018

Facebook Adds New QR Code Option for Pages

Facebook's testing out a new QR code option to help connect people with Pages.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 18, 2018