Social Media Updates: Page 3
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Retrieved from TikTok on December 22, 2020
TikTok Adds 'Year in Review' Option to Highlight the Clips That You Engaged with Throughout the Year
TikTok has added a new 'Year in Review' option to showcase your personal top trends in the app from 2020.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 21, 2020 -
Instagram Shares Insight into the Most Popular Holiday Cookies Across the US
Instagram has shared some data-backed insights into the most popular holiday cookies across the US.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 18, 2020 -
Retrieved from Twitter on December 18, 2020
Twitter Testing a New Way to Spark Engagement by Highlighting Things in Common with Other Users
Twitter is launching a new test which will show users topics, people in common, and other things that they have in common within the tweet composer.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 17, 2020 -
Retrieved from Instagram on December 18, 2020
Instagram Adds New Prompts to Help Slow Resurgences of COVID-19
With COVID-19 cases seeing a resurgence in some regions, Instagram has added some new alerts to ensure people remain vigilant.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 17, 2020 -
Twitter Outlines Updated Verification Guidelines Ahead of the Re-Opening of Public Applications
Twitter has outlined its new verification guidelines ahead of its re-opening of public applications for the verification badge.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 17, 2020 -
Twitter Launches First Wave of Live Testing for its New Audio 'Spaces' Feature
Twitter has launched an early test version of its new audio 'Spaces' feature, which will enable users to create audio-only rooms.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 17, 2020 -
Retrieved from Google Images on December 18, 2020
Snapchat Partners with Google for Immersive 'Year in Search' AR Experience
Google has launched a new Snapchat AR Lens which provides an interactive spin on its Year in Search trends overview.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 17, 2020 -
Twitter Reverts to Traditional Retweet Process After Switching it Up for the US Election
Twitter will revert back to its regular retweet process after implementing a change in the lead-up to the US election.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 17, 2020 -
Retrieved from TechCrunch on December 18, 2020
TikTok's Testing a New, Shoppable Live-stream Experience, The Next Step in its eCommerce Push
TikTok is looking to the next stage of its eCommerce push via a new live-stream partnership with Walmart.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 17, 2020 -
Retrieved from The Verge on December 18, 2020
Facebook Launches Next Stage of Campaign Against Apple's Upcoming Data Tracking Changes
Facebook has re-upped its push against Apple's coming changes to in-app data tracking, which will make all data gathering opt-in.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 17, 2020 -
Twitter Updates its Efforts to Tackle COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation
As COVID-19 vaccinations begin around the world, Twitter is updating its approach to combating vaccine misinformation to help ensure optimal take-up.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 16, 2020 -
Retrieved from Google Play Store on December 17, 2020
Instagram Looks to Boost Usage in India with Re-Launch of Instagram Lite
Instagram is re-launching its Lite app in India, after shutting the original version of the app down back in May.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 16, 2020 -
Retrieved from Facebook on December 17, 2020
Facebook Adds AR Effects and 360 Backgrounds to the Desktop Version of Messenger
Facebook is adding AR effects and filters to the desktop version of Messenger.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 16, 2020 -
Instagram Adds New Creative Tools in Reels and Stories
Instagram has added some new additions to your creative options in both Reels and Stories.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 16, 2020 -
Retrieved from Pinterest on June 30, 2020
Pinterest Shares Recommendations from Review of its Workplace Culture
Pinterest has shared the details of a review into its workplace culture following accusations of racial inequity within its systems.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 16, 2020 -
Retrieved from TikTok on December 17, 2020
TikTok Shares Insights on the Most Used Songs on the Platform in 2020
TikTok has shared new insights into the top tracks and artists on the platform in 2020.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 16, 2020 -
Retrieved from Facebook on March 07, 2020
Facebook Goes on the Offensive Against Apple Over Coming Changes to In-App Data Tracking
Facebook has launched a major campaign criticising Apple's coming changes to IDFA, saying that they will severely impact SMBs.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 16, 2020 -
Retrieved from Facebook on December 16, 2020
Facebook Adds New Monetization Tools for Gaming Streamers
Facebook has added some new monetization options for gaming streamers ahead of the holidays.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 15, 2020 -
Retrieved from Facebook on December 16, 2020
Facebook Takes More Proactive Steps to Alerts Users Who've Engaged with Misinformation
Facebook will start sending users specific notifications about posts they've engaged with that have later been identified as false.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 15, 2020 -
Facebook's Looking to Take on Cameo with a New Celebrity Streaming Option
Facebook is developing a new option that would enable users to pay to face time with celebrities, similar to Cameo.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 15, 2020 -
Retrieved from Twitter on December 16, 2020
Twitter Confirms the Shutdown of its Separate Periscope App in March 2021
Twitter has confirmed that it will shut down its separate Periscope live-streaming app in March.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 15, 2020 -
Facebook Identifies New Coordinated Manipulation Efforts Originating from Russia and France
Facebook says that it's detected two new networks of foreign operatives seeking to manipulate citizens in North Africa and the Middle East.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 15, 2020 -
Twitter Signs New Hosting Deal with Amazon Web Services, Which Could Help Facilitate New Updates
Twitter has signed a new deal with Amazon Web Services (AWS) which should improve the speed and responsiveness of the platform.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 15, 2020 -
TikTok Updates Community Guidelines and Safety Tools to Better Protect Vulnerable Users
Ahead of the holidays, TikTok has announced a range of updates to its community guidelines in order to better protect users.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 15, 2020 -
Retrieved from Facebook on December 16, 2020
Facebook Adds New Christmas-Themed Features to Messenger Kids
Facebook's added some fun, Christmas-themed options to its Messenger Kids platform ahead of the holidays.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 15, 2020