Threads Adds Polls and Gifs as It Continues To Expand Its Engagement Options

A day after announcing that it has 100 million users, Threads keeps the updates coming. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 26, 2023

Threads Is Closing in on 100M Users Says Zuckerberg

Usage is rising for Meta’s Twitter-esque replica.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 25, 2023

Google Launches AR Try-On Tools for Hair Color and Foundation

Google’s got some new AR tools for advertisers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 25, 2023

Meta Announces New Avatar Updates, Including Halloween-Themed Customizations

Meta continues to develop new, expressive avatar options. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 24, 2023

Twitter Alternative Pebble, Formerly T2, Is Shutting Down Due to Low Usage

Pebble was founded by former Twitter staff looking to build a more viable alternative.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 24, 2023

YouTube’s Testing Out Comment Controls To Manage Video Interactions

YouTube will now let creators pause comments on their videos, while leaving previous comments active.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 23, 2023

Threads Posts Could Be Shown to Facebook and Instagram Connections

Meta's promotions for Threads include re-shared posts as highlights in its other apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 20, 2023

Instagram Adds Polls in Comment Streams on Feed Posts and Reels

Polls have proven to be a popular option for eliciting audience engagement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 19, 2023

WhatsApp Adds Account Switching In-App

In-stream account switching, so you can use alternate profiles in the one app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 19, 2023

LinkedIn Updates Collaborative Articles, a Key Traffic Driver for the App

Contributing to Collaborative Articles can earn you a 'Top Voice' badge for your profile.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 19, 2023

YouTube Adds New Display Options for Affiliate Products

New options for product display within creator content. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 18, 2023

Meta Expands Broadcast Channels to Facebook and Messenger

Broadcast channels have already proven popular with younger users on Instagram.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 18, 2023

Meta Outlines New AI Process Designed To Replicate How Humans Perceive Images

The process aims to replicate how brain neurons work to process visual inputs.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 18, 2023

YouTube Takes Steps To Help Amplify Authoritative News Sources in the App

YouTube's got two new initiatives to help improve news engagement in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 18, 2023

Threads Adds Instagram Profile Tags, Providing More Interconnection Between Apps

A new way to tag IG users on Threads.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 17, 2023

New Report Highlights Threads Q3 Rise and Broader App Download and Usage Trends

Threads raced to the top of the download charts in Q3, but can it stay there?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 17, 2023

YouTube Rolls Out a Range of UI Updates, Including Improved Scrubbing and Song ID Elements

A heap of UI tweaks coming to your YouTube app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 17, 2023

Meta Brings More Personal Data Control Elements to Its ‘Accounts Center’ Tool

Meta's looking to make it easier to manage your personal data in its apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 17, 2023

Threads Is Testing Branded Content Tags in App

Note: This doesn't mean that ads are coming to Threads. At least not yet.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 16, 2023

YouTube Launches ‘Spotlight Moments’ AI-Based Ad Offering

YouTube's latest ad option enables you to place your ads in popular clips around a selected theme.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 16, 2023

WhatsApp Adds Passkey Access, Providing Extra Security for Private Chats

Passkeys offer a more secure log in option, negating the need for text passwords.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 16, 2023

TikTok Announces All Videos Will Have Default Auto Captions

A positive move for accessibility in the app. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 15, 2023

Threads Looks To Be Developing Its Own Messaging Option

It looks like DMs are coming to Threads after all.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 13, 2023

TikTok Announces New Partnership With Disney

The partnership will see Disney launch a range of interactive activations in the app. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 13, 2023

Google Adds Generative AI Image Creation into Search

Google continues to iterate on generative AI, as it works to stay in touch with evolving search trends.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 12, 2023