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

NPR Says That Leaving X Had Minor Impact on Referral Traffic

This may not be a great sign for Elon Musk's X project.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 12, 2023

Threads Rolls Out Post Editing and Voice Notes

One of the most requested Threads features is here.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 12, 2023

YouTube Adds New Audio Description Options, Preferred Pronouns for Creator Profiles

Some new options to enhance the accessibility of your YouTube clips.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 11, 2023

Google Expands Access to Social Media Links in Business Listings

Now, you can add social profile links to your Google Business listing.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 10, 2023

Google Will Add New Prompts To Drive Passkey Access Take-Up

Passkeys enable users to log into apps using Face or Touch ID.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 10, 2023

Instagram Experiments With New Stickers To Facilitate Holiday Season Engagement

Instagram's working on a bunch of new sticker options for Stories.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 9, 2023

X Launches Option To Restrict Post Replies To Verified Users

Now, you can restrict your replies to only those that pay to use the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 9, 2023

Google Launches Emoji Reactions in Gmail

Inspired by social platform reactions, Google's bringing emoji responses to Gmail.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 9, 2023

Threads Looks To Add Trending Topics, GIFs, Voice Posts and More

Threads continues its rapid development as it looks to capitalize on its opportunity.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 9, 2023

TikTok Announces Themed AR Effects and Top Hashtags for Halloween

TikTok's looking to get more users involved in its Spooky Season trends.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 9, 2023

YouTube Tests New Community Notes Feed in Mobile App

YouTube's looking to better integrate its text-based update element.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 7, 2023

Meta Publishes New Guide to Its AI-Driven Advantage+ Ad Campaigns

The guide provides a valuable overview of Meta's Advantage+ campaigns.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 5, 2023

‘Reddit Ads Formula’ Marketer Education Platform Adds More Courses

The new courses cover Reddit's evolving ad tools and measurement options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 5, 2023

X’s Updated Link Preview Format Is Now Live

The new format removes headlines and descriptions. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 4, 2023

YouTube Expands Access To Monetization, Adds New AI Effect for Shorts

The new AI effect makes you look like an exotic plant. Yep.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 4, 2023

The ADL Resumes X Advertising After Hate Speech Clash

The ADL had come under fire from X owner Elon Musk in recent weeks.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 4, 2023