WhatsApp Adds Advanced Chat Privacy Setting To Protect User Data

More data protection options from WhatsApp.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 23, 2025

YouTube’s Testing AI-Based Recommendations in Search Queries

A new AI-based test from YouTube.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 23, 2025

YouTube Launches New Features To Mark the App’s 20th Birthday

A range of updates and tweaks to mark the video app's 20th year.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 23, 2025

Google Abandons the Last Elements of Its Cookie Phase-Out Plan

Google’s cookie phase-out is no more, with the last remnants of the initiative being shelved.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 22, 2025

YouTube Makes Auto-Dubbing Available to All YPP Creators, Adds ‘Combo Gifting’

Auto-dubbing is now available to more YouTubers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 22, 2025

Threads Prompts Users To Add Topics of Interest to Their Profiles

A new way to help creators gain more followers in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 21, 2025

Bluesky Adds Verification Check Marks for Approved Users

Bluesky’s trying a different approach to scaling its verification process.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 21, 2025

YouTube Publishes New Insights Into the Rise of Virtual Influencers

Digitally-created characters are driving big engagement on YouTube.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 20, 2025

Zuckerberg Admits That Time Spent on Facebook and Instagram Has Declined

Zuckerberg says that time spent using Meta’s apps has declined since the arrival of TikTok.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 17, 2025

xAI Adds Memory To Grok To Personalize Future Responses

Another update for X’s AI chatbot.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 17, 2025

Threads Maintains Growth Momentum as X and Bluesky See Slower Take Up

Which of the real-time social media apps is going to win out in the long run?

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 16, 2025

Meta Adds AI Prompts for VR Horizon Worlds Creation

Meta’s metaverse plans are still on track, despite it tempering references to the project. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 16, 2025

xAI Launches ‘Grok Studio’ Advanced AI Project Tool

A new advance for X’s generative AI tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 16, 2025

OpenAI’s Reportedly Exploring Its Own AI-Based Social Network

A social network would give OpenAI access to a steady data stream to fuel its projects.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 15, 2025

YouTube Expands ‘Hype’ Program, Provides Advice Ahead of Mid-Roll Ad Changes

YouTube’s crowd-sourced Hype program is being extended to more regions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 15, 2025

Google Launches Expanded AI Text-To-Video Generation Tools

Advanced AI video generation from Google.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 15, 2025

ChatGPT and Threads Maintain Download Momentum in March

The latest app download charts via Appfigures.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 14, 2025

Messenger Increases File Size Sharing to 100MB

Now you can send much larger files within Messenger chats.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 13, 2025

WhatsApp Outlines Latest Updates, Including Group Chat Indicators, Document Scanning and More

An overview of the latest, smaller tweaks and updates from WhatsApp.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 10, 2025

Study Looks at Public Opinion on the Use of AI Chatbots as Romantic Partners

The data shows there's a level of concern about AI bots as romantic companions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 10, 2025

X Tests Expanded DM Functionality, Including Full Encryption and File Sharing

X is looking to move forward with its revamp of in-app messaging.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 9, 2025

YouTube Announces Support for New Push to Combat AI Deepfakes

YouTube's announced its support for the NO FAKES Act.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 9, 2025

Meta Looks to Scoop up TikTok Creators Amid Ongoing Uncertainty

Meta’s trying to appeal to TikTok creators from a couple of different angles.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 8, 2025

Threads May Soon Let You Add Multiple Links to Your Profile

Another way to drive traffic from Threads?

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 8, 2025

YouTube Adds New AI Music Elements, New ID Confirmation Options

Now you can use AI to generate audio tracks for your videos in-stream.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 8, 2025