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I don’t really get why Elon and Co. are so excited about this. But apparently, X’s new audio calling feature is now live in the latest iOS version of the app. Continue reading
Instagram’s testing another new sticker option, this time with a photo cut-out process, that enables you to make stickers out of objects within your images. Continue reading
People go to TikTok to be entertained and discover new things. And it's not just the For You feed; TikTok also offers a powerful search experience, where users can find all kinds of information, from fashion tips and recipes to unboxing videos and product reviews....
X has rolled out yet another update for Community Notes as the platform works to handle an influx of posts about the Israel-Hamas war. Now, notes contributors will be required to include a source reference to support their proposed contextual addition. Continue...
YouTube’s rolling out some new options for affiliate marketing deals ahead of the holiday shopping push, including product timestamps in clips, bulk tagging for affiliate products, and new insights into sponsored mention performance. Continue reading
Instagram has added another growth feature for Threads, which enables you to tag Instagram users who don’t yet have a Threads account, so that you can follow them if/when they do. Continue reading
X’s first big push into celebrity partnerships Continue reading
The new Text-to-Speech and Voice Filter options will enable users to add some Halloween spirit to their uploads, via a werewolf, zombie, ghost, and a witch voice. Continue reading
TikTok’s looking to expand its promotional opportunities for brands, with a new “Out of Phone” element, which will enable brands to use TikTok content on billboards, within in-store displays, cinema promos, etc. Continue reading
Instagram’s adding another engagement option, with polls in comments now in testing with selected users. Continue reading
LinkedIn has announced some new updates for its Collaborative Articles feature, which uses AI-generated prompts as a starting point, and calls on specific LinkedIn users to share their expertise on the chosen topic. Continue reading
LinkedIn has announced an update to its profile verification offering, which will now see LinkedIn working with more third-party verification partners to expand access to the option. Continue reading