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Snapchat features like snapping, chatting, and video calling are coming to desktop through a new web app, marking the first time the company has made its service available beyond smartphones. Continue reading
As it continues to double-, and triple-down on short-form video, Instagram will now enable brands to amplify their Reels clips, via a new ‘Boost’ promotion option built into the format. Continue reading
Instagram helps people discover and connect with what matters most to them. And it’s not just between family and friends — people are messaging with their favorite businesses, too. Each week, one billion people message a business across our family of apps — whether...
After a decade of existence, Snapchat is finally launching a web version of its app. Initially only available to Snapchat+ subscribers (and in certain regions), Snapchat for web will enable users to send messages and make video calls direct from their desktop PCs,...
YouTube’s rolling out some new updates for Shorts, including new creation options, and an expansion of Shorts drafts. First off, on creative options – YouTube’s rolling out a new ‘Cut’ option which will enable Shorts creators to sample a small segment (1 to 5 seconds)...
As part of our work to help creators make a living on Instagram, we began testing Subscriptions earlier this year as a way for you to establish a closer connection with your community while earning predictable, monthly income. Continue reading
Earlier this year, TikTok said it was developing a new system that would restrict certain types of mature content from being viewed by teen users. Today, the company is introducing the first version of this system, called “Content Levels,” due to launch in a matter of...
Twitter will begin testing a long-awaited accessibility feature today: reminders to add alternative text — or alt text — to image posts. Continue reading
TikTok is starting to offer users a new level of control over their For You page. The company announced today that you’ll be able to specify specific words or hashtags you don’t want to see in your feeds, and the app will automatically filter them out. Continue...
It’s been in development for some time, Instagram has launched an initial test of its Creator Marketplace for Instagram specifically. Continue reading
Instagram is testing a new Live Producer tool that allows broadcasters to go live from a desktop using streaming software, such as OBS, Streamyard and Streamlabs. The Meta-owned company told TechCrunch that the tool is still in the testing phase and is not fully...
Twitter is widely rolling out its “unmentioning” feature to all users, which allows you to remove yourself from a conversation that includes your Twitter handle. The platform first introduced the feature to a small group of users in April, but now it’s available to...