Social Media Updates
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Twitter Launches Full Support for 4K Images in Tweets
Twitter now supports 4K image uploads in both its Android and iOS apps.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 21, 2021 -
Facebook Increases Support for Businesses from Underserved Communities via New Initiative
Facebook has joined Andreessen Horowitz’s Talent x Opportunity Initiative to help provide support for businesses from underserved communities.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 21, 2021 -
Twitter Launches Initial Test of 'Professional Profiles' for Brands and Creators
Twitter is launching an initial test of its new Professional Profiles for brands and creators.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 21, 2021 -
Facebook Provides Advice to Help Advertisers Prepare for Apple's iOS 14.5 Update
With Apple confirming that its controversial IDFA update is being rolled out from next week, Facebook has sent out a reminder to advertisers.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 21, 2021 -
Pinterest Expands Shopify Integration, Adds New Promotion Options for Shopify Merchants
Pinterest is expanding its Shopify integration options to more regions, which will facilitate a significant expansion in shoppable Pins.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 21, 2021 -
Instagram's Adding New Tools to Protect Users from Abusive DMs and Repeated, Unwanted Contact
Instagram's adding some new options which will enable users to block those who repeatedly harass them via DMs.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 21, 2021 -
Instagram is Working on New Sticker Types, New Background Visuals for Direct Chats
Instagram is developing new 'Link' and 'Super Mention' stickers for Stories, as well as new, themed chat backgrounds.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 20, 2021 -
Twitter Adds New Option to Add Background Video and Images in Fleets
Twitter has added a new option to Fleets which enables users to add a background visual to their Fleet frame.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 20, 2021 -
Facebook is Now Suggesting Topics for Users to Follow in Feeds
Facebook is looking to expand engagement around specific topics, with new recommendations in feeds.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2021 -
Facebook Shares New Insights into its Evolving Data Privacy and Protection Efforts
Facebook has shared a new overview of its evolving data privacy and protection efforts.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2021 -
Facebook Will Now Let Users Transfer Posts and Notes to Google Docs, Blogger and Wordpress
Facebook has added a new data portability option, with the capacity to transfer posts and notes to third-party platforms.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2021 -
Pinterest Launches New 'Content Claiming Portal' to Better Protect IP
Pinterest is adding a new Content Claiming Portal to provide more ways for users to protect their copyrighted content.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2021 -
Reddit Officially Announces 'Reddit Talk' Audio Meeting Rooms Feature
Reddit has shared a preview of its coming audio connection option 'Reddit Talk', its own take on Clubhouse.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2021 -
Facebook Announces a Range of New Audio Tools, Including Audio Rooms, New Sound Clip Creation Tools
Facebook has announced a range of new features to tap into the rising audio social trend.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2021 -
Clubhouse Secures New Funding Round at $4 Billion Valuation
Clubhouse has secured a new funding round which values the platform at $4 billion.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2021 -
Facebook Expands 'Related Discussion' Prompts on Shared Posts in News Feeds
Facebook has expanded its test of new 'Related Discussion' prompts on posts to prompt more engagement around shared content.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2021 -
In Ruling on Trump's Ban, Facebook's Oversight Board Has the Opportunity to Change the Platform's Approach
Facebook's independent Oversight Board is about to face its first major test.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 16, 2021 -
Facebook May Soon Offer Campaign Budget Optimization Across Platforms, Not Just Ad Sets
Facebook is developing a new system that would enable advertisers to automate optimal ad spend across multiple platforms.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 15, 2021 -
Child Health Experts Call on Facebook to Abandon Plans for an 'Instagram for Kids'
A group of child health experts have called on Facebook to abandon any plans for an 'Instagram for Kids'.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 15, 2021 -
Facebook Launches New Legal Action Over Attempted Domain Name Abuse Scams
Facebook is taking legal action against a company that's been looking to use lookalike domain names to dupe users.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 15, 2021 -
Facebook Adds New Volunteer Features for Earth Day, Shares New Data on Climate Change Awareness
Facebook has added some new volunteer features for Earth Day, and published new data on climate change awareness.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 15, 2021 -
Facebook Adds Scheduling for Stories, New Ad and Business Discovery Options
Facebook has launched some new business tools, including Stories scheduling.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 15, 2021 -
Twitter Outlines Evolving Approach to Algorithms as Part of New 'Responsible Machine Learning Initiative'
Twitter has outlined how it plans to address algorithmic performance, including bias, as part of a new project.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 14, 2021 -
Instagram Will Enable Users to Choose Whether They Want to Hide Post Like Counts in New Test
Instagram chief Adam Mosseri has announced a new test that will enable users to choose whether they want to hide post like counts.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 14, 2021 -
Snapchat Launches New AR Art Project Which Places Digital 'Monuments' Across LA
Snapchat has launched a new digital art project, with a series of AR monuments viewable through the Snap camera.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 13, 2021