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After it first started experimenting with up and downvotes for group comments back in November, Facebook has now updated the test, with new badges that can be allocated to indicate to the commenter why you find their remark valuable. As you can see in this example, posted by social media specialist Johannes Van Zijl (and shared by Matt … Read more
This could be a handy reminder, or maybe new information for those not aware of the full functionality of Instagram’s UI. Today, Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri has outlined a range of tips on how to use the app’s various navigation shortcuts. The shortcuts outlined in the video clip are as follows: Tap on the Home icon to go … Read more
Google has announced an update to its ranking algorithm in relation to product reviews, in an effort to highlight more in-depth, informative overviews within search results. As explained by Google: “We know that people appreciate product reviews that share in-depth research, rather than thin content that simply summarizes a bunch of products. That’s why we’re sharing an improvement … Read more
Despite seemingly losing some of its shine as the leading social platform of choice, Facebook continues to see the most daily usage, according to the latest findings from Pew Research. For its 2021 social media usage survey, Pew interviewed 1,502 US about their social media habits, providing an overview of key trends and shifts in social media … Read more
TikTok has added a range of new visual effects that are triggered by sound, providing new creative options within your TikTok clips. As explained by TikTok: “The new effects are powered by real-time and interactive music processing technologies. The result is visual movements and transitions that move synchronously to the beat of any song from TikTok’s sounds library.” … Read more
Facebook’s experimental NPE team has released yet another new app, this time focused on the rising interest in audio social, though with the addition of alternate elements to hopefully enhance the engagement process. Today, NPE has launched a beta test of ‘Hotline‘, a web-based app that incorporates the engagement features of Clubhouse with more visual and … Read more
Facebook is looking to help provide more context on posts, particularly those related to political issues, with a test of new labels which delineate whether the Page is a ‘public official’, a ‘fan page’, or a ‘satire page’. As you can see in this example, the new labels will appear below the Page title on posts, which … Read more
Pinterest has announced its first-ever Creator Fund, which will allocate money to support creators on the platform, while it’s also launching a new ‘Creator Code’ initiative, which aims to encourage positive interaction on the platform. First, on its new Creator Fund – Pinterest has announced a new $500k funding program which it will use to provide support for creators from underrepresented … Read more
Marking World Health Day, and the broader roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccine, Facebook has today launched new stickers on both Instagram and WhatsApp to encourage people to get vaccinated if possible. Facebook already launched similar stickers and profile frames in its main app late last week, when it also announced a broader initiative to encourage vaccine take-up by … Read more
Facebook is rolling out a new ‘Layouts’ option within its post composer tools, which provides a range of frames and formats to add a fresh take to your visuals posted to the app. As you can see in this example, posted by user Jacki Pitkow (and shared by Matt Navarra), the new Layout option can be found in your post … Read more