Twitter Updates Rules on Hateful Conduct to help keep Twitter Conversations more Civil

Twitter

Twitter has this week issued an update to its rules around hateful conduct, which it first launched last year. The rules are designed to help keep Twitter conversations more civil and set clear parameters around acceptable behavior on the platform. As per Twitter: “As a result, of months of conversations and feedback from the public and conversations with both internal and, … Read more

Facebook Dark Mode is around the Corner

Facebook dark mode

The arrival of dark mode for WhatsApp earlier last week also served as a reminder that Facebook’s flagship app still doesn’t have its own Facebook dark mode option, despite various elements of it being spotted in testing over the last year. Indeed, back in August, serial tipster, Jane Manchun Wong reported that Facebook dark mode was in development, … Read more

Instagram and Coronavirus: Instagram Adds New Processes to Help Users Find Updates on the Coronavirus Outbreak

Instagram and coronavirus

Following the latest announcements around Instagram and coronavirus-related content measures from Facebook and Twitter, Instagram has now also detailed how it’s working to guide users towards accurate, relevant updates on the situation. The first focus is information accuracy – Instagram says that it’s working to remove “known harmful misinformation related to Instagram and coronavirus (COVID-19”), while it’s also now highlighting … Read more

WhatsApp Dark Mode for iOS is finally here – here’s how to turn it on

WhatsApp dark mode for iOS

After months of waiting, WhatsApp dark mode for iOS is coming to the messaging app. Dark mode fever has gripped the tech world and it’s finally coming to one of the most used apps on your phone: WhatsApp. WhatsApp dark mode for iOS is finally rolling out its darkened version with promises to reduce eye strain in low-lit environments … Read more

Instagram is Testing a New Video Response Option for IGTV

Instagram

Instagram looks to be trying to add in a TikTok-style video response option for IGTV, with a new ‘Video Reactions’ option in testing that would enable IGTV creators to allow viewers to respond to their content with videos of their own. There’s a new ‘Video Reactions’ option built into the IGTV upload process, which, when active, would enable … Read more

Facebook Updates Its Response to the Coronavirus Outbreak, with Free Ads for WHO

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With the Coronavirus outbreak slowly spreading across the globe, people are understandably spooked and looking for more information. And given the propensity for people to get their news updates from Facebook, it’s a fairly safe bet that many will be looking there – and with 2.5 billion active users, it’s now likely the best platform to reach … Read more

Facebook Launches Dark Mode for WhatsApp (New Update)

Dark Mode for Whatsapp

This will be welcome news to many, as Facebook is set to launch Dark Mode for WhatsApp. This week, after months of testing and teasing the option, Facebook has officially announced the launch of dark mode for WhatsApp. As per Facebook: “Dark mode for WhatsApp offers a fresh look at a familiar experience. It’s designed to reduce eye strain in … Read more

TikTok Adds New Analytics Element to Creator Marketplace(2020)

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If you’re using TikTok for marketing, then this will be welcome news. This week, TikTok is rolling out some new analytics tools in its Creator Marketplace app, including real-time insights into influencer campaign views, engagement rates, engaged audience demographics and more. Creator Marketplace is TikTok’s native influencer marketing solution, enabling brands to locate relevant TikTok users for partnerships based on focus … Read more