Instagram and coronavirus

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

ByInfo Quin

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…

WhatsApp dark mode for iOS

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

ByInfo Quin

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…

Instagram

Instagram is Testing a New Video Response Option for IGTV

ByInfo Quin

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…

VR

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

ByInfo Quin

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…

Dark Mode for Whatsapp

Facebook Launches Dark Mode for WhatsApp (New Update)

ByInfo Quin

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…

TikTok

TikTok Adds New Analytics Element to Creator Marketplace(2020)

ByInfo Quin

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…

Facebook

Facebook Launches “Coordinated Inauthentic Behavior” Detection

ByInfo Quin

Over the last few years, Facebook has provided regular updates on clusters of accounts that it’s detected which have been engaged in what it calls “coordinated inauthentic behavior” – essentially, broad-scale operations designed to misinform and mislead Facebook users. Following the 2016 US Presidential Election, and revelations of foreign interference in the political process, Facebook has been taking a…

Facebook Messenger

“Smaller, Faster” Facebook Messenger on iOS

ByInfo Quin

Last week, Facebook began rolling out a new, streamlined version of  Facebook Messenger on iOS, which most notably sees the removal of the ‘Discover’ tab, narrowing you in-app navigation options. The update is in line with Facebook’s long-standing vision to simplify its core messaging surface after years of updates and changes “cluttered” the app. And this week, Facebook…

LinkedIn

‘Fair Chance’ Job Filter by LinkedIn to Help Applicants Who Have a Criminal Record

ByInfo Quin

A big focus for LinkedIn in 2020, and moving forward, will be expanding economic opportunity, and ensuring that all people have equal access to employment options. That’s a lofty goal, but an important one – according to LinkedIn’s research, people with the right connections alone have a 12x better chance of obtaining their dream career….