With more people turning to Pinterest for inspiration and discovery amid the COVID-19 lockdowns, the company is launching a new feature called ‘Today’, which will showcase the latest trending ideas from across its network. People need inspiring ideas today, more than ever. Introducing the Today tab, a source of daily inspiration with curated topics, trending Pins,…
With everybody locked inside, and missing out on regular social interaction, Instagram is adding a new feature that aims to help users connect via video chat, with the option of also scrolling through your Instagram feed while still connected via video link. As you can see here, Instagram’s new ‘Co-Watching’ feature enables users to search through…
While Twitter’s stalled profile verification system remains a confusing mess, the blue profile tick still conveys a sense of authority on Twitter and can help to amplify messaging from those that have it. This week, New York Times writer Jennifer Senior raised an entirely valid question around verification in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hey, @jack: Is…
I’m not sure how effective ‘Stay home’ stickers that Instagram launched are, but it certainly seems keen on releasing them, which would likely suggest that they’re at least somewhat effective. This week, Instagram has launched a new ‘Stay Home’ sticker for Instagram Stories in order to encourage people to stay inside amid the evolving COVID-19 outbreak. As…
This will no doubt be controversial. WABetaInfo has reported that WhatsApp is developing a new option that would enable users to set their WhatsApp messages to auto-delete after a set time limit. As you can see in these screenshots, pulled from the beta version of WhatsApp on Android, the new option, if it is rolled out, will let people…
If the current crisis has shown us anything, it’s that the internet is absolutely an essential service. Web connectivity enables people to stay up to date with the latest updates and get more information on what they can do and how they should respond to limit the spread of COVID-19. Internet connectivity has also enabled…
Following on from the launch of its new COVID -19 information hub earlier this week, WhatsApp has also announced the launch of a new chatbot, created in conjunction with the World Health Organization, which will provide access to accurate, timely information on the coronavirus pandemic to the app’s 2 billion users. As explained by WhatsApp: “The new service,…
With everyone around the world re-adjusting their routines amid the various COVID-19 restrictions, YouTube has announced a new slate of updates in line with rising demand and need, as it seeks to address key considerations for its services. First off, YouTube is reducing its streaming quality options in response to concerns around choking web traffic….
Could this be another challenger in the short-form video space? While TikTok continues to gain traction, and face scrutiny over its various operating processes, Singaporean video app Likee has announced its intentions to make a push into the US market. As per the PR release: “Likee, the fourth-most downloaded video app in the world, behind Facebook…
Amid concerns that WhatApp is being used to spread misinformation around the COVID-19 outbreak, the Facebook-owned messaging giant has launched a new COVID-19 info hub, where users will be able to access timely, accurate information related to the pandemic. As explained by WhatsApp chief Will Cathcart: “Today WhatsApp has launched a hub for health workers, educators, small businesses, and others that are…