Instagram’s communication team has been sending out mixed messages lately, leading to confusion among IG creators. For instance, Instagram advised against posting Reels longer than 90 seconds at a creator event, but then later published a video explaining how to create Reels longer than 90 seconds. This conflicting advice has left many users scratching their
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The future of TikTok in the United States hangs in the balance as the app faces pressure to be sold into US ownership or risk a national ban due to national security concerns. A crucial aspect of TikTok’s success lies in its all-knowing algorithm that feeds users more and more of the content they want
Recently, Meta revealed the discovery of “likely AI-generated” content being used deceptively on its Facebook and Instagram platforms. This content included comments praising Israel’s handling of the war in Gaza, strategically placed below posts from global news organizations and US lawmakers. The accounts responsible for this misleading content posed as various individuals, such as Jewish
Twitter has come a long way from its initial reluctance to clutter the bottom bar of the app with too many options. The introduction of shortcuts for features like “Moments” and the Grok chatbot indicated a shift towards prioritizing user engagement and interaction. Now, with the addition of a new bottom bar shortcut for Communities,
With the Olympics fast approaching, TikTok has released a comprehensive “Summer of Sports” guide to assist marketers in preparing their tie-in campaigns. The guide, although unable to directly reference the Olympics or FIFA World Cup due to official rules, provides valuable insights into leveraging the “Summer Games” and “European Football Tournament”. The guide emphasizes the
WhatsApp has recently rolled out a new feature that allows users to share longer voice messages as status updates. This update is aimed at improving the overall user experience of the app. In addition to this feature, WhatsApp has been experimenting with various new features, such as AI-generated profile pictures and an option to clear
Instagram, Meta’s popular photo and video sharing platform, is rumored to be working on a new way for users to access features before they are officially launched. Currently, users can only access beta features by joining the Android Beta program. However, with the introduction of “early access,” users may have the opportunity to test out
WhatsApp is constantly evolving and working on new features to enhance user experience. One of the latest developments is a feature that will allow users to set a default theme, changing the colour of chat bubbles on the app on their smartphone. This new personalization option could potentially offer a selection of colour presets, giving
Recently, Elon Musk made a passing comment on social media, stating that X now has 600 million monthly active users, with approximately 300 million users engaging with the platform on a daily basis. This claim has sparked a lot of attention and speculation within the media and among users of X. This reported growth is
Tech giant Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is making significant investments in AI hardware and development, aiming to establish itself as a key player in the generative AI race. One area where Meta is focusing its efforts is integrating AI features into its popular apps, such as WhatsApp, the world’s most widely used messaging platform.