TikTok, the popular social media platform, is currently facing challenges as it navigates the complex landscape of EU regulations. In an effort to comply with the Digital Markets Acts (DMA) and ensure its availability to the 134 million European users, TikTok has introduced new features and processes. One such feature is the ability for users
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Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, found itself in the midst of controversy last week when it was forced to change its policies on “deadnaming” and pronouns following a court ruling in Brazil. These changes aligned with Musk’s personal beliefs on transgender issues, which had caused backlash in the past. The update removed rules that
Meta’s Twitter-like platform, Threads, has announced that it is currently live testing its API with selected partners. This update allows for post scheduling within the app, opening up new possibilities for social media managers and brands. The API testing phase includes authentication, thread publishing, content fetching, and soon to be added reply moderation and insights
WhatsApp, the popular end-to-end encryption (E2EE) messaging platform, is gearing up to introduce support for third-party messages. A leaked image has surfaced recently, offering a sneak peek into the new interface design. Implications of the Feature The leaked image hints that the new feature might initially roll out in Europe. This move is in compliance
In the world of social media marketing, staying ahead of the latest trends is crucial to maintaining relevance and engaging your audience effectively. TikTok, one of the fastest-growing platforms in the world, has recently launched a new initiative called the “Trends Digest” series. This monthly publication aims to provide users with insights into the latest
X has introduced a new feature that allows users to choose the quality of video playback in-stream. This update provides more ways for viewers to customize their video viewing experience. By tapping on the gear icon along the bottom bar of the video playback on X, users can now select the video playback quality, which
Instagram, one of the leading social media platforms, has recently announced that they are working on a new feature called “Friend Map.” This feature is similar to Snap Map, which allows users to see where their friends are and where they have been through posts and stories tagged with a location. Friend Map enables users
The recent lawsuit involving Meta and a company accused of data scraping has brought attention to the murky legal landscape surrounding the practice. While the company in question was not technically stealing data but rather logging publicly accessible information from user profiles, the lack of clear regulations on this matter raises concerns about the privacy
Instagram is constantly evolving, and one of the new features being tested out is the ability for live broadcasters to select a game to play with their viewers during their live-streams. This new option includes games like “This or That” and “Trivia”, which can help generate more engagement and interaction within the live-stream. By introducing
In the current political climate, with another round of campaigning on the horizon, it is essential to evaluate the source of news that we are consuming. The accuracy of the information we are exposed to plays a crucial role in shaping our perceptions and beliefs. In today’s digital age, where misinformation spreads like wildfire, it