In the constantly evolving landscape of social media platforms, X continues to make strides in refining its video options. The most recent update for its live video player on iOS is a testament to this dedication to enhancement. The new update focuses on optimizing the full screen display, providing users with a more centered live
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Google recently announced a series of new ad updates during its 2024 NewFronts presentation. One of the key updates is the expansion of placement options via partnerships with streaming providers such as Disney, Paramount, NBCUniversal, and Warner Bros. This move will provide advertisers with more opportunities to showcase their ads on various streaming platforms, allowing
TikTok is continuing to innovate and experiment with new features, and one of the latest additions is the introduction of “AI-moji”. This feature allows users to scan their face to create a cartoonish avatar for their stickers within the app. Users are now being prompted to create their own AI-moji, with the option seemingly rolling
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is making a strategic move to increase engagement on its Threads app by offering financial incentives to high-profile creators. Reports indicate that Meta is willing to pay up to $5,000 for creators to post on Threads, with additional payouts available for posts that receive over 10,000 views. This approach aims
In recent times, there has been much discussion around the changes that Elon Musk has brought to Twitter. However, the true impact of these alterations remains ambiguous. Third-party reports suggest that Twitter, referred to as X in this context, is experiencing a decline in users while Threads is gaining traction as an alternative platform. On
Microsoft’s consistent claims of “record levels of engagement” on LinkedIn have become somewhat of a routine. Since 2018, every update has included this statement without much further insight or clarification. It makes one wonder, is this truly a surprise? The History of “Record Engagement” Looking back at the track record of these claims paints an
WhatsApp has recently introduced support for face unlock feature on the Google Pixel 8 series, providing users with an additional layer of security. This new update enables Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro users to unlock the app using facial recognition technology instead of traditional methods like biometric authentication. This feature not only enhances user
The recent legislation requiring TikTok’s Chinese owners to divest has initiated a countdown for the social media app to either be sold or face a US ban. This move has sparked a legal battle as TikTok and Beijing-based ByteDance have vowed to stop the measure, arguing that it infringes upon the free-speech rights of the
Google has once again postponed the deprecation of third-party cookies, in response to the concerns raised by the U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The CMA has emphasized that the removal of third-party cookies in Chrome could give Google an unfair advantage over its competitors in the digital marketing industry. Despite Google’s efforts to revise
Recent data from Apptopia indicates a noticeable increase in daily active users for Threads, with the app now outperforming X in the U.S. market. While it is important to acknowledge that third-party data providers may not have access to a full stream of information from the apps themselves, the numbers provided by Apptopia offer valuable