WhatsApp, the popular instant messaging platform, has recently announced its plans to support third-party chats, allowing users to send and receive messages across different messaging apps. This decision comes after the European Union implemented the Digital Markets Act in 2022, prompting Meta, WhatsApp’s parent company, to make the app interoperable. Initially, Meta faced challenges in
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TikTok recently announced that it will be the Official Platform Partner for the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival. This partnership will entail various themed activations and promotions on the app to enhance the user experience during the festival. Movie enthusiasts and fans of the film industry will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the
Brazil recently imposed a ban on X due to the platform’s failure to address the spread of harmful misinformation. This decision came after Brazilian officials ordered X to suppress accounts undermining the government’s legitimacy, particularly regarding the 2022 election results. Despite the ban, X had a significant user base in Brazil, with approximately 22 million
Instagram is constantly evolving, and now the platform is bringing some new features to enhance engagement within direct messages. One of the key additions includes drawing tools and stickers for images shared in DMs. This introduces a new level of customization to private chats, which were previously limited to Story and feed posts. By providing
TikTok has recently introduced a new feature that allows users to share short, text-based “thoughts” on the app. This feature displays the text in a speech bubble format on the user’s Stories feed at the top of their inbox. This move by TikTok is reminiscent of Instagram’s Notes option, which has been popular among younger
According to Tubular Labs’ latest report on the state of social media video, one of the key trends driving video engagement across major social apps is the increase in longer versions of short video clips on platforms like YouTube and TikTok. While shorter video uploads (under 30 seconds) have seen a double-digit increase on YouTube,
In anticipation of the upcoming U.S. Presidential Election, TikTok has unveiled an updated U.S. Election Center within the app. This new feature aims to provide users with a variety of informational resources to ensure they are well-informed leading up to the vote. The announcement comes amidst a surge in political discourse and digital campaigning across
Instagram has recently introduced a new feature that allows Broadcast Channel creators to enable replies within their channels. This update signifies a shift from traditional broadcasting to a more interactive platform, where subscribers can now engage in discussions within the channel itself. Unlike before, where the main channel feed only displayed updates from the admin,
In a surprising turn of events, X has recently announced its departure from its longstanding headquarters located in San Francisco. The company, formerly known as Twitter, will be closing its iconic Market Street building in just two weeks, marking the end of an era for many of its employees. X has informed its remaining staff
Brazil’s telecommunications regulator recently made the decision to suspend access to Elon Musk’s X social network in the country to comply with a court order. The order came from a judge who has been engaged in a prolonged feud with the billionaire investor. The reason for the suspension was due to X missing a court-imposed