With the U.K. General Election date now official, TikTok has introduced a new, dedicated in-app General Election center. The purpose of this center is to provide users with reliable and authoritative information leading up to the election. By partnering with Logically Facts, TikTok aims to offer media literacy tips and key election information from the
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Instagram has reportedly confirmed testing unskippable ads on its platform after several users posted about seeing them recently. Earlier, a Reddit post highlighted these 5-second-long ads labelled as “ad breaks”, that users could not scroll past. Now, as per a report, a Meta spokesperson has said that the company is testing newer ways to drive
Meta has recently launched a new subscription offering called Meta Verified, where users can purchase a blue checkmark along with enhanced account support and other features for $14.99 per month. Although Meta has not disclosed specific numbers regarding the success of Meta Verified, it is evident that there is a significant push on subscription offerings.
In a world where social media platforms are constantly evolving to meet the needs and desires of their users, Facebook seems to be facing a significant challenge. The platform, once hailed as the king of social media, has seen a decline in its youth appeal. With teenagers now gravitating towards platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and
Instagram’s communication team has been stirring confusion among its creator community with contradictory messages. One incident involved advising against posting Reels longer than 90 seconds at a creator event, only to later release a video tutorial on creating longer Reels. This mixed messaging leaves creators puzzled about the platform’s guidelines and recommendations. In another puzzling
One of the pressing questions surrounding TikTok is whether it can exist without its highly influential algorithm that keeps users engaged with personalized content. As TikTok faces challenges in the U.S., with the Senate voting for a potential sale or ban due to national security concerns, the app’s owner ByteDance is exploring alternative solutions. Reports
In a recent report, 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. These deceptive accounts posing as Jewish students, African Americans, and concerned
Twitter’s approach to adding bottom bar shortcuts has evolved over time. Initially, the platform was hesitant to clutter the bottom bar with too many options, as this might overwhelm users. However, X seems to have a different perspective on this matter. The platform is now experimenting with adding a shortcut for Communities on the bottom
As the countdown to the Olympics begins, marketers are gearing up to make the most of this major event. TikTok, a popular social media platform, has released a comprehensive guide titled “Summer of Sports”, aimed at helping marketers navigate through the opportunities presented by the upcoming sports events. While TikTok cannot directly reference the Olympics
WhatsApp, the popular instant messaging platform, has recently rolled out a new feature that allows users to share longer voice messages as status updates. This new feature, available on both iOS and Android versions of the app, is aimed at improving the overall user experience. Previously, users were limited to sharing 30-second long voice notes