Instagram Introduces Trial Reels for Audience Feedback
Instagram is experimenting with a new method to help Reel creators optimize their content performance, this time through audience sampling, allowing them to gauge whether their latest Reel is likely to succeed. As shown in this example, Instagram is introducing a new “Trial” option within the Reels posting process. This feature will allow Reel creators […]
Meta Introduces Video Calling Enhancements – Featuring HD Video Calls
Meta has unveiled new updates for audio and video calls on Messenger and Facebook, just in time for your holiday conversations. Meta is introducing HD video calls, which will be enabled by default for calls made over WiFi. The improved clarity of HD will enhance your video calling experience, offering a sharper connection during chats. […]
Threads Introduces Active Status Indicators to Encourage Engagement
Threads aims to boost real-time engagement within the app by introducing active status indicators that show when a user is online. As shown in the example, a green dot will now appear next to a user’s profile picture when they are active, indicating that they are currently online. This feature may encourage more users to […]
Instagram Introduces Its New Signature Sound for Reels
Instagram has unveiled a new “signature sound” that will now be attached to the end of every Reel downloaded from the app. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Instagram’s @design (@design) The sound? Well, it’s like the noise you’d make hitting a curb on a skateboard in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater or […]
YouTube Increases Access to Pause Screen Ads
After testing pause screen ads over the past few years, YouTube has now made this ad placement available to all advertisers, offering brands an additional way to connect with viewers on the platform. As shown in this example, pause screen ads are now visible to more viewers on the Connected TV app, featuring targeted promotions […]
Threads Enhances the New Pinch-to-Merge Images Feature
Here’s a quick update you might have missed: A few weeks ago, Threads introduced a new feature that allows you to pinch and merge uploaded images directly within the stream. Post by @aylopop View on Threads The functionality is available on both iOS and Android (not just iOS, as previously mentioned). Although it’s a minor […]
Instagram Will Allow Users to Add Up to 20 Audio Tracks to Reels
It’s refreshing to see an original idea coming from Instagram after a while. Recently, Instagram announced a new feature that lets users add multiple music tracks to their Reels, allowing for varied soundtrack elements within a single clip. As shown in these example screens, users can now include up to 20 tracks in a single […]
YouTube Introduces Video Quality Settings for Shorts and Launches New Minecraft Effect
YouTube has introduced a new video playback quality option for Shorts, allowing users to enhance their viewing experience. Additionally, YouTube has released a new Minecraft effect for Shorts to celebrate the game’s 15th anniversary. Yes, Minecraft is now 15 years old. And just for perspective, Space Invaders has turned 45. Feeling nostalgic yet? First, the […]
LinkedIn Introduces Feature to Reply to Specific DMs on Mobile
LinkedIn is making it easier to interact via DMs by introducing a new feature that allows users to reply to specific messages within a chat stream. Social media expert Matt Navarra demonstrated that LinkedIn users can now long-press on a comment and select “Reply” from the options. This will display your response directly beneath the […]