This beloved TikTok feature is coming to YouTube Shorts

YouTube Shorts creators using an iOS device will be getting the ability to reply to viewer comments with a Shorts video reply.

Anita George     September 16, 2022

TikTok Now is the latest attempt to clone BeReal

TikTok really seems to want you to use its app to connect you with your friends, and it's rolling out a new BeReal-like feature to do it.

Anita George     September 15, 2022

3 reasons why Instagram Reels is failing to compete with TikTok

Instagram Reels doesn't seem to be doing so well. Here's a look at a few reasons why.

Anita George     September 14, 2022

As it turns out, TikTok isn’t a reliable search engine for news

According to a new report, searching for news topics on TikTok may yield more misinformation than you think.

Anita George     September 14, 2022

Instagram has finally fixed the Stories sound bug in the latest version of its iPhone app

No, it's not just you: Instagram won't stay muted anymore, even if you have your mute switch on. Here's what you can do to get Instagram to be quiet again.

Andrew Martonik     September 14, 2022

Elon Musk drama continues as Twitter shareholders approve the $44 billion buyout

Twitter shareholders just voted that they still want Elon Musk to buy Twitter, stirring the pot once before Twitter and Musk's trial in October.

Joe Maring     September 13, 2022

How to post on Pinterest. An Easy Beginner’s Guide

Constantly saving others' Pinterest Pins to your boards but have never made your own? We can show you how to create your own Pins on the mobile app or the web.

Anita George     September 20, 2022

Instagram to start testing a repost feature

Instagram is about to start testing a feature that will let users share other people's content by reposting it, similar to other social media apps.

Trevor Mogg     September 9, 2022

More Twitter users will soon see fact-check notes on tweets

Birdwatch is Twitter's community fact-checking pilot program. It essentially adds notes to tweets that may be misleading. And more users will soon see them.

Anita George     September 7, 2022

TikTok continues to rebut reports of a security breach

Was TikTok hacked? TikTok says it wasn't and that it has found no evidence to support a recent claim that it had been breached.

Anita George     September 6, 2022

Instagram whacked with massive fine over child privacy

Meta-owned Instagram has been fined 405 million euros ($403 million) for violating the European Union’s privacy-focused General Data Protection Regulation.

Trevor Mogg     September 6, 2022

How to use Twitter Circle to limit who sees your tweets

Now that Twitter Circle has officially been rolled out worldwide (and appears to be working properly now), it's time to play with it. Here's how to use it.

Anita George     September 3, 2022

Edited tweets may be coming to your Twitter timeline soon

Twitter is currently testing its tweet editing feature and offered an update on the feature's development. Here's what we know so far.

Anita George     September 1, 2022

Instagram ‘Not Interested’ button could come to save your feed

Instagram is experimenting with two new features that will let users have more control over suggested posts and what they see in Explore.

Anita George     August 31, 2022

How to use Twitter Analytics

Want to know if your tweets are actually being seen on Twitter? Curious about other tweet stats? You should check out the Twitter Analytics dashboard.

Anita George     August 30, 2022

Twitter Circle launches globally, but lots of us can’t add anyone yet

Yes, Twitter Circle has officially launched for everyone. No, you're not alone if it's not currently working for you. Here's what we know so far.

Anita George     August 30, 2022

Twitter says it’s fixed Monday night’s service outage

Twitter is currently down for many users around the world. The outage started at around 7:30 p.m. ET and mainly affects the web version.

Trevor Mogg     August 29, 2022

Snapchat’s new Dual Camera uses both front and rear cameras simultaneously

The new Dual Camera feature lets Snapchatters capture moments using both of their phone's cameras simultaneously.

Anita George     August 29, 2022

Instagram further restricts content for new accounts under 16

Instagram already expanded its Sensitive Content Control settings in June, but now it's adding a few more updates for its teen users.

Anita George     August 26, 2022

Podcasts are coming to Twitter as part of a major Spaces revamp

Twitter has integrated podcasts into the revamped Spaces Tab on the mobile app for Android and iOS. It's testing the improved app on random users in English.

Cristina Alexander     August 25, 2022

TikTok’s experimental third feed has been spotted out in the wild

TikTok is reportedly working on another feed. And it's likely to be location-based. Here's what we know so far.

Anita George     August 24, 2022

Snapchat may owe you money just for using filters — here’s how to get paid

Do you have Snapchat? Do you regularly use the app's lenses and filters? If so, a class-action lawsuit means you might be owed money.

Peter Hunt Szpytek     August 24, 2022

Breaking down the Twitter whistleblower allegations and how it affects the Musk takeover

You've probably heard of the Twitter Whistleblower by now. Let's take a look at some of the serious allegations in their complaint.

Anita George     August 23, 2022

YouTube is finally getting serious about podcasts

YouTube appears to be rolling out a new Explore page for podcasts, that finally surfaces the content in a dedicated way.

Anita George     August 22, 2022

How to half swipe on Snapchat

Half swiping is useful if you want to peek at a chat message on Snapchat without fully opening it. Here's how to do it.

Anita George     August 21, 2022

Snap’s Pixy drone flies off into the sunset as it’s reportedly canceled

Snap Inc. is grounding Pixy and ending future production of Snapchat's selfie camera drone as part of a broader reprioritization of company resources.

Cristina Alexander     August 18, 2022

Downloaded YouTube Shorts clips will soon include watermarks

YouTube Shorts reposted to other platforms will soon have watermarks on them. Let's take a closer look at why.

Anita George     August 18, 2022

The 10 most popular TikTok accounts

These are the 10 most popular (read: most followed) TikTok accounts. Let's take a closer look at the content they have to offer.

Anita George     August 17, 2022

TikTok bans influencers from creating paid political ads

TikTok is rolling out a new Election Center as part of its strategy to fight election misinformation. It also prohibits paid political content from creators.

Anita George     August 17, 2022

You can now use the Add Yours sticker on Reels for Facebook and Instagram

Meta has added six new creator-focused features to its Reels feature for Facebook and Instagram. But the most interesting one is the Add Yours sticker.

Anita George     August 16, 2022

You can (sort of) generate art like Dall-E with TikTok’s latest filter

A recently released TikTok A.I. green screen filter lets you generate art like DALL-E. But don't expect it to match the quality of DALL-E's images.

Anita George     August 15, 2022

Snapchat Plus subscribers are getting these four new features today

Snapchat Plus subscribers will get access to four new features today. Here's what you need to know.

Anita George     August 15, 2022

Twitter’s latest features are all about curbing election misinformation

Twitter is launching a few new features to help combat election misinformation for the upcoming U.S. midterm elections. And it's reviving some older ones too.

Anita George     August 12, 2022

Facebook Messenger finally starts testing end-to-end encryption for all chats

Meta has begun testing default end-to-end encryption for chats and calls on Facebook Messenger, and will soon expand it to Instagram DMs.

Cristina Alexander     August 11, 2022