Instagram is currently testing new Creator Account profiles with a small group of users. The new profile type give creators access to new tools that provide them with data on their account growth and tools to filter their direct messages.

Instagram’s new Countdown Sticker gives users the ability to create a countdown for a particular date/time and share it with their followers in Instagram Stories.

Instagram launches a new feature called Close Friends. The feature allows users to share Stories content with a select group of users rather than all of their followers or the general public.

Instagram announced that it is rolling out new features to make the platform more accessible for those who are visually impaired.

LinkedIn has launched LinkedIn Pages, the “next generation of LinkedIn Company Pages." Rebuilt from the ground up, LinkedIn Pages makes it easier for brands, small businesses, and institutions to foster active communities and conversations with employees, customers, and followers.

Instagram’s new shopping features gives users new ways to discover new products, shop from their favorite brands, and keep track of all their shopping inspiration in one place.

Pinterest rolls out a new ad format called Promoted Carousel that lets businesses include up to 5 images in their ad spots.

Vine co-founder Dom Hofmann announced that he is launching a new video looping act called Byte in Spring 2019.

Instagram is currently testing new features including a new profile layout, a Countdown Sticker, and ability to share a Instagram Story outside of the app.

Instagram has rolled out a feature that lets users share IGTV content in Instagram Stories.

Shazam, the Apple-owned song identifying app, is the latest music platform to get integration with Instagram Stories.

Instagram is currently testing a new ad type in Promote For Stories, which lets business account users boost their Stories easily.