Instagram is developing a Shared Access feature. This feature allows users to invite up to three people to manage their accounts without sharing passwords.

Since February 2024, creators and businesses using the Facebook and Instagram apps to boost their posts have been subject to an additional 30% Apple service fee due to updated App Store Guidelines, now expanded globally.

Patreon has announced new features for creators.

Pinterest announced Board Sharing, a new way for users to share their Pinterest boards across social media.

This fall, top creators will have a unique opportunity to pitch directly to brands at the inaugural Creator Upfronts in Los Angeles, hosted by Forbes in partnership with Walmart Creator on October 28th and 29th.

Instagram has introduced Close Friends on Instagram Live, allowing users to privately broadcast live only to those on their Close Friends list. In addition, up to three people can co-broadcast.

After several months of testing, TikTok has announced Symphony Digital Avatars, which are generative AI avatars of real people.

TikTok has launched Out of Phone: Mission, a program that combines its Branded Mission and Out of Phone initiatives.

YouTube is experimenting with a feature that allows users to add notes that appear under videos, providing relevant, timely, and easy-to-understand context.

Instagram now allows users to add music to their Carousel posts that include videos. Previously, users could only add music to Carousels composed of photos. When music is added, the sound from the video(s) is muted.

Instagram has begun encouraging users to share their posts with friends. After publishing a post, some users have received a notification saying, "Want to send it directly to friends?" along with a Send button.

Instagram has added a new way to reorder photos and videos in Carousel posts.