YouTube has rolled out updates for customizing Shorts thumbnails.

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Instagram has launched a new feature allowing users to turn Carousel posts into Reels.

TikTok has added a new Profile Search feature. At the top right of user profiles, there is a new search icon. When tapped, it brings users to a search field where they can input keywords, topics, and hashtags to search their profile.

YouTube has expanded access to its Courses feature, introduced in 2022, which allows creators to offer both free and paid learning programs via playlists. These playlists now display a special course badge on the Watch and Playlist pages, in search results, and other discovery areas.

Snapchat has added native support for iPads.

LinkedIn rolled out the ability to edit scheduled posts. Users can now make changes to posts they have scheduled, which previously wasn’t possible. Additionally, they can adjust the timing of those scheduled posts.

Instagram now allows users to comment on Stories, with those comments visible to other viewers.

Instagram has introduced several new text-based creative tools. For Reels and Stories, users now have access to expanded fonts, effects, and animations, along with a simplified text tool. For Photos and Carousels, users can now add text and layer images using stickers.

Twitch has introduced Drop Ins for Stream Together, making it easier for creators to go live with each other.

Instagram has launched a Collages feature. Users, including myself, received a notification in direct messaging that says, “Try collages created from your photos,” prompting them to try the feature. However, when I tapped on “Try It,” nothing happened. According to the screenshot, this feature allows you to customize collages from your camera roll, which can then be shared in chats.