Instagram Tests a New Iteration of Suggested Reels Feature
Instagram has started testing a new iteration of its Suggested Reels feature that appears between posts in the feed. Instead of the typical carousel of recommended Reels, it now displays them in a 2x2 grid format.
Instagram Lets Users Share Multiple Photos in One Story with the Launch of Collages for Stories
Instagram has launched a Collage feature for Stories, discovered by Matt Navarra. Available via the tray in Stories, users can select multiple photos and share them in a single Story as a Collage.
Threads Will Allow Users to Set Their Default Feed: For You, Following, or a Custom Feed
Threads is rolling out another update. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the platform is currently testing a feature allowing users to choose their own default feed—from For You, Following, or a Custom Feed.
Threads Adds Support for Landscape Videos on iOS Devices
Threads now supports landscape videos on iOS devices.
Instagram Adds New Stickers, Nicknames & Location Sharing Features for Direct Messages
Instagram announced new features for Direct Messages (DMs).
Threads Tests Advanced Search Filters & Expansion of Trending Topics
Threads has begun testing updates to both Search and Trending Now.
LinkedIn Updates Video Player with New Icons and Save Post Button
LinkedIn has made some slight changes to the video player in its dedicated Video tab.
Lemon8 Content Can Now Appear in TikTok Search Page Results
TikTok and sister app, Lemon8’s integration is now live.
LinkedIn Unifies Audio Events with LinkedIn Live to Simplify Creation and Improve Viewer Experience
LinkedIn is retiring its native social audio feature, Audio Events, and integrating it into LinkedIn Live. Starting December 2nd, users will no longer be able to create standalone Audio Events.
VSCO Begins Showing Ads to Free Users
VSCO is now running ads. Free users will encounter ads across the platform, including in areas like Feed, Discover, and Profile on both mobile and web.
Spotify Tests Author Pages & Video Clips to Elevate the Audiobook Experience
Spotify is experimenting with updates for Audiobooks.
Tubi Enters the Short-Form Video Space with 'Scenes' to Meet Users on the Go
Ad-supported streaming service Tubi has unveiled a new short-form video feature called ‘Scenes.’