Instagram’s Edits got another trio of updates. Creators now have access to more Reels insights, including new followers and accounts reached, as well as the ability to sort Reels by likes, comments, and saves.

WhatsApp introduced Message Summaries in the U.S., powered by Meta AI.

YouTube published new resources for artists. They include best practices for audience growth, how to use Shorts effectively, and tips for navigating Analytics.

LinkedIn added support for video covers on newsletters and articles. Creators can now upload a video instead of a photo as the cover. When shared in the feed, the newsletter or article will feature a playable video, and the video thumbnail in emails will link directly to the content.

VSCO is launching Capture, a new standalone iOS camera app that lets users apply over 50 film-style filters before taking a photo. Images can be exported or sent directly to the VSCO app.

Since long-term partnerships are a major component of influencer marketing today, in this piece, I’ll dive into the pros, the cons, and how brands should think about long-term partnerships beyond the typical “creator posts X times over a period of time” setup.

YouTube has been spotted testing a new Ask Studio feature. As discovered by YouTube strategist Aniket Mishra, it's an experimental tool that functions as an AI creative partner.

Roblox introduced Creator Rewards, a bonus program that rewards creators with Robux based on user engagement with their experiences.

Snapchat is acquiring Saturn, a calendar app designed for high school and college students. The app includes features built around student life, like block schedules, sortable calendars, and tools to manage extracurriculars.

Music streaming service Deezer is now labeling fully AI-generated music. Using a new detection tool, it can identify songs created with artificial intelligence and apply a label to the album.

Threads expanded its integration with the fediverse. Users can now see posts from others in the fediverse via a dedicated feed in the Following tab and search for fediverse users from WordPress, Flipboard, Mastodon, and more.