Australia is contemplating setting a minimum age limit for children to access social media due to concerns regarding their mental and physical well-being. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed a desire to see children engage in real-life activities rather than spending excessive time on digital devices. The proposed age minimum is estimated to fall between 14
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WhatsApp, a popular instant messaging platform, is gearing up to introduce a groundbreaking feature that will revolutionize the way users interact with third-party messaging apps. The parent company, Meta, recently announced that WhatsApp will soon support third-party chats, allowing seamless communication across different messaging platforms. This major development comes as a response to the European
TikTok has recently made an exciting announcement regarding its partnership with the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival. This collaboration is set to bring a whole new level of entertainment and engagement to movie buffs and film enthusiasts through a series of themed activations and promotions. One of the key highlights of this partnership is the
The recent ban of X in Brazil has left many wondering about the future of the social platform in the region. Brazilian officials took this drastic measure due to X’s failure to address the spread of harmful misinformation on the app. With X refusing to comply with orders to suppress certain accounts undermining the Brazilian
Instagram is constantly evolving to provide its users with new ways to engage with each other. One of the latest updates includes the addition of drawing tools and stickers for images shared in DMs. This allows users to personalize their messaging experience even further, giving them more creative options when communicating with friends. In addition
Recently, TikTok introduced a new option that allows users to share short, text-based “thoughts” in the app. This feature displays the text in a speech bubble type format on the Stories feed at the top of the inbox. It is strikingly similar to Instagram’s Notes feature, which has been popular among younger users. However, due
The latest report from Tubular Labs sheds light on the current state of social media video, highlighting key trends that are shaping video engagement across popular social apps. One significant trend identified is the rise in longer versions of short video clips on platforms like YouTube and TikTok. Despite the initial dominance of short-form content,
With the U.S. Election campaign gradually gaining momentum, TikTok has announced an updated U.S. Election Center in the app, which will feature a range of informational tools to help keep TikTok users accurately informed in the lead up to the vote. Expanding Resources TikTok has partnered with nonprofit Democracy Works to expand the resources available
In a recent development on Instagram, Broadcast Channels are no longer just for broadcasting. A new feature introduced by the platform now allows Channel creators to enable replies, enabling subscribers to add their own comments within the channel itself. This change aims to enhance interaction within the app and provide a space for fans to
Recently, X made the decision to leave its long-time home in San Francisco, announcing that it will be vacating its iconic Market Street building in two weeks. This news comes as a significant change for the company, as it has been based in its Market Street headquarters for the past 12 years. The decision to