In a groundbreaking move, WhatsApp, the popular messaging app owned by Meta, has announced its plan to introduce support for cross-platform messaging. This development will allow users of different messaging platforms to interact and exchange messages effortlessly. The move comes ahead of the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) deadline, adding to the significance of this
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Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, recently released its latest performance update which showed mixed results. While the platform gained more users overall, it experienced a decline in its most lucrative markets. Additionally, its revenue increased but fell short of expectations. These inconsistencies are a recurring theme in Snap’s performance, presenting both strengths and
YouTube is committed to making the internet a safer place for young users and has introduced several expanded measures to address this concern. The platform has updated its in-stream prompts, rolled out content restrictions for potentially harmful topics, and collaborated with adolescent health experts to create a report on digital well-being. These efforts are aimed
In a world where trends come and go, Facebook has defied all odds and continues to thrive. Despite countless predictions of its demise, the social media giant remains a dominant force and is still adding users even after two decades. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Mark Zuckerberg’s side project, “The Facebook,” which has
Instagram is currently testing a new feature that allows users to have a sneak peek of how their feed posts will appear on their profile grid before they hit the publish button. This new option, called “Show preview,” gives users the ability to see exactly where their post will fit into their existing profile format.
Instagram chief Adam Mosseri has emphasized the importance of growing Threads’ active user count as the key driver for broader adoption of the platform. Mosseri believes that features like trending topics will not significantly alter the trajectory of Threads, but rather be important for a small group of power users. The ultimate goal for Threads
Threads, the Twitter clone developed by Meta, is experiencing a surge in growth, with engagement on the rise. During Meta’s Q4 2023 earnings announcement, CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed that Threads now has an impressive 130 million monthly active users. This signifies a steady increase in users since its initial launch peak, positioning the app for
In the ever-changing realm of social media, YouTube has maintained its position as the leader in online video platforms. However, over the past two years, TikTok has emerged as a significant player, experiencing exponential growth. These findings, unveiled in Pew Research’s latest report titled “Americans’ Social Media Use,” shed light on the current trends in
LinkedIn has recently introduced a new ad tracking feature called “Website Actions” that aims to enhance the connection between in-stream activity and web response. This new option utilizes the LinkedIn Insight Tag on your website, allowing you to track multiple response activities without requiring unique coding for each action. By selecting the actions that are
TikTok, the popular social media platform, is facing ongoing challenges as it tries to establish in-stream shopping features. One major obstacle the company faces is the consistent flow of reports suggesting that it continues to share user data with its parent company in China, despite TikTok’s repeated denials. According to a recent report from The