Social Media

Bluesky is a new social media platform developed by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey that aims to challenge Twitter's dominance in the social media space. The service, which is still in its early stages, has been gaining traction among Twitter power users and prominent personalities such as US Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Twitter’s Jack Dorsey backs Bluesky as a new competitor

Bluesky is a new social media platform developed by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey that aims…

Instagram, owned by Meta and boasting over 2 billion daily active users, has been constantly improving its user experience by introducing new features. From being a photo-sharing app, it has evolved to include Reels and Stories. Recently, the platform has rolled out updates aimed at creators, influencers, and anyone who wants to express themselves better.
Instagram’s latest updates: Reels insights, improved avatars, and more

Instagram, owned by Meta and boasting over 2 billion daily active users, has been constantly…

Twitter CEO Elon Musk recently announced that the social media platform will soon allow media publishers to charge users on a per-article basis. The feature is expected to roll out in May and will enable users who do not subscribe to monthly subscriptions to pay a higher per-article price for the occasional article reads. Musk called the feature a win for both the public and media organizations.
Twitter to offer paid article access for publishers

Twitter CEO Elon Musk recently announced that the social media platform will soon allow media…

Twitter CEO Elon Musk announced on Friday that the social media platform will begin taking a 10% cut on content subscriptions after the first year, as part of its efforts to monetize content and diversify its revenue sources. Musk had previously stated that users would be able to offer their followers subscriptions to content, including long-form text and hours-long video, and that Twitter would not take a cut for the first 12 months. The company's cut from subscriptions on iOS and Android platforms will drop to 15% in the second year from 30% in the first.
Elon Musk announces Twitter to take 10% cut on content subscriptions after 1 year

Twitter CEO Elon Musk announced on Friday that the social media platform will begin taking…

Despite its massive popularity, WhatsApp has traditionally fallen short in providing multi-device support. Until recently, transferring chats to a new phone or accessing your WhatsApp account on a laptop or tablet was not possible. Additionally, using your account on more than one smartphone was not an option. However, that is no longer a persistent issue as WhatsApp has addressed these concerns.
WhatsApp finally allows for multi-phone logins

Despite its massive popularity, WhatsApp has traditionally fallen short in providing multi-device support. Until recently,…

Snapchat has launched an AI chatbot feature called My AI, which is powered by OpenAI's GPT technology. The tool is pinned to the top of users' chat feeds, and only paid subscribers can remove it. Some users have criticised its prominence and confusion has emerged over how the app uses location data. However, Snap has called it an "experimental, friendly chatbot" which can answer questions, offer advice, and plan trips.
Snapchat’s AI chatbot receives mixed reviews from users

Snapchat has launched an AI chatbot feature called My AI, which is powered by OpenAI’s…

Twitter's verification process has once again come under scrutiny as dead celebrities' accounts are being verified with blue ticks. This has caused confusion among users, who are already struggling to navigate a flurry of fake accounts after the removal of legacy blue ticks. Despite being inactive for years, the accounts of late personalities like Anthony Bourdain, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jackson, Stan Lee, and Chadwick Boseman have been given verified status.
Twitter’s verification of dead celebs triggers outrage

Twitter’s verification process has once again come under scrutiny as dead celebrities’ accounts are being…

Social media has evolved over the past two decades from a way for college students to stay in touch to a space where brands and influencers dominate feeds with sponsored posts and ads. As a result, the platforms are becoming less social and more corporate. This shift has implications for social networking companies and raises questions about the future of online platforms. Many users are seeking community-oriented sites and apps that are focused on specific hobbies and issues, rather than spending all their time on a few big social networks.
Is social media becoming less social and more corporate?

Social media has evolved over the past two decades from a way for college students…

Twitter has begun removing blue "check marks" or verification badges from high-profile accounts that have not paid for the monthly verification service. This move comes after several false starts, and Twitter's promise to remove the blue ticks from accounts that do not pay a monthly fee to keep them. Many of Twitter's high-profile users, including journalists, athletes, and public figures, were originally verified under the original blue-tick system. However, after Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter, he has been trying to boost the struggling platform's revenue by pushing more people to pay for a premium subscription.
Twitter removes verification badges from inactive or incomplete accounts

Twitter has begun removing blue “check marks” or verification badges from high-profile accounts that have…

As one of the biggest cross-platform messaging services, WhatsApp evolves at a constant rate. A feature that has been spotted in the works is the potential addition of animated emoji within WhatsApp chats. Code-digger WABetaInfo has uncovered work by Meta to bring animated emoji to WhatsApp. This would stack with other findings in recent months that heavily imply that we’ll get more options for in-app stickers and emotes.
WhatsApp working on adding support for animated emoji

As one of the biggest cross-platform messaging services, WhatsApp evolves at a constant rate. A…