Threads added a green dot to show you're online. I have a theory about why.Threads has introduced a green dot feature to show online status, but user reactions suggest it may not address actual needs.
YouTube Adds More Thumb Frame Editing Options for ShortsYouTube prioritizes the viewing experience of Shorts over the importance of their thumbnails, limiting their editing options for now.
TikTok's New 'Manage Topics' Feature Gives Users More Control Over Content In The For You Feed - Lindsey GambleTikTok introduces 'Manage Topics' to enhance user customization of their For You feed.
Threads added a green dot to show you're online. I have a theory about why.Threads has introduced a green dot feature to show online status, but user reactions suggest it may not address actual needs.
YouTube Adds More Thumb Frame Editing Options for ShortsYouTube prioritizes the viewing experience of Shorts over the importance of their thumbnails, limiting their editing options for now.
TikTok's New 'Manage Topics' Feature Gives Users More Control Over Content In The For You Feed - Lindsey GambleTikTok introduces 'Manage Topics' to enhance user customization of their For You feed.
from The Verge3 weeks agoMiscellaneousInstagram adds more guardrails to protect teens against sextortionInstagram is launching new features to combat sextortion scams targeting teens.
Instagram's New Feature Is a 'Digital Business Card' for Your ProfileInstagram enhances profile sharing with customizable digital business cards.Users can now promote their profiles using QR codes and downloadable videos.
Instagram Announces New Features for Direct Messages - Lindsey GambleInstagram introduced new features for DMs, including creative photo edits, birthday notes, and chat themes to enhance user engagement.
As more Instagram users engage with Stories, the app adds a comments feature | TechCrunchInstagram introduces commenting on Stories to enhance user interaction and community engagement.The feature reflects a strategic move to leverage the popularity of Stories over traditional posts.
Instagram adds what photos have always needed: wordsInstagram now allows direct text editing in the post editor, enhancing user engagement.New features include layering photos and improved text options for Reels and stories.
Exclusive: Meta and Spotify spotted developing a new social music-sharing featureMeta and Spotify are testing a feature to allow continuous sharing of music on Instagram.
Instagram adds more guardrails to protect teens against sextortionInstagram is launching new features to combat sextortion scams targeting teens.
Instagram's New Feature Is a 'Digital Business Card' for Your ProfileInstagram enhances profile sharing with customizable digital business cards.Users can now promote their profiles using QR codes and downloadable videos.
Instagram Announces New Features for Direct Messages - Lindsey GambleInstagram introduced new features for DMs, including creative photo edits, birthday notes, and chat themes to enhance user engagement.
As more Instagram users engage with Stories, the app adds a comments feature | TechCrunchInstagram introduces commenting on Stories to enhance user interaction and community engagement.The feature reflects a strategic move to leverage the popularity of Stories over traditional posts.
Instagram adds what photos have always needed: wordsInstagram now allows direct text editing in the post editor, enhancing user engagement.New features include layering photos and improved text options for Reels and stories.
Exclusive: Meta and Spotify spotted developing a new social music-sharing featureMeta and Spotify are testing a feature to allow continuous sharing of music on Instagram.
YouTube Adds Search Shortcuts from Comments for Easier Content Discovery - Lindsey GambleYouTube enhances content discovery by allowing searches from comments, similar to TikTok.Creators may face retention challenges due to viewer distractions.
YouTube Adds 'Post Activity' Tab to Track Shared Content Across Channel Communities - Lindsey GambleYouTube's 'Post Activity' tab enhances user engagement by allowing a centralized view of their contributions in different channel communities.
YouTube Adds Search Shortcuts from Comments for Easier Content Discovery - Lindsey GambleYouTube enhances content discovery by allowing searches from comments, similar to TikTok.Creators may face retention challenges due to viewer distractions.
YouTube Adds 'Post Activity' Tab to Track Shared Content Across Channel Communities - Lindsey GambleYouTube's 'Post Activity' tab enhances user engagement by allowing a centralized view of their contributions in different channel communities.
X Is Working on Decoupling Its DM FunctionalityX is introducing a separate block button for direct messages (DMs), allowing users to manage communications without affecting public interactions.
X is working on a separate blocking layer for DMs | TechCrunchElon Musk's X is developing a feature to allow users to block direct messages separately from blocking public interactions.
X Is Working on Decoupling Its DM FunctionalityX is introducing a separate block button for direct messages (DMs), allowing users to manage communications without affecting public interactions.
X is working on a separate blocking layer for DMs | TechCrunchElon Musk's X is developing a feature to allow users to block direct messages separately from blocking public interactions.
TikTok Adds Profile Search Feature to Help Users Find Content on Their Profiles - Lindsey GambleTikTok's new Profile Search feature enhances user experience by allowing keyword and hashtag searches for videos within their profiles.
LinkedIn Dives Deeper Into Video With Videos For You - Lindsey GambleLinkedIn launched 'Videos For You', enhancing video content discovery and engagement on the platform.The feature is indicative of LinkedIn's broader strategy to promote video as a key content format.
TikTok Adds Profile Search Feature to Help Users Find Content on Their Profiles - Lindsey GambleTikTok's new Profile Search feature enhances user experience by allowing keyword and hashtag searches for videos within their profiles.
LinkedIn Dives Deeper Into Video With Videos For You - Lindsey GambleLinkedIn launched 'Videos For You', enhancing video content discovery and engagement on the platform.The feature is indicative of LinkedIn's broader strategy to promote video as a key content format.
TikTok adds group chatting and video watching - with limits: How to try itTikTok introduces group chat feature with safety measures for users.
TikTok tests streaks in messages, echoing Snapchat's popular featureTikTok is experimenting with streaks in direct messages, similar to Snapchat, to boost user engagement.
TikTok adds group chatting and video watching - with limits: How to try itTikTok introduces group chat feature with safety measures for users.
TikTok tests streaks in messages, echoing Snapchat's popular featureTikTok is experimenting with streaks in direct messages, similar to Snapchat, to boost user engagement.