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Can't Log Into Snapchat on iPhone? Causes and Solutions
Need to know what to do if you can’t log into your Snapchat account on iPhone? There may be a number of causes and solutions.
Apple Thinks Mastodon Has Legs and T-Mobile Wants to Give Away Soccer Streaming
The latest on iPhone sales in China, a questionable report from a questionable news source, and Apple gives Mastodon a vote of confidence.
Spotify's 2022 Wrapped Experience is Here, Features New Personality Test and More
Spotify has officially announced the release of its 2022 Wrapped experience, including a new “Personality Test” and more.
How to Access Your Apple Music Replay Playlist Featuring Your Favorite Songs Throughout the Year
Today we’re showing how users can access their Apple Music Replay Playlist, featuring the top 100 songs they listened to throughout the year.
Instagram Expands Age Verification Program Backed by AI to Brazil and India
Instagram is unrolling more age verification features in Brazil and India, Meta began testing these features in the U.S. earlier this year.
TikTok Introduces New Editing Tools, Photo Mode and More
TikTok is adding new editing tools for users, along with other new features. The new tools are available in the U.S. and select countries.
Nintendo Taking a Break from Social Media, Removes Connectivity Features with Twitter and Facebook
Nintendo has announced several social media changes for its services, including removing connectivity features with Twitter and Facebook.
Fall Update for Snapchat Includes New iOS 16 Lock Screen Widgets, Chat Shortcuts and More
Today Snapchat has announced they are brining new features in a fall update, including new Widgets for the iOS 16 Lock Screen and more.
Twitter Hears the Cries of the Masses and Finally Delivers an Edit Button
Today Twitter has officially announced that is delivering an edit button to tweets. Twitter Blue subscribers will receive first access.
Snapchat Brings Parental Controls Through New 'Family Center' Feature
Today Snapchat announced parental controls through its new “Family Center” feature; parents or guardians can monitor who their teens follow.
Instagram Rolls Back TikTok Redesign and Limits Suggested Content, for Now
Instagram has announced it is rolling back its TikTok-style redesign after monumental criticism from users.
Instagram Delivers New Features for Reels, Will Soon Replace Short Videos
Instagram is releasing new features for reels, including dual-running cameras and templates. Reels will be the new norm for short videos.
Snap Developing Paid Subscription Service Called Snapchat Plus
Reports indicate that Snap is doing internal testing of a new paid-subscription service called Snapchat Plus. The new service will provide new features and options for paying users.
Elon Musk Wavers Over Twitter Deal, Many Ponder His Next Move
Elon musk seems to be wavering over his Twitter deal. Now, many are starting to speculate his next move.
Twitter Launches Tor Site to Bypass Russian Restrictions
To help restore access to its social media network, Twitter has launched a Tor site. Russian citizens can use a Tor browser to access it.
Instagram Security Checkup Expands to Users Worldwide
Instagram Security Checkup is a feature that people can use if their accounts may have been hacked. It’s rolling out to people globally.
The EARN It Act is Back and Coming for Social Media Companies
Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) have reintroduced their EARN It Act. The bill aims to reform Section 230.
Pinterest AR Shopping 'Try On' Feature Expands to Home Decor
Try On for Home Decor is an expansion of Pinterest AR Shopping which was previously only available for lipstick and eyeshadow.
Instagram Subscriptions New Way to Support Your Favorite Users
Instagram Subscriptions, launching on Wednesday, is a way for people to support their favorite profiles. TechCrunch reports:
Through the Subscriptions product, creators can choose their own price point for access to their exclusive content. There are eight different price points to choose from, starting at $0.99 per to month to as much as $99.99 per month, depending on how much a creator believes their content is worth. Most creators will likely start towards the bottom of that range, at price points like $0.99, $1.99, $2.99, $4.99, or maybe even $9.99 per month, before experimenting with higher pricing like $19.99, $49.99, or $99.99 per month.
Twitter Misinformation Reporting Feature Expands to More Countries
Twitter misinformation reporting is a feature the company announced in August 2021. Now it’s rolling the tool out to Brazil, Spain, and the Philippines, reports TechCrunch.
The ability to flag tweets as misinformation allows users to more quickly and directly flag content that may not fit into existing rules, as well. But the reports themselves are tied into Twitter’s existing enforcement flow, where a combination of human review and moderation is used to determine if a punitive action should take place.
'LinkedIn Live' Audio Events to Launch Later in January 2022
LinkedIn Live is an upcoming feature for the company to allow for interactive events on its platform. It launches later this month.
Twitter Reaction Videos Being Tested With Retweets on Platform
TechCrunch reports that Twitter reaction videos are being tested as a new way to engage with the platform.
Twitter says it’s only running the test with a small subset of iOS users for now and will monitor feedback from the group to see how the feature goes. The company says it wants to give users “more creative ways to express themselves” which tracks with its generally experimental vibe lately.
I get that companies need to compete with each other but not everything has to copy TikTok.
Over 24,000 People Sign Data Privacy Petition to Stop Facebook Extremism
A petition signed by over 24,000 people has been delivered to Congress from Fight for the Future, Senator Ron Wyden to encourage a federal data privacy law. The impetus? Far-right extremism on social media websites such as Facebook.
Coalition members urged lawmakers to protect against attacks like that on the Capitol last year by addressing Facebook’s data-fueled algorithmic manipulation.
When Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified before Congress in October, she named algorithmic manipulation as the platform’s source of power. Algorithmic manipulation is only possible with invasive and copious personal data on individual people, harvested via mass surveillance.
