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X Adds Adult Content Setting for Communities
As much as this may sound like a controversial shift towards less-than-savory adult content on X (formerly Twitter), it seems that the story is less salacious than it may have initially appeared. Earlier today, Bloomberg reported that X is rolling out a new feature that will enable users to create communities around adult content, by adding an “Adult Content” qualifier…
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Instagram Tests Blend Feed for Private Content Sharing
Instagram continues to test out more private engagement options, this time via a new option called “Blend”, which is essentially a combined Reels feed, based on the Reels that you’ve shared with a friend. As you can see in this example, shared by app researcher Alessandro Paluzzi, your combined “Blend” stream, with a friend/connection, will showcase: “Reels recommendations based on…
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Snapchat Adds New Generative AI Lenses, Longer Video Uploads and More
Snapchat is rolling out a range of new creative and collaborative options to provide more ways to connect in the app. And while none of them are revolutionary shifts in Snap engagement, as such, there are some interesting tools to consider for your future in-app updates. First off, Snap’s rolling out new AI powered Lenses, which will provide more capacity…
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Reddit Rolls Out Ad Creation Updates, Including Generative AI Copy Suggestions
Reddit’s rolling out some new ad creation updates, including AI generated headline suggestions, custom asset cropping, improved bid management options, and more. First off, like all digital ad platforms, Reddit’s looking to integrate generative AI, with a new option that will enable you to generate ad creative options in-stream. As you can see in this example, with “Smart Headlines”, Reddit’s…
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X Adds New ‘Adult Content’ Setting for Communities
As much as this may sound like a controversial shift towards less-than-savory adult content on X (formerly Twitter), it seems that the story is less salacious than it may have initially appeared. Earlier today, Bloomberg reported that X is rolling out a new feature that will enable users to create communities around adult content, by adding an “Adult Content” qualifier…
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Instagram Tests New ‘Blend’ Feed for Private Content Sharing
Instagram continues to test out more private engagement options, this time via a new option called “Blend”, which is essentially a combined Reels feed, based on the Reels that you’ve shared with a friend. As you can see in this example, shared by app researcher Alessandro Paluzzi, your combined “Blend” stream, with a friend/connection, will showcase: “Reels recommendations based on…
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Meta Says End-to-End Encryption Will Be the Default in Messenger ‘in the Coming Months’
Meta has provided an update on its progress in rolling out end-to-end encryption by default on Messenger, which it’s been implementing over the past few months. Well, really, Meta’s been working towards making E2E encryption the standard across all of its messaging apps since 2019, as part of a broader plan to integrate its various messaging platforms into one unified…
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Google Tests Out Shopping Discovery Elements, Including Generative AI for Product Search
Google’s testing out some new shopping elements to help refine your discovery process, including related style recommendations, body shape matching, and generative AI examples of what you’re after. Which could impact how people find products in the app, and potentially, how retailers display their products. First off, on style recommendations. Google’s adding a new gallery of images related to your…
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Pinterest Shares Insights Into Optimizing Social Platform Algorithms for Positive Engagement
Pinterest has shared a new overview of the “non-engagement signals” that it uses to refine its algorithms, and improve user experiences, in order to avoid going on direct engagement indicators alone. Because by focusing on explicit engagement signals, like Likes, comments, etc., that can lead to negative outcomes. As explained by Pinterest: “User engagement is a critical signal used by…
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YouTube’s Chief Product Officer Shares Notes on Thumbnail Testing and Generative AI Updates
Seven months after taking the role as YouTube’s Chief Product Officer, Johanna Voolich has provided some insights into her vision for the app, including new projects, the focus on generative AI, and more. Voolich shared her thoughts as part of a new interview series on YouTube, which will provide insight into its planning and development process, in order to help…
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