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Get ready: there could be more ads in Instagram’s future

Meta is apparently experimenting with adding new types of ads on Instagram.
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Edit Tweet feature is finally rolling out to Twitter Blue subscribers

Twitter has begun the rollout of its Edit Tweet feature to Twitter Blue subscribers. But the rollout only includes subscribers in three countries for now.
Twitter app on the OnePlus 10T.

More status options coming to Twitter, including ‘don’t @ me’

While Twitter's Status feature hasn't rolled out to everybody, it apparently has gotten a few new status options added to it.
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When is the best time to post on Instagram?

If you're looking to boost the engagement you receive on your Instagram posts, you'll need to know the best time to post them. Here's how to figure that out.
How to delete your YouTube account

Here’s how to delete your YouTube account in just a few easy steps

If you want to learn how to delete your YouTube account, you've come to the right place. It might be a little scary, but we'll walk you through it step by step.
Twitter's new full screen feature for videos on the mobile app.

New feature shows that even Twitter wants to be like TikTok now

Twitter just announced two new video-focused features for its app and one of them looks a lot like TikTok.
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The OG App, an ad-free Instagram client, is no longer on the App Store

The OG App, the ad-free alternative to Instagram, has been removed from the App Store just days after launch.
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Searches for health topics on YouTube now highlights personal stories

A new YouTube feature attempts to highlight another type of informational resource for those researching health issues: personal stories.
The OG App running on an iPhone.

Can’t stand using Instagram in 2022? This app fixes everything you hate about it

The OG App is bringing Instagram back to basics by removing all of its worst features and giving users true control over the content they view.
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When is the best time to post on Facebook?

Trying to figure the most optimal time to post on Facebook for maximum exposure? It's a complicated answer, but we can help point you in the right direction.
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Twitter is building a menu option for Twitter Shops

Twitter is still working on bringing shopping to its platform. Just like TikTok and Instagram.
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You can now downvote comments on TikTok videos

TikTok is releasing a dislike button for comments to everyone today. Here's what to expect.
Instagram app on the Google Play Store on an Android smartphone.

Instagram is building a ‘nudity protection’ tool for your DMs

Instagram is building another way users can control what they see in the app. The feature is expected to help users avoid seeing unsolicited nude photos in DMs.
Instagram being used on an iPhone.

Instagram appears to be down. Here’s what we know so far

You're not imagining it. Instagram is down. Here's what we know.
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TikTok is banning campaign fundraising on its app

TikTok is changing its existing policies regarding political accounts on its platform. Notably, one of the changes is a ban on political fundraising.
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This beloved TikTok hashtag just got its own app feature

TikTok has launched a new feature for one of its most popular hashtags, #BookTok. Here's how to use it.
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This beloved TikTok feature is coming to YouTube Shorts

YouTube Shorts creators using an iOS device will be getting the ability to reply to viewer comments with a Shorts video reply.
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TikTok Now is the latest attempt to clone BeReal

TikTok really seems to want you to use its app to connect you with your friends, and it's rolling out a new BeReal-like feature to do it.
Screenshots of full-screen posts on Instagram.

3 reasons why Instagram Reels is failing to compete with TikTok

Instagram Reels doesn't seem to be doing so well. Here's a look at a few reasons why.
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As it turns out, TikTok isn’t a reliable search engine for news

According to a new report, searching for news topics on TikTok may yield more misinformation than you think.
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Instagram has finally fixed the Stories sound bug in the latest version of its iPhone app

No, it's not just you: Instagram won't stay muted anymore, even if you have your mute switch on. Here's what you can do to get Instagram to be quiet again.
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Elon Musk drama continues as Twitter shareholders approve the $44 billion buyout

Twitter shareholders just voted that they still want Elon Musk to buy Twitter, stirring the pot once before Twitter and Musk's trial in October.
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How to post on Pinterest. An Easy Beginner’s Guide

Constantly saving others' Pinterest Pins to your boards but have never made your own? We can show you how to create your own Pins on the mobile app or the web.
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Instagram to start testing a repost feature

Instagram is about to start testing a feature that will let users share other people's content by reposting it, similar to other social media apps.
The Twitter app on the Sony XPeria 5 II.

More Twitter users will soon see fact-check notes on tweets

Birdwatch is Twitter's community fact-checking pilot program. It essentially adds notes to tweets that may be misleading. And more users will soon see them.
The TikTok app on a smartphone's screen. The smartphone is sitting on a white table.

TikTok continues to rebut reports of a security breach

Was TikTok hacked? TikTok says it wasn't and that it has found no evidence to support a recent claim that it had been breached.
Instagram app icon.

Instagram whacked with massive fine over child privacy

Meta-owned Instagram has been fined 405 million euros ($403 million) for violating the European Union’s privacy-focused General Data Protection Regulation.
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How to use Twitter Circle to limit who sees your tweets

Now that Twitter Circle has officially been rolled out worldwide (and appears to be working properly now), it's time to play with it. Here's how to use it.
Twitter app on the OnePlus 10T.

Edited tweets may be coming to your Twitter timeline soon

Twitter is currently testing its tweet editing feature and offered an update on the feature's development. Here's what we know so far.
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Instagram ‘Not Interested’ button could come to save your feed

Instagram is experimenting with two new features that will let users have more control over suggested posts and what they see in Explore.
Twitter app on the OnePlus 10T.

How to use Twitter Analytics

Want to know if your tweets are actually being seen on Twitter? Curious about other tweet stats? You should check out the Twitter Analytics dashboard.
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Twitter Circle launches globally, but lots of us can’t add anyone yet

Yes, Twitter Circle has officially launched for everyone. No, you're not alone if it's not currently working for you. Here's what we know so far.
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Twitter says it’s fixed Monday night’s service outage

Twitter is currently down for many users around the world. The outage started at around 7:30 p.m. ET and mainly affects the web version.
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Snapchat’s new Dual Camera uses both front and rear cameras simultaneously

The new Dual Camera feature lets Snapchatters capture moments using both of their phone's cameras simultaneously.