TikTok continues rolling out its Friends tab, replacing Discover
TikTok is changing up how it recommends new videos to watch as it continues to roll out a new Friends tab which will soon replace the current Discover tab.
Emoji reactions hit WhatsApp as Meta fights the competition
WhatsApp joins Telegram, Messenger, iMessage and more by introducing key features including emoji reactions, larger file sharing, and bigger group chats.
Instagram might become more like TikTok in an important way
Instagram is testing a full-screen Home feed as the Facebook-owned company mulls ripping off another TikTok feature.
Twitter Circle will soon let you send semiprivate tweets
Twitter is taking a page out of Meet the Parents and testing Twitter Circle, a new feature that allows users to select up to 150 people to see their tweets.
4 new Twitter features Elon Musk has hinted at adding
We still don't know what a Twitter run by Musk will look like. But the Tesla CEO has dropped a few hints on what he wants to see. Let's take a closer look.
How to delete your Twitter account
Getting tired of doomscrolling on Twitter? Deleting a Twitter account only takes a few steps to start, but it takes 30 days for your account to fully delete.
Twitter is testing closed captioning button for videos
Twitter is testing out the closed captioning button on videos posted to the platform, giving users the option to toggle them on or off.
Twitter is working on a new feature straight out of AIM
Twitter is apparently working on a new status feature, according to a screenshot tweeted by Jane Manchun Wong. But so far, it looks dated and not very useful.
Instagram brings product tagging to all public accounts
You can now tag products in your Instagram photos, even if you don't have a brand account, just a public one. Here's how to use the feature in your own posts.
A first look at Twitter’s in-progress edit button
Screenshots of an in-progress Twitter edit button show what the much-requested feature may look like. It's still early though, as the feature doesn't work yet.
Reddit comments are now easily searchable with latest update
Reddit has introduced a slew of new updates to its search features. Most notable among them is a new ability that allows users to search for specific comments.
TikTok is setting a safer way to dislike bad comments
TikTok is testing a private dislike button for comments, but the gesture won't alert the original commenter or the creator whose video attracted the response.
Key YouTube features and services experience worldwide outage
A number of YouTube's services and features are down and YouTube is aware and working on a fix for it. You can get the latest updates on the situation here.
Yes, soon you really will be able to edit your tweets
It’s official, Twitter is finally adding the elusive edit button. The most requested feature will become a reality in a matter of months.
Elon Musk asks Twitter users if they want an edit button
Elon Musk has launched a poll on Twitter asking his more than 80 million followers if they’d like to see an edit button on the microblogging service.
The best screen-time apps to get your digital life under control
Smartphone taking over your life? We've got your back. When you need a break, here are some of the best apps that will help you limit your screen time.
Twitter lets iOS users turn their video recording into a GIF
Twitter has rolled out an update that allows iOS users to record GIFs from the in-app camera.
How to clean up your social media accounts
It's time to clean up your social media accounts -- but don't panic. We'll show you how clean up your profiles, posts, timelines, and more in this handy guide.
Twitter removes tabbed timeline after complaints from users
Twitter rolled back an update that made users switch between a Home feed and Latest tab, with controversy surrounding users being forced to see outdated tweets.
Tinder app now lets you run a background check on your date
Tinder will begin letting users perform a background check on a matched profile to see if the person has a track record of violent of problematic behavior.
How phones, social media, games keep seniors connected, safe
Games and social media can help keep seniors connected and can also be beneficial to brain health.
TikTok extends maximum video length … again
After several months of testing, TikTok has extended the maximum time limit for videos on the platform to 10 minutes, up from three minutes.
Teen avoids social media for 6 years, wins cash from mom
A Minnesota teen collected $1,800 from his mom on his 18th birthday after winning a bet to stay off social media for six years.
Snapchat now offers a real-time location-sharing feature
Snapchat introduced a real-time location-sharing feature designed to be a virtual buddy system for people en route to a date or on their way home at night.
Twitter now lets you pin DMs, and here’s how to do it
Twitter has rolled out a new feature for iOS, Android, and web that lets you pin as many as six DMs to the top of your inbox.
Twitter rolls out ‘automated’ label to identify ‘good’ bots
Twitter has launched a new feature that lets an operator of an automated account add a special label to their profile to indicate to others that it’s a bot.
How to unblock someone on Facebook
Decided that blocking that one person on Facebook isn't necessary anymore? Regardless of why, undoing it isn't hard. Here's how to unblock someone on Facebook.
Snapchat introduces four new social engagement features
Snapchat has made minor but important tweaks to keep up with other platforms such as Instagram and TikTok.
Instagram exploring new profile grid offering greater personalization
Instagram is reported to be exploring a new feature that lets you you edit your profile grid for greater personalization.
Instagram is reviving the chronological feed, with another surprise in tow
Instagram has started testing three formats: Following for a chronological feed, Home for algorithmically curated feed, and Favorites for close friends only.
TikTok wants to tweak its algorithm to avoid problematic content
TikTok today planned changes to its algorithm and "For You" feed in the interest of avoiding clusters of negativity on users' phones.
How to repost on Instagram
Have you ever seen a cool picture on Instagram and wanted to share it with your friends, family, and followers? There are two simple workarounds you can use.
Instagram’s Playback takes on Spotify’s 2021 recap feature
Instagram joins Spotify with its own yearly recap feature, dubbed Playback. It's available through New Year's Eve.
Spotify is finally making it easier to block unwanted followers
A new Spotify feature will make it possible to permanently block followers -- without calling customer service.