Welcome back, Spark Biters! We’re coming at you with the latest social media updates. This week, technology researcher Jane Wong shares details about Twitter’s new rumored update, Pinterest is rolling out a new feature that supports mental health and well-being, Snapchat targets users with a new ad campaign for “real friends,” and LinkedIn is testing a new Live feature....
Welcome back, Spark Biters! Whether you’re reading this on your desktop, laptop or mobile device, you’ve probably used that medium to interact with a brand on social media in some shape or form. So the next time you’re scrolling through your social media feed, keep an eye out for this week’s updates, which include a social media update to the video feature on Pinterest, Twitter Arthouse—a creative team making unique ads, and an anti-bullying feature on Instagram. Let’s get into it!...
This week we’re taking a look at the newest weekly social media updates on Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter. Instagram launched a new “join chat” sticker, Snapchat is rolling out another in-app game, and Twitter is partnering with UNHCR to raise awareness in a global campaign for Syrian and Iraqi internally displaced persons. ...
Instagram is slowly introducing ads onto the explore page, Facebook is working on hiding push notifications, YouTube is testing a new recommendation feature tailored for your homepage, Twitter is working on customizable timelines, and Linkedin is changing up its algorithm. ...
This week on Spark Bites, we take a closer look at social media updates from Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter. Facebook is working on a preview button for posts, Twitter is bringing back a desktop feature we never knew we missed, and Pinterest has new updates which are similar to having a stylist-on-call....
It’s almost summer, and you know what that means… time to start showing off that beach bod! This week’s social media updates are doing the same thing, and they’re all making changes to their platform for the *aesthetic*. Instagram is making changes to its story feature once again—reiterating the message that sharing is caring—as well as changing its IGTV feature, Facebook is revamping its story capabilities, Twitter is testing carousel ads, and Snapchat has created a new filter that changes up your look....
This week on Spark Bites, we’re looking at the cool new features that are aiming to bring that community to you via your trusty mobile device! Facebook is strengthening community ties in its biggest redesign to date, Spotify is bringing back the radio experience with its new app, Twitter is bringing the Twittersphere together one reaction at a time, and Tinder is connecting you with your potential festival fling. ...
Welcome back, Spark Biters! This is the part where we would normally make a comment about the weather getting warmer, or deliver a clever quip about the most recent holiday, but the current circumstances are actually a lot more serious. Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame has officially been released, and the social realm is exploding....
Welcome back, Spark Biters! It may be hard to imagine, but Easter has already ended. As we spent time with our loved ones and extended family, we didn’t forget about you, our virtual family! These “egg-citing” social media updates we’ve uncovered will have you hopping down the rabbit trail for more chocolatey treats, so listen up! LinkedIn is a newcomer to the reaction game, Bumble extends their reach through a print magazine, Facebook is testing swipeable news feeds, TikTok wants to hire campus ambassadors, and Twitter is working on a “hide replies” feature. Get your pastel-colored baskets ready, your fingers set to scroll, and go on to collect the Easter eggs we have waiting in store. ...
Instagram is currently testing a fast forward/rewind feature for videos, Tinder played a terrible joke on us, Spotify’s newest subscription plan has the number two written all over it, Snapchat has taken status update to a whole new level, and Facebook is giving users information as to why ads are on their feeds. ...
