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LinkedIn Is Testing A New Dedicated Video Tab for Short-Form Videos
LinkedIn is beta-testing a dedicated short-form video experience. This includes a new video tab in the app's navigation bar, which moves the Post tab next to the search bar. Tapping on the Video tab directs users to a vertical, full-screen feed of short-form videos. Like other short-form video experiences, there are buttons to like, comment and share the videos on the right side. Users can also click ‘See More’ to view the post caption.
Instagram Adds the Ability for Users to Mention a Specific Photo or Video in Carousel Posts When Leaving Comments
Instagram has added the ability for users to mention specific contentin carousel posts when commenting. To do this, users can use the "@" symbol followed by the number corresponding to the placement of the photo or video in the carousel, and then type out their comments.
YouTube Allows Creators to Remix Shorts That Have Already Been Remixed
YouTube now permits creators to remix previously remixed Shorts using features such as Sound, Cut, Collab, or Green Screen. In the past, creators could only remix a source video.
Instagram Relocates Timestamps on Posts To Make It Easier To See When A Post Was Published
Instagram relocated the timestamp on posts. Now, the timestamp appears at the top of the post, next to user handles, as opposed to being at the bottom after comments.
Threads Begins Beta Test of Fediverse Sharing
Threads has launched a beta test for a Fediverse sharing feature in the US, Canada, and Japan.
Instagram Simplifies the Hashtag Experience to Enhance Search Capabilities
Instagram is updating its hashtag experience.
Threads Tests Swipe Gestures to Help Users Customize Their Algorithm
Threads is testing swipe gestures. By swiping right on a post to like it, or left to show disinterest, users can help train their algorithms and influence what appears on their For You feed over time.
YouTube Rolls Out A Disclosure Tool for Generative AI Content
YouTube has started rolling out a disclosure tool for altered or synthetic content.
Pinterest Is Testing A Board Preview Feature
Pinterest is testing a new Board Preview feature. This feature lets users share Pinterest Boards as videos across other social media platforms
Pinterest Launches Body Type Ranges for More Personalized Search Results
Pinterest has launched a new tool that allows users to select the body types featured in their search results for women's fashion and wedding ideas.
TikTok Expands Its Sounds for Business Library With Creator Voice Clips
Last summer, TikTok introduced Sounds for Business, a collection of custom sounds tailored for business use in content creation. Building on this, TikTok has now unveiled 'Voice Clips,' comprising 18 custom voiceover audio templates crafted by creators Anania, Matt Buechele, Devin Halbal, Good Children, Sani Sisters, and Very Gay Paint.
Instagram Is Testing The Ability For Creators To Add a Link To Story Highlights In Reels
Instagram is currently testing a Link Highlight feature. This feature enables creators to link their Story Highlights within their Reels.