Instagram head Adam Mosseri recently addressed the impact of cover photos for Reels, stating they have only a marginal effect. Responding to a user's question, Mosseri explained that covers are primarily visible in Explore or on user profiles.

Instagram announced several new features for direct messages (DMs).

YouTube announced the development of AI detection and control tools for creators, artists, actors, musicians, and athletes.

Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel shared updates for the platform in an employee memo.

TikTok has launched a ‘Manage Topics’ feature, allowing users to customize the content in their For You feed.

YouTube has rolled out updates for customizing Shorts thumbnails.

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Instagram has launched a new feature allowing users to turn Carousel posts into Reels.

TikTok has added a new Profile Search feature. At the top right of user profiles, there is a new search icon. When tapped, it brings users to a search field where they can input keywords, topics, and hashtags to search their profile.

YouTube has expanded access to its Courses feature, introduced in 2022, which allows creators to offer both free and paid learning programs via playlists. These playlists now display a special course badge on the Watch and Playlist pages, in search results, and other discovery areas.

Snapchat has added native support for iPads.