Facebook announced today that it’s introducing new features for Facebook Groups, including “Channels” that will let users connect with each other in smaller settings. Admins can create channels to connect with their groups in more casual settings within their communities to have m…
Twitter rolls out its closed caption toggle on iOS and Android, tests new ways to start Spaces
Twitter announced this week that it’s introducing a few new features for users. Most notably, the social media giant is rolling out its closed caption toggle to all users on iOS and Android. Twitter began testing the toggle in April and is now bringing it to all users on mobile. The CC button…
Reddit upgrades its live audio product Reddit Talk with a soundboard, new discovery features
Reddit Talk, the social site’s Clubhouse-like social audio product, is rolling out a handful of updates aimed at allowing hosts to better engage with listeners. Among these is a new soundboard for audio effects and a topic selector, that allows hosts to select up to three topics for their tal…
Meta to roll out new monetization tools on Instagram and Facebook, including a creator marketplace
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced today that the company is rolling out more ways for creators to make money on Facebook and Instagram, and is also expanding some of its current monetization tools to more creators. Most notably, Zuckerberg announced that Meta is testing a designated place on Insta…
TikTok is testing a feature that lets you see which followers viewed your posts
TikTok is testing a new feature that allows users to see which of their followers have viewed their videos. On the other hand, people you follow will be able to see that you viewed their posts. A spokesperson for TikTok told TechCrunch that the new feature is not widely available, which indicates t…
Linktree launches new Marketplace directory for users to browse its platform partners and integrations
Link-in-bio platform Linktree is launching a new one-stop directory for users to browse its platform partners and integrations. The company says the new hub, which is called Linktree Marketplace, is designed to drive exposure to its partnerships. Linktree is also introducing Link Apps, which embed …
Instagram now lets you pin up to three posts to your profile
Instagram announced today that it’s launching the ability for users to pin up to three posts, including photos or Reels, to the top of their profile grid. The company says the new feature will give creators more flexibility to express themselves on their profiles. The official roll out comes …
This Week in Apps: Mobile gaming’s market share hit, web3 app growth, Niantic’s new AR tools
This Week in Apps offers a way to keep up with the latest from the world of apps, including news, updates, startup fundings, and mergers and acquisitions.