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Google's AI Emails, Twitter's New Doge Logo, and More!

Google is developing an AI-powered tool that can automatically write emails, while Twitter has introduced a new Doge logo to drive engagement with younger audiences.

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Instagram adds in-app post scheduling, Facebook expands professional mode, Snap partners with Amazon and YouTube rolls out Primetime Channels

Social media managers and creators no longer need to rely on third-party tools or Creator Studio to schedule posts on Instagram.

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TikTok launches downvotes, Instagram tries DM alerts, Facebook tests ‘Subscribers Only’ posts and Twitter rolls out video updates

Twitter is the next social media platform to join the video content trend and align with the TikTok-led shift by launching two updates to improve their video experience.

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TikTok is Gen Z’s search engine, Instagram copies BeReal, LinkedIn adds a discover feed and Meta updates Reels

TikTok is becoming more than just entertainment, with younger audiences using the platform to search for things to do and places to try.

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Meta focuses on Reels, YouTube partners with Shopify, TikTok expands accessibility tools and Facebook changes feed format

As TikTok continues to take the lead in keeping user attention inside the app, Meta has doubled down with their latest announcement that all video uploads will now become Reels.

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Meta sells virtual fashion, TikTok tests view history, Instagram allows pinned posts and LinkedIn encourages LOLs

Meta is improving on its digital avatars to be more interesting and interactive, as part of their broader push to encourage habitual engagement behaviour within virtual worlds.

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Instagram hides Stories and tests NFT features, Snapchat integrates with eBay and TikTok tries gaming

Instagram has begun testing a new Stories presentation UI, which only displays the first three frames with a ‘show all’ prompt on the top left of the screen.

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LinkedIn updates algorithm, TikTok replaces discover, Instagram expands Reels and Meta utilises messaging tools

LinkedIn’s user activity has continued to rise alongside the broader economy in the wake of the pandemic, with reportedly ‘record levels’ of engagement growth for six quarters in a ro

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TikTok video length, LinkedIn newsletters, algorithm free Instagram and Pinterest pins

TikTok has launched 10-minute video uploads to the platform. Originally TikTok videos were limited to 15 seconds, which generated more scrolling and a new wave of social media influencers.

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Mega Sales, Shoppertainment and Livestreaming create new records as popularity surge in SEA

Conversations around Mega Sales reach half a million mark, live streaming is still popular as ever and brand recall for influencer content is quadruple versus traditional content.

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