Instagram Introduces Green Dot Feature
27 June 2018, Wednesday;
The popular photo-sharing platform Instagram continues to update itself to enhance user satisfaction. The latest addition to its lineup of features is the green dot! This new feature will display a green dot next to the names of active users, similar to Facebook's existing functionality. Earlier this year, Instagram introduced...
Instagram Videos May Extend to 1 Hour
20 June 2018, Wednesday;
Since being acquired by Facebook, Instagram has undergone several radical transformations. The platform is now reportedly testing an extension of its video length limit from 60 seconds to 1 hour. Recent research has shown a significant increase in digital video consumption among younger users over the past few years. This...
Poll Feature Comes to Facebook Stories
08 June 2018, Friday;
Following the success of polls in Instagram Stories, Facebook Stories now also feature the poll option. Announced via Facebook Messenger's official Twitter account, this feature allows users to gather opinions from friends about the content they share in their stories. Unlike traditional methods of gathering feedback within specific groups, this...
Major Update for WhatsApp
30 May 2018, Wednesday;
WhatsApp continues to test and implement new features to enhance its platform. Among the latest features in development are group voice calls for iOS and a "Select All" feature for Android, both of which promise to delight users. The group voice call feature for iOS has already started rolling out...
New Features Coming to Facebook Stories
23 May 2018, Wednesday;
Following Snapchat’s lead, many social media platforms have integrated a stories feature into their apps. With its latest update, Facebook has captured attention by enhancing this feature. The familiar feature, already popular on Instagram and Snapchat, continues to evolve on Facebook. With the anticipated update, Facebook will allow 5 to...
“Take a Break” Feature on YouTube
15 May 2018, Tuesday;
With its popularity surging after being acquired by Google, YouTube is introducing a new feature aimed particularly at its younger audience. To help heavy video watchers reduce their screen time, YouTube is rolling out a “Take a Break” reminder. Supported by parents, this feature is designed to address video addiction...
New Features Coming to Instagram Stories
09 May 2018, Wednesday;
Instagram Stories, which has gained various features through recent updates, is gearing up for another exciting addition. The new feature will allow users to add music to their Instagram Stories. Thanks to agreements Facebook has made with record labels, the platform seems ready to implement a music addition feature for...
Facebook’s “Dislike” Button Is Coming
03 May 2018, Thursday;
Facebook’s new button feature, currently in testing, seems poised to win over users. Since February, the feature has been available in New Zealand for testing purposes, with reports that some Australian users have also accessed it. This new feature allows users to vote on posts, similar to forum systems. The...
New Features Coming to Messenger
26 April 2018, Thursday;
Facebook Messenger, one of the most popular messaging platforms, is introducing new features. Among these, the ability to delete a sent message for both parties is the most anticipated. Following the controversy over Mark Zuckerberg's deleted messages, Facebook promised users a similar "unsend" feature. Screenshots of the new feature indicate...
Snapchat’s Chronological Sorting Feature Reactivated
13 April 2018, Friday;
The long-awaited chronological sorting feature is being reactivated. Snapchat’s recently updated interface and new algorithm had faced backlash from its users. In an effort to appease its unhappy audience, Snapchat is bringing back the chronological sorting feature. Similar developments have been observed with Facebook and Instagram regarding chronological content display....
New Features Coming to WhatsApp
04 April 2018, Wednesday;
WhatsApp continues to roll out new features for its users. The platform has introduced an improved version of its number change feature, catering to users who switch phone numbers or mobile operators. Available for iOS, Android, and Windows Phone platforms, the updated number change feature allows users to transfer their...
Clickable Hashtags and Accounts Now Available in Instagram Bios
28 March 2018, Wednesday;
Instagram has introduced a new feature that allows users to add clickable hashtags and accounts to their bios. This update aims to enhance user interaction and make it easier to discover new accounts and topics of interest. Previously limited to 150 characters, emojis, and website links, bios can now include...