📲 Here are the latest news that made headlines this month in our #DigitalTrends
Instagram is testing a zoom feature for stories, currently available only to select users. In the meantime, users can enable an accessibility option on their phones to manually enlarge stories.
TikTok has launched Symphony, a set of AI-powered tools designed to enhance content creation and ad campaigns. It includes features like a virtual assistant and a video editor to optimize ads quickly and effectively.
YouTube has introduced “Premium Lite,” a cheaper $7.99/month plan that removes ads from videos but excludes features like downloads or background playback. It will be available in multiple countries, though ads will still appear on YouTube Music.
Instagram is considering launching Reels as a standalone app to compete with TikTok, leveraging uncertainty about TikTok’s future in the U.S. This initiative is still under review until Meta confirms otherwise.
TikTok has upgraded its desktop web version, adding an optimized layout, full-screen game streaming, a media player, and a collections tool to organize favorite videos.
Instagram is testing Blend, a feature that lets users create a shared Reels feed with friends, offering personalized recommendations for both.
LinkedIn has introduced Zip, a daily puzzle game where users can have fun and compete with each other. Players connect numbers on a board and can challenge their contacts. The game updates daily and provides hints when needed.
Instagram has rolled out mixed-size carousels, allowing users to share photos with different aspect ratios in a single post. This feature will be gradually introduced across accounts.
TikTok is launching “Sleep Schedule” for teenagers, interrupting late-night scrolling with relaxation exercises to promote better sleep and healthier habits.
Instagram has introduced the option to archive highlight stories, allowing users to store them on their profile without deleting them – helping keep things more organized.
