It's been a busy fortnight in the social media world! Here's a rundown of the biggest updates you might have missed:
X (formerly Twitter) Updates:
Algorithm Shift: X is tweaking its algorithm to prioritise engaging content, potentially reducing political visibility.
Creator Monetisation: Creators now earn based on platform contribution, not just ad views, with a concurrent X Premium+ price increase.
Video Tab Launch: A dedicated video tab has been rolled out, enhancing video discovery.
Threads Updates:
Personalised Display Names: Users can now customise their display names.
Profile Cover Image Trials: Cover image functionality is being tested to enhance profile presentation.
Instagram Badge Control: Users can now hide the Threads badge on their Instagram profiles.
Bluesky Social Updates:
Trending Topics Introduced: Bluesky now features trending topics for easy discovery of popular conversations.
User Base Growth: Bluesky has surpassed 25 million users, indicating platform expansion.
TikTok Updates:
AI Feature Suite:
AI-powered group photo creation (AI Group Shot).
Personalised AI avatars (AI Self).
AI-generated caption suggestions. Keywords:
AI-assisted meme creation.
Instagram Updates:
Extended Reel Lengths: Reels now support up to 3 minutes of content.
Vertical Grid Layout: The profile grid has been updated to a vertical thumbnail alignment.
WhatsApp Integration: Users can link their WhatsApp profiles to their Instagram Accounts Centre.
Threads Analytics Access: Mobile users can now access post analytics for Threads.
General Social Media Trends:
AI Integration Expansion: AI is being increasingly incorporated across platforms.
Video Content Dominance: Video remains a key focus, with platforms introducing new features.
Creator Economy Advancements: Platforms are enhancing support for content creators.
