After facing backlash from users, influencers, and celebrities, Instagram has decided to take a step back and reduce the number of recommended posts and accounts. However, this change is temporary.
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TikTok has given accessibility a big boost by giving users the ability to switch on captions. Viewers can switch on AI-generated subtitles and will be able to rely on translations as well.
Younger internet users are getting their news primarily through social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, according to a survey done by the UK's communications regulator, Ofcom.
TikTok has once again tried to alleviate the concerns recently raised by U.S. lawmakers about its data privacy and security practices. In a recent letter, it has attempted to justify its policies.
The FCC Commissioner has urged Google and Apple to remove TikTok from their app stores. He claims that TikTok puts user data privacy at risk by allowing Beijing to access sensitive data.
TikTok has denied claims that its workers have breached the data privacy of users in the U.S. and declared that Oracle will now store all such private information for enhancement of data security.
TikTok is reportedly getting into gaming through its mobile app. The games use HTML5 and testing is taking place in Vietnam. The firm could make the feature available in southeast Asia in Q3.
In a blog post, TikTok has talked in detail about its new TikTok Pulse program, under which the company will share a 50% cut of its ad revenue with creators. However, not every creator is eligible.
Instagram is testing a new format to make people watch more videos by making its home page even more immersive with full screen mode. This is similar to the full screen experience on TikTok.
TikTok is reportedly being investigated by the U.S. government for not moderating child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on the social media platform and being a hunting ground for predators.
TikTok has launched its Effect House to open beta that gives creators the tools and resources they need to create their own augmented reality effects and share them with other TikTok users as well.
TikTok, which is by far the most popular social media app among teenagers and young adults across the world, has a projected ad revenue which is more than that of Twitter and Snapchat combined.
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TikTok has officially launched SoundOn, a platform that promises to help up and coming musicians with expert advice, audience insights, collaboration opportunities, marketing, and distribution.
TikTok is gradually allowing its content creators to record and upload longer-length videos, stretching up to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, social media platforms are adopting TikTok's successful formula.
Netflix offers 'Fast Laughs' for smartphone users. The streaming company is expanding the feature to Smart TVs. It will suggest "funny" clips which can help viewers decide what to watch.
Compare the Market has released a new calculator that works out your social media-related carbon emissions. TikTok and Reddit were found to be the worst offenders among the top ten platforms.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has claimed that the Mexican cartel is using TikTok as a platform to recruit smugglers from the United States and that TikTok is promoting human trafficking in the U.S.
Instagram is now testing out support for subscriptions for a bunch of creators in the US. It is said to expand to more creators in the coming months. The price ranges from $0.99 to $99 a month.
The Joseph Saveri Law Firm has called on TikTok to reinstate Candie Frazier, a content moderator that it's representing in a class action complaint against the viral video platform.
Amazon's Alexa proposed to a 10-year-old child to perform a dangerous "outlet challenge" from TikTok. Thankfully for the kid, its mother was close by and shared this incident on Twitter.
TikTok surpassed Google and became the world's most popular domain in the year 2021 according to Cloudflare. Last year at the same time, TikTok was at number 7 on the list and Google was in the lead.
Spotify is currently testing a new feed called "Discover" which shows short clips of music videos in a style that is similar to what we see on TikTok. Users can swipe up the feed and like the songs.
After a month of testing Reels on its main app, Facebook is finally making the rollout official. Creators will be able to push Reels on both Instagram and Facebook following the rollout.
TikTok, the video-based social media platform, is celebrating that it has reached one billion active users globally. It joins the likes of Facebook, Instagram and YouTube in this exclusive club.
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TikTok has banned the viral "milk crate challenge" from its platform amid safety concerns. The activity can result in serious injuries due to people tumbling from an unstable pyramid of milk crates.
TikTok has introduced new rules for teenagers that are designed to help them disconnect from the service late at night. Other changes ensure teens have full control over their online content.
Chinese state-run newspapers, People's Daily, and Economic Information Daily have criticized platforms that propagate celebrity culture. This criticism comes during China's crackdown on online firms.
It seems like everybody and their uncle is implementing Snapchat-like Stories nowadays. Multiple TikTok users have spotted that the company is currently testing the capability on a limited scale.
TikTok has been fined a huge sum of money by the Dutch DPA, a sum total of €750,000, for not appropriately communicating its app's data privacy and usage policy, in accordance with the EU's GDPR.
The analyst SensorTower has revealed that TikTok has become the first third-party app outside the Facebook ecosystem to reach 3 billion downloads on the App Store and the Google Play Store.
TikTok and Spotify have made an agreement that lets TikTok users claim Spotify Premium, for free, for four months. The offer is available in several European markets including the UK and Germany.
TikTok is going to replace its current content moderation system with a new process that relies heavily on algorithms. The system will be able to delete content right after it is uploaded.
TikTok today announced that it is rolling out the ability to create and upload videos up to three minutes in length over the coming weeks after experimenting with that capability since late last year.
TikTok Jump is a new way for creators to share information and services through third-party providers. The integration lets creators link to third-party content in their videos and engage audiences.
The UK government has teamed up with Snapchat, Reddit, TikTok, and YouTube to help encourage young adults, who are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, to go and book their appointment.
The Biden administration has signed a new Executive Order that replaces three Executive Orders - two in litigation - signed by former President Trump prohibiting transactions with some Chinese firms.
VOXI customers who pay £15 or £20 per month can now access TikTok content without eating into their data allowance now that the service has been added to VOXI's Endless Video offering.
TikTok launched today a new feature that allows you to remove multiple comments or block multiple accounts at once, up to 100 at a time. This capability is rolling out across select markets.