#Social Media
AppsSpotify Playlist Notes Let You Add Context to Songs, Podcasts, and Audiobooks
Spotify Playlist Notes launched August 17 - attach 240-character notes to songs, podcast episodes, and audiobooks in playlists you own or collaborate on.
AppsWhatsApp Adds Pinned Message Notifications on iPhone
WhatsApp is rolling out pinned message notifications on iPhone, making it easier to notice important messages without opening a conversation first.
AppsBluesky Lets You Hide Reposts From Specific Users
Bluesky has added a new option that lets users hide reposts from specific accounts in their feeds while continuing to follow those users.
AppsYouTube Partner Program Raises Shorts Bar to 10 Million Views and Doubles YPP Entry in 2027
YouTube Partner Program changes take effect February 1, 2027 - Shorts revenue needs 10 million views per 90 days, and YPP entry rises to 8,000 watch hours.
AIFacebook Creator Studio Arrives on iPhone With Meta AI and Personalized Growth Tips
Meta launched Facebook Creator Studio, a standalone iPhone app for creators with AI comment replies and personalized growth tips. iOS 18 required.
AppsWhatsApp Upgrades Group Chats With Smarter Polls, @all Mentions, and New Chat Tools
WhatsApp has announced several upgrades for group chats, adding smarter polls, @all mentions, and the ability to create new chats from existing groups to make conversations easier to manage.
AppsSpotify Introduces User Notes to Add Personal Captions to Playlist Songs
Spotify is rolling out User Notes, allowing Free and Premium users in select markets to add short captions to songs in their playlists for a more personal listening experience.
AppsSnapchat Revamps Spotlight Rewards to Focus on Authentic Creators
Snapchat is updating Spotlight rewards with a new creator incentive program that values authentic and engaging content instead of relying on a separate payment system.
TechGoogle Search Console Platform Properties Roll Out Globally for Social and Video Content
Google Search Console Platform Properties are globally live, tracking how posts on Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube appear in Google Search and Discover.
AppsX Money Launches in the US With a Visa Debit Card, 6% APY, and No Fees on Transfers
X Money is now live for US Premium and Premium+ subscribers with a Visa debit card, no-fee P2P transfers, and 6% APY for users who link a direct deposit.
AppsWhatsApp Web Gets Voice and Video Calls - and a Way to Switch Devices Mid-Call
WhatsApp web calls are now live in any browser, no app install needed. Move a group call from a phone to the browser mid-conversation without hanging up. Five features ship together on July 28.
AIYou can now use Meta AI in Threads DMs
Meta AI is now available in Threads DMs worldwide, allowing users to chat privately and share posts, links, images, and videos without tagging the AI publicly.