The Digital Appetizer
Serving up the latest news on the platforms we use, with a side of insight, analysis, and point of view.
From our blogs
Google is nervous about TikTok's search prowess
In its race against TikTok (and Instagram), Google will be launching a basket of updates to curb its contenders' threat.?
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The TikTok envy just made it to Twitter
Twitter is launching a TikTok-like video feed where users can scroll through different videos and discover engaging ones. But that’s not it! The app is also testing a switch from the ‘Explore’ tab to a ‘For?You’ tab.
Read more on our blog?here.
Create artsy videos from text with Facebook
Meta is launching a new AI feature that turns text into videos; 'Make-A-Video'. It can also create novel content via image and video synthesis.?
Read more on our blog?here.
Other Social Media Updates
The Google vs. Amazon e-Commerce games
Google has announced nine new features designed to provide an immense shopping experience with more visual and experiential modes to shop, keeping in mind Amazon’s capabilities.?
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LinkedIn is expanding its monetization features
‘Document Ads’ is now a thing! Users can peruse documents and read reports from the comfort of their newsfeed, instead of constantly being redirected to different hyperlinks.?
Learn more?here.
Instagram's new feature to boost content relevance
You can now share your favorite posts with your followers through the new ‘Public’ DM tab. But this blast option might soon become a pushy space for scammers.
Learn more?here.
Meta's crackdown on an Instagram third-party client
Users wistful for the good old Instagram days have been basking in a retro experience thanks to ‘The OG App’. With it getting pulled from the App Store for impermissibly using IG’s private APIs, their joy was short-lived.
Learn more?here.