The new Tips feature lets users reward their favorite creators with monetary payments using the payments platform Stripe. 

Considering the platform introduced new shopping features earlier this year, the new business registration option is likely a move to enhance TikTok’s eCommerce functionality.

Starting today, Twitter will no longer allow users to share images, videos or other private media of individuals without their permission.

Parag Agrawal has been appointed as the new CEO and a member of the board, effective immediately. 

As of yesterday, the platform announced that Tweets will stay on the screen for iOS users whenever they pause scrolling their timeline. 

On November 28, Twitter plans to try out its first shopping livestream hosted by celebrity Jason Derulo. 

The TikTok TV app is now available on Google TV™ and other Android TV™ OS devices like LG Smart TVs and Samsung Smart TVs.

The update is good news for social media managers who want to refine their strategy, or simply go back and delete an accidental upload. 

A greater number of US creators on Instagram can now earn money through Badges during their live feeds.

Only a small, select group of academic researchers will be invited to use the API, at least until February 2022. At that point, Facebook will grant wider access to academics. 

Developers, and the third-party apps they create, now have two new access levels, essential access and elevated access, so that they can use more of Twitter’s features.

Facebook is not slowing down in its effort to create engaging spaces and experiences for the platform’s users. A recent batch of platform updates focused on Facebook Groups. 

Tweets with links to Instagram posts will include post previews. 

This update follows Facebook’s recent rebrand to Meta and highlights the company’s newly prioritized commitment to protecting the privacy of its users.

The new name reflects Facebook’s plans to focus future developments around the “metaverse.”

Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri said in a Tweet that the update is the company’s response to user feedback.