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What's New in Social
Threads:
Threads adds an alt text feature
Threads has released a few new features recently with one being the ability to add alt text the photos.
Threads is in the process of launching a way to see liked posts
Threads is currently working on (and soon releasing) an area where you will be able to see posts that you've liked. You will be able to find this feature by going to Settings > Your Likes.
Instagram:
Instagram enhances their DM protection features
With the new enhancements, users who want to send a message to someone who doesn't follow them will now have to go through 2 new restrictions. The first restriction is a 1 message only cap and the second is that DM invites are now limited to only text.
Instagram tests a new image and photo collab option
This feature when turned on, will allow users to add their own photos and images to an existing post.
X:
X releases its official brand guidelines
It now feels official - X has released its new brand guidelines including logos that you can use to update your website social media graphics.
X community posts will now show in your main feed
This feature is still in the testing phase, but selected users may notice that now the community posts mix in with the For You feed.
X is adding an option to sort posts based on engagement
X will be launching a new feature that allows you to go to someone's profile and sort through their posts by the most recent, most liked and most engaged with.
TikTok:
TikTok has been testing full length podcasts
This test will allow creators to upload full length podcasts to TikTok via an RSS feed.
TikTok's algorithm will be optional in Europe
TikTok users in Europe will now have the option to see recommended videos that aren't based on their online activity.
TikTok adds a new AI-generated content label
TikTok creators will now have to tag their videos with the AI-generated label if using an AI generated filter and if they don't, they risk having the post removed.
YouTube:
YouTube tests a recommended viewing shelf on channels
With this test, you will be able to go to a creators channel and get a "For You" video list compiled of videos from that creator that YouTube thinks you'll like.
LinkedIn:
LinkedIn adds a new element to the "About" section
On your profile's About section, you're now able to tag up to 5 of your top skills.
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