Meeker’s Internet Trends 2018 report has a catchy headline statistic: 55% of Americans are buying products online after discovering them via social media. So, what are the real implications of that 55% stat? What it counts The data is drawn from the Curalate Consumer Survey, run in August 2017. This data point reports on respondents […]
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Snap Inc. is providing unprecedented access to their login system, Bitmoji avatars, along with the AR apparatus, as a part of their new dev kits. Start the party Until now, Snapchat has remained a fairly closed platform, especially from data-minded advertisers looking to dilute the app itself. Snapchat is reconsidering its position as a walled garden,
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Facebook is launching Memories, a one stop hub for users to reminisce over posts created over the years. Deep reflections Following the success of On This Day, allowing over 90 million daily users to reflect upon years-old posted content, Facebook has created a compendium of your sentimental history. In what is being called a Memories
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Google-owned YouTube is being watched by 85% of teens amongst what may be a great shift in social media monopolies. The new cool In a recent study released by Pew Research Center, compiled from interviewing 700 teens across the world, the analytics have revealed that YouTube has over taken Facebook in popularity and use. Pew
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Recently, we mentioned that Google was set to invite agencies to do their third-party services all over Google My Business. Now, the big G has officially launched it via the The Keyword blog, and shared the link to sign-up for it. Guide and help Two major parts of the official launch are the newly minted
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As Android P enters its Beta 2 phase, Google is giving folks with apps an advanced chance to make sure everything works well before wider release. Final Countdown Google’s next mobile device OS is ‘Android P’. It’s getting closer to release, now in Beta 2 phase. As the third developer preview, this may be the
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LinkedIn’s continuing mission to engage users with networking strategies is turning its attention to effective text and sticker use. Fun and professional Sharing is the heart of LinkedIn Video and the best way to capture attention is to use all the tools at your disposal, including the new flourishes. To help foster a creative video
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A gaggle of reporters recently assembled at Facebook’s new San Francisco office to better understand the Instagram feed ranking algorithm. Secret recipe Back in July of 2016, users were missing 70% of all posts and as many as 50% of their friend’s, but Instagram’s new algorithm has brought millions to the app. Despite the negativity
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Over the past few weeks, eager analysts have confirmed the launch of group audio and video calls coming soon to iOS and then Android. C’mon people now, get together Testers discovered the group audio and video call function to be in place on the latest WhatsApp beta 2.18.162 update. When on a call, users can
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The Facebook Oculus VR division is unveiling a new social VR app that will allow users to watch events with friends and family. Virtual hangout Facebook is honing in on sports events, concerts, and other venues to create unique communal experiences for users of Oculus Go and the Samsung Gear VR headset. Oculus Venues is
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