Instagram is launching six new effects for its Superzoom feature, which first launched back in October of 2017. Half-dozen ways to zoom Superzoom is about to get even more dramatic as sad music, black level adjustments, heart-filled fog, a ‘bummer’ caption, flames, and camera flashes now populate Instagram’s zippy feature. For those unfamiliar, Superzoom allows …
Instagram is rolling out a brand new service to ensure users are getting the most of their account and connecting with other thanks to the Savvant Instagram Optimiser. Reach more, feel better Instagram’s secret weapon to win more love from followers has already been used by big brands like AOL and Sony. Savvant works as a …
Instagram is allowing users to apply for verification, and the roll out includes a few new general security upgrades as well. Get the stamp For accounts with larger audiences and high engagment, content creators can apply for a new vetting process to officially verify of all their deets. The application process is straightforward: simply head to …
Having not yet found its footing the way Instagram and Snapchat has, Facebook’s Stories is bringing hyperlinks in the hopes of boosting engagement. Testing commences At the moment, Facebook’s Stories only boast around 150 million daily users (a third of Instagram’s reach) and the new ability to share links via Facebook Stories could be a …
The battle of the clones continues as Snapchat strikes back at Instagram, copying one of their features for a change. Yes, Snapchat is adding their own Boomerang-esque gimmick. A bit of bounce to your post Instagram’s Boomerang lets users create short looping videos that can be shared across social. is a short clip set on …
Now that Instagram is getting serious about making in-app purchases,it's not surprising to learn team IG is developing a new standalone platform. Insta-shopping Very soon, users could find themselves able to browse collections direct from retailers, all via a new app rumoured to be called IG Shopping. Though only a whisper around the campfire, sources …
For version 8.29, Skype has ditched on Highlights and a few other recently introduced tools. They'll make way for a new feature, Call Recording. Bye bye Highlights Highlights was akin to Instagram’s Stories. Stopping its Stories experiment, Skype signals its re-evaluation of what it means to be social. Highlights was part of a socially-inspired redesign, …
Squarespace is launching a new suite of marketing tools integrating Instagram tags and posts to sell your products directly from their stores on the app. New tools for the kit Visually showcasing products is the bread and butter of advertisers, and shoppable posts through Instagram presents another avenue to discover new brands and products. To shop, users …
With the ever-evolving back and forth between social media giants, the tallies are in on the best of the best in youth demographics and social media. The winning horses Pew Research Centre has released their latest findings regarding the most popular social media platforms among teens. According to PRC, 95% of teens have access to …
Instagram is honing in on the university crowd by offering a new feature allowing students to join special communities or networks, based on school affiliation. Getting communal The new feature coming to Instagram is focusing on fostering communities amongst current students, while alumni can stick to LinkedIn and Facebook for their continued connections. The Instagram …