New rules
Facebook implements new moderation policies in response to U.S. violence
Facebook responds to violence in Washington D.C. with updated content policies aimed at limiting hate speech and further violence.
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Changes coming
Facebook debuts a simpler, more modern Pages design
Facebook today announced a redesigned version of Pages. It's rolling out over the coming months.
Limits lifted
Zoom is offering unlimited video calling this Christmas
Zoom's newest move brings Christmas cheer as the company lifts its 40-minute video calling limit for the holiday season.
All the songs
Apple Music arrives on the Nest Audio and Nest Mini
Google is adding Apple Music to the list of streaming services supported on Assistant-enabled speakers and smart displays. It's going to be made available from today in the U.S, UK, France, Germany, and Japan.
...sauce for the gander
Snapchat built its own take on TikTok because everything is terrible
Snapchat is launching Spotlight, its own take on the new short-form video trend popularized by TikTok. The company also announced a $1 million daily fund to appeal to creators.
Time for Changes
Facebook is redesigning its Messenger Kids app
Facebook is rolling out an update to its Messenger Kids app, restyling it to match the mainstream Facebook Messenger app.
Hashtag originality
Twitter's Snapchat-inspired Fleets are now launching worldwide
The story format popularised by Snapchat and Instagram is now coming to everyone on Twitter. It was previously tested in Brazil during the spring.
Gone in a Flash
Facebook adds disappearing messages to Messenger and Instagram
Facebook Messenger's vanish mode will make all your messages disappear. It's rolling out to the U.S. and select countries from today.
Shops too
Instagram's new home screen places its TikTok competitor front and center
Instagram is redesigning the home page of the Instagram app, moving long-standing elements like the create and notifications tabs away and replacing them with new ones that highlight Reels and Shops.
It's not retroactive
Google Photos will soon start charging for uploads — unless you own a Pixel
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Google Photos will no longer let you have unlimited free high-quality uploads from mid-2021. Google assures consumers that older photos will remain grandfathered in.
#Vote
Twitter will make it harder to retweet before the U.S. election
Twitter's new change will encourage users to quote tweet rather than retweet in an effort to encourage more thoughtful commentary before the U.S. Election.
another ban
Pakistan reverses ban on TikTok after concessions
Pakistan reverses ban on TikTok after concessions
More colorful conversations
Facebook Messenger gets a tweaked design, new themes, and a new logo
A new Facebook Messenger update gives users a more customizable app. The company also delivered a brand refresh to reflect its Instagram merger.
Don't let the door hit you
Facebook has now banned Holocaust denial on its platform
Facebook has changed its tune on Holocaust denial, now banning users from spreading content that distorts or denies the event on its platform.
choices
Instagram’s forgotten messaging app just got a big update, for some reason
Instagram Threads was billed as a "Close Friends" only app, an update from Facebook has turned it into just another messaging app.
Smart displays getting smarter
Zoom and Netflix come to Facebook's Portal and Portal+
Facebook is bringing Zoom and Netflix support to its Portal devices. These new features are being made available right now in countries where Portal is being sold.
No title no problem
Spotify's newest feature lets you find songs by their lyrics
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You'll no longer need to know the exact title of a song to find it on Spotify with an added search by lyrics feature.
😷😷😷
The UK's coronavirus app will launch without contact tracing
The UK will take on the coronavirus pandemic with a new app set to launch this Thursday. A new report says that the app will launch without a critical feature — contact tracing.
Branching out
Amazon Music rolls out podcasts with original shows in select countries
It seems more likely than not that every music streaming service will become a podcast app. Amazon today announced an expansion of AMazon Music into podcasts alongside a slate of original content.
Fun with friends
Facebook's Watch Together brings watch parties to Messenger
Facebook newest feature brings watch parties to your pocket with 'Watch Together', a new feature that works with Messenger and Messenger Rooms.