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Retrieved from Meta on April 24, 2026
Meta Accounts Center now includes more apps and devices
An updated login location allows users to access Threads, Meta AI, glasses and Quest headsets, as well as managed teen accounts.
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Retrieved from Google Play Store on April 24, 2026
Meta launches Instagram spinoff Instants as a standalone app
The new app allows users to share disappearing photos, similar to competitor app Snapchat, with which Meta has a long-standing rivalry.
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Lawmakers in Turkey pass teen social media ban
Parliament approved a bill that would restrict access for children under 15, mirroring similar legislation elsewhere.
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Retrieved from YouTube on April 29, 2021
YouTube reduces push notifications for unengaged subscribers
The change is designed to prevent inactive audience members from getting overwhelmed and unsubscribing altogether.
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Retrieved from Instagram on May 24, 2022
Meta expands Instagram management APIs
The updates include additional support for the partnership ad label, enhanced third-party capabilities and new metrics for developers and brands.
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Retrieved from Nikita Bier/X on April 23, 2026
X introduces topic-based Custom Timelines
The subject-specific feeds will allow users to choose from lists curated around the top 75 discussion topics, and echoes a similar feature Twitter once offered.
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Retrieved from Meta on April 23, 2026
Threads launches Live Chats for the NBA playoffs
The feature will allow select creators and fans to engage in real-time discussions during live events, and is similar to Instagram’s Broadcast Channels.
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Retrieved from Meta on April 23, 2026
Meta expands access to AI business assistant
The chatbot will now be available across major global markets and feature enhanced local language support, making it more accessible for creators and advertisers.
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Retrieved from Snapchat on April 23, 2026
Snapchat launches loyalty badges for Snap Map locations
Users will be able to compete for top visitor spots based on their activity and share their rankings with friends.
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LinkedIn CEO transitions to new role focused on AI development
Ryan Roslansky will take on a position within parent company Microsoft, and LinkedIn Chief Operating Officer Daniel Shapero will succeed him.
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Retrieved from Meta on April 23, 2026
Meta breaks ground on 28th US data center
The new artificial intelligence-optimized project in Tulsa, Oklahoma, will be the company’s first in the state and its 32nd globally.
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Meta sued by Consumer Federation of America
A new lawsuit alleges that the company profited from scam advertising and intentionally allowed fake promotions to continue despite promises to crack down.
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Social media usage can impact kids’ reading skills
A recent study published in the Journal of Research on Adolescence found that teens who use apps regularly can struggle with word recognition and pronunciation.
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Retrieved from Snapchat on April 23, 2021
Snap CFO steps down
Derek Andersen’s departure comes as the company undergoes layoffs and faces stagnant user growth ahead of the launch of its AR glasses.
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Retrieved from YouTube on October 22, 2025
YouTube expands access to AI likeness detection tools
The platform will now allow actors, athletes, creators, musicians and others to detect and request removal of deepfake images and videos.
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Retrieved from Google on April 22, 2026
Google updates Ad Advisor with additional agentic safety features
The AI-powered tool will now include elements to help marketers troubleshoot elements and obtain instant certifications.
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Meta plans large-scale job cuts beginning in May, says Reuters
The company is reportedly looking to reduce its global workforce by about 10%, or approximately 8,000 people, as it increases its reliance on artificial intelligence.
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Retrieved from YouTube on April 21, 2026
YouTube adds enhanced parental controls, offers tips to families
New features include time limits for Shorts and in-app account settings as the platform works to protect teens from overusing digital media.
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Retrieved from Lia Haberman/Threads on April 21, 2026
Meta previews updates for its Edits app
At a webinar celebrating the video-editing platform’s one-year anniversary, the company announced improved captions and better effects customization.
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Retrieved from Pinterest on April 21, 2026
Pinterest CPG promotions outperform benchmark ROIs
New research commissioned by the platform analyzes how Pin ads drive shopping activity across multiple regions and products.
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Retrieved from YouTube on April 29, 2021
YouTube adds custom timestamp sharing for mobile
The change means the video platform is also moving away from Clips, leaving users to seek out third-party advanced clipping tools.
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Retrieved from TikTok USDS on April 20, 2026
TikTok’s US joint venture gains security infrastructure certification
The latest milestone from the International Organization for Standardization verifies that the app’s data management structures meet global benchmarks.
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Retrieved from Connor Hayes/Threads on April 17, 2026
Threads updates reply format and web UI
The platform will now feature indented responses below posts, as well as a web version that more closely aligns with the app experience.
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Retrieved from Instagram on April 17, 2026
Instagram expands Your Algorithm tool to Explore
The feature will now be available to all English-language users and will allow them greater capacity to control what the algorithm shows them.
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Retrieved from Nikita Bier/X on April 17, 2026
X launches new Cashtags format on iOS in the US and Canada
The feature gives users embedded market information with real-time prices and is another step toward creating a fully functional banking experience in the app.
