Social Media
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Social media are online communications channels that help people share information or content and interact with each other. Clearly defining the term is quite tricky because there are numerous social media services available nowadays. The most well-known are Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, Snapchat, TikTok, etc.
WhatsApp Is Now Rolling out Support for HD Videos
Following its recent update allowing higher-resolution photo sharing, WhatsApp has now extended the same option to video sharing. The app now provides users with the ability to choose between Standard Quality and HD Quality before sending a video.
YouTube Debuts TikTok-Like Samples Tab for Music Discovery
Accessible through a dedicated tab in the YouTube Music app, Samples offers users a personalized video stream that introduces them to new music. Each video clip in the feed serves as a musical artist's calling card, featuring their tracks or live concert performances.
Elon Musk to Remove the Block Feature from Former Twitter Platform X
The potential elimination of the block feature raises concerns about user safety and privacy, as blocking serves as a crucial tool to prevent unwanted interactions and harassment.
Blocking restricts users from interacting with, viewing, and following an account.
Instagram's New Feature to Protect Users from Unwanted Image and Video DMs
Instagram believes that these changes will prevent users from receiving unwanted visual content from people they don't follow, and also hinder repetitive messages from strangers.
Twitter Rebrands Itself as X as the Blue Bird Logo Disappears
The new X logo, stylized in black and white, has replaced the bird logo both on the web and mobile versions. Musk envisions the new X platform as an "everything app" that will combine communication, multimedia exchange, and financial transactions.
TikTok Adds Support for Text Posts
Previously known for its short-form videos, TikTok is now diversifying its content options with the addition of text-based posts, allowing users to share stories, poems, recipes, and more.
Twitter Is Working on a Feature to Let Users Publish Long-Form Articles with Mixed Media
Users will soon have the option to craft more extensive and engaging posts, integrating various media types, thus pushing the boundaries of what can be shared and discussed on the microblogging platform.
