Twitter is a tool many of us use every day, and despite a multitude of connected apps, Twitter tweaks and tools, there always seems to be some new trick we missed or didn’t think to use. More of this information from MakeUseOf.com
After expanding live video broadcasts to all Android and iOS users earlier in 2016, Facebook is rolling out a whole bunch of new features for Facebook Live. More of this article from PCWorld.com
Modern journalists always have an eye on social media to see which stories are trending and why. Do you want to track social media trends like the professionals do? More of this article from MakeUseOf.com
Since its inception, Twitter has been a very public forum. But now, Twitter wants to be a player in private messages.
On Tuesday, Twitter began rolling out a new Message button that you will see underneath each Tweet on your Timeline, right next to the Retweet and heart icons. Tapping on the Message button launches a Direct Message to share that Tweet privately with another Twitter user. The new feature will be available to both iOS and Android users by updating the Twitter app. Check this article from PCWorld.com
The icons for the Google Play family of apps have emerged from the design studio with a fresh look.
As announced on the Official Android Blog, the new icons are brighter, flatter, and all feature the Play Store’s familiar icon. It’s more of an evolutionary change that keeps with Google’s fluid Material Design guidelines and makes the apps appear like they’re part of the same portfolio. Check out this article from PCWorld.com
Big changes are coming to Instagram, but don’t worry: the algorithmic feed is not yet here.
On Tuesday, Instagram announced that the length of video posts will expand to 60 seconds. Previously, an Instagram video could last for only 15 seconds. In addition, iOS users will be able to edit and stitch together different video clips from their camera roll to create a minute-long masterpiece. According to Instagram, this video length expansion was sparked because users now watch more videos on the app. Check this latest news from PCWorld.com
March Madness is here, and while you may not be able to directly participate in the drama and buzzer-beating excitement of the NCAA’s annual basketball tournament, you can always shoot some hoops…from within Facebook’s Messenger app? Check out this latest from this article on PCWorld.com