June 26: The latest social media news
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👤 Meta (Misc)
Meta now tells page managers to include the links in the post comments. (source)
💙 Facebook
Facebook is testing a new way to react to Stories by showing an emoji carousel when you long-press on a story. (source)
Facebook added on iOS a new security feature, “Passkey”. (source)
💖 Instagram
Instagram is testing a new Reels feed, “With Friends”. (source)
Instagram added a new “Popular with your followers” tab to the “Trending Audio” page. (source)
Instagram now allows users to upload Reels up to 20 minutes in length. (source)
Instagram now allows users to post notes from its desktop (web) version as well.(source)
Instagram now allows users to customize their notes with an emoji and a background color. (source)
Instagram added a new setting for the “Shared Access” feature, “Allow invites from everyone”. (source)
Instagram users can now access “Trial Reels” from the Reels creation screen. (source)
📱Instagram Edits
Instagram may display publicly shared reels in the “Inspiration” tab. (source)
Instagram added new features for Instagram Edits users (source):
— 54 new video effects and 30 new text effects.
— A new tab for fonts, “Recently used”.
— A new “Key frame” feature in the video editor.
— New features for stickies: “Filters”, “Full screen editor”, “Mark as done” and “Saved audio”.
💚 WhatsApp
WhatsApp is working on a feature that will allow you to request an account report for status and channel ads. (source)
WhatsApp is working on a feature that will allow you to manage ad preferences for status and channels. (source)
WhatsApp is testing a new “AI-powered chat wallpapers” feature. (source)
WhatsApp added a new "AI-powered message summaries” for its US users. (source)
🧵Threads
Threads is testing on iOS a new “Conversation starters” feature. (source)
Threads now has a native macOS app. (source)
💃🏻 TikTok
TikTok launched an upgraded, challenge-based growth program for TikTok Live. (source)
TikTok added on iOS a new “Quick Replies” feature for TikTok DMs. (source)
TikTok added on iOS a new “Connect Now” feature for finding friends nearby. (source)
TikTok added on iOS a new well-being challenge for the “Screen time” feature. (source)
TikTok added on iOS a new feature for links opened via the app, “Add tags”. (source)
🦜 X (Twitter)
X added on iOS more swipe gesture options for timeline interactions. (source)
💼 LinkedIn
LinkedIn added an “Advanced AI-Assisted Search” feature for recruiters. (source)
🔎 Google
Google is testing a new tool to preview ads within Google Search (promotions) called "Promotion Preview". (source)
Google is testing two new report reviews options in the Google Business Profiles reviews section, “Fake or deceptive” and “Low quality information”. (source)
Google is testing a speaker icon next to the video snippets. (source)
Google is testing a new “Emoji answer” feature for Google Search. (source)
Google is reintroducing the "Product status change" report within Google Merchant Center. (source)
Google will be ending the ability for hotels to manage their hotel rates by themselves on July 30th. (source)
Google AI
Google added a “Search Live” feature for Google AI Mode. (source)
Google AI Mode is now available in India through Google Search Labs. (source)
🎥 YouTube
YouTube launched two new, AI-powered features in the EU, “Auto-dubbing” and “Inspiration Tab”. (source).
YouTube added a new, AI-powered feature for content creators based in the United Kingdom, “Dream Screen”. (source)
YouTube added a new sound editing feature for YouTube Shorts, “Sync to beat”. (source)
YouTube will increase the minimum age required to livestream to 16 years old on July 22th. (source)
🎼 Spotify
Spotify will soon allow Premium users to start a “Jam” session in a Google Meet video call. (source)
Spotify added on iOS a new “Age verification” feature. (source)
💘 Tinder
Tinder is working on an AI-powered matching feature. (source)
Tinder is working on a new “Photo Prompts” feature . (source)
Tinder is working on a new “Polls” feature. (source)
📊 Quick Insights
Mondo Metrics | How Social Platforms Measure Video Views. (source)
Pinterest | The future of search is visual. (source)
Snapchat | Snap Summer Guide 2025. (source)
Visual Capitalist | The Largest Communities on Reddit. (source)
🗓️ Upcoming social media holidays
27 June – National Sunglasses Day.
27 June – National PTSD Awareness Day.
29 June – National Camera Day.
30 June – World Social Media Day.
1 July – International Joke Day.
2 July – World UFO Day.
💡 7 content ideas
Create and share visual content such as an infographic and explain different concepts in your field.
Share a photo of your team doing something fun outside of work.
Post about the importance of self-reflection and how it can lead to personal growth.
Show how your product or service fits into a customer's daily routine.
Start a "Red Flag, Green Flag" challenge and ask your followers to tell the pros and cons of your industry.
Create detailed guides on how to use your products or services effectively.
Celebrate World Social Media Day by highlighting the importance of digital well-being and mindful online engagement.
Read our previous social media editions: June 12 and June 19.
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