Instagram launched a fake news flagging tool this week. As well as this, Facebook announced new privacy updates and Twitter introduces topic following. Here’s the latest.

Have you ever wondered how celebrities like Kylie Jenner create their own Instagram Story filters? Well, it’s through a platform called Spark AR and this week Facebook gave everyone access to it.

In social media news this week, Facebook announced that they’ve begun exploring brain control wearables, and Instagram backpedals from shutting down meme accounts.

Following in the footsteps of other search engines, this week we saw Facebook testing search bar ads. Team that with Instagram’s AR filter testing and Twitter sharing big-name strategies – it’s been a big week.

Prior to releasing their staggering Q2 Report, we saw Facebook fined a record-breaking $5 billion. Instagram’s suspended accounts will now be warned before they’re closed down, and changes to Facebook ads were announced. Here’s the latest in social media news.

What will happen when Instagram removes the number of likes from the feed? Nathan Murphy argues: more fake followers, less real engagement.

Hiding likes on Instagram – It started in Canada, and this week we saw it roll out to six more countries. Between these hidden likes and Facebook’s cryptocurrency debate – we saw new revelations too.

nstagram’s anti-bullying tool was welcomed by the masses this week. Between screening abusive comments and warning internet trolls about their negative remarks, let’s just say – many brands were gleaming with happiness. Here’s the latest in social media news.

What are the trends we’re seeing in 2019 so far? How can your brand best position itself to stay in touch with the latest and greatest on Instagram?

In social media news this week, we saw everything from new Ad placements and cryptocurrency revelations. Right through to updated terms and Story Template guides. Read more about this and other weekly news.

As we lean into the second half of 2019, social media changes and advancements continue to rise. This week we saw Instagram test their ‘donate’ profile button, Facebook experiment with turning off notifications and Adam

Are you frustrated that you can’t share your Instagram Stories wherever you gosh darn please? Well, the new link sharing for Instagram Stories is about to change that. Besides this, Instagram announced that IGTV will

Have you ever wished you could track who’s unfollowing your accounts (without the dodgy apps)? Well, this week it was leaked that Instagram Creator Accounts will soon have access to exactly that. We also saw

Group chats from Instagram Stories? Yep, that’s what’s on the horizon with Instagram’s new Chat Sticker, leaked this week. Instagram’s cracking down on fake news and Influencer partnerships in Asia are on the rise. Plus

Following the recent F8 Developer Conference, we’ve learned key findings about the future of the social media landscape. On top of this, new tests for shoppable Influencer posts and Facebook QR Code testing meant it

What’s the metric you look for first when checking back in on an Instagram post? We hate to say it. But we all do it. It’s ‘Likes’, right? How many Likes did your competitor get?

Following suspicions, this week we saw the launch of the Instagram Stories Quiz Sticker. It’s safe to say that businesses and Instagrammers alike are intrigued by the new feature. Facebook also announced that it crossed