1.Google Launches New ‘Qaya’ App to Facilitate Monetization for Creators
Google has launched a new app designed to help creators monetize their online presence, with direct links to a digital storefront where they can sell products and services. [Source: Social Media Today]
2. Instagram Now Lets You Embed A Miniature Version Of Your Profile Into A Website
Instagram is rolling out a new “Profile Embed” feature that allows users to embed a miniature version of their profile into a website. [Source: Tech Crunch]
3. Snapchat Launches New’ Story Studio’ App to Better Facilitate Video Content Creation
Snapchat has launched a new ‘Story Studio’ app to selected users, which provides a simplified, streamlined means to create more complex vertical videos. [Source: Social Media Today]
4. Google Ads Allows Stock Photos For Image Extensions
Google Ads is relaxing its policy on using stock photos in image extensions, meaning you’re no longer required to source your visuals. [Source: Search Engine Journal]
5. Twitter Adds Auto Captions for All Video Uploads in Tweets
Twitter has announced that all videos uploaded within tweets will have auto-captions enabled, providing more ways for users to consume video content in the app. [Source: Social Media Today]
6. Google Review Snippets Rich Results Report Updated
Google has updated the review snippets rich results report within Google Search Console. [Source: Search Engine Land]
7. Meta Opens Up Simplified AR Creation Tools to More Users
Meta’s looking to encourage more creators into the AR ecosystem by opening its Spark AR Go app in closed beta. [Source: Social Media Today]
8. Google Search Launches Enhanced Autocomplete With Second Column
Google has officially launched a new enhanced autocomplete search suggestion, including a second column showing additional search predictions. [Source: Search Engine Land]
9. Pinterest Adds Option to Reply to a Comment with an Idea Pin
Pinterest has announced that users can reply to Pin comments with an Idea Pin video, providing similar functionality. [Source: Social Media Today]
10. YouTube To Automatically Link To Places Mentioned In Videos
YouTube is launching a new link format within the video description box that provides “an easy and visual way for viewers to learn about locations mentioned” in the video. [Source: Search Engine Land]
