Have you seen the Facebook rebrand news? With constant updates in the world of social media, we know how hard it can be to keep on top of everything. We have done the hard work for you and pulled together some of the key social media headlines from the past week.
Rounding up the Facebook rebrand in this weeks social media news
by Kate WhittingtonA look at the Facebook rebrand
Mark Zuckerburg announced at Facebook’s annual AR/VR conference last week the name change of their holding company to Meta. Meta will encompass Facebook, as well as apps such as Instagram, WhatsApp and the virtual reality brand Oculus. Zuckerburg laid out plans to build a digital world that will be the successor of the mobile internet, calling it the ‘metaverse’.
Breaking News: Facebook will change its corporate name to Meta, with Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp remaining under the Meta umbrella. With his company under fire for a host of issues, Mark Zuckerberg said the change was part of a bet on the "metaverse." https://t.co/lFQmkKerMf
— The New York Times (@nytimes) October 28, 2021
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Instagram makes links available to ALL accounts
Instagram has announced that links are now being made available in Instagram Stories for all users, not just those with 10k followers or verified accounts. Will this put more emphasis on Stories for brands? We’d say so.
Whether it’s sharing info on social justice or supporting a local biz, everyone should be able to share what matters to them. ?❤️
We are excited to globally roll out Link Sticker ?, which allows you to share links in your story... no matter how big or small your account is. pic.twitter.com/x5QFClbpaT
— Instagram (@instagram) October 27, 2021
Twitter launches Spaces recording
Twitter has launched Spaces recording to selected hosts. Hosts will be able to download the audio of their Space, which they can then edit as a podcast, or as audio clips to help promote upcoming shows. Read more here.
? REC has started
one feature you’ve been asking for is Spaces Recording and the ability to replay. Some hosts on iOS will now be able to record their Spaces and share it out to their audience. pic.twitter.com/Puz78oCm4t
— Spaces (@TwitterSpaces) October 28, 2021
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TikTok integrates new third party apps
TikTok announces some new partners, to make sharing even easier! The new partners include; Clipchamp, Combo and Grabyo.
@clipchampWe’ve integrated with TikTok! Create and share your videos faster than ever ? ##exporttotiktok ##videoediting ##clipchamp♬ original sound - Clipchamp
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