The latest updates, announcements, and industry news from Storyy.
Instagram now tracks your Reels watch history, ending the need for data downloads to recover videos you accidentally scrolled past.
YouTube now generates Q&A questions for live-stream creators and lets viewers cap their daily Shorts scrolling time.
The platform’s new likeness detection system scans uploads for creator faces using government ID and biometric data, sparking both relief and privacy concerns.
Instagram is pushing a redesigned navigation that prioritizes Reels and DMs, and the shift signals where the platform’s traffic really flows.
The visual discovery platform introduces filters and labeling to help users reduce synthetic imagery across beauty, fashion, art, and home decor categories.
Meta’s text-based platform now supports group messaging with up to 50 participants and brings direct messaging features to European users.
Meta’s Threads now supports group conversations with up to 50 people while finally rolling out direct messaging in the European Union.
YouTube is refreshing its interface, launching three-level threaded comments, expanding voice replies to hundreds of thousands of creators, and opening courses…
The social giant now auto-translates Reels across four languages—including Hindi, opening access to its largest user market.
Instagram is testing a new feature that lets users manually edit the topics their Reels algorithm prioritizes, though past behavior suggests adoption may be…
The Meta-owned platform is experimenting with ephemeral updates that auto-archive after one day and funnel responses into private messages instead of public…
Meta is letting users flag unwanted Reels and prioritizing same-day uploads as it tries to improve video recommendations on Facebook.
Instagram is piloting a new app experience that opens straight to Reels, signaling a bigger shift toward video-first engagement.
OpenAI’s Sora app and Sora 2 model bring AI-generated video and social sharing into the TikTok era—here’s what creators should watch for.
Facebook rolls out Fan Challenges and custom Top Fan Badges, giving creators fresh ways to energize their communities and reward superfans.
Facebook and TikTok drive US social media news consumption, with Instagram rising—here’s how these trends are reshaping opportunities for creators and brands.
Threads is building a tool that lets users tag its algorithm to tailor their feeds, signaling a new era of customization for creators and brands.
YouTube launches a new hide end screens option, changing how viewers interact with video endings and creators plan engagement strategies.
TikTok’s Change Makers 2025 program introduces new charity features—making it easier for creators and brands to amplify social impact.
Instagram’s latest redesign spotlights Reels and DMs, shifting how brands and creators approach engagement, discovery, and posting mechanics.
Instagram celebrates 3 billion monthly active users and reveals upcoming tools for greater feed personalization, reshaping opportunities for creators and…
TikTok now highlights trending topics inside creator analytics, aiming to help users tap into relevant content trends for organic growth.
Threads now allows users to receive DM requests from anyone, changing how creators and brands connect.
YouTube’s latest product update introduces AI-powered stickers for Shorts and interactive live poll stickers, unlocking new creative and engagement…
YouTube rolls out expanded gift goals for live streams, aiming to drive higher donations and deeper audience engagement with gamified features.
Instagram is live-testing picture-in-picture playback for Reels, letting users watch videos while multitasking—here’s why that’s big for creators.
Threads is experimenting with long-form text attachments, setting the stage for richer creator content and a new competitive front with X.
Instagram’s new retention and skip rate metrics offer creators deeper insights to refine Reels and engage audiences longer.
YouTube debuts Effects Maker for Shorts, advanced comment moderation tools, and streamlined brand partnership features to empower creators and marketers.
Meta brings AI-driven voice translations and lip-syncing to creators on Facebook and Instagram, starting with English and Spanish.
Meta’s Edits app now brings richer audio editing, custom fonts, and streamlined UI—positioning it as a serious contender for creators relying on social video.
YouTube widens its Premium Lite rollout and introduces enhanced Community Post features, giving creators more ways to reach and connect with their audiences.
Threads is ramping up its messaging game with new direct message options, including GIFs, stickers, edits, and group chats—reshaping how creators and brands…
YouTube Shorts rolls out new AI-driven tools that simplify video creation and open creative possibilities for brands and creators.
LinkedIn Premium now bundles Notion Plus with limited AI (20 responses/workspace) and new analytics, strengthening its pitch for creators and marketers willing…
Threads’ new advanced performance analytics aim to help creators and brands track audience engagement and discoverability as competition intensifies with X.
Instagram experiments with automatic scrolling in the main feed, potentially changing how users and brands engage with content.
Instagram now tests like counts for individual carousel frames—offering brands and creators more insight on what visuals work best.
LinkedIn has refined its algorithm to better balance recency and relevance while updating hashtag guidance and previewing upcoming AI features—here’s what…
TikTok rolls out songwriter accreditation, offering music creators and brands broader reach and new earning opportunities in the app.
Twitch begins testing vertical video livestreams with select creators, signaling a strategic push into the short-form, mobile-first video market.
Meta is piloting a Threads sign-up method using Facebook profiles, opening the doors for millions more creators and brands to join the conversation.
YouTube adds title A/B testing to Studio, offering brands and creators a powerful tool to refine content strategy for better results.
Facebook’s latest algorithm update penalizes repeated reposts and gives original creators a visibility boost—shaking up how creators and brands share content.
Instagram’s Trial Reels feature now lets more creators preview Reels performance with new audiences—here’s why brands and creators should pay attention.
YouTube’s latest policy update targets mass-produced and repetitive content with stricter monetization enforcement, but offers key clarifications for creators.
Instagram boosts its Edits app with advanced Reels analytics, improved audio editing, and smarter sharing—helping creators refine video strategy.
Mastodon’s latest update lays the foundation for Quote Posts and delivers fresh profile features and simpler onboarding for creators and brands.
YouTube is piloting Ask Studio, an AI chatbot designed to help creators quickly analyze feedback, stats, and content ideas within Studio.
Meta launches a built-in copyright check for Facebook Reels, giving creators a way to avoid costly post-publication penalties.