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Meta is doubling down on short-form video. On Tuesday, the company officially launched Edits, a new video-creation app aimed at creators who want a powerful, flexible, and AI-enhanced editing experience—without the watermark or the paywall. Available now globally on both iOS and Android, Edits brings a suite of creative
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OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is reportedly developing its own social media platform—an ambitious move that could place it in direct competition with Elon Musk’s X and Meta’s Facebook and Instagram. The project is still in its early stages, but there’s already an internal prototype in
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Messaging platform Telegram has officially surpassed 1 billion monthly active users, according to its founder and CEO Pavel Durov — marking a major milestone for the app known for its privacy-first approach and fiercely independent stance. The announcement, made on Durov’s personal Telegram channel, was more than just a victory
Food
Apple has introduced a new feature that could shake up the recipe app industry: Apple News+ Food. Set to launch in April with iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, this feature will provide Apple News+ subscribers with access to a curated collection of recipes from major publishers. The service
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Apple has unveiled a new app called Invites, allowing iPhone users to create, send, and manage event invitations seamlessly. The app integrates deeply with Apple’s ecosystem, offering features like RSVP tracking, shared albums, and event soundtracks. Key Features of Apple Invites * Custom Invitations: Users can design invites using their
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Social media is at a crossroads. The explosive rise of platforms like TikTok has reshaped the way people connect, but recent years have seen the fall of once-promising apps like Clubhouse and BeReal. The question remains: what comes next? Alex Hofmann, former president of Musical.ly and founder of 9count,
E-commerce
The U.S. social-commerce arena is experiencing a seismic shift as investors pour millions into startups like Whatnot, ShopMy, and Flip, hoping to capitalize on TikTok’s uncertain future. With TikTok facing potential bans and restrictions, alternative platforms are gaining traction, fueling a wave of funding, acquisitions, and expansion efforts
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Threads, Meta’s microblogging platform, continues its rapid growth, cementing itself as a strong competitor to X and other social media platforms. During Meta’s Q4 earnings call, CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed that Threads now has 320 million monthly active users (MAUs)—a steady rise from 300 million last month
E-commerce
TikTok, known for its addictive short-form videos, has taken a bold step into e-commerce with TikTok Shop. By integrating shopping into its platform, TikTok is reshaping how consumers discover, interact with, and purchase products online. Here’s how TikTok Shop is changing the e-commerce arena. 1. Seamless Integration of Content
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In a world increasingly fragmented by multiple social media platforms and endless RSS feeds, a new app called Tapestry promises to simplify how users consume content online. Created by Iconfactory — the team behind the beloved third-party Twitter client Twitterific — Tapestry aims to bring news, blogs, and social media into a
Decentralization
Fourteen years after debuting as a “social magazine,” Flipboard is back with a new app: Surf. Designed for a decentralized social web, Surf enables users to create and share custom content feeds drawn from platforms like Mastodon, Bluesky, Threads, RSS feeds, podcasts, and YouTube videos. A New Kind of Social
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Threads, Meta’s social media platform, now boasts over 100 million daily active users, according to CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s announcement on Monday. This marks a significant milestone for Threads and is the first time Meta has publicly shared a daily active user count for the app. View on Threads