Social Snapshot – 08.09.2021

September 8, 2021

We know it can be hard to stay up to date with social media news popping up every day. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Have a look at the latest happening in the world of social media through our social snapshot:

Facebook is donating $3 million for Afghan refugees and humanitarian aid

Recognising the need for assistance, Facebook has announced $3 million in funding for organisations working to assist Afghan citizens.

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Twitter launches a new option of removing specific followers

Twitter has launched the first live test to remove specific followers from your audience.

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And more from Twitter, full-width Images and videos now testing on iOS

Twitter has launched a live test of its new, full-width visual display for tweets in-stream, which will see tweeted images.

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The ‘Evolution of Social Apps’ report looks at social media trends over the past decades

The ‘Evolution of Social Apps’ report shows how social media trends have evolved over the last decade, highlighting the rise of live-streaming, the growth of TikTok and Snapchat, and more.

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Facebook Gaming is expanding background music to more creators

The social network has announced new deals with various music publishers which will enable Facebook Gaming streamers to play popular music within their streams.

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