This article contains a quick recap on social media news for this week.
1. Instagram launched Automated Captions
Up until now, creators had to manually add captions to their videos. Instagram says the addition of captions will make Instagram more accessible for users who are in the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities. The new feature will also be useful for users who would prefer to watch videos without sound. The launch comes as TikTok rolled out auto captions in April 2021.
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2. Social Media Response – Ukraine Crises
Ukraine Crises has gathered prayers from all around the globe, and the world of social media is no exception, especially to prevent the spread of misinformation.
Social media platforms need to work fast to limit any misuse of their networks for questionable purpose, and many have already enacted plans to mitigate certain elements of misuse and misinformation.
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3. Google Chats IN; Hangouts OUT
Since 2018, Google had planned to employ standard Hangouts for Workspace users, but the migration to Google Chats will be obligatory on March 22.
It’s the final stage of a five-step process to transition everyone from Classic Hangouts to Google Chats. On March 22, Google “may turn on the “Chat preferred” setting for all clients who haven’t done so before, making Google Chats the default chat app,” according to a report published by Google.
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4. Facebook Reels Launched Globally
By the way, Facebook reels aren’t new – It’s already available to some users. However, starting today, Facebook reels is expanding to 150 more regions, covering almost the complete globe. This once again reminds us of the mammoth reach of Facebook as a social media platform.
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5. LinkedIn Launches Global Creator Accelerator Program In India
Microsoft-owned LinkedIn has launched the India leg of its global creator accelerator program, which is a 10-week initiative to support 200 creators. The incubator-style program is aimed at helping creators build content and communities and to connect them to meaningful opportunities.
The program is part of LinkedIn’s $25 million commitment to global creators. It was initially launched in the United States in September 2021. India will be the second market where the company has rolled out the program, According to Linkedin, India is the professional network platform’s fastest-growing market.
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