New Social Media Features This Week: Instagram, Snapchat, LinkedIn
Happy Tuesday, social media friends! This week’s social media updates bring exciting AI tools and stronger safety features. These changes aim to improve creativity, engagement, and online protection for users.
Instagram Adds Creative and AI Tools
Instagram has launched a new Reels Watch History. It lets users view all videos watched over the last 30 days. This makes it easy to revisit content you liked but forgot to save.
In addition, Instagram DMs now include a drawing tool. You can doodle, add stickers, or decorate chat backgrounds for a fun twist in your conversations.
The new AI-powered “Restyle” tool for Stories lets users edit images using simple text prompts. For example, you can remove a photobomber, change outfits, or swap backgrounds instantly. Currently, it’s only available in the U.S.
Teens can also personalize their app with new custom icons like Chrome, Cosmic, and Slime themes, helping them express creativity safely.
LinkedIn, Snapchat, X, and Facebook Bring Updates
LinkedIn now invites users to become AI Trainers, sharing career insights to help enhance its AI models.
Snapchat has made its Imagine Lens free in the U.S. You can now type prompts to create or transform photos using AI, no subscription needed.
X (formerly Twitter) introduced a pay-per-use API model to help developers manage costs more flexibly.
Facebook simplified page creation by letting users choose between “Company” or “Creator” right from the start.
Meta Enhances Scam Protection
Finally, Meta launched new tools across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp to protect older users from scams. These updates include stronger privacy settings and smarter AI alerts for suspicious activity.
