Facebook Messenger expands screen sharing to iOS and Android... Updates from Instagram, Facebook and TikTok
July 17, 2020
Facebook Messenger expands screen sharing to iOS and Android - Official Announcement
As explained by Facebook:
“We hope people will find screen sharing a fun and engaging way to connect and share with family and friends on video calls and in Messenger Rooms. Screen sharing is now available globally on the latest versions of Messenger’s Android and iOS apps, desktop app and Web.“
Instagram Adds New 'Shop' Tab in Explore, the Next Stage of On-Platform Shopping - Official Announcement
Instagram confirms its TikTok rival, Reels, will launch in the US in early August - Read More
Facebook Will Add New Labels to All Posts from Politicians Which Mention Voting - Read More
The big picture: The effort is part of a larger initiative by Facebook to help register users to vote.
What's next: Facebook says it plans to extend such voter initiatives to its other apps, Instagram and Messenger, soon.
TikTok Launches New Video Series to Help Users Detect Misinformation - Official Announcement
As explained by TikTok:
"The "Be Informed" series addresses an important building block for an informed online experience: media literacy. Being media literate means having the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, create, and act using all forms of communication."