Weekly Social Media Scoop: AI Effects, New Reels Tools, and TikTok’s Newest Publishing Features

Stay on top of your content game with the latest social updates. This week brings TikTok’s Canva-like presets, Instagram’s big Reels upgrades, and new restrictions for creators. Let’s dive into what’s changing on your favorite platforms.

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What’s New on Instagram

Edits Get a Major Boost

Instagram is rolling out a fresh batch of Reels updates: 150 new fonts, new video transitions, swipeable browsing for saved Reels and collections, audio importing from your device, draft saving with captions intact, and the ability to cut silences from Reels automatically.

AI-Powered Effects Are Coming to Stories

Meta is reportedly testing AI-generated effects specifically for Instagram Stories. No timeline yet, but this could take creativity to another level.

Reels Linking Just Got Easier

Instagram now allows creators to link Reels together through the quick action menu—making it easier to connect content and drive more views.

Live Streaming Is Now Restricted

Instagram now requires at least 1,000 followers to go live. The change aims to improve stream quality and reduce misuse but limits access for smaller creators.

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Reel Insights for Everyone

Instagram is testing insights visibility for Reels, even if you’re not the original creator. This could offer creators a new way to study successful content from others.

What’s New on TikTok

AI Content Gaps? Just Ask.

TikTok is testing a new feature that lets users post text questions directly in the Search page—particularly for topics with low content coverage.

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Design Made Easy With Presets

TikTok rolled out Canva-style “Presets” for photo posts. These come with editable templates that users can customize with text and images.

New “Article” Sticker for News Publishers

TikTok is testing a new “Article” sticker that allows verified news outlets to add clickable article links to their video posts.

What’s New on X

Threads-Style Trending Topics Are Here

X has officially launched its “Threads”-like trending topics in the “For You” feed, mimicking a feature already common across other social platforms.

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