What’s New on Instagram

Edits Gets More Pro-Level Features

• Convert any main clip into an overlay (or vice versa)
• Add smooth fade-ins and outs with new opacity keyframes
• Save your favorite sound effects

💡 What it means for you: These tools bring CapCut-level control into Instagram Edits. If you’re trying to cut down your post-production time and keep everything native, this makes it a lot easier.

Add to Highlights While Posting‍

You can now pin your Story to Highlights directly from the Story creation flow.

💡 What it means for you: Better visibility for evergreen content. If you're a brand or creator, this is an opportunity to boost reach from the very start, without forgetting to update your Highlights later.

Restyle AI Now Live Globally‍

Restyle (the AI visual transformation tool) is now available worldwide on Android and iOS for 10-second clips.

💡 What it means for you: Quickly change the vibe of a video without leaving the app. Great for remixing content or experimenting with new styles without extra editing tools.

Post Previews in Testing (Ad Format)‍

Instagram appears to be testing a new format where you can preview posts before running them as ads.

💡 What it means for you: If rolled out, this could mean better creative control and fewer mistakes when launching dark posts or ad creatives.

Coming Soon (Possibly):

• A "Your Algorithm" tool to see how your content is being ranked
• Links in posts (yes, actual clickable links)

💡 What it means for you: These would be major changes. Knowing what affects your reach and being able to drive traffic directly from posts would change how you write captions, promote products, or run lead gen.

What’s New on TikTok

Voice Messages Expand to EU‍

DM voice notes are now available for users in the European Union.

💡 What it means for you: Useful for creators, influencers, or brands doing collabs or giveaways. More human engagement means more trust.

Comment Sorting by Top or Newest‍

You can now filter comments with new "Top" and "Newest" options.

💡 What it means for you: Less spam. Faster moderation. More control over how conversations show up under your content.

Shared Collections (iOS Test)‍

TikTok is testing collaborative “Collections” where users can save videos together.

💡 What it means for you: Think team moodboards, content roundups, or creative inspiration folders you can build and share internally.

What’s New on Threads

DM Control Is Here‍

You can now limit who can message you: only people you follow, or everyone (with requests going into a separate tab).

💡 What it means for you: Better boundaries for creators, especially as Threads gets busier. You stay open, but not overwhelmed.

Podcast Links (In Development)‍

Threads is working on a feature to let users link directly to Spotify podcasts.

💡 What it means for you: Podcasters and media brands will soon be able to drive traffic directly, ideal for content discovery and promotion.

What’s New on LinkedIn

Post Saves & Sends Data Now Visible‍

New analytics show:

• How many people bookmarked your post (Saves)
• How many times it was shared privately in a DM (Sends)

💡 What it means for you: Two high-intent signals are now measurable. If people save your post, that’s a content win. If they send it, that’s dark social gold. Use this data to spot what hits hardest and repurpose accordingly.

AI-Powered Interview Prep (Premium)‍

Candidates can now role-play job interviews with AI and get feedback based on the role.

💡 What it means for you: Helpful for employer branding, if you’re hiring, expect more prepared candidates. If you're job hunting (or supporting someone who is), this is a real advantage.

What’s New on CapCut

LinkedIn Integration Now Live‍

You can now publish CapCut videos straight to LinkedIn. These videos also get tagged as “Made with CapCut” and are eligible for LinkedIn’s video trend surfacing.

💡 What it means for you: Smooth cross-platform workflow, especially if you’re adapting short-form content for professional use.

New AI Features Rolled Out

• Text-to-video (from prompt to visual + music)
• AI characters and avatars
• Smart editing tools like AutoCut & Transcript
• Multilingual translations for videos

💡 What it means for you: A direct answer to Instagram Edits. CapCut is going full AI suite mode. If you're not already using it for social content, it might be time to explore it for your next campaign batch or content calendar.

What’s New on Meta (Community Notes)

Meta continues expanding its take on Community Notes:

• Anyone can now request or rate notes
• You’ll get notifications when posts you interacted with receive notes

💡 What it means for you: Expect more crowd-moderated transparency. Especially useful for tracking how branded content or polarizing posts are being publicly contextualized.