June 2026 social media news

June 2026 Meta (Ads) updates

• Meta is expanding its “Live Video Ads” format to Instagram.
• Meta is rolling out support for virtual cards on livestreams as well.
• Meta is upgrading its AI-powered advertising tools to help brands better target audiences, boost engagement, and drive more purchases from livestream broadcasts. 
• Meta is working with live commerce platforms such as CommentSold, Firework, LiveMeUp, Sprii, and TalkShopLive to power shopping promotions in livestreams. (source)
• Meta is rolling out a new ad solution for Instagram Reels, “Post-view ads.” (source)

June 2026 Meta (AI) updates

• Meta announced new AI-powered features for its Facebook users:
  • A new “AI Mode” option powered by Meta AI for Facebook Search.
  • AI-powered photo and video editing tools for stories and reels. (source)
• Meta is working on a “Custom instructions” feature for Meta AI. (source)
• Meta added a new “Private Processing Activity” option, allowing users to generate on-device reports of requests their device has sent through Private Processing. (source)
• Meta announced at its Conversations event in London the expansion of its AI-powered business messaging tools across all relevant platforms: Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram. (source) Key updates:
  • AI-powered business agents can now answer common customer questions automatically. They can collect customer details and qualify leads, reducing manual support work.
  • AI-powered agents can also help with tasks like booking appointments, handling sales inquiries, and providing customer service.
  • Meta is building deeper integrations with business platforms such as Shopify and Zendesk for larger companies.
  • Meta plans to monetize these AI agents through subscriptions and usage-based pricing in the future.

June 2026 Meta (Misc) updates

• Meta Business Suite has started allowing business owners to enable passkeys on their accounts in order to continue working on their business assets. (source)
• Meta has launched a dedicated website for Meta Accounts. (source)

June 2026 Instagram updates

• Instagram is testing a new “Voice” sticker for Instagram Stories. (source)
• Instagram is testing the ability to share stories directly as story highlights. (source)
• Instagram is testing a new “Audience Connections” feature within the main Professional Dashboard UI. (source)
• Instagram has expanded the “Your Algorithm” feature to posts shown in main feed. (source)
• Instagram is rolling out the ability for all users to reorganize posts on their profile grids. (source)
• Instagram is testing a new “Suggested Products” feature for Reels. (source)
• Instagram is testing a new way to better understand users’ interests by suggesting related topics they may not be interested in when marking a post as “Not Interested.” (source)
• Instagram is testing a recommendation card in DMs that shows creators both you and the other person follow when starting a conversation with them for the first time. (source)
• Instagram has updated the “Subscriptions” settings page in Accounts Center by adding a new “Creators” section that recommends creators users may want to subscribe to. (source)
• Instagram now allows users to remove reposts of their posts shared by others. (source)
• Instagram is now showing in-app Stories promoting the standalone Meta AI app and its AI creation tools. (source)
• Instagram is rolling out the “screenshot prevention” feature for stories as well. (source)

June 2026 Instagram Edits updates

• Meta announced that a desktop version of Instagram Edits is in development. (source)
• Instagram added six new features this week for its Instagram Edits users:
  • A new font, “Olivia Rodrigo”
  • Audience lnsights
  • Compare Reels
  • Export Longer Videos (up to 15 minutes)
  • Opacity Blending
  • Restyle (source)
• Instagram added four new features for its Instagram Edits users:
  • A new “Loudness Match” setting for videos.
  • Over 200 sound effects.
  • The ability to import your own audio.
  • The ability to search for a specific font. (source)

June 2026 WhatsApp updates

• WhatsApp is working on a home screen widget for voice messages. (source)
• WhatsApp is testing chat animations on Android. (source)
• WhatsApp is testing a new design for the “About” section on Android. (source)
• WhatsApp added support for group voice calls and group video calls on the desktop (web) version of the platform. (source)
• WhatsApp is testing a new “Status Archive” feature for status updates on Android. (source)
• WhatsApp is testing two new chat lists that expand how users can organize their conversations: “Archived” and “Locked.” (source)
• WhatsApp is widely rolling out the “Multi-account” feature on iOS. (source)
• WhatsApp will soon flag potential scam messages without reading your chats. (source)
• WhatsApp is working on a feature that lets users edit status captions. (source)
• WhatsApp is testing the “Liquid Glass” interface on the Mac app. (source)
• WhatsApp is testing a feature that shows photos from the address book for contacts who haven’t set a profile picture on WhatsApp. (source)
• WhatsApp is testing a feature that will allow you to log out of the app without losing your data. (source)
• WhatsApp is testing a new feature that allows users to create stickers using Meta AI. (source)
• WhatsApp is introducing the FIFA World Cup Channels Hub for live football updates and news coverage. (source)

June 2026 Threads updates

• Threads has launched a suite of highly requested features for communities as follows:
  • Community Champions
  • Communities Hub
  • Communities Icons
  • Community Progress
  • Local Communities (source)
• Threads is also introducing “Your Algo”, a personal setting that lets you control what you see in your feed. (source)
• Threads has added a third comment filter within the main “All Comments” view, “Unreplied.” (source)
• Threads is expanding its “Live chat” feature to the F1 Threads community. (source)
• Threads is testing out the ability to pin up to three private conversations. (source)
• Threads is testing support for in-app YouTube video playback on iOS. (source)
• Threads is renaming “Text Attachment” to “Snippet.” (source)
• Threads has started rolling out its new Liquid Glass navigation design and is gradually implementing it across other parts of the app. (source)

June 2026 TikTok + CapCut updates

• TikTok is testing a new “AI Pick for Me” feature in the photo/video upload UI. (source)
• TikTok now lets you mention TikTok Tako in the comments. (source)
• TikTok has added a new “Transcribe” feature for direct messages. (source)
• TikTok has rolled out an upgraded inbox and messaging experience with two inbox options:
  • Personal: Chat with friends.
  • Professional: Engage followers, organise chats with labels, and access advanced messaging tools.  (source)
• CapCut will soon launch a new subscription package called CapCut Ultra. (source)
• TikTok is testing a new “Change Region” feature on iOS. (source)
• TikTok has added a new feature for TikTok DMs, “Audio calls.” (source)
• CapCut has launched a native app for Android tablets and iPads. (source)
• TikTok is testing a new Stories insights UI that shows both the total number of viewers who saw your Story and how many of them are actually your followers. (source)
• TikTok has launched a separate app that will provide daily challenges and fan connection elements during major cultural milestones, TikTok Pro Events. (source)

June 2026 LinkedIn updates

• LinkedIn now allows advertisers to target audiences based on LinkedIn profile data within Search and Audience campaigns. (source)
• LinkedIn has introduced support for GIF comments, giving users a new way to react and engage in conversations across the platform. (source)
• LinkedIn has partnered with Adobe to launch AI Essentials for Marketers, a new training program designed to help marketers understand the fundamentals of AI. (source)
• LinkedIn has expanded its profile skills section with a new “Connected Apps” feature, allowing users to verify and showcase their technical expertise through integrations with supported apps and learning platforms. (source)
• LinkedIn has launched its own Creator Marketplace platform. (source).
• LinkedIn added a new puzzle game called “Wend.” (source)
• LinkedIn is rolling out mobile post boosting to more users. (source)
• LinkedIn added two key performance indicators for posts, “Out-of-network reach” and “In-network reach.” (source)

June 2026 X (Twitter) updates

• X is working on a new sharing option for posts, ”Share to Tesla.” (source)
• X is rolling out the ”Carousel Style” for multimedia posts to more users. (source)
• X has introduced support for Google Tag Manager integration, making it easier for advertisers to manage and track conversion events. (source)
• X has added a new “Verified” filter in X Analytics that shows only impressions and engagements (likes, shares, etc.) from verified users. (source)
• X is testing two new ways to share content to Instagram Stories and Snapchat Stories:
  • Video watermarks (source)
  • Share a post with a reply (source)
• X has updated the storage management settings in its iOS app, now providing a detailed breakdown of what is consuming storage within the app. (source)
• X added a new “React with video” feature on iOS. (source)

June 2026 Google updates

• Google is testing a new format for sitelinks within the search ads, “Sponsored listings.” (source)
• Google seems to be testing a new “Top pages” links section within the Google Ads sponsored listings. (source)
• Google is testing direct links to merchant websites, allowing users to skip product listing overlays in Google Shopping results. (source)
• Google has officially launched Google Search Profiles, a new dedicated space to for content creators and publishers to showcase their latest articles, videos, and social media posts. (source)
• Google is testing healthcare ads in Google AI Mode. (source)
• Google is testing short URLs with “@handles” for the Google Discover publisher profile pages. (source)
• Google has expanded New Customer Acquisition within Google Ads with a new feature called “Prospect Mode.” (source)
• Google has added a leads management feature in the “Conversions” section. (source)
• Google has added a new feature for AI Max campaigns, “Branded search controls.” (source)
• Google has added a new feature in Google AdSense that allows you to share the full IP address in bid requests. (source)

Google AI

• Google is testing a new AI Mode layout that moves the results count and favicons from above the citation cards to below them. (source)
• Google has announced new Generative AI performance reports in Google Search Console with an option that lets site owners prevent their content from appearing in AI-generated responses. (source)

June 2026 YouTube updates

• YouTube is testing a redesigned feedback system for YouTube Shorts that replaces the familiar “Like” button with a heart. (source)
• YouTube is now rolling out its new in-app messaging system to more users, making it easier for people to connect over their favorite videos without leaving the app. (source)
• YouTube is testing on Android a feature that will allow users to save each short to their device (smartphone) with the edits they’ve made, “Save to device.” (source)
• YouTube added a new feature for its “Ask Studio” chatbot, “Conversation history.” (source)

June 2026 Apple Music updates

• Apple is working on a free or lower-cost tier of Apple Music. (source)
• Apple is working on two new widgets for the Apple Music app on Android, “Live Radio” and “Pins.” (source)

June 2026 Bluesky updates

• Bluesky has added three new features for its users:
  • Support for group chats within Bluesky DMs. (source)
  • The ability to reply to specific messages in group chats and DMs.
  • The ability to share your profile through a personalized QR Code. (source)
• Bluesky plans to introduce a “Communities feature later this year. (source)
• Bluesky now allows users to add up to 10 images per post. (source)
• Bluesky now supports multiple accounts. (source)
• Bluesky added support for Beehiiv, Substack and YouTube within the “Going live” feature. (source)

June 2026 Kick updates

• Kick is testing a new feature for content creators, “Media Kit.” (source)
• Kick has added a new feature for viewers, “Level Up badges.” (source)

June 2026 Reddit updates

• Reddit has added a “Repost” button as well. (source)

June 2026 Snapchat updates

• Snapchat is introducing new protections for users under 16, limiting Spotlight video and Story sharing to mutually accepted friends only. (source)
• Snapchat now requires users to add music to photo Spotlight posts. (source)

June 2026 Substack updates

• Substack has announced a new monetization program called “Sponsorships” and a new feature for creators with 100+ paid subscribers, “Creator Kit.” (source)
• Substack has added a new comment moderation feature called “Reply Rules.” (source)

June 2026 Twitch updates

• Twitch has added a new feature to all streamers, “Dual format Streaming.” (source)
• Twitch now allows all creators enrolled in its Partner and Affiliate programs to stream in 2K (1440p) as well, enabling higher-quality live broadcasts across the platform. (source)
• Twitch has introduced a new, optional “View Count Cap” feature that creators can use if they believe they’re being targeted by bots. (source)
• Twitch announced 17 features for content creators at TwitchCon 2026 Rotterdam (source):
  • Community & Belonging
    • A new “Mod Appreciation” badge
    • A new payout infrastructure where payouts can now be sent in Euros through SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area)
    • Three new Twitch Guilds: Asian Guild, the Disability Guild, and the Indigenous Guild
  • Improved Viewing Experience
    • 2K (1440p) streaming to all Twitch Affiliates and Twitch Partners
    • Dual Format streaming
    • Mid-Stream Summaries
  • Improved Notifications
    • Community updates on mid-stream events
  • New Monetization Features
    • Bounty Board campaigns expansion
    • Creator Badge Drops
    • Drops
    • Creator Sponsorships
    • Gameplay Ads
    • Special Hype Trains
    • Streamer-Led Promos
  • Upping the Investment in Clips
    • A sorted list of the best clips from your stream displayed at the top of a stream summary
    • Auto Clips
    • Captions

June 2026 Pinterest updates

• Pinterest has added two new AI-powered ad solutions as the platform seeks to attract more SMBs and broaden its revenue opportunities:
  • A “new customer acquisition” goal in the Pinterest Performance+ Suite.
  • A one-click Shopify integration. (source)
• Pinterest has announced three new AI-powered updates for advertisers and users as follows:
• • An “Ask Pinterest” app to help shoppers with the discovery process.
  • Its own AI assistant tool built into its Ads Manager.
  • The ability for advertisers to connect Pinterest ads data to an AI chatbot of their choice. (source)
• Pinterest is rolling out a new Amazon Storefront linking feature, giving creators an easier way to drive affiliate sales directly from the platform. (source)

June 2026 Telegram updates

• Telegram has launched a native app for Apple Watch. (source)
• Telegram has launched five new features for its users:
  • Guardian Bots for Group Chats
  • Links in Poll Options
  • Quick Browser Selection
  • Rich Text Formatting for Bots
  • Support for MD files (source)

June 2026 Mastodon updates

• Mastodon announced four new updates for its users:
  • Its own version of “starter packs”, “Collections.”
  • A new layout for profiles.
  • Two new features for the platform’s institutional users: “Newsletters” and a tailored landing page. (source)

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