Threads users can now exert more control over who can quote their posts. This builds on a feature that already allows Threads users to limit who can reply to their posts (competing services like X and Bluesky offer similar reply controls). Threads outlined its plans for quote controls last month, and last night Adam Mosseri [...]read moreFarewell, dunks? Threads launches quote controls for all users
Threads and Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced today that Threads is launching a new feature that lets users filter out words and phrases from their feeds and mentions. The “Hidden Words” feature automatically mutes common words, phrases, and emojis that might be offensive to users. In addition to these preset filters, users can add their [...]read moreThreads launches custom mute filters, teases controls for quote posts
Threads is looking to give users more control over the in-app experience, with a new option to hide posts that include specific terms from your feed, as well as the capacity to mute notifications for interactions with your posts. First off, on hidden words. Now, Threads users will be able to specify words, phrases, and [...]read moreThreads Adds Hidden Words and Post Notification Controls
TikTok has announced some new ad safety controls and expanded partnerships with third party ad monitoring providers, as well as more streamlined processes for managing your ads within TikTok Ads Manager. Which will help to provide more assurance amid negative reports about the app. First off, TikTok’s adding “Category Exclusion” and “Vertical Sensitivity” controls, providing [...]read moreTikTok Announces New Brand Safety Controls and Expanded Ad Verification Partnerships
Ever since Apple Arcade launched, SEGA has been an interesting supporter of the service. We’ve seen new exclusive games, App Store Greats, and even (sort of) multi-platform launches like with the return of Samba de Amigo. After a brand-new exclusive Sonic game, SEGA’s newest Apple Arcade release is Puyo Puyo Puzzle Pop () out now. [...]read moreSeries Producer and Director Mizuki Hosoyamada on Gameplay, Collaborations Like Tetris, Controls, Potential Ports, Sonic, and More – TouchArcade
Meta is rolling out an update to account-wide audience controls that are defined in your Ad Account Settings. When creating an ad set, I see a message in the Audience ControlsAdvertisers aren’t able to exclude locations or customize age targeting from directly within the ad set of an Advantage+ Shopping Campaign. But Audience Controls within [...]read moreAccount-Wide Audience Controls – Jon Loomer Digital
This could be a problem. When using Advantage+ Audience, you can adjust gender within audienceThis is the group of people who can potentially see your ads. You help influence this by adjusting age, gender, location, detailed targeting (interests and behaviors), custom audiences, and more. More suggestions… but there’s no option for gender within Audience ControlsAdvertisers [...]read moreNo Gender in Audience Controls
The road to Warframe () on mobile has been long, but the massive free-to-play online action RPG from Digital Extreme is rolling out now on iOS. Ahead of today’s launch, I spoke to Rebecca Ford (Creative Director, Warframe) of Digital Extremes and Jussi Elonen (Product Lead) at Nitro Games about all things Warframe mobile and [...]read moreCreative Director Rebecca Ford & Mobile Product Lead Jussi Elonen Discuss Bringing the Massive Game to iOS, Controls, Cross Play, FFXIV, & More – TouchArcade