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05 Sep 2025

The Week in Social

Welcome to ‘The Week in Social’ our team sharing the top stories for you every week o the latest trends, updates and insights in the social-first world! Stories shared by the 1000heads team.

WEEKLY READING LIST 🤓

INSTAGRAM TESTS PICTURE-IN-PICTURE FOR REELS

The new feature lets users watch reels in a floating window while browsing other apps, making it easier to multitask on their device.

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LINKEDIN EXPANDS AI HIRING ASSISTANT

The AI-powered Hiring Assistant gives more recruiters access to tools that streamline the hiring process and help managers manage staffing more efficiently.

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YOUTUBE EXPANDS COMMUNITY SHARING

Creators can now share Community Posts across platforms, use interactive gifting effects, and implement donation goals to increase engagement and support during livestreams.

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INSTAGRAM LAUNCHES IPAD VERSION

The new iPad app is designed to take full advantage of the larger screen, providing a more immersive and optimized experience for users.

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INSTAGRAM UPDATES NOTIFICATION RANKING

The updated system reduces repetitive alerts by demoting notifications from the same person or profile, helping users focus on the most relevant updates in the app.

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TIKTOK ADDS MORE FEATURES FOR DMS

Users can now send minute-long voice notes and share images and videos in both one-on-one and group chats, enhancing communication within the app.

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