Instagram to hand users more control over their list of followers
An increasing number of public accounts have also gained the option to manually kick people out of their pool of followers. Read more
Netflix launches major TV app redesign
The refreshed look is rolling out globally. Read more
YouTube will now tell you if your video has been stolen
YouTube is releasing a tool for creators that checks to see if their videos are being stolen. Read more
Whatsapp to introduce new features to group chats.
WhatsApp is introducing a new option for group chats that lets only approved administrators send messages. Read more
Instagram to try out new feature on timelines
The company has rolled out a new feature that will let you know when you’ve scrolled through all new posts from the last 48 hours. Read more
Facebook blocking bug affects 800,000
Facebook disclosed a bug this week that affected about 800,000 users by unblocking at least one person on that user’s block list for around one week. Read more
YouTube launches a streaming service in Ireland
YouTube Music and YouTube Premium will allow consumers to watch music videos, albums, singles, remixes and live performances on one app. Read more
Apple reaffirms importance of Cork to global operations
Pádraig Hoare Apple has said it has “supported 1.7 million jobs” and paid €20bn to app developers in Europe, including a spend of over €550m in Ireland in the last two years, “supporting more than 25,000 jobs”. Read more
Instagram Stories to get new shopping feature.
The Facebook-owned company announced this week that it will now add stickers with a shopping bag icon to Stories. Read more
Apple tightens up App Store regulations
Developers can still ask users for contact lists for use within their app, but they’ll have to tell users exactly what they’re going to do with the data. Read more