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The tech world is constantly evolving, and major players like Meta (formerly Facebook), Google, Microsoft, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, Pinterest, and TikTok are at the forefront of introducing groundbreaking updates and features. These updates aim to enhance user experiences, simplify content creation, and provide valuable tools for marketers and businesses. In this roundup blog, we will delve into the recent developments of these tech giants, exploring how they are transforming the digital landscape.   Meta Improves the Experience of Facebook Videos by Introducing New Updates Meta, the company that runs Facebook, has announced several updates that enhance the experience of video on the social network platform. The new updates include features for editing videos, revamped Video Explore tab, a streamlined video tab, and more chances to engage. With these updates, Facebook becomes a one-stop place where users can access Instagram along with Facebook Reels, resulting in an even greater opportunity for marketing for advertisers. New editing features will allow for seamless editing, greater editing options, better audio capabilities, as well as access to high Dynamic Range (HDR) videos. The new video Explore allows users to find content on the most popular topics and current the latest trends. Furthermore, Facebook users can now interact with Instagram Reels without having to switch apps, thereby increasing engagement opportunities. Meta has pledged to develop tools that will allow creators to showcase their work and create audiences, while also giving users greater control over their experience with video. Read More: https://about.fb.com/news/2023/07/facebook-video-keeps-getting-better/   Google Eliminates the Related Search Operator, paving the way to AI Search Engines Google has formally ended its support for its related search engine the feature that allows users to locate websites that are associated with a specific URL. The decision was made because the feature was generating inaccurate results and saw only a small amount of use. As experts at the best SEO company will tell you that although Google is evaluating alternatives for offering comparable information in the near future but the decision could impact SEO and research on search marketing. Artificial Intelligence-powered search engines such as Google SGE, Bard, Bing Chat, and ChatGPT may offer alternatives to users looking for related website details. Read More: https://www.seroundtable.com/google-removes-related-search-operator-35731.html   Instagram Improves Reels for Content Creation that is Effortless Instagram has announced new enhancements for its Reels feature, with the aim of helping make content creation easier for individuals and brands. The new Template Browser lets users search for templates by category, making navigation simple. With the ability to edit templates Creators can easily modify templates, reducing time and energy. Users can now look through the most popular videos and join in on conversations to expand their reach. A leading social media agency will tell you that in addition, Instagram Reels will now be accessible on Facebook which will provide an opportunity for brands to reach out to larger audiences through all the Meta network. Read More: https://about.instagram.com/blog/announcements/instagram-reels-templates-updates   Performance Max from Microsoft Enters Open Beta An Easy approach to ad campaigns Performance Max from Microsoft entered open beta, which will allow certain marketers to access its entire inventory of advertisements that are served throughout its networks. The platform is designed to ease marketers’ tasks, freeing the time for creativity and reaching out to untapped audiences. The five-step procedure for creating campaigns using Performance Max involves setting up Microsoft conversion tracking, setting up the budget, bid strategy, and allowing the final URL expansion, including elements such as images and text, and optimizing the audience signals to ensure that you are targeting your customers in a timely manner. Microsoft plans to keep building the product by adding the API, Microsoft Advertising Editor support as well as expanded reporting capabilities, and an automated shopping campaign update tool. Read More: https://searchengineland.com/microsoft-performance-max-open-beta-429584   Microsoft Logo Extension Expands to the World in Open Beta Microsoft announces the worldwide launch of its Logo Extension pilot, now available for open beta. Advertisers are able to associate logos at an account level, campaign, or ad group level, which provides the opportunity to brand their business in a unique way. Logo extensions can be displayed on Bing across all platforms and can be paired with the other extension. With the ability to display logos in conjunction with advertisements, brands can increase recognition, distinguish themselves from competitors and increase trust among customers and increase conversions and click-through rates. Advertisers are able to easily install an extension using an aspect ratio of 1:1 logo with a 1:1 aspect ratio in PNG as well as JPG format that meets certain resolution and size specifications. The extension of the logo has priority over other sources of logos, giving advertisers total control over their branding. Read More: https://searchengineland.com/microsoft-logo-extension-global-open-beta-429618   Meta’s Leaked Guidelines: Strategies for Integrating Brands on Threads Meta The main company behind Threads released an email that advises marketers and creators of content on how they can effectively integrate their brands into the platform. The email offers extensive guidelines, including suggestions for content as well as engagement suggestions for features, recommendations for feature content, and examples of posts that have been successful. The Threads algorithm prioritizes the discovery of content and gives brands the possibility to reach a new audience. Meta stresses the importance of engaging and interactive content. It encourages companies to come up with questions, make use of puns, and explore the tools available on platforms. Since Threads’ engagement with its users has decreased, Meta aims to sustain momentum by promoting content that creates more content and encourages engagement. Read More: https://searchengineland.com/meta-integrate-brands-threads-429633   TikTok launches Ads Transparency Library, Providing important insights for marketers TikTok has launched the Commercial Content Library to offer transparency on its paid advertising. The database provides marketers with access to important information about the paid advertisements on TikTok, such as the advertising creative, the ad’s duration, the parameters for targeting (e.g. age or gender, etc.) as well as the number of users who were exposed to the advertisement. The data allows marketers to gain insight into the performance of campaigns