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YouTube logo with a speech bubble icon emerging, symbolizing the return of its direct messaging feature after a six-year absence.
Field Tested

YouTube Revives Direct Messaging After Six-Year Hiatus

Six years after unceremoniously ditching its in-app messaging, YouTube is now rolling out a direct messaging feature to 40 countries, a list that includes major players like the US, UK, Brazil, and Si

Dasha Orlova·June 11, 2026
A person using a digital interface to rearrange photos on an Instagram profile grid, showcasing creative control over their visual narrative.
The Getaway Plan

Instagram now lets users rearrange their profile grid posts

Starting Monday, June 8, Instagram users gained the power to completely redesign their profile's visual narrative, moving posts freely to craft a curated aesthetic.

Javier Romero·June 9, 2026
A vintage film camera and a modern iPhone side-by-side, showcasing the Halide Mark III app with a film-like photo, symbolizing the blend of analog and digital photography.
Fuel & Fire

Halide Mark III update adds film looks and RAW editing

Halide Mark III, a significant update to the iPhone camera app, now allows users to apply physically accurate film 'Looks' designed by a Hollywood colorist, offering a distinctly analog experience in

Amélie Girard·May 28, 2026