This week in social media, Twitter is changing the selfie game by patenting the #droneselfie, Mashable looks back at the best tech of 2015 on Snapchat Discover, and Adweek tops off 2015 with the best social media stories from the past year.
1. Facebook Test Adds Multiple News Feeds for Different Topics on Mobile
by @napilopez via @thenextweb
Does this picture look familiar? Facebook rolled out a new mobile feature showcasing top headlines from different categories. This new addition allows you to zero in on your preferred topics through a navigation bar at the top of the Facebook app. Pretty neat, right? They will also launch an eBay competitor app within 2016.
2. On Snapchat Discover, We Look Back at the Best Tech of 2015
via@mashable
Did you get a Hoverboard from Santa this year? On Snapchat Discover, Mashable has launched a series of Snapchat stories highlighting all the best tech from 2015. The release was created especially for their Snapchat holiday edition, which will continue into the new year.
3. Social Media Couldn’t Stop Talking About These 5 Hot News Topics in 2015
by@kymleeisawesome via@adweek
How did you get the majority of your news this year? Adweek looked at how the top headlines from the past year fared on social media and reported that some of the top new stories actually originated there. Social has become a significant source for news, and it is clear that this trend will continue into the new year.
4. New Patent Shows Twitter May be Looking to Take Selfies to the Next Level. Literally.
by@adhutchinson via@socialmedia2day
Just when you thought your selfie game couldn’t get any stronger, Twitter comes in with revolutionary technology: the drone selfie. The social network just filed a patent for the device’s rights, and if it goes through, you’ll no longer have a hard time finding the right 45° angle with the perfect lighting.
5. 5 Twitter Analytics Features You Might Not Know About (But Should)
by@adhutchinson via@TwitterSmallBiz
Is your #NewYearsResolution to boost your online presence? @TwitterSmallBiz jotted down some tips on how you can get real-time data on your Twitter feed. Plan for the future with these five tips on how you can be noticed among all the noise on your timeline.
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