What features will propel Twitter, Instagram Kids halts, and Facebook's Apple headwinds

Audio by James Wohr, and Jasmine Enberg  |  Oct 4, 2021
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On today's episode, we discuss what to make of all of Twitter's new features, which ones will propel the social giant forward, and how Twitter might jumpstart its US user growth. We then talk about Facebook suspending plans for an Instagram app for children, how much Apple's privacy changes have affected its business, and whether the social media titan is serious about getting into hardware. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer senior analyst at Insider Intelligence Jasmine Enberg.

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