Social Media Updates: April 2026

By Brittany Siminitz | April 20, 2026

Facebook Wants to Scan Users’ Camera Rolls

If users allow it, Facebook in the U.K. will ask to scan their camera roll, in order to recommend photos to post and provide suggestions for edits, collages, and more.

“Many people capture life’s moments but rarely share them—whether it’s because they don’t think their photos or videos are shareworthy or because they simply don’t have time to create something special,” said a statement from Facebook owner Meta. “With your permission, this opt-in feature analyzes media in your camera roll to find standout moments—the memories that can get lost among screenshots, receipts, and random snapshots.”

While it’s possible this feature could produce some good recommendations for brands to engage further with their customers, will anybody want to opt in to it? The thought of a big platform like Meta having access to one’s entire camera roll could be unsettling.

Facebook experimented with a similar function in the U.S. last fall, and it does not appear to have been wildly popular. Perhaps the U.K. will have different results.

Snapchat Lays Off More Than 15% of Full-Time Workforce

Snapchat announced—on Tax Day, no less—that it is in the midst of “organizational changes,” which include the layoff of 16% of its full-time staff. Altogether, approximately 1,000 Snapchat employees are being let go, and more than 300 open positions are closing.

“This is an incredibly difficult decision, and I am deeply sorry to the colleagues who will be leaving us,” said CEO Evan Spiegel in a statement. “You have made important contributions to Snap, and we are committed to supporting you through this transition.”

The announcement goes on to explain the company’s plans to cut costs by more than $500 million by the second half of 2026. “These changes are necessary to realize Snap’s long-term potential,” Spiegel said.

TikTok Now Available in Canva’s Apps Marketplace

TikTok has been integrated with the Canva graphic design platform, a move that simplifies the design process for businesses using TikTok.

Through a new TikTok for Canva app, advertisers and creators can create TikTok-ready videos using Canva’s tools and templates, then post on TikTok without leaving Canva.

TikTok also integrated with Canva Grow, Canva’s AI-powered advertising campaign builder. In addition to helping businesses launch ads faster and turn content into ads, Canva Grow provides insights to help improve performance over time.

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