Social Media Updates: April 2026 – JCK

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
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