Pinterest rumoured to acquire VSCO

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Are we about to get a Pinterest x VSCO mashup? A new report by the New York Times claims that Pinterest might be thinking of acquiring the photo and video editing and sharing app. Neither side has confirmed the negotiations.

But it might definitely work in Pinterest's favour to purchase the "once-buzzy start-up" that became known for "VSCO girls" by Generation Z users back in 2019. On top of that, it will bring its expertise in photo- and video-editing to Pinterest's platform, which can only improve its core offering. We're going to keep our eye out for any updates.

Pinterest improves its organizational tools

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If you've ever pinned something on Pinterest and can't remember why you did so, some new tools for the site's mobile app will help you remember or organize your boards better. It's now possible to add "notes to self" to anything you pin. If you work with boards with over 150 Pins, there is a new board toolbar that gives you quick access to actions you need to take. These include options for organizing your pins or diving into notes you've left on them. You can favourite Pins within a board now. And when you've done so a few times, you can sort the Pinterest board to display your favourites first.

As we mentioned, the update is mobile-focused right now. But we're hoping it makes its way to Pinterest.com soon.

Source: Engadget

Pinterest rolls out widget for iOS 14

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For iPhone owners who love using Pinterest, the app will be bringing you inspiration right from your home screen. The company has started rolling out its widget for iOS 14. If you want it to show your favourite board or person you follow, long-press on the widget and select the Edit Widget option. It can update the tile daily or hourly, depending on your preference.

You can only show one board per widget. But according to the company, the boards with sections will have all its content appear. And in case you haven't noticed, you can have multiple Pinterest widgets on your home screen. According to Gizmodo, Pinterest is “exploring more functionalities for the future.”

Pinterest gets ahead of coronavirus misinformation with custom search results

Pinterest hopes to keep misinformation about the coronavirus (COVID-19) at bay with a new "custom search experience." The company's goal is that it gives you reliable information about the epidemic. When this experience is put in place, searching for terms like "coronavirus" and "COVID-19" will surface curated pins from the World Health Organization, like how to protect yourself and other questions and information you will need to know about the illness. 

The company also told The Verge it would remove any misinformation it finds about the coronavirus since it violates its health misinformation policy.