Welcome to No Jack City. Friday marks the UK release date of the iPhone 7 and the end of the traditional headphone jack in favour of wireless AirPods. So is the latest update a real step change in technology? We take a look at all the features and a host of social media news besides. It's the latest edition of Sociable Folktales – but you knew that, didn't you?

• User-activated safety checks in the works.
• Instant video on Messenger.
• 360° video improved with stabilisation.
• Speed improvements to mobile.
• 'What your friends are talking about' share prompt tested.

• Twitter
• Is the platform for sale?
• The plan to reinvigorate the platform.
• New button lets you DM from a website.
• Instagram
• Zoom function added to photos.
• Photo map option to be removed.

• Snapchat being used in India as a counselling service.
• Snapchat gets its first weekly football show.
• 'Backstage' feature coming for YouTube.
• Pinterest launches engagement retargeting.

• Amazon bringing Dash buttons to UK.
• Google invest in ride-sharing service.
• Geordie-themed emojis launched.