Meta has announced that it is working with parents and new technology to increase enrollment in Teen Accounts, providing safer digital experiences for younger users. Continue reading “Meta expands Teen Account settings with AI and Parental support”
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Meta adds new built-In safety features for Instagram Teen Accounts, expands to Facebook and Messenger
Meta has announced new built-in restrictions for teen accounts on Instagram and confirmed the expansion of Teen Accounts to Facebook and Messenger. The company said the changes aim to give parents more peace of mind and strengthen protections for teens across its platforms. Continue reading “Meta adds new built-In safety features for Instagram Teen Accounts, expands to Facebook and Messenger”
Meta rolls out revamped Facebook Friends Tab for easier content access
Meta on Thursday introduced a new Facebook Friends tab to simplify connecting with friends. The company said this is the first of “several experiences” planned for 2025 to bring back the joy of what they “first” created on Facebook. Continue reading “Meta rolls out revamped Facebook Friends Tab for easier content access”
Facebook Messenger gets HD video calls, AI backgrounds, Hands-free calling on iOS and more
Meta has announced several new features for Facebook Messenger Calling, designed to make calls “easier, more reliable, and more fun.” The company highlighted that many of these updates are driven by user requests. Continue reading “Facebook Messenger gets HD video calls, AI backgrounds, Hands-free calling on iOS and more”
EU Commission fines Meta €797.72 million for Facebook Marketplace antitrust violations
The European Commission on Thursday fined Meta €797.72 million for violating EU antitrust laws. The penalty stems from Meta’s integration of Facebook Marketplace with its social network, Facebook, and its imposition of allegedly unfair terms on other online classified ad providers. Continue reading “EU Commission fines Meta €797.72 million for Facebook Marketplace antitrust violations”
Meta launches less personalized ads and new subscription plans for EU users
Meta has announced key changes to Facebook and Instagram services in the European Union, including a significant reduction in the subscription price for an ad-free experience. Continue reading “Meta launches less personalized ads and new subscription plans for EU users”
Meta unveils Llama 3.1 AI model with 405B parameters, Meta AI gains multilingual support and more
Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, has introduced Llama 3.1 405B, the largest and most capable open-source AI model. With over 300 million downloads of all Llama versions, Meta aims to continue driving innovation. Continue reading “Meta unveils Llama 3.1 AI model with 405B parameters, Meta AI gains multilingual support and more”
Meta Verified subscription for Businesses now available in India
Meta has launched Meta Verified subscription plans for businesses on Facebook and Instagram in India. This follows a test that started last year to develop a valuable subscription toolkit for businesses. Continue reading “Meta Verified subscription for Businesses now available in India”
Meta expands ‘Take It Down’ to more countries with new tools to combat sextortion
Meta today announced new measures to combat online exploitation for Safer Internet Day this year. These efforts aim to empower teens, parents, and educators, raise awareness, and provide resources to prevent sextortion. Continue reading “Meta expands ‘Take It Down’ to more countries with new tools to combat sextortion”
Meta to Label AI-generated images on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads
Meta today announced its collaboration with industry partners to establish common technical standards for recognizing AI-generated content, encompassing both video and audio formats. Continue reading “Meta to Label AI-generated images on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads”
Meta to end cross-platform chats between Instagram and Facebook
In a recent update, Meta quietly announced that from mid-December onwards, Instagram and Facebook’s messaging services will no longer support cross-compatibility. The cross-app chatting feature, initially introduced in 2020, is set to be discontinued.
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Meta launches ad-free subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram in Europe
Meta has introduced a new subscription option in the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland to adhere to evolving regulations in the region. Continue reading “Meta launches ad-free subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram in Europe”
Meta is bringing Telegram-like Broadcast Channels to Facebook and Messenger
Today, Mark Zuckerberg announced the introduction of broadcast channels on Facebook and Messenger. This new feature is designed to enhance engagement for Page administrators, including creators and public figures. Continue reading “Meta is bringing Telegram-like Broadcast Channels to Facebook and Messenger”
Meta introduces simplified settings in Accounts Center across apps
Meta has introduced new ways to help users manage their information within its apps. By streamlining settings and placing controls in the Accounts Center, it’s now simpler to handle your data across Meta’s apps. Continue reading “Meta introduces simplified settings in Accounts Center across apps”
Meta rolls out multiple personal profiles on Facebook
Meta has introduced a new feature that allows you to create multiple personal profiles on Facebook. This feature lets you tailor your Facebook experience to different aspects of your life. Continue reading “Meta rolls out multiple personal profiles on Facebook”