Instagram’s accounts are generally limited to “Standard” by default, but that will soon change for users under the age of 16, according to the Meta-owned platform. When new users under the age of 16 join the site, sensitive content will now be hidden from them by default, reducing the likelihood that they will come across potentially sensitive content. Continue reading “Instagram rolls out sensitive content filters for teens”
Podcasts are being incorporated by Twitter into the brand-new Spaces Tab in the Twitter app for iOS and Android. The social media platform announced in a blog post that starting today, it will test the updated Spaces Tab on a global sample of users at random, but only in English. Podcasts from all over the world will now be featured in spaces where live audio conversations take place. Continue reading “Twitter integrates Podcasts into Spaces tab”
Meta’s Instagram is set to launch a new feature called IG Candid Challenges soon, which will allow you to post a rear-facing photo and a selfie as stories at the same time. The feature was discovered by leaker Alessandro Paluzzi, who posted about it on Twitter. Continue reading “Instagram is testing IG Candid Challenges”
According to Bloomberg, users won’t be able to download TV series or movies to view offline with the forthcoming ad-supported Netflix plan. The code in the Netflix iOS app, which states “Downloads available on all plans except Netflix with advertisements,” was where the limitation was spotted. Continue reading “Netflix ad-supported plan won’t support downloads: Report”
WhatsApp has unveiled a brand-new app just for Windows users, but this time, the programme has been totally rebuilt, utilizing native Windows technologies rather than the outdated Electron technology (which is web-based), which should improve overall speed. Continue reading “WhatsApp launches native Windows app for all”
In collaboration with Dolby Laboratories, the well-known mobile game “Epic Cricket” is now available in Dolby Atmos. The game is developed by Moong Labs, a top developer and publisher of free-to-play (F2P) games for smartphones and tablets. Continue reading “Moong Labs launches Epic Cricket game with Dolby Atmos”
Meta has announced new Reels tools for Facebook and Instagram. The firm is introducing an “Add Yours” sticker feature for Reels on both the platforms. The sticker enables users to reply to other users’ Reels on a particular topic or in response to a request. You could share a Reel with an Add Yours prompt, for instance, asking people to post clips of their pets. Continue reading “Meta rolls out new Reels tools, ‘Add Yours’ sticker to Instagram and Facebook”
Spotify is about to introduce a new feature that will enable users to voice record their reactions to a playlist or album. This feature is currently being tested in Vietnam as spotted by a Reddit user. Spotify has not yet confirmed any details about this upcoming feature. Continue reading “Spotify is testing recording audio reactions to playlists”
WhatsApp has recently been working on many updates and releasing them one by one, bringing new experiences to users. The messaging platform is now releasing v2.22.18.13 via the Google Play Beta Program, which includes the ability to undo deleted messages. Continue reading “WhatsApp is rolling out undo deleted message in beta”
Telegram, a popular messaging app, has received an update that brings new interactive custom emojis, a redesigned emoji panel, a new privacy option for premium users, and other improvements. Let’s take a closer look at the changes that this new update has brought to the platform. Continue reading “Telegram update brings New Interactive Emoji, Privacy features, and more”
Earlier this week, Meta introduced three new privacy features for WhatsApp, along with a global campaign to make people aware of how we work to keep people’s private conversations on WhatsApp safe. Continue reading “WhatsApp is working on approving new participants for groups”
Meta has unveiled several new Messenger app features and also confirmed that with the upcoming update, personal messages and calls will be encrypted end-to-end by default. One of the most interesting new features is “safe storage,” which lets users back up their end-to-end encrypted Messenger conversations and then get them back with a PIN or a code that the app generates. Continue reading “Meta is testing default end-to-end encryption for Messenger”
In June, Google said that it would combine its two video calling services into a single one and update Google Duo to include all the features of Google Meet. And now, this upgrade, which began rolling out last month, allows everyone to access additional capabilities, including scheduling and joining meetings, virtual backdrops, in-meeting chat, and much more, in addition to your current video calling options. Continue reading “Google Meet gets Live sharing of YouTube, Spotify and games”
Spotify has revealed a fresh look for the mobile app’s home screen. The new home screen will feature various categories for podcasts and music, the company claims, and will aid users in finding fresh content they potentially love. Users will find it simpler to discover new content recommendations and even revisit recent favorites thanks to the incoming update. Continue reading “Spotify redesigns its home screen for music and podcasts”
In an effort to grow its user base by trying to monetize its over 100 million users, Snap announced on Wednesday that it has rolled out the paid version of its popular social media service in India. For just Rs. 49 per month, the South Asian country can now use its special and experimental features. Recently, Snapchat introduced Dynamic Stories features as well. Continue reading “Snapchat+ with 6 exclusive features launched in India”
