The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are slated for an upcoming launch in India, as confirmed by recent announcements. This expansion will see the wearable technology, developed in partnership with EssilorLuxottica, become available in the Indian market, alongside Mexico and the United Arab Emirates. The exact launch date and pricing for India are yet to be revealed. Continue reading “Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses to launch in India soon”
Meta-owned Instagram on Tuesday officially launched Edits, a standalone app aimed at simplifying the process of creating short-form videos. The release follows its earlier unveiling this year. Continue reading “Instagram’s Edits app now available to download”
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”
Meta, the parent company of Instagram, announced a new feature called Blend through a Threads post. Blend enables users to create a custom Reels feed within Instagram’s direct messaging (DM) chats, shared with friends or group members. Continue reading “Instagram rolls out Blend feature for shared Reels in DMs”
Meta is developing a native version of Instagram for iPad, according to a report by The Information. Currently, iPad users can only access the iPhone version of Instagram, which delivers a limited and stretched interface on the larger screen. Continue reading “Meta is working on native iPad app for Instagram: Report”
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 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”
Meta announced new updates for Instagram DMs on Wednesday, introducing several features designed to improve communication. These include message translation, music stickers, scheduled messages, pinned content, and group chat QR codes. Continue reading “Instagram updates DMs with Translation, Scheduled Messages, Group QR Codes and more”
Meta-owned Instagram announced on Sunday the launch of a new video editing app named Edits. The announcement comes after ByteDance’s video editing app, CapCut, was temporarily removed from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store as part of the TikTok ban, though services began restoring from 12 PM ET on Sunday. Continue reading “Instagram unveils ‘Edits’ app for video creation”
Meta on Tuesday introduced a new feature called Trial Reels on Instagram, designed to help creators experiment with content and see how it performs before sharing it with their followers. Continue reading “Instagram rolls out Trial Reels to test content before public sharing”
Meta on Wednesday introduced new updates to Instagram’s broadcast channels, aimed at improving interaction and collaboration between creators and followers. Continue reading “Instagram adds Replies, Prompts, and Insights to Broadcast Channels”
Meta has announced new features for Instagram Direct Messages (DMs) aimed at enhancing how users connect with friends and express themselves. These updates are part of what the company calls “More Ways to Express Yourself and Deepen Friendships in DMs.” Continue reading “Instagram adds new sticker packs, nicknames and location sharing in DMs”
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”
Meta has announced a new Instagram feature allowing users to reset content recommendations on Explore, Reels, and Feed, providing a fresh start whenever needed. Continue reading “Instagram gets Recommendations Reset for better age-appropriate content”
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”
