Meta introduces new ‘Creative Expression’ tools, Facebook users can now create 90-second reels

Meta has unleashed new tools for creators on Facebook with its latest ‘Creative Expression’ features. This includes Reels of up to 90 seconds, which were previously limited to 60 seconds. Continue reading “Meta introduces new ‘Creative Expression’ tools, Facebook users can now create 90-second reels”

Meta backs ‘Take It Down’ to help teenagers manage their privacy on Facebook and Instagram

Meta has revealed new measures to help stop the spread of young people’s intimate images online on Instagram and Facebook. Take It Down, a platform developed by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), is being supported by the two social media sites to prevent intimate images from being shared in the future. Continue reading “Meta backs ‘Take It Down’ to help teenagers manage their privacy on Facebook and Instagram”

Meta rolls out paid verification for Facebook and Instagram

Mark Zuckerberg announced Meta Verified, a subscription bundle to help up-and-coming creators grow their presence and build community faster. Earlier this year, Meta bundled Facebook and Instagram Settings. Continue reading “Meta rolls out paid verification for Facebook and Instagram”

Meta reportedly working on new version of Android smartwatch

The rumors of Meta’s plans to develop a smartwatch may not be entirely false. Recently, leaked images shared by Kuba Wojciechowski showed that Meta is back in the game of creating a smartwatch to enhance its metaverse hardware offerings. This time, the watch will run on Android and not Wear OS. Continue reading “Meta reportedly working on new version of Android smartwatch”

Meta rolls out end-to-end encryption for Messenger with more features

Meta has taken a step forward in enhancing the privacy of its users by gradually rolling out end-to-end encryption for its Messenger service. Along with this, it has also added a range of features such as personalized chat themes, custom emojis, reactions, group profile photos, link previews and active status to the chats. Continue reading “Meta rolls out end-to-end encryption for Messenger with more features”

Instagram gets Quiet mode, updated parental tools and more

Instagram has launched a new feature called “Quiet mode” and made improvements to content and supervision tools in their latest update. Additionally, a navigation update for the platform is set to be released in February. Continue reading “Instagram gets Quiet mode, updated parental tools and more”

Instagram’s navigation update to roll out in February

According to the announcement made by Adam Mosseri, Head of Instagram, Instagram will receive a ‘Navigation update’ in February with a few minor changes to the app’s layout and the alignment of function buttons on-screen Continue reading “Instagram’s navigation update to roll out in February”

WhatsApp rolls out Proxy support for Android and iOS

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Following the release of “Accidental Delete” for Android and iOS last year, WhatsApp now offers Proxy Support to Keep Users Connected in an incident when their connection is interrupted or blocked. Continue reading “WhatsApp rolls out Proxy support for Android and iOS”

Instagram rolls out Notes, Group Profiles and more

Today, Instagram, which is owned by the company Meta, released a series of updates aimed at making it simpler for users to stay in touch with their friends. Recently, Instagram rolled out Account Status Update, which lets creators see if their posts are being blocked. Continue reading “Instagram rolls out Notes, Group Profiles and more”

Airtel and Meta partner to invest in global connectivity infrastructure for India

Airtel today announced a collaboration with Meta to jointly invest in global connectivity infrastructure and CPaaS based new-age digital solutions to support the emerging requirements of customers and enterprises in India. Airtel joined SEA-ME-WE-6 undersea cable consortium earlier this year. Continue reading “Airtel and Meta partner to invest in global connectivity infrastructure for India”

Meta introduces new privacy updates on Facebook, Instagram to protect teens

Today, Meta announced an update to protect young people from harm and said that it is working to promote safe, age-appropriate experiences for teens on Facebook and Instagram. Continue reading “Meta introduces new privacy updates on Facebook, Instagram to protect teens”

Meta to discontinue Portal products and Smartwatches: Report

Reuters reports claim that Meta could discontinue Portal devices and scrap forthcoming wearables. Since Portal’s first release in 2018, Meta has released various models, the most recent of which, the Portal Go, was only released last year. Continue reading “Meta to discontinue Portal products and Smartwatches: Report”

Instagram’s web version gets a new look and design

Instagram chief Adam Mosseri unveiled numerous new features today, including a revamped website. Yesterday, Meta’s Instagram released two features for content creators, while the firm rolled out the most requested content scheduling tools and new achievements to reward artists for their Reels work. Continue reading “Instagram’s web version gets a new look and design”