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How to get a Blue tick on Instagram and Facebook: Step-by-step guide
Technology | Jun 12, 2023, 10:57 PM ISTTo obtain the verified blue tick on Facebook and Instagram, users should independently subscribe to Meta Verified for each platform to access its benefits.
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Meta Verified launches in India: Subscription cost and process explained
Technology | Jun 07, 2023, 11:23 PM ISTIndian users can now purchase the Meta Verified subscription on Instagram and Facebook, offering a monthly plan at Rs 699 for both iOS and Android platforms.
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Is your Instagram 'Stories' icon look bigger? You are not alone
Technology | Jun 07, 2023, 06:47 AM ISTIn May, Instagram also faced an outage that lasted for more than an hour. Users encountered error messages preventing app refresh and some experienced a blank website. In the recent concern, the Stories feature got bigger in size and users asked if this is an update or a glitch.
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Facebook took action on 41% individual grievances, Instagram on 54%
Technology | Jun 03, 2023, 05:18 PM ISTAs per the category-wise information disclosed by Meta, Facebook "actioned on" less than one-fourth of the grievances of users and in Instagram platform actioned on less than one-third of users' reports it received for violation of its policy.
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Amazon employees indeed upset over job cuts, return-to-office mandate; over 20k signed petition
Technology | May 31, 2023, 08:43 PM ISTAs of Tuesday night, more than 1,800 employees had pledged to walk out around the world, with about 870 in Seattle, according to Amazon Employees for Climate Justice.
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Beware of New 'Look Who Just Died' Scam on Facebook
Technology | May 31, 2023, 07:44 PM ISTVictims are lured to enter their Facebook login details to access the article, but the link carries malware that steals personal information. Hackers seize control of the victim's account and send similar messages to their friends.
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Uttar Pradesh man booked for posting obscene image of Bageshwar Dham's Dhirendra Shastri on Facebook
Uttar Pradesh | May 23, 2023, 10:26 AM ISTThe case was registered after local Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Suresh Sharma alias Pappu lodged a complaint stating that the shared post is vulgar and had hurt the religious sentiments of the people.
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WhatsApp rolls out ‘edit’ feature for messages | Here's how to use
Apps | May 23, 2023, 08:28 AM ISTIn a blog post, WhatsApp stated, "For the moments when you make a mistake, or simply change your mind, you can now edit your sent messages."
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Meta may fire 6,000 employees in 3rd round of layoffs next week: Reports
Business | May 19, 2023, 05:42 PM ISTThe layoffs will affect Meta's business departments and could affect thousands of employees, reports Vox.
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Why Manish Chopra resigned from Meta India?
Technology | May 18, 2023, 04:24 PM ISTYet another high-ranking executive, Manish Chopra, has stepped down from his position as director of Meta in India. Chopra, who had been with the company since 2019, marks the fourth significant resignation within a year for Meta's India division.
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Instagram Update: Now you can comment on posts with GIFs
Technology | May 18, 2023, 01:49 PM ISTThe latest version of the Instagram app now enables the user to search for and share Giphy GIFs directly in the comment stream, providing users with an additional option for responding to Instagram posts using animated GIFs.
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WhatsApp introduces new 'chat lock' feature to hide private conversations | Here's how to use
Apps | May 16, 2023, 09:39 AM ISTWith this new feature, you can lock your most private conversations with a password and store them in a separate folder. When you lock a chat, the sender's name and the message it contains will also be hidden.
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Meta resolves the bugs causing unwanted friend requests on Facebook
Technology | May 15, 2023, 12:24 PM ISTMeta recently made an announcement regarding the discovery of individuals involved in the creation of malware. These malicious actors are exploiting the public's fascination with ChatGPT, enticing users to download harmful applications and browser extensions.
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Odisha: ITI teacher among 2 others arrested for sharing SIM card OTPs with Pakistan operatives
India | May 14, 2023, 08:14 PM ISTThe OTPs were used to create various accounts on social media like Whatsapp, Facebook, and Instagram, and also for opening email accounts.
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Facebook and Instagram Reel creators to get empowered by brands: Know how
Technology | May 10, 2023, 08:15 PM ISTMeta collaborated with top brands in various sectors to assess the potential impact of Reels ads on their marketing goals. Additionally, this move is expected to provide a source of income for smaller creators who have a significant following.
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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg wins Gold in first Jiu-Jitsu tournament
World | May 09, 2023, 07:04 AM ISTThe tech billionaire, who is 38 years old, told an interviewer last year that he started studying martial arts while the coronavirus pandemic was going on.
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Fake verified Facebook pages luring users into clicking malicious links
Technology | May 07, 2023, 12:28 PM ISTTech news: It was not an isolated case and another verified Facebook account was hacked and it's pretending to be 'Google AI', pointing Facebook users toward fake links for Bard, Google's AI chatbot.
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Meta adds new personalisation controls for Facebook reels
Technology | May 03, 2023, 01:14 PM ISTMeta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg said, "We're making it easier to discover reels on Facebook by adding them to the top of the Watch tab and introducing new controls so you can give us feedback on the content you want to see more or less of."
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Meta purged over 43 million bad pieces of content from India in March on FB, Insta
Technology | May 02, 2023, 06:44 PM ISTOf the other 4,946 reports where the specialised review was needed, Meta reviewed content and took action on 1,656 reports in total. The remaining 3,290 reports on Instagram were reviewed but may not have been actioned.
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's net worth surges over $10 billion after strong results, 2 layoff rounds
Business | Apr 29, 2023, 12:06 PM ISTMark Zuckerberg now has a net worth of $87.3 bn and is the 12th richest person in the world, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Meta (formerly Facebook) posted revenue of $28.65 billion, an increase of 3 pc year-over-year and beating Wall Street expectations in its March quarter.
