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  WhatsApp brings new Block Spam from locked screen feature: How to activate it?

  Technology | February 11, 2024 14:32 IST

  WhatsApp has started rolling out a new feature which enables users to block spam directly from their lock screens. These spam messages have been a persistent issue for messaging platforms and it further aims to enhance user privacy and security while fostering a more seamless messaging experience

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  Meta expands 'Take It Down' program globally: What it offers?

  Technology | February 07, 2024 12:47 IST

  Meta expands 'Take It Down' program to help teenagers combat sextortion globally, offering support in multiple languages.

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  How to schedule messages on WhatsApp? Step-by-step guide

  Technology | February 06, 2024 16:27 IST

  WhatsApp stands as one of the most utilized messaging platforms. Its widespread popularity presents businesses with the opportunity to improve engagement and increase sales by strategically scheduling messages.

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  Facebook turns 20: Mark Zuckerberg shares his journey on Instagram

  Technology | February 05, 2024 14:09 IST

  Mark Zuckerberg posted a reel on Instagram, which included his old Facebook display picture stating, "Twenty years ago, I launched a thing. Along the way, lots of amazing people joined and we built some more awesome things. We're still at it and the best is yet to come."

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  'I'm sorry': Mark Zuckerberg to families at fiery US Senate hearing on online child safety

  World | February 01, 2024 7:22 IST

  The CEOs of five companies - Meta, X (formerly Twitter), Snap, TikTok and Discord were grilled for four hours on failing to protect minors from sexual abuse online. Republican Senator Lindsay Graham said these companies had "blood on their hands" as parents of affected children attended the hearing.

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  Facebook, Instagram, TikTok CEOs face tough questions on child safety online I Proceedings LIVE

  World | January 31, 2024 22:59 IST

  Meta will likely be a central focus of the hearing, as the California-based tech giant has been sued by dozens of states that say it knowingly and deliberately designed features on Instagram and Facebook that addict children to its platforms and failed to protect them from online predators.

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  Threads app gains momentum: Top 10 downloads on App Store and Google Play

  Technology | January 31, 2024 18:57 IST

  Threads, the rival to Meta's X, experienced a boost with tripled downloads in December, securing spots in the top app charts, while its parent company Instagram dominated as the most downloaded app.

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  Mark Zuckerberg aims to create super-intelligent AI (AGI): What's the big idea?

  Technology | January 19, 2024 13:16 IST

  Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg plans to create super-smart AI called "Artificial General Intelligence" (AGI) and share it with everyone. Here's everything you need to know about AGI.

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  Zuckerberg unveils new features for WhatsApp channels: Voice messages, polls, and more

  Technology | January 18, 2024 16:08 IST

  The announcement comes as WhatsApp Channels has surpassed 500 million monthly active users globally.

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  Mark Zuckerberg to give deposition in Texas lawsuit over facial recognition

  Technology | January 17, 2024 21:31 IST

  In 2020, Meta settled a USD 650 million class action lawsuit in Illinois over similar violations to the state’s biometric privacy law. In late 2021, the tech giant ceased its use of the technology.

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  WhatsApp blocks 7.1 million accounts for violating policies in India

  Technology | January 01, 2024 18:42 IST

  One of the widely used instant messaging platforms has over 500 million users in India and has received another record of 8,841 complaints, which were reported in November in the country, and the records "actioned" were six.

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  Instagram introduces 'Add Yours' templates with GIFs and text: What it is and how it works?

  Technology | December 16, 2023 16:42 IST

  Instagram, owned by Meta, now allows users to create personalised "Add Yours" templates with GIFs, images, and text, promoting collaborative and creative storytelling in Stories.

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  WhatsApp Channel alerts to roll out soon for the Android users | Deets here

  Technology | December 10, 2023 19:26 IST

  The ‘channel alerts’ feature has been designed to improve the overall user experience for channel administrators. It will provide real-time insights about the suspension of their channels and will further come with the ability to restore the channel by sending a request to WhatsApp itself.

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  Meta ends cross-app chats – What it means for Facebook and Instagram users?

  Technology | December 06, 2023 12:41 IST

  Changes are coming in how Instagram and Facebook Messenger interact, with the end of cross-app communication. Users should be prepared for the shift in mid-December, where new conversations with Facebook accounts on Instagram won't be possible, and existing chats will become read-only.

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  Instagram Upgrade Alert: Editing tools, filters, and more – Check what's new coming

  Technology | November 16, 2023 15:54 IST

  Meta-owned photo-video sharing platform, Instagram is getting a makeover with better tools for creating content, including Reels editing upgrades, new filters, and custom stickers.

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  Elon Musk offers 1 billion dollars to Mark Zuckerberg for changing the name of Facebook

  Technology | November 02, 2023 17:22 IST

  Elon Musk has been in the news since he took over Twitter now known as X because of his sarcastic posts on social media. Recently, he again took a swipe at Mark Zuckerberg and advised the CEO of Meta to change the name of Facebook. He said he had many ideas for the new website.

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  Elon Musk takes a swipe at Mark Zuckerberg for not using Threads

  Technology | November 02, 2023 15:54 IST

  Elon Musk has been talking about Meta again, as Mark Zuckerberg is not active on the Threads platfrom, the Tesla owner stated that "one must use their own product".

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  Instagram tests feature allowing users to transform photos into custom stickers for Reels and Storie

  Technology | October 23, 2023 13:54 IST

  The new feature is currently in the testing phase, this functionality can detect the primary subject within a photo, eliminate the background, and produce an independent sticker that users can overlay on their content. It has not yet been universally rolled out.

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  Bluesky invites journalists for self-verification amidst Threads news policy shift

  Technology | October 14, 2023 14:32 IST

  Additionally, Bluesky introduces the concept of custom feeds, providing users the ability to select the algorithm shaping their social media experience. This feature grants users greater control over their attention and engagement.

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  Meta CEO announces free Edit Button feature for Threads: Know more

  Technology | October 13, 2023 11:37 IST

  Meta is also planning to facilitate the deletion of Threads accounts without affecting users' Instagram profiles by December. Currently, there is no straightforward method for Threads users to delete their accounts without also removing their Instagram accounts.