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WhatsApp's latest update: Share channel posts in your status | Know how it works
Technology | Feb 06, 2024, 07:15 AM ISTWhatsApp, owned by Meta, now lets users share channel posts in their status updates, offering a new way to engage with content on both Android and iOS platforms.
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Google Maps adds smart features with Generative AI features: Check details
Technology | Feb 03, 2024, 01:48 PM ISTGoogle is bringing generative AI to Google Maps, allowing it to analyse maps and provide personalised quality-of-life features, starting with restaurant recommendations, based on a vast database and user contributions.
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WhatsApp takes down over 69 lakh accounts in India, but why?
Technology | Feb 03, 2024, 11:06 AM ISTWhatsApp, owned by Meta, banned a record 69 lakh problematic accounts in India during December 2023, following the new IT Rules 2021.
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Meta removes 26 million pieces of problematic content from FB and Instagram - Here's why
Technology | Feb 02, 2024, 01:24 PM ISTMeta removed millions of pieces of content violating policies on Facebook and Instagram in India, based on user reports through the Indian grievance mechanism.
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'I'm sorry': Mark Zuckerberg to families at fiery US Senate hearing on online child safety
World | Feb 01, 2024, 07:22 AM ISTThe 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 | Jan 31, 2024, 10:59 PM ISTMeta 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 | Jan 31, 2024, 06:57 PM ISTThreads, 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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How to share your screen on WhatsApp? A quick guide for Android and iPhone users
Technology | Jan 30, 2024, 04:21 PM ISTWhatsApp has a screen-sharing feature for Android and iOS, letting users share their screens during video calls; here's a simple guide on how to use it.
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Instagram working on 'Flipside' feature: What is it and how does it work?
Technology | Feb 05, 2024, 04:21 PM ISTInstagram is testing a new 'Flipside' feature, allowing users to create a private section on their profile for sharing personal content exclusively with chosen friends.
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Facebook and Instagram safety upgrade: Meta introduces stricter messaging settings
Technology | Jan 26, 2024, 12:45 PM ISTMeta introduces stricter messaging rules on Instagram and Facebook to enhance online safety for teenagers, limiting adult messages to teens who don't follow them and implementing default settings for teens under 16 to only receive messages from approved contacts.
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WhatsApp's 'Chat Interoperability' Feature: Everything you need to know
Technology | Jan 24, 2024, 06:25 PM ISTWhatsApp is working on a chat interoperability feature to comply with EU regulations, allowing users to receive messages from other messaging apps.
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Meta enables EU users to disconnect Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger Accounts
Technology | Jan 23, 2024, 08:16 AM ISTThe move aims to provide users in the EU, European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland with increased choices on how they utilize Meta's services and features, aligning with the DMA set to take effect in March.
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Instagram's 'nighttime nudges' feature helps reduce the time teens spend on the app: How it works?
Technology | Jan 19, 2024, 06:56 PM ISTMeta is taking steps to promote healthy social media usage among teenagers by introducing nighttime nudges for Instagram and enhancing content control measures to ensure a more secure digital space for young users.
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Mark Zuckerberg aims to create super-intelligent AI (AGI): What's the big idea?
Technology | Jan 19, 2024, 01:16 PM ISTMeta 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 | Jan 18, 2024, 04:08 PM ISTThe 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 | Jan 17, 2024, 09:31 PM ISTIn 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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Meta responds to users, reinstates Chromecast support for Quest VR headsets
Technology | Jan 17, 2024, 12:31 PM ISTMeta has brought back Chromecast support for Quest VR headsets following user backlash, using a recent software update, but cautions that the feature may not work perfectly for everyone.
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iPhone users, you can now create and share your own stickers on WhatsApp | Know how it works
Technology | Jan 12, 2024, 07:09 PM ISTWhatsApp, owned by Meta, introduces a cool feature allowing iPhone users to create and share personalised stickers, adding a fun touch to messaging.
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Will WhatsApp users need to pay for cloud storage from June onwards?
Technology | Jan 11, 2024, 05:17 PM ISTStarting June 2024, WhatsApp users might lose the option for free backups, as Google Drive plans to discontinue its separate free storage for chat and media backups.
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Meta takes steps to shield teens from inappropriate content: What it means?
Technology | Jan 10, 2024, 04:04 PM ISTMeta is making Instagram and Facebook safer for teens by automatically applying stricter content controls and hiding sensitive search results, with added privacy features and notifications for recommended settings.