The European Union (EU) has raised concerns over several key features on Meta social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram, as regulators intensify efforts to strengthen online safety, particularly for younger users. Read More: EU orders Meta to curb addictive features According to international media reports, the European Commission has questioned design features that encourage prolonged use […]
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WhatsApp rejects concerns over username feature by the Indian government
WhatsApp has rejected concerns raised by the Indian government over its upcoming username feature, saying the new system has been designed with safeguards to reduce fraud and identity impersonation. The Indian government had urged the Meta-owned messaging platform to delay the rollout of the feature and explain how it would prevent scammers from exploiting usernames […]
WhatsApp introduces usernames to enhance user privacy
WhatsApp has announced a major privacy-focused update that will allow users to connect through unique usernames instead of sharing their phone numbers, marking one of the platform’s most significant changes in recent years. The Meta-owned messaging service said the new feature is designed to give users greater control over their personal information by reducing the […]
Meta introduces major AI-powered updates to Facebook
Meta has announced a series of major AI-powered updates for Facebook as the company seeks to boost user engagement and strengthen its position in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. In a blog post, Meta unveiled several new features designed to transform how users search for information, create content and interact with others on the social […]
Instagram adds long-awaited profile rearrange feature
Instagram has introduced a new feature that allows users to rearrange posts on their profile grid, fulfilling a long-standing request from users who wanted more control over how their profiles appear. Read More: Instagram Plus rolls out globally with exclusive features The feature was announced by Instagram head Adam Mosseri nearly a year ago and has […]
Instagram Plus rolls out globally with exclusive features
Meta has officially launched its optional Instagram Plus subscription service worldwide, offering users access to a range of exclusive features designed to enhance content creation, personalization and user engagement on Instagram. Read More: Instagram empowers users with smarter feed control The new subscription-based service is aimed at users who want greater control over their experience on […]
Instagram tests Instants app for disappearing content
Instagram is testing a new app called “Instants,” aimed at enabling users to share spontaneous photos and videos that disappear after being viewed once. The experimental app is currently available in select markets, including Italy and Spain, on both iOS and Android devices. Read More: Facebook-owned WhatsApp now has 2 billion users The app focuses […]
WhatsApp Web to introduce dozens of new desktop themes
Users of WhatsApp Web may soon see a major upgrade in customization options, as parent company Meta is reportedly developing nearly 50 new desktop themes. Read More: WhatsApp web adds native voice, video calling with screen sharing According to reports from WABetaInfo, the upcoming feature will allow users to personalise their chat interface on desktop, bringing […]
WhatsApp may soon integrate Status updates into chats tab
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a major redesign that could bring Status updates directly into the main Chats tab, in a move aimed at making the feature more visible and widely used. Read More: WhatsApp testing group-only status updates feature According to beta build findings on TestFlight and reports from WABetaInfo, the new update suggests that Status content may […]
WhatsApp may launch a premium “Plus” subscription
WhatsApp appears ready to follow the subscription trend sweeping the tech world. According to a recent discovery by WABetaInfo, the messaging giant is developing a premium tier, tentatively called WhatsApp Plus, which will offer a range of enhanced features for power users. Read More: WhatsApp to enable voice and video calls on web version Among the […]