Upcoming WhatsApp update will fix one of its biggest annoyances
WhatsApp is beta testing the companion mode feature that will allow users to use WhatsApp on multiple smartphones. Here's everything you need to know about it.
Imagine a world without Facebook and Instagram! It might be called Europe this summer
Ireland's Data Protection Commission could force Meta to take Facebook and Instagram offline from Europe this summer. Here's everything you need to know.
Apple & Meta reportedly gave sensitive data to hackers pretending to be government officials
Meta, the owner of social media platfiorm Facebook, and Apple reportedly gave away sensitive information to hackers who were pretending to be law enforcement officials. Learn more about the situation here.
WhatsApp could soon let you share media files as big as 2GB
WhatsApp has been testing the ability to share media files as large as 2GB with certain beta testers. The functionality could soon make it to the stable version. Learn more here.
iMessage, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger might need to “interoperate” with smaller platforms in the EU
The European Union could soon enforce big tech companies like Apple and Facebook to open up their messaging platforms, such as WhatsApp and iMessage, to work with small-scale messaging apps.
WhatsApp brings new contact UI to iPhone, Message Reactions launch nears
WhatsApp has rolled out a new contact screen info UI on iPhone. The company has also started testing message reactions widely hinting the stable rollout is near.
This browser extension from WhatsApp lets you verify if your chats are safe
WhatsApp has launched a new tool called Code Verify that lets you verify if the version of WhatsApp Web you are using hasn’t been tampered with. Learn more about the WhatsApp web browser extension here.
UK and EU launch antitrust investigation into Google and Meta over ad practices
The regulators claim that Google and Meta software giants partnered up and created a “Jedi Blue” agreement between them to restrict and block out competition from the concentrated advertising market.
WhatsApp working to bring polls to the app
A new screenshot has revealed that WhatsApp will soon bring polls to the app. New info regarding the Communities tab has also surfaced. Check more here.
Instagram adds automatic captions to videos
Instagram has announced a new feature for videos on its platform called automatic captions. Learn more about the new feature here.
Instagram wants you to spend more time on the app
Instagram has changed the minimum time period of the 'Daily Limit' feature from 10 minutes to 30 minutes per day suggesting that it wants users to spend more time on the app.
Curious about Trump's "Truth" social network? Make your own instead
Trump's "Truth" social network is almost here, but if you want real freedom, you can just make your own version of it for free.
WhatsApp begins testing new voice call UI with waveforms & more
WhatsApp is now testing a new call screen UI on iOS that brings new wallpaper, waveforms for voice when multiple people are on call, and much more. Check out the new WhatsApp call UI here.
Meta’s Facebook is facing legal issues over facial recognition practices
Meta's latest legal dispute comes from Texas, where the company is being sued for capturing biometric information from photos and videos that users uploaded without consent.
You’ll soon be able to like Instagram Stories without sending DM
Instagram users will soon have a new way of reacting to each other's Stories. The company is introducing "Private Story Likes". Interested in knowing how the feature will work? Check here!
Mozilla & Facebook are working together on private ad tracking tools
Mozilla and Meta (formerly Facebook) have been working to build an ad tracking tech that would maintain user's privacy while allowing advertisers to see the success rate of their ads, and more.
Pocketnow Daily: Apple LEAKS Their NEW OS, Meta vs. The EU & more! (video)
On today’s Pocketnow Daily, we talk about Apple's new operating system for its AR/VR headset, M2 13-inch MacBook Pro, and more.
Facebook Messenger is getting split payment, vanish mode and more in US
Meta announced that Facebook Messenger would be receiving two new features in the US, a split payment feature, and new audio features.
Pocketnow Daily: Apple's Spring Event DATE REVEALED, Facebook and Instagram SHUTTING DOWN in EU? & more! (video)
On today’s Pocketnow Daily, we talk about Apple’s upcoming event, upcoming Macs with M2 chips, Meta’s threat to shut down Facebook and Instagram in Europe, and more.
Meta could shut down Facebook and Instagram in Europe
Meta could have to shut down Facebook and Instagram in Europe. Click here and find out why!
WhatsApp testing new features: 2-day message deletion time limit, emoji reactions, Communities
WhatsApp is currently testing a number of features for its app including a 2-day message deletion time limit, message emoji reactions, and Communities. Click here to read more about all the features!
Facebook says it’s rebuilding ad infrastructure due to Apple’s iOS app tracking transparency
Facebook has announced that it is re-working on its ad business infrastructure as Apple's app tracking transparency has made it difficult to target ads to the end users.
Facebook daily users decline for the first time
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced that Facebook daily users fell for the first time in the company's history. The social media platform says it'll now focus on building Reels and metaverse in 2022
90-second Instagram Reels may soon be introduced
Instagram is reportedly planning to bring longer Reels video duration limit and increase the duration to 90 seconds on the app.
Meta updated Facebook's 3D avatars, rolling out to Instagram Stories and DMs
Meta announced that it’s now bringing the new 3D avatars with more customization options to new regions, including US, Canada, Mexico. The avatars will be available on Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram.
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