If you thought seeing GIFs in comments on Instagram was annoying, it’s about to get even messier. On Wednesday, Meta announced that it is rolling out GIF comments on posts and Reels to everyone globally. The feature was available only to a few users in …
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WhatsApp’s New Chat Lock Hides Your Sensitive Conversations Behind an Extra Layer of Security
WhatsApp has announced Chat Lock, a new privacy feature that lets you hide your most private conversations behind an extra layer of security. Chat lock works with your device password or biometric and keeps your locked messages behind its own folder. Conversations locked behind Chat …
You Can Now Use Your WhatsApp Account on Multiple Phones
WhatsApp is giving its users more options on how to use the platform. Users on the messaging platform can message seamlessly across all their devices, but the Meta-owned company is now introducing the option to use one account on multiple phones. In a blog post …
Instagram Now Lets You Add Up to Five Links to Your Profile
Instagram is rolling out multiple links in bio worldwide. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg made the announcement on Tuesday on his broadcast channel. “You can now add up to five links in your Instagram bio,” he shared. “Probably one of the most requested features we’ve had.” …
Meta Announces $12 a Month Paid Verification for Facebook and Instagram
After seeing Elon Musk turn Twitter’s verification feature into a paid service, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced a similar service for Facebook and Instagram. On Sunday, Zuckerberg announced Meta Verified on his Instagram broadcast channel, and it will cost $11.99 per month on the …
WhatsApp Adds Proxy Support to Help Bypass Government Blocks
After the Iranian government blocked access to Meta’s WhatsApp and Instagram amidst the protests over the death of 22-year-old Masha Amini, WhatsApp responded by saying, “we are working to keep our Iranian friends connected and will do anything within our technical capacity to keep our …
WhatsApp Now Lets You Undo Accidental Message Deletes
WhatsApp has added a very useful feature for message deletes. The application will now let you undo messages deleted for yourself, so you can apply a “Delete for everyone” option if you want. The update is available on iOS and Android, and users have a …
WhatsApp Adds Support for Bitmoji-like Avatars
WhatsApp has officially rolled out support for customisable avatars. The feature has been available on Meta platforms – Facebook, Instagram, and its VR system, for a while, but it is now available on WhatsApp. “Your avatar is a digital version of you that can be …
WhatsApp Launches Communities to Bring Related Group Chats Together
WhatsApp on Thursday announced the launch of new features, including Communities that let groups have sub-groups. The company began testing the feature in April among a few users but will roll it out to everyone globally in the coming months. “Communities like neighbourhoods, parents at …
Microsoft is Bringing Xbox Cloud Gaming to Meta Quest
Very soon, users will be able to enjoy Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming on their Meta Quest VR systems. The Verge reports that the companies announced the partnership on Tuesday at Meta’s Connect event, but no release date was announced yet. “You’ll be able to play …
Meta Launches $1499 Quest Pro VR Headset Targeted at Professionals
Meta has announced the Quest Pro virtual reality headset. The new headset, part of the Quest VR headset lineup, costs $1499 and features a new design and a new processor. The new virtual reality headset targets working professionals, unlike the $399 Oculus Quest 2, made …
Instagram is Working on a Tool to Prevent Unsolicited Nude Photos
Online sexual harassment is a nuisance on social media, and Instagram is working on a tool to combat this. In a screenshot tweeted by app researcher Alessandro Paluzzi, Instagram is working on a “nudity protection” feature for DMs and “technology on your device covers photos …
WhatsApp Introduces Communities and Emoji Reactions
WhatsApp on Thursday announced it is expanding the way group messages work with Communities. With Communities, admins will be able to bring separate groups under one umbrella in a new tab so messages are better coordinated. “Given lots of feedback we’ve received, we think there’s …
Instagram Is Testing Creator Subscriptions in the U.S.
Instagram today announced it will begin testing subscriptions in the US with only a limited number of creators having access to the feature for now. “With Instagram Subscriptions, creators can develop deeper connections with their most engaged followers and grow their recurring monthly income by …
Instagram is Bringing Back the Chronological Feed, says Head Adam Mosseri
At a Senate hearing today, Instagram head Adam Mosseri said the social media app is bringing back the chronological feed. Mosseri testified at a Senate panel answering questions concerning the safety of young people on the app. “We believe in more transparency and accountability and …
Instagram’s ‘Playback’ Lets You Relive Your Favourite 2021 Stories
It took many years but Instagram is officially jumping on the year-in-review trend Facebook has been doing for a while. The Meta-owned platform today announced the launch of Playback, a new feature that lets you see your favourite Stories from 2021 all over again. In …