Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has announced the expansion of its Meta Verified program to India. The decision comes after positive results from earlier testing conducted in various countries worldwide. Continue reading “Meta Verified subscription now available in India for Rs. 699 per month”
Category: Facebook
EU imposes €1.2 billion fine on Meta over GDPR breach
Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (Meta IE) has been fined 1.2 billion euros by the Irish Data Protection Authority (IE DPA) for violating the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) confirmed that this is the largest GDPR fine ever. Continue reading “EU imposes €1.2 billion fine on Meta over GDPR breach”
Facebook gets new tools to discover and personalize reels
Meta has rolled out new features to help you discover and enjoy short videos that fit your interests and preferences on Facebook. You can also use the new ‘Creative Expression’ tools to make your own 90-second reels on the platform, which Meta debuted earlier this year. Continue reading “Facebook gets new tools to discover and personalize reels”
Facebook Messenger adds multiplayer gaming to video calls
Facebook Gaming announced that you can now indulge in playing your favorite games while participating in video calls via Messenger. It was previously reported that Facebook would be reintegrating the Messenger inbox back into the app. Continue reading “Facebook Messenger adds multiplayer gaming to video calls”
Meta ends NTFs for Facebook and Instagram
Meta said that it has made the difficult decision to discontinue support for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) – digital collectibles – after just one year of providing the service. With the crypto market in a turbulent state, Meta believes that NFTs don’t have a future and is winding down its efforts to support them. Continue reading “Meta ends NTFs for Facebook and Instagram”
Facebook bringing Messenger inbox back to the app
Facebook recently announced that it has over 2 billion daily active users. Today, the company has announced that it is leveraging AI to enhance user experience and create opportunities for creators. Recently, Meta introduced new ‘Creative Expression’ tools, meaning Facebook users can now create 90-second reels. Continue reading “Facebook bringing Messenger inbox back to the app”
Meta introduces new ‘Creative Expression’ tools, Facebook users can now create 90-second reels
Meta has unleashed new tools for creators on Facebook with its latest ‘Creative Expression’ features. This includes Reels of up to 90 seconds, which were previously limited to 60 seconds. Continue reading “Meta introduces new ‘Creative Expression’ tools, Facebook users can now create 90-second reels”
Meta backs ‘Take It Down’ to help teenagers manage their privacy on Facebook and Instagram
Meta has revealed new measures to help stop the spread of young people’s intimate images online on Instagram and Facebook. Take It Down, a platform developed by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), is being supported by the two social media sites to prevent intimate images from being shared in the future. Continue reading “Meta backs ‘Take It Down’ to help teenagers manage their privacy on Facebook and Instagram”
Meta rolls out paid verification for Facebook and Instagram
Mark Zuckerberg announced Meta Verified, a subscription bundle to help up-and-coming creators grow their presence and build community faster. Earlier this year, Meta bundled Facebook and Instagram Settings. Continue reading “Meta rolls out paid verification for Facebook and Instagram”
Meta now bundles Facebook and Instagram Settings
Meta has announced that it is merging the Accounts Center, which is located in the settings menus for Facebook, Messenger and Instagram. With this, Personal details, Passwords and security, and Ad preferences will now live in a centralized place, so it’ll be easier for people who use multiple apps to manage their settings, said the company. Continue reading “Meta now bundles Facebook and Instagram Settings”
Meta introduces new privacy updates on Facebook, Instagram to protect teens
Today, Meta announced an update to protect young people from harm and said that it is working to promote safe, age-appropriate experiences for teens on Facebook and Instagram. Continue reading “Meta introduces new privacy updates on Facebook, Instagram to protect teens”
Meta introduces new tools to help Facebook and Instagram creators earn
Meta has announced a new feature for creators to create their own NFTs (or digital collectibles) and sell them to followers and collectors on and off Instagram today. Also announced are new tools for creators to build businesses on Facebook and Instagram. Continue reading “Meta introduces new tools to help Facebook and Instagram creators earn”
Meta adds Reels and more new features to Facebook Groups
At the sixth annual Facebook Communities Summit today, Meta unveiled new features for Facebook Groups in addition to announcing a number of adjustments to help users engage more deeply with the issues that matter to them, strengthen community culture, and make managing their groups simpler for admins. Continue reading “Meta adds Reels and more new features to Facebook Groups”
Meta introduces new ways to customize your Facebook feed
Facebook, which is owned by Meta, today announced new options to tailor what you see in your Facebook Feed, so you can find the content that is most pertinent to you. You may now choose whether to show more or less posts from the individuals and communities you’re linked to, as well as posts that Facebook suggests to you. Recently, Meta introduced Community Chats on Facebook Messenger. Continue reading “Meta introduces new ways to customize your Facebook feed”
Meta tests account switcher between Facebook and Instagram
Meta has announced new features that will make it easier for people on Facebook and Instagram to access, create, and navigate between multiple accounts and profiles. The new features include a new profile-switching interface and new account registration and login flows. Continue reading “Meta tests account switcher between Facebook and Instagram”