In a surprising move, Meta recently decided to lift all restrictions on the Facebook and Instagram accounts of former U.S. President Donald Trump. This decision comes at a crucial time, as Trump gears up for the November election and the party conventions. The initial suspension of Trump’s accounts was imposed by Meta in January 2021,
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A new feature on X (formerly known as Twitter) has caught the attention of users, as reports suggest that the platform is testing a downvoting option for posts on iPhone. This feature, which may appear as a ‘dislike’ button in the form of a heartbroken icon, is aimed at increasing user engagement. The discovery of
Meta’s recent announcement that 10-12 year olds will soon be able to engage in chats and calls in VR has sparked concerns about the potential risks involved in allowing young children to access such technology. While Meta emphasizes the importance of parental supervision and age-appropriate social experiences, the reality is that social media interactions, even
In a significant development for X Payments, the company has obtained a money transmitter license in Washington, D.C. This approval marks another milestone in X’s journey towards realizing its ambitious vision of revolutionizing online transactions. With the goal of eventually facilitating in-stream payments and money transfers, X must obtain transmitter approvals in every U.S. region.
WhatsApp, owned by Meta, has recently implemented a new feature aimed at improving the safety of its group messaging function. This feature is designed to provide users with contextual information when they are added to a group by an unknown individual. The main purpose of this addition is to offer users insights into the group
In recent times, there has been a growing emphasis on the integration of generative AI in social platforms to enhance in-stream engagement. While some AI chatbots have faced criticism, platforms like X are determined to leverage their AI capacity to offer innovative solutions to users. X’s Grok chatbot, for instance, has been made widely available
TikTok has recently made significant changes to its ad targeting options for teens in the U.S. Advertisers are no longer allowed to use personalized targeting and campaign selections when reaching out to teen users on the platform. Instead, they can only use broad targeting options such as location, language, and device-related information. This move aims
WhatsApp, the popular messaging app, is reportedly testing a new dedicated video note mode for the camera on both Android and iOS platforms. This new feature may allow users to record and share video notes directly from the camera interface, making the process more seamless and convenient. Implementation on Android and iOS According to a
WhatsApp is taking artificial intelligence to the next level with the introduction of a new feature called ‘Imagine Me’. This innovative feature allows users to generate AI-generated photos of themselves, creating a personalized and unique experience within the messaging platform. Recently, WhatsApp rolled out its Meta AI chatbots in select markets, including India and the
Meta, the parent company of Instagram, has recently introduced a new label for artificial intelligence (AI) content detection. The previous label, “Made with AI,” has now been replaced with “AI Info.” This change comes in response to criticisms from Instagram influencers and photographers who pointed out that the old label did not align with their