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WhatsApp has released a new beta version for iPhone users that brings a darker theme to better support iOS 15. The change comes a couple of months after WhatsApp introduced support for iOS 15 notifications, with Focus mode and displaying group and profile photos on the Notification Centre. Separately, WhatsApp has brought a new desktop

Meta Platforms will make it easier for brands to run three-dimensional ads on Facebook and Instagram through a new partnership with an e-commerce technology firm. The integration with VNTANA will allow brands to upload the 3D models of their products to the social media platforms and easily convert them into ads, VNTANA said Thursday in

Meta, formerly Facebook, is planning to escalate its position in the Web 3 sector. The social networking giant has filed for eight trademark applications to operate Web 3 services, including a dating app, especially designed for crypto investors. The move comes in favour of Meta’s efforts to strengthen its position in the crypto and metaverse

Zoom has unveiled a new Avatars feature that lets users to replaces their appearance on virtual meetings and webinars with virtual characters. The latest feature will allow creating a cartoon-like version of yourself on the video calling platform. The character will mimic the head movements and facial expressions of the user to engage the meeting

Twitter has rolled out another update for its microblogging platform that now allows users to search for specific messages in the direct message (DM) feature. Earlier, users did have the ability to search in the DMs but could only search for users or groups. Last year, Twitter introduced the search bar for DMs for its

Instagram has reportedly rolled out the product-tagging feature to all users in the US. The option was previously exclusive for the creator and business accounts on Instagram. The feature is expected to see a wider rollout over the next few months. Last week, Instagram had introduced a feature that allowed users to add a moderator

Instagram on Wednesday announced Favourites and Following, two chronological news feed options for users on the service. These feed options will allow users to view recent posts from accounts they follow on the platform, in the order that they were posted. The service said that users will be able to easily switch between both Favourites

Twitter has introduced a feature that allows users to create GIFs from the in-app camera on iOS. The new feature could be a useful way to share short clips on the platform. The option to make GIFs from the in-app camera is being rolled out in phases. As of now it is unclear if or

Former England football captain and actor David Beckham recently handed over his Instagram account, and other social media handles to a Ukrainian doctor to highlight the “amazing” work that health workers are doing in the nation. Beckham handed over his Instagram account with over 70 million followers to Iryna, the Head of the Regional Perinatal

WhatsApp is reportedly releasing message reactions feature for Android users on beta. The new feature currently offers six emoji reactions. As per the report, the ability to react to messages is limited to select users but everyone should be able to see the emoji reactions. Emoji reactions have been available on other Meta-owned platforms like

A new report has found that Facebook failed to detect blatant hate speech and calls to violence against Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslim minority years after such behaviour was found to have played a determining role in the genocide against them. The report shared exclusively with The Associated Press showed the rights group Global Witness submitted eight

Brazil’s Supreme Court revoked on Sunday an order suspending the use of messaging app Telegram in the country after the company complied with court requests to block accounts that allegedly spread disinformation, according to a statement on the court’s website. On Friday, Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered the suspension, saying Telegram had repeatedly

Russian tech entrepreneurs are set to launch a picture-sharing application on the domestic market to help fill the void left by Instagram, which the authorities blocked this week. The new service, known as Rossgram, will launch on March 28 and have additional functions such as crowdfunding and paid access for some content, its website said

Rapper Kanye West won’t be able to post anything on Instagram for 24 hours. As per Variety, Kanye has been suspended from the social media application for a day for violating the platform’s harassment policy. A Meta spokesperson stated that the platform has deleted content posted by Kanye for “violating their policies on hate speech,

After facing a lot of criticism for not taking its abuse and harassment policies seriously, Snapchat has now banned anonymous messaging features from third-party apps that integrate with its platform. The change comes after a lawsuit last year sought to hold Snapchat liable for misuse of its platform linked to the death of a teenager

A justice of Brazil’s Supreme Court on Friday ordered the shutdown of messaging app Telegram nationwide, arguing it has not cooperated with authorities. The move is a blow to President Jair Bolsonaro, who has more than 1 million followers on the platform and defends it as a key tool for his re-election bid in October. Justice

Australia announced Friday it is suing Facebook owner Meta over scam adverts for cryptocurrency schemes that falsely claimed to be endorsed by prominent figures. Australia’s consumer protection commission said it had started Federal Court proceedings against Meta Platforms for “false, misleading or deceptive conduct” in breach of consumer or securities laws. It accused Meta of

Tech bosses face criminal prosecution if they fail to comply with proposed British rules aimed at ensuring people are safe online, the UK government said Thursday as it unveiled the draft legislation in Parliament. The ambitious but controversial online safety bill would give regulators wide-ranging powers to crack down on digital and social media companies

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new yearly reminder for the app’s Terms of Service. The Meta-owned messaging platform is said to be working on an entry in the app’s settings menu, discovered on the latest Android beta version by WABetaInfo. WhatsApp is yet to reveal any details or plans to add such a reminder

The Kremlin may have ignored billionaire Elon Musk challenging President Vladimir Putin to a fight over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but several Russian officials have stepped in to defend their leader by mocking Musk online. The eccentric Tesla CEO on Monday tweeted: “I hereby challenge Vladimir Putin to single combat”, with Ukraine as the stakes.