Meta: News
23 Jan 2023
WhatsAppTop 5 upcoming WhatsApp features you need to know
WhatsApp is working to improve the user experience on its native Android and iOS apps. The Meta-owned platform is developing several new features, which individuals will soon be able to enjoy.
22 Jan 2023
WhatsAppWhatsApp introduces new feature to simplify group interactions on iOS
WhatsApp has released a new update for the iOS platform, which is pretty useful for group admins.
21 Jan 2023
WhatsAppWhatsApp will soon let you share images in original quality
Are you one of those users who avoid sharing pictures on WhatsApp because the quality is reduced? Well, you might not face this issue in the future.
21 Jan 2023
WhatsAppEU regulator fines Meta again; this time for WhatsApp
Meta cannot seem to catch a respite from fines. Two weeks after it imposed a hefty €390 million penalty on the tech giant for violating Europe's privacy laws, the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined Meta an additional €5.5 million.
20 Jan 2023
InstagramInstagram introduces 'Quiet' mode: Here's how to use it
Instagram has started releasing new updates to improve the in-app experience for users in 2023.
18 Jan 2023
WhatsAppWhatsApp releases new voice status feature for Android beta users
WhatsApp will soon permit you to post a voice message as status. With the feature, you will be able to record and post voice clips instead of text.
18 Jan 2023
WorkplaceEffective ways to prepare for a possible layoff
When there is an economic downturn, it is common for companies to lay off their employees to cut costs.
16 Jan 2023
WhatsAppWhatsApp will soon allow you to block contacts from notifications
WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new shortcut that will allow you to block users right from notifications, according to WABetaInfo.
14 Jan 2023
WhatsAppWhatsApp to allow Android-to-Android chat migration without Google Drive
WhatsApp is working on a new feature named 'Chat Transfer,' for Android, according to WABetaInfo.
12 Jan 2023
WhatsAppWhatsApp's upcoming feature will make blocking contacts easier on Android
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a shortcut for the block feature. According to WABetaInfo, you will be able to block users directly from the chat list.
10 Jan 2023
InstagramInstagram to revamp home screen; removes shopping tab from menu
Instagram is going to release a redesigned version of the navigation bar in February.
10 Jan 2023
MicrosoftMicrosoft's VALL-E can imitate any voice in just 3 seconds
Three seconds, that's all it takes for Microsoft's newly developed text-to-speech AI model to mimic a person's voice. Dubbed VALL-E, it can generate audio of a person saying anything once it learns a specific voice.
10 Jan 2023
US Department of JusticeMeta's new AI ad tech aims to reduce discrimination
In a bid to address concerns about its ads being discriminatory, Meta has rolled out some changes to ensure that the real audience for an ad matches closely with the target audience.
09 Jan 2023
Tata CliQMeet Vikas Purohit, Meta's new global business group head
Meta has appointed Vikas Purohit, the former Tata CLiQ CEO, as the Director of Global Business Group in India. He will be in charge of spearheading the company's relationship with advertisers and businesses in the country.
05 Jan 2023
EuropeEU ruling could change how Meta serves Facebook, Instagram ads
The days of targeted advertising are possibly nearing their end in Europe. At least, that's what an EU regulator's ruling on targeted ads by Facebook and Instagram suggests.
02 Jan 2023
Mark Zuckerberg#NewsBytesExplainer: Understanding Meta's Augmented Reality aspirations and what lies ahead
When Mark Zuckerberg founded Facebook, it changed the equation of social interactions. It was a disrupting force.
29 Dec 2022
WhatsAppWhatsApp will soon allow users to select chats on desktops
WhatsApp is developing a new feature that will help users organize their chat lists on desktops.
27 Dec 2022
WhatsAppStarting 2023, WhatsApp won't work on certain iPhones, Android devices
WhatsApp will no longer function on some iPhones and Android devices beginning January 1, 2023.
26 Dec 2022
Science and TechnologyPopular gadgets, apps, and other tech we lost in 2022
To say this year has been a whirlwind for the science and tech world is an understatement. From tech downfall to AI's giant leap to James Webb...we have seen it all.
24 Dec 2022
WhatsAppWhatsApp feature alert: Users can report status updates soon
WhatsApp is working on a feature that will help users report status updates right from their status section on Windows.
23 Dec 2022
WhatsAppBest WhatsApp features released in 2022: From Communities to Avatars
WhatsApp, which was launched in February 2009, is currently one of the most popular and widely used social media apps.
22 Dec 2022
FacebookYear in review: Meta's highs and lows in 2022
With 2023 fast approaching, it is a good time to take a step back and look at how our favorite companies fared this year.
22 Dec 2022
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningTop 5 AI tools of 2022 you must try
The year 2022 has been a wild year for artificial intelligence. OpenAI, Meta, DeepMind, Google, Baidu...everyone was busy one-upping their rivals and themselves.
18 Dec 2022
WhatsAppWhatsApp introduces ability to disable call notifications on Windows beta
WhatsApp is now allowing desktop users to turn off call alerts.
17 Dec 2022
MetaverseMeta's VR head John Carmack resigns, calls company inefficient
John Carmack, the consulting Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Meta's virtual reality initiatives has resigned to work on his AGI startup, Keen Technologies.
15 Dec 2022
InstagramMeta knew Instagram was showing dangerous content to teen girls
An unpublished internal document has brought the spotlight over Meta's ways of choosing profit over the safety of teen girls.
14 Dec 2022
InstagramInstagram rolls out Twitter-like 'Notes' and BeReal clone 'Candid Stories'
Instagram has rolled out a series of new features that could set the tone for a big 2023 for the company.
13 Dec 2022
CiscoAfter Amazon and Meta, Cisco starts laying off 4,000 employees
The tech layoff season is in full swing. Now, Cisco has joined the list of companies that have laid off its employees amid a sluggish economic environment.
13 Dec 2022
MetaverseMeta shutters its Connectivity division after nearly a decade
Meta Connectivity is no more. Almost a decade after launching the initiative, the company has shut down its Connectivity division.
13 Dec 2022
WhatsAppWhatsApp's 'View Once' feature to roll out for text messages
WhatsApp is working on bringing a 'View Once' feature to text messages.
07 Dec 2022
WhatsAppWhatsApp Avatars launched with billions of customizations: How to use
WhatsApp has just gained Meta's signature "Avatars" feature. This option, inspired by Bitmojis, is already available on Facebook and Instagram.
06 Dec 2022
FacebookWhy is Meta threatening to remove news content in US
If there is one issue that gets Meta riled more than Apple's privacy updates, it is governments asking the company to compensate news organizations for news content.
06 Dec 2022
Facebook DatingMeta is using AI to determine age on Facebook Dating
Meta has been testing various age-verification methods on its platforms as it tries to make its group of apps safe and secure. The company has now announced that it is expanding the age-verification tools to Facebook Dating, its dating app.
03 Dec 2022
WhatsAppWhatsApp's Android beta update introduces shortcut for 'disappearing messages' feature
WhatsApp is releasing an additional shortcut for disappearing messages feature to some beta users. The disappearing messages feature deletes messages after a specific duration.
01 Dec 2022
Mark ZuckerbergMark Zuckerberg says Apple's App Store policies are 'problematic'
Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk agree on one thing - Apple's App Store policies are not fair. The Meta CEO has always been a staunch critic of Apple and its policies.
30 Nov 2022
WhatsApp'WhatsApp for tablets' now available on Android: How to use?
WhatsApp has started rolling out the 'WhatsApp for Tablets' update to beta testers. This feature enables you to link your existing WhatsApp account to your tablet.
29 Nov 2022
FacebookMeta fined €265mn over Facebook data breach by Irish watchdog
Last year, over half a billion Facebook users' personal information was leaked online courtesy of a data breach. The issue was investigated by Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC).
26 Nov 2022
WhatsAppNew WhatsApp feature: Desktop users can now share contact cards
WhatsApp is rolling out a new contact card sharing feature for its beta application on Windows, according to WABetaInfo.
25 Nov 2022
WhatsAppUpcoming WhatsApp features: Voice status, Chat for desktop, Calls tab
WhatsApp is expanding its status feature and will soon allow you to post voice messages as well.
23 Nov 2022
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMeta's AI achieves "human-level performance," defeats players in 'Diplomacy' game
Meta AI has developed a new game bot, called CICERO, for the strategic board game called Diplomacy.
