Meta: News
11 Mar 2023
WhatsAppWhatsApp could soon bring these features to Android and iOS
WhatsApp has released 21 new emojis from the latest Unicode 15.0, eliminating the need to download a different keyboard to be able to access them. However, it is currently being tested on the Android beta channel and will get a wider rollout soon.
07 Mar 2023
Mark ZuckerbergMeta to fire more employees to achieve financial targets
Facebook-parent Meta is not done firing employees. The company plans to cut more jobs as soon as this week, Bloomberg reported.
05 Mar 2023
WhatsAppWhatsApp developing the ability to mute unknown callers on Android
WhatsApp is working on a new feature to help users silence calls from unknown numbers on their Android devices.
04 Mar 2023
WhatsAppWhatsApp beta for Android gets a split view on tablets
WhatsApp has tweaked the interface for Android tablets, bringing a split-screen view.
28 Feb 2023
Mark ZuckerbergMark Zuckerberg creates team to build AI-powered 'futuristic experiences'
The generative AI hype train is still at the station, and Meta is the latest passenger to board it. CEO Mark Zuckerberg took to Facebook to announce that the company is creating a "top-level product group" to work on generative AI.
28 Feb 2023
WhatsAppWhatsApp introduces a new 'Call Links' feature for Windows users
WhatsApp has brought a new update via the official beta channel for the Windows native app, adding the ability to create a link for joining a call.
27 Feb 2023
GoogleJust two months into 2023, 1.2L techies have been fired
The year 2022 was a bad one for tech employees. It seems 2023 is even worse, and it's only been two months.
26 Feb 2023
WhatsAppWhatsApp update! Now you can retain the disappearing messages
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update for iOS and Android, which allows users to keep messages from disappearing within the chats.
25 Feb 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMeet LLaMA: Meta's large language model for generative AI researchers
Meta has followed Open AI's ChatGPT and Google's Bard into the generative AI fray.
24 Feb 2023
WhatsAppWhatsApp will soon let you report status updates
WhatsApp is rolling out the option to report status updates. The new feature is part of the 23.4.0.74 update for iOS beta users.
23 Feb 2023
Mark ZuckerbergIn organizational push, Meta may fire more employees
A new wave of layoffs is expected to hit Meta employees. Per the Washington Post, non-engineering positions will be the most affected this time.
22 Feb 2023
KPMGConsulting giant McKinsey plans to layoff 2,000 employees
McKinsey & Company is known for devising plans for its clients to cut their employees. Now, it seems the management consultancy is conceiving a plan to cut its own employees.
20 Feb 2023
Mark ZuckerbergMeta gives 7,000 employees subpar reviews as more layoffs loom
Meta may not be done with job cuts. The company has given signs of more belt-tightening by giving around 7,000 employees subpar ratings in the recently concluded performance reviews.
20 Feb 2023
WhatsAppWhatsApp's transit solutions now live in India: Check cities
Popular messaging app, WhatsApp, has started offering transit solutions in India via its business platform.
20 Feb 2023
FacebookEverything to know about Meta Verified: Requirements, perks, and availability
After Elon Musk's Twitter, Meta has decided to launch its own subscription service. Dubbed 'Meta Verified,' the service will provide users with a blue badge and several other benefits.
19 Feb 2023
WhatsAppWhatsApp brings picture-in-picture mode to iOS, new avatar-based stickers
WhatsApp has introduced a stable update, which brings picture-in-picture mode for video calls on iOS. The feature is being rolled out to users worldwide via the iOS 23.3.77 update.
18 Feb 2023
WhatsAppWhatsApp is releasing a photo shortcut for desktop client
WhatsApp is rolling out a photo/video shortcut to beta users on the desktop version of the app. This option is a part of the Windows 2.2306.2.0 update.
17 Feb 2023
InstagramMeta introduces 'Channels' for broadcasting chats on Instagram
Meta-owned Instagram has received a new feature named 'Channels,' which makes broadcasting chats possible on the platform.
14 Feb 2023
InstagramMeta's chief business officer Marne Levine quits after 13 years
Marne Levine, Meta's chief business officer, has decided to step down from the company later this year after a 13-year-long stint.
12 Feb 2023
WhatsAppWhatsApp feature alert: High-quality photo sharing coming to desktop soon
WhatsApp will soon allow users to share photos in their original quality on the desktop app.
12 Feb 2023
Mark ZuckerbergMeta bracing for another round of layoffs, organizational restructuring
Meta is reportedly planning to further reduce its headcount in the coming weeks.
11 Feb 2023
WhatsAppWhatsApp gets increased file sharing limit, new video recording mode
Popular instant messaging app WhatsApp has rolled out new features for the iOS platform.
10 Feb 2023
Donald TrumpDonald Trump is back on Facebook, Instagram after 2 years
Two years after he was suspended, Meta has restored Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts. The tech giant suspended him from its platforms in the wake of the Capitol Hill insurrection on January 6, 2021.
10 Feb 2023
InstagramMeta expands access to Gifts, Instagram's Reels-focused tipping feature
In November last year, Meta introduced 'Gifts' on Instagram as a way for creators to earn money. The company has now announced that it is expanding the availability of the feature to more creators across the US.
07 Feb 2023
WhatsAppHere's how to create WhatsApp avatars on an iPhone
WhatsApp is now allowing iPhone users to create a custom in-app avatar and set it as their profile picture.
05 Feb 2023
WhatsAppWhatsApp's new update brings Avatars, longer group descriptions to iOS
WhatsApp is rolling out two new features for iOS users - 'Avatars for profile pictures' and 'longer text descriptions and subjects for groups.'
03 Feb 2023
WhatsAppWhatsApp will soon allow you to pin messages within chats
You will soon be able to pin messages within chats on WhatsApp.
02 Feb 2023
WhatsAppWhatsApp is working on a shortcut feature for making calls
Making calls on WhatsApp is about to become easier than ever. According to WABetaInfo, the company is working on a feature that will allow users to create calling shortcuts.
02 Feb 2023
Mark ZuckerbergMeta surprises with better-than-expected quarterly results; focus on improving efficiency
Meta aims to make 2023 "the year of efficiency," CEO Mark Zuckerberg said while announcing the company's fourth-quarter earnings report.
01 Feb 2023
Latest Tech NewsMeta will discontinue its to-do list app 'Move' in March
Meta has decided to take down its social to-do list app 'Move' in March.
01 Feb 2023
WhatsAppAlert! WhatsApp won't work on these phones from today
WhatsApp will stop working on some iPhones and Android models starting today.
31 Jan 2023
WhatsAppWhatsApp iOS users are failing to update their privacy settings
WhatsApp users on the iOS version are encountering a problem while trying to update privacy settings.
30 Jan 2023
United States of AmericaPagerDuty CEO quotes Martin Luther King Jr. in layoff email
The CEO of a United States-based company PagerDuty is facing backlash for quoting civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. in an email informing employees that the company was laying off 7% of its workforce.
30 Jan 2023
Mark ZuckerbergMark Zuckerberg unhappy with Meta's organizational structure; more layoffs possible
Last year, Meta laid off over 11,000 employees or 13% of its workforce. It seems that the company is not done axing staffers.
29 Jan 2023
WhatsAppWhatsApp is working on new features for iOS and Android
WhatsApp is working on bringing the ability to react to messages, within the announcement groups for communities on iOS.
26 Jan 2023
Donald TrumpMeta to reinstate Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts
Two years after suspending him from Facebook and Instagram, Meta announced that it will reinstate Donald Trump's accounts on the social media platforms in the coming weeks.
26 Jan 2023
WhatsAppWhatsApp releases updates for iOS, Android beta: Check what's new
WhatsApp is rolling out certain improvements on the iOS and Android apps. However, the changes are currently limited to their respective beta channels.
25 Jan 2023
Facebook MessengerEnd-to-end encrypted Facebook Messenger chats get themes, emojis, and Bubbles
Meta has announced that it commenced the global testing of end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) conversations on Facebook Messenger. The encryption will be offered to millions worldwide, over the coming months.
24 Jan 2023
WhatsAppEverything about WhatsApp's screenshot-blocking feature for 'View Once' messages
WhatsApp has put an end to taking screenshots of 'View Once' messages.
23 Jan 2023
SpotifySpotify fires 6% of the workforce amid organizational changes
Spotify has announced that it is reducing its employee base by about 6% across the company as the music-streaming giant looks to cut down on expenses amid recessionary fears.
