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Meta AI chatbot launches in Europe after year-long regulatory delay

Meta has announced the launch of its AI chatbot, Meta AI, across Europe. The rollout comes nearly a year after it was initially planned but halted due to regulatory issues.

Master Facebook's privacy shortcuts in minutes. Here's how

Navigating Facebook's privacy settings on Android can be overwhelming, but the platform also provides some handy shortcuts to make managing your privacy easier.

Zuckerberg requested Jinping to name his baby—How Chinese President reacted

Former Facebook executive Sarah Wynn-Williams has revealed a bizarre side of Mark Zuckerberg's quest for the Chinese market.

How to block Facebook app invites on Android

Facebook app invites can get a little too much, especially when they fill up your notifications.

Meta tried to censor ex-employee's memoir—Now it's an Amazon bestseller

Meta, Facebook's parent company, won an arbitration ruling against ex-employee Sarah Wynn-Williams.

Facebook now lets you earn from stories: Here's how

Facebook has launched a new feature that lets creators earn money from the views on their public stories.

Explosive memoir details ex-Facebook COO Sandberg's spending spree, risqué work-trips 

Former Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg is facing scrutiny after revelations in a new memoir.

Mark Zuckerberg accused of helping China develop censorship tools

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been accused of helping China develop censorship tools.

Jazz-funk legend Roy Ayers dies at 84

Legendary jazz-funk musician Roy Ayers has died at the age of 84.

UK: You can now recover Meta accounts using facial recognition

Tech giant Meta is expanding its facial recognition test to the UK.

How to use Instagram's profile category label as a creator 

Instagram provides a "Profile Category Label" for business accounts, allowing businesses to neatly categorize their profile.

How to manage Facebook Page roles like a pro 

Running a Facebook page smoothly hinges on mastering the Page Roles feature, particularly when multiple administrators are at play.

How to add a custom bio link to your Facebook 

Adding a bio link to your Facebook profile allows you to direct friends and followers to websites, portfolios, or other social media profiles.

Get found on Facebook: Tips to optimize your business page 

The key to making your Facebook business page more visible and effective is optimization.

Facebook video captions: How to turn them on 

Adding captions to your videos on Facebook not only ensures your content is accessible to everyone but also significantly boosts viewer engagement.

Meta plans standalone AI app, subscription service to rival ChatGPT

Meta is gearing up to launch a standalone artificial intelligence (AI) app in the second quarter of this year.

How to schedule your Facebook posts 

Scheduling posts on Facebook in advance is key to maintaining a vibrant social media presence.

Facebook suffers major outage, thousands of users affected

Meta's popular social media platform Facebook suffered a major outage earlier today.

This is how you can adjust Facebook video autoplay settings 

Tweaking Facebook's video autoplay settings can make your browsing experience way smoother.

For Android users: Manage your Facebook activity like a pro 

Managing your digital footprint on social media platforms like Facebook doesn't have to be a daunting task.

For parents: How to activate sleep mode on Messenger Kids

In the modern digital world, setting boundaries for children's tech use is vital.

Amid Congress rift talk, Tharoor posts pic with BJP leader 

Congress Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor has posted a photograph on X with Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and British Secretary of State for Trade Jonathan Reynolds.

All about Facebook's notification dots 

The Facebook app for Android uses notification dots to indicate new activity.

How to collaborate on Facebook Stories? Try these steps 

Facebook is a treasure trove of interactive features, and sharing stories is a big part of the fun.

For Android users: Mute videos by default on Facebook 

The noisy landscape of social media, with videos blaring at full volume, can be jarring.

Boost engagement with photo or video replies on Facebook app

Responding to your audience on Facebook can dramatically increase the engagement on your posts.

Unable to find your old Facebook Stories? Try these steps

Facebook's "Stories Archive" feature serves as a convenient digital keepsake box for users wishing to reminisce or repurpose their past stories.

Samay Raina finally addresses 'Latent' row in Canada stand-up show 

Comedian Samay Raina, caught in a storm over his show India's Got Latent (IGL), recently broke his silence at a live performance in Canada.

NIA arrests 3 for leaking defense information to Pakistani operatives

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested three people for leaking sensitive defense information to Pakistan-based intelligence operatives.

How to manage tags before they hit your Facebook's timeline 

In the age of the internet, managing your digital footprint is crucial.

Want to clean your Facebook feed? Here's the guide 

Facebook's "Hide Post" feature provides a diplomatic solution to banishing undesirable content from your news feed. You don't need to unfriend or block someone to do that.

Delta plane flips upside down at Toronto airport, 18 injured

A Delta Air Lines regional jet overturned on landing at Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday, injuring 18 of the 80 people on board.

CBSE denies paper leak rumors, warns against spreading misinformation   

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has categorically denied allegations of paper leaks during the ongoing 2025 board exams.

How to connect with new friends on Facebook 

Facebook's "Discover People" feature provides a handy tool for finding and connecting with new friends who share your interests or are attending the same events.

For Android users: How to update your Facebook cover photo 

Changing your Facebook cover photo is a quick and easy way to give your profile a fresh, new vibe.

Why you should bother about Facebook's 'Safety Check' feature 

In times of crisis, staying connected and informed is of utmost importance.

Tired of random posts? Use this Facebook feed trick 

Let's admit it, the sheer volume of stuff on Facebook can be a bit much at times.

How to use Facebook Memories like a pro 

Facebook's "Memories" feature provides a convenient and enjoyable way to revisit your digital past on the same day in previous years.

Follow these easy steps to customize your Facebook profile 

Adding a cool bio and featured photos to your Facebook profile is like putting on your favorite outfit for a social event.

For Android users: How to make photo 'perfect' on Facebook 

Editing photos on Facebook for Android users is easy with its built-in color filters. This feature allows you to change the mood and tone of your photo with a few taps.

Overflowing sewage halts Bryan Adams's concert in Perth

A massive blockage of waste in central Perth, Australia resulted in the cancelation of a Bryan Adams concert.

For Android users: You can easily customize Facebook notifications 

Dealing with the constant barrage of notifications on your Android device from apps like Facebook can be super annoying.

This is how you can moderate comments on Facebook 

Keeping a handle on comments on your Facebook posts is key to fostering a positive and respectful space.

You can set looping videos as your Facebook profile picture 

Setting a looping video as your profile picture on Facebook is a great way to make your profile more unique and personal.

For Android users: How to view your Facebook reaction history 

Managing your digital footprint on social media platforms like Facebook can occasionally feel like navigating a labyrinth.

This is how you should manage Facebook Dating alerts

Online dating can be complicated, but managing notifications on Facebook Dating shouldn't be.

Hamas accused of torturing, executing fighters over same-sex relations

Secret documents reportedly recovered by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have made shocking allegations against Hamas.

Jesse Eisenberg is done with Zuckerberg—and we totally get it

Jesse Eisenberg, who famously played Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg in The Social Network, has slammed Zuckerberg's recent moves.

Unable to read tiny text on Facebook? Try these steps

Increasing the text size in the Facebook app for improved readability can make a big difference in your browsing experience, particularly on Android devices.

Unable to connect with your college community? Try Facebook campus

Facebook Campus is a dedicated section of the Facebook app created to help college students connect with their classmates and friends.

India's creator economy triples in 5 years—fashion, gaming influencers lead

India's creator economy has seen a major growth in the last five years, with the number of influencers growing to over four million from under a million in 2020.

Discover Facebook's secret translation tool for Android users

Ever come across posts and comments on Facebook for Android in languages you don't understand?

Want to add personality? Use Facebook's new voice clips

Facebook's "Voice Clips" feature lets you easily record and attach audio messages to your posts and comments, adding a whole new (and way more personal) dimension to your social media game.

Meta pays $25M to settle Trump's lawsuit over account ban

Meta is settling a $25 million lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump in 2021.

Know how to create interactive polls on Facebook Stories

Adding interactive polls to your Facebook Story is a fun and easy way to engage with your audience directly from your Android device.

How to change your Facebook app language? Try these steps

Changing the language setting on the Facebook app for Android devices is easy and significantly improves the user experience by enabling navigation in a familiar language.

Want vibrant Facebook posts? Here's how to animate text

Facebook's "Text Delight" feature adds a whole new layer of fun and interactivity to your social media experience.

How to host 'Live Audio Rooms' on Facebook for Android

Facebook's Live Audio Rooms feature enables users to create and join live audio discussions right from their Android devices.

Guard your DP with Facebook's smart security trick for Android

In a time when digital privacy is more important than ever, Facebook offers a feature called Profile Picture Guard to help protect your profile photo from misuse or unwanted sharing.

Florida man arrested for threatening to assassinate President Trump

A 46-year-old West Palm Beach, Florida man has been arrested for allegedly issuing threats against United States President Donald Trump.

Meta AI misidentifies current US President, company initiates emergency fix

Meta's artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot has been misidentifying the current US President.

Tired of Facebook spam? This Android feature fixes it all

A well-managed Facebook News Feed can make all the difference in your social media experience.

How to monitor your Facebook screen time? Find out

In the digital age, keeping tabs on social media, especially Facebook, can be a slippery slope.

How to prioritize comments on Facebook? Try these steps

Sheryl Sandberg—Meta's ex-COO—penalized for erasing Cambridge Analytica case related emails

Sheryl Sandberg, former Chief Operating Officer of Meta Platforms, has been fined by a judge for deleting emails relevant to a lawsuit related to Facebook's Cambridge Analytica data breach.

Custom frames for Facebook? Get creative on Android today 

Designing and sharing custom profile picture frames on Facebook is a fun way to show your personality, raise awareness for causes, and celebrate special occasions.

Secret to viral Facebook posts? Add colours like a pro 

Adding a background color to your Facebook posts is a simple way to make them pop.

Skip copy-paste! Share Amazon links instantly from Android 

Imagine effortlessly sharing your latest Amazon finds with friends, be it a quirky gadget or the trendiest outfit, all from the comfort of your Android device.

Breathe life into text posts with Facebook's colourful trick

Who said plain text posts on Facebook had to be dull? Your words deserve the spotlight!

Here's how to prioritize posts on Facebook for Android

By customizing your Facebook news feed to prioritize posts from friends or pages, you can make sure you always see the content you care about the most first.

Here's how to never miss a friend's birthday on Facebook

Keeping track of all your friends' birthdays can be tough, but Facebook's Birthday Reminder feature for Android devices has you covered.

Sharing products on Flipkart? Here's a step-by-step guide

Gone are the days of endless copy-pasting! Flipkart makes sharing your favourite finds with friends or flaunting the latest deals on social media a breeze.

India: Meta may pause some features due to antitrust ruling

US tech giant Meta Platforms Inc has warned it may have to "roll back or pause" some features in India.

Want viral Facebook videos? Here's how to add sound

Adding music or sound effects to your Facebook videos makes them way more attractive and engaging. And, Facebook has a huge library of copyright-free music and sound effects you can use. It's called the Facebook Sound Collection.