https://www.gadgets360.com/ <![CDATA[Tech News, Latest technology news daily, new best tech gadgets reviews which include mobiles, tablets, laptops, video games. Being a tech news site we cover the latest tech news daily online from India and around the world, reviews, updates on technology today from companies like google, apple, samsung and others also new and mobiles, cameras, laptops, video games.]]> en Sat, 14 Jun 2025 23:36:29 +0530 <![CDATA[https://cdn.gadgets360.com/gadgets360_logo.png]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-app-discovery-feed-privacy-private-chats-photos-appearing-social-report-8660375 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-app-discovery-feed-privacy-private-chats-photos-appearing-social-report-8660375#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2025 19:38:30 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta AI app’s Discover feed is reportedly filled with s unknowingly posting their private conversations and requests. Multiple reports have claimed spotting text conversations and image requests that appear to be of a personal nature, leading to the belief that the s are posting them to the artificial intelligence (AI) app’s social feed unknowingly.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-re-order-feed-post-without-broadcasting-spotify-songs-in-notes-update-features-8656378 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-re-order-feed-post-without-broadcasting-spotify-songs-in-notes-update-features-8656378#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2025 10:35:19 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram will soon let s re-order their feed for better control over the content, the company announced on Thursday. It will also let them post photos and videos without broadcasting it to everyone's feed. The social media platform also announced a new feature which lets s share currently playing Spotify tracks in Notes, alongside a partnership with Catalan a...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/brazil-court-social-media-platforms-able--posts-8650587 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/brazil-court-social-media-platforms-able--posts-8650587#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:40:39 +0530 <![CDATA[Brazil's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that social media firms are responsible for certain -posted content in the country. This could result in fines against social media companies in Brazil. The decision could impact the business of platforms including Meta's Facebook and Instagram, as well as TikTok, Elon Musk's X and other internet giants, such as Alphabet's Go...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-video-editing-tool-new-preset-prompt-template-change-background-clothes-rolling-out-8647985 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-video-editing-tool-new-preset-prompt-template-change-background-clothes-rolling-out-8647985#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:54:04 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta is rolling out a new artificial intelligence (AI) video editing tool in the US and a dozen more countries across the world. On Wednesday, the Menlo Park-based tech giant announced that more than 50 preset AI prompts were being added to the Meta AI app, Meta.AI website, and the new Edits app, and they can change various aspects of a video.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-direct-messages-dm-mark-zuckerberg-adam-mosseri-instagram-8640566 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-direct-messages-dm-mark-zuckerberg-adam-mosseri-instagram-8640566#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:40:31 +0530 <![CDATA[Threads will soon let you send DMs to other s, as per a company official. The Meta-owned company is testing the feature and it is reported to be introduced in select markets this week. Instagram head Adam Mosseri stated that the ability to send messages directly on Threads has been a “top request” since the platform was launched.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/news/snap-specs-launch-timeline-features-evan-spiegel-snapos-updated-8640836 https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/news/snap-specs-launch-timeline-features-evan-spiegel-snapos-updated-8640836#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[wearables]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:19:46 +0530 <![CDATA[Snap Specs are set to launch next year as a consumer-focused version of Snap's augmented reality (AR) smart glasses. The company's five previous developer-exclusive AR glasses will be succeeded by a commercial version. The Snap Specs will feature machine learning capabilities, AI assistance, and allow s to share games with friends, and is expected to inte...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-android-media-auto--quality-beta-app-wabetainfo-8622777 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-android-media-auto--quality-beta-app-wabetainfo-8622777#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 09 Jun 2025 11:59:15 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature for its Android app which provides s with more control over the quality of media that is automatically ed on their devices. According to information shared by a feature tracker, the instant messaging platform may allow them to select between standard or high-definition (HD) quality settings. The new option wa...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-update-direct-message-channels-voice-message-trimming-hd-photos-features-8582813 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-update-direct-message-channels-voice-message-trimming-hd-photos-features-8582813#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:49:21 +0530 <![CDATA[Telegram on Tuesday rolled out a new update for its app which makes it easier to start conversations, navigate topics, and trim voice messages. It enables s to send direct messages to channels and have discreet chats with channel owners and s via a new mode. The company is also adding a new tab layout for topics in groups for quick access and a new way to tri...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/character-ai-unveils-multimodal-video-generation-community-feed-8577527 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/character-ai-unveils-multimodal-video-generation-community-feed-8577527#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2025 17:31:39 +0530 <![CDATA[Character.AI unveiled several new multimodal artificial intelligence (AI) features on Monday. The California-based AI company said it is introducing new ways to let s interact and engage with the characters on the platform. Among them is a new image-to-video generation tool that will allow s to create videos of their characters.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-fully-automate-advertising-ai-2026-report-8576568 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-fully-automate-advertising-ai-2026-report-8576568#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:12:50 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta Platforms aims to allow brands to fully create and target ments with its AI tools by the end of 2026. The Mark Zuckerberg-led firm also plans to let rs personalise ads using AI, so that s see different versions of the same ad in real time, based on factors such as geolocation, according to a WSJ report.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-android-ios-copy-message-feature-development-wabetainfo-8575570 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-android-ios-copy-message-feature-development-wabetainfo-8575570#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:07:19 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is said to be working on a new functionality for its Android and iOS app that aims to make it easier to copy specific parts of a message in a chat window. As per a feature tracker, s may be able to highlight and extract specific words or sentences within a message. Spotted within a beta version of WhatsApp for both mobile platforms, it is speculated to el...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/whatsapp-custom-ai-chatbots-feature-beta-testing-android-8574791 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/whatsapp-custom-ai-chatbots-feature-beta-testing-android-8574791#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2025 11:50:08 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android is said to be testing a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will allow s to create custom AI chatbots. As per a feature tracker, Meta is rolling out the feature to select beta testers, and more s might get access to it over the next few weeks.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-xchat-x-dm-bitcoin-style-encryption-new-features-8569606 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-xchat-x-dm-bitcoin-style-encryption-new-features-8569606#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:18:19 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk revealed on Sunday that XChat, the social media platform’s new direct messaging (DM) feature, will offer Bitcoin-style encryption. Currently available in beta on X (formerly known as Twitter), XChat is a new offering for the paid subscribers. Apart from encryption, the messaging tool will also come with vanishing messages, audio and video calling capabilit...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-risk-assessment-human-reviewers-replacement-with-ai-planning-report-8568098 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-risk-assessment-human-reviewers-replacement-with-ai-planning-report-8568098#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:12:07 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta is reportedly planning to shift a large portion of risk assessments for its products and features to artificial intelligence (AI). As per the report, the Menlo Park-based social media giant is considering letting AI handle the approvals of its features and product updates, which were so far exclusively handled by human evaluators.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-status-sticker-collages-music-sharing-features-update-name-testing-ios-report-8545291 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-status-sticker-collages-music-sharing-features-update-name-testing-ios-report-8545291#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 30 May 2025 14:27:59 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp has launched a new set of features for Status updates on Thursday. The Meta-owned instant messaging platform now allows s to post collages, music and new stickers to their Status updates. With the latest update, WhatsApp's Status feature works much like Stories on Facebook and Instagram. In addition to enhancing status updates, WhatsApp is said to be work...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-photo-3-4-aspect-ratio--posts-carousels-8545108 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-photo-3-4-aspect-ratio--posts-carousels-8545108#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 30 May 2025 14:02:07 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram now s 3:4 aspect ratio photos, a default format for many smartphone cameras. s can now images without the need for prior cropping, streamlining the sharing process. Previously, the platform only allowed images in 5:4 or 1:1 (square) aspect ratios to be ed, while others would need to be cropped.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta--button-feature-android-report-8536480 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta--button-feature-android-report-8536480#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 29 May 2025 14:34:52 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp could soon introduce a feature for primary devices, according to details spotted in a recent teardown. This new functionality would offer s greater flexibility, allowing them to temporarily stop using the messaging platform or switch s without deleting app data.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/grok-ai-chatbot-on-telegram-xai-usd-300-million-deal-elon-musk-8536091 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/grok-ai-chatbot-on-telegram-xai-usd-300-million-deal-elon-musk-8536091#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Thu, 29 May 2025 13:47:56 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk's AI startup xAI will pay Telegram $300 million (roughly Rs. 2,564 crore) to deploy its Grok chatbot on the messaging app. Musk said no deal has been signed in a reply to the post on X, to which Durov said the parties have agreed in principle but formalities were pending.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-future-lies-judge-ftc-antitrust-trial-end-8527403 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-future-lies-judge-ftc-antitrust-trial-end-8527403#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 28 May 2025 14:03:26 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta's fate against the FTC's antitrust case is now up to a federal judge to decide whether the company should be broken up. If Judge Boasberg sides with the FTC and finds the company illegally monopolised that market, it’s possible Meta could be forced to spin off Instagram, WhatsApp, or both.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-web-chat-media-hub-feature-development-report-8522023 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-web-chat-media-hub-feature-development-report-8522023#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 27 May 2025 20:50:45 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly developing a unified media browser for WhatsApp Web, aiming to simplify viewing and managing sent and received media. This feature, currently in development, will offer WhatsApp Web s a centralised location for all media, similar to the existing functionality on WhatsApp for Android and iOS.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/news/elon-musk-x-money-payment-system-limited-beta-test-launch-8520165 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/news/elon-musk-x-money-payment-system-limited-beta-test-launch-8520165#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Tue, 27 May 2025 17:06:28 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk has revealed that the X Money service will undergo a limited beta testing before being launched. This X Money platform is expected to debut later this year with for crypto transactions, especially those being facilitated through Bitcoin.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/elon-musk-resume-working-24-7-companies-x-outage-restored-8509451 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/elon-musk-resume-working-24-7-companies-x-outage-restored-8509451#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Mon, 26 May 2025 12:45:40 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk's X was largely restored for most s after an outage that impacted tens of thousands of s in the US on Saturday. Musk has now decided that he is shifting his attention back to his business empire amid growing investor concerns.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/x-down-twitter-not-working-outage-not-loading-india-8497416 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/x-down-twitter-not-working-outage-not-loading-india-8497416#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Sat, 24 May 2025 18:53:26 +0530 <![CDATA[X (formerly Twitter) is experiencing widespread outages, including in India, with s unable to load posts or videos on both the website and mobile apps this Saturday. Reports on a popular downtime tracking website confirm the inaccessibility. While the X developer platform indicated a site-wide outage was resolved days ago, some -related functions are still su...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-voice-chats-group-end-to-end-encryption-8485195 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-voice-chats-group-end-to-end-encryption-8485195#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 23 May 2025 10:17:33 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp has introduced a new feature that makes it easier and more seamless to connect with others in group chats through live audio. The Meta-owned instant messaging client says s can now hop on a voice chat without having to leave the group or switch to a voice call. This feature was previously available only for large groups but has now been introduced for all...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/signal-microsoft-ai-recall-windows-11-feature-screenshots-rolling-out-8480651 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/signal-microsoft-ai-recall-windows-11-feature-screenshots-rolling-out-8480651#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Thu, 22 May 2025 19:10:36 +0530 <![CDATA[Signal, the popular privacy-focused messaging platform, rolled out a security feature on Wednesday to counteract Microsoft’s Recall feature. The new feature, dubbed Screen Security, will prevent devices from capturing screenshots of the application’s window. The San Francisco-based company said it was forced to take such drastic measures as Microsoft left it with ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/linkedin-ai-job-search-tool-natural-language-queries-new-feature-rolled-out-8478105 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/linkedin-ai-job-search-tool-natural-language-queries-new-feature-rolled-out-8478105#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Thu, 22 May 2025 14:15:36 +0530 <![CDATA[LinkedIn is rolling out a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will let s look for ideal roles easily. The Sunnyvale, California-based professional networking platform released the AI job search tool in the US earlier this month. It is now expanding its access globally, including in India. The AI tool will let professionals type the desired role as a natu...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/whatsapp-no-plans-to-compete-facebook-meta-co-founder-brian-acton-8470951 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/whatsapp-no-plans-to-compete-facebook-meta-co-founder-brian-acton-8470951#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 21 May 2025 16:55:44 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton said that the messaging app had no plans to compete with Facebook. Acton was present at a federal courthouse in Washington to testify in the ongoing US Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust trial against Meta Platforms.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/youtube-peak-points-gemini-ai-feature-most-engaged-moments-video-ad-placement-unveiled-8428744 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/youtube-peak-points-gemini-ai-feature-most-engaged-moments-video-ad-placement-unveiled-8428744#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Fri, 16 May 2025 14:43:34 +0530 <![CDATA[YouTube unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature for its rs on Wednesday. The new feature, dubbed Peak Points, was showcased at the company’s Brandcast event held in New York. The Google-owned video streaming giant said that the feature will use Gemini to determine the moment in a video where viewers are most engaged.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/tiktok-ai-alt-text--high-contrast-mode-bold-global-accessibility-awareness-day-features-8422178 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/tiktok-ai-alt-text--high-contrast-mode-bold-global-accessibility-awareness-day-features-8422178#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Thu, 15 May 2025 19:06:22 +0530 <![CDATA[TikTok announced three new accessibility-focused features on Thursday. The new features were announced on the occasion of the Global Accessibility Awareness Day, which falls on the third Thursday in May (this year, it is on May 15). One of the new features is an update to the alternative text (alt text) , which now uses AI to generate automatic descriptive capt...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/tiktok-ai-alive-tool-image-to-videos-generated-stories-new-feature-introduced-8410459 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/tiktok-ai-alive-tool-image-to-videos-generated-stories-new-feature-introduced-8410459#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Wed, 14 May 2025 13:42:40 +0530 <![CDATA[TikTok is introducing a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will allow s to turn an image into an animated video. On Tuesday, the vertical video-based social media platform announced a new AI feature dubbed AI Alive that uses generative AI technology to create videos from photos. Currently, the tool can only be used to generate videos in TikTok Stories, ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-video-ads-testing-businesses-meta-platforms-8369680 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-video-ads-testing-businesses-meta-platforms-8369680#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 09 May 2025 13:28:13 +0530 <![CDATA[Threads announced its latest advertising initiative in the form of video ads at the Interactive Advertising Bureau NewFronts 2025 on Thursday. The Meta-owned platform says it has begun video ads as a way for businesses to expand their reach and engage a wider audience. Ad creatives will appear in between the organic content ( posts) in the Threads feed in multiple...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-chief-app-feared-tiktok-threat-years-8369900 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-chief-app-feared-tiktok-threat-years-8369900#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 09 May 2025 12:53:56 +0530 <![CDATA[As Instagram has evolved to compete with TikTok with more video entertainment, so has the reason people come to the platform, platform’s chief Adam Mosseri told a federal court in Washington during the US antitrust trial against Meta. Only one in six posts to Instagram’s Stories feature are now from people engaging with their friends and family, he said.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads--status-feature-rollout-instagram-meta-8368436 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads--status-feature-rollout-instagram-meta-8368436#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 09 May 2025 09:33:51 +0530 <![CDATA[Threads on Friday rolled out a new feature to help s understand about their posts and profile. Status, which was previously only available on Instagram, has been brought to the Meta-owned microblogging platform. With this feature, s will be able to see when their Threads posts are removed or demoted, in compliance with its community standards. If they ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/news/meta-smart-glasses-facial-recognition--report-8360221 https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/news/meta-smart-glasses-facial-recognition--report-8360221#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[wearables]]> Thu, 08 May 2025 11:30:20 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta explored adding facial recognition to its smart glasses, allowing s to identify nearby individuals, according to a report. This opt-in feature raises privacy concerns, as people whose faces would be scanned wouldn't be offered a choice. While current Ray-Ban Meta glasses use an LED to indicate recording, it's unclear if facial recognition would have a similar...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube--two-person-subscription-plans-india-pilot-8342254 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube--two-person-subscription-plans-india-pilot-8342254#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 06 May 2025 12:43:01 +0530 <![CDATA[YouTube is testing a two-person subscription plan for its service. The company said that they are piloting the new tier in four countries, including India. It is expected to roll out to all s eventually. This is being seen as a move to push YouTube's subscription growth. Much like the Spotify Duo plan, the two-person YouTube hip will allow t...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-private-processing-whatsapp-secure-ai-usage-overview-8294051 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-private-processing-whatsapp-secure-ai-usage-overview-8294051#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:09:45 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta is introducing a new technology called Private Processing for WhatsApp that will allow s to access artificial intelligence (AI) tools in a private and secure environment. On Tuesday, the Menlo Park-based tech giant shared a first look at the technology and how it is ensuring both data security as well as transparency at the level.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-app-voice-launched-features-conversations-discover-feed-ray-ban-meta-companion-8293347 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-app-voice-launched-features-conversations-discover-feed-ray-ban-meta-companion-8293347#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:42:44 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta released a standalone app for its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Meta AI, on Tuesday. The new Meta AI app is available on Android via Google Play and iOS via the App Store. The Menlo Park-based tech giant has added a social element to the app where s can see others' posts and images in a Discover feed.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-stickers-reactions-messages-media-android-google-play-beta-programme-report-8284353 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-stickers-reactions-messages-media-android-google-play-beta-programme-report-8284353#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2025 12:42:11 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp launched emoji reactions on the platform long ago, which lets s express their feelings toward a message with six different emojis. Now, the Meta-owned instant messaging service appears to be taking a step ahead with message reactions to express yourself with stickers. WhatsApp is reportedly adding sticker reactions for messages and media files on its Andr...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/youtube-ai-overviews-search-results-video-carousel-format-test-8253476 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/youtube-ai-overviews-search-results-video-carousel-format-test-8253476#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:09:32 +0530 <![CDATA[YouTube announced on Wednesday that it is testing a version of Google Search’s AI Overviews on its platform. The video streaming giant is experimenting an implementation of the artificial intelligence (AI) feature to show s clips from videos in a carousel which could be most relevant or helpful to the searched query.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/reddit-answers-ai-chatbot-india-launch-features-details-8251940 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/reddit-answers-ai-chatbot-india-launch-features-details-8251940#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:52:17 +0530 <![CDATA[Reddit is rolling out its artificial intelligence (AI) conversational chatbot to more s. Dubbed Reddit Answers, the chatbot is now available in India, and s can access it via the website, mobile web, as well as Android and iOS apps. The discussion forum-style social media platform first began testing the feature in December 2024.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-opens-threads-rs-global-8242762 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-opens-threads-rs-global-8242762#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:40:51 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta Platforms said on Wednesday it is expanding advertising on its social network Threads to all eligible rs globally. A growing base on Threads—exceeding 320 million monthly s—and uncertainty surrounding a potential TikTok ban in the US could bolster Meta's ability to attract rs.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-advanced-chat-privacy-feature-release-how-it-works-8242348 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-advanced-chat-privacy-feature-release-how-it-works-8242348#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:46:50 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp has introduced the "Advanced Chat Privacy" feature that adds an extra layer of protection to one-on-one and group conversations. The new privacy and security feature is designed to prevent attempts to save media and export chat content. WhatsApp already offers end-to-end encryption for messages and calls.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-co-founder-kevin-systrom-mark-zuckerberg-saw-app-growth-threat-8237206 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-co-founder-kevin-systrom-mark-zuckerberg-saw-app-growth-threat-8237206#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:43:16 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom testified that the app could have succeeded without being acquired by Meta Platforms. Systrom, testifying Tuesday at Meta’s antitrust trial in Washington, recounted how quickly Instagram was growing before Zuckerberg’s purchase offer.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-oversight-board-rebukes-company-policy-overhaul-8234163 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-oversight-board-rebukes-company-policy-overhaul-8234163#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:55:20 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta Platforms’ Oversight Board on Wednesday sharply rebuked the Facebook and Instagram owner over a policy overhaul in January that cut fact-checking. The board, which operates independently but is funded by Meta, urged the world's biggest social media company to assess “potential adverse effects” of the changes, put in place just before US President Donald Tru...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/edits-app-launch-features-instagram-8232507 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/edits-app-launch-features-instagram-8232507#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2025 09:41:22 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram rolled out the Edits app to the public on Tuesday, nearly three months after it was first announced. It is a mobile video editing solution which brings a suite of creative tools such as high quality video capture, keyframing, automatic captions, and camera settings for resolution, frame rate and dynamic range. Instagram says Edits s can leverage artifici...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/instagram-ai-age-detection-tools-teen-s-posing-as-adults-testing-8224640 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/instagram-ai-age-detection-tools-teen-s-posing-as-adults-testing-8224640#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:05:26 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram is expanding its Teen s setting, which was first rolled out in 2024, with a new proactive technology and parents' reach-out campaigns. Announced on Monday, the Meta-owned social media platform is testing the use of AI-powered age detection tools to identify teenagers on the platform who have added an adult birthday.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-message-translation-feature-testing-update-8202791 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-message-translation-feature-testing-update-8202791#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 19 Apr 2025 15:11:28 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp has begun testing a new in-app message translation feature on its Android app. Spotted by a feature tracker, the new message translation feature enables seamless, automatic on-device translation. The 'translate messages' feature processes chats directly on the 's device, and will ask s to select and language packs for offline processing.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsap-custom-sticker-pack-android-ios-rollout-8193930 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsap-custom-sticker-pack-android-ios-rollout-8193930#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:09:47 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature which makes it easier to sort out stickers. Meta Platforms’ instant messaging client now enables s to create custom sticker packs without leaving the app. They can organise saved stickers in multiple folders to speed up the process of finding the relevant sticker and sending it to their loved ones. WhatsApp has also introduc...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-blend-feature-launch-invite-how-it-works-8189663 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-blend-feature-launch-invite-how-it-works-8189663#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2025 21:32:13 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram 'Blend' feature for s on Thursday, a new private co-operative feed that works similarly to direct messages. s can invite friends to a blend, and Instagram's algorithm will automatically curate a unique, ongoing feed of recommended Reels for both , based on their individual platform activity.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-mark-zuckerberg-instagram-spinoff-antitrust-scrutiny-8176884 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-mark-zuckerberg-instagram-spinoff-antitrust-scrutiny-8176884#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:58:57 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg considered spinning off Instagram in 2018 over concerns about growing risk of antitrust scrutiny. The document was shown during Zuckerberg's second day of testimony at the high-stakes trial, in which the Us Federal Trade Commission is seeking to unwind Meta's acquisitions of prized assets Instagram and WhatsApp.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-mark-zuckerberg-disputes-us-antitrust-case-trial-testimony-8167840 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-mark-zuckerberg-disputes-us-antitrust-case-trial-testimony-8167840#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:45:01 +0530 <![CDATA[Mark Zuckerberg testified in a US antitrust trial this week. The FTC is seeking to force Meta to restructure Instagram and WhatsApp, challenging its reliance on ad revenue and its dominance in the social networking space. Meta has argued that its purchases of Instagram in 2012 and WhatsApp in 2014 have benefited s.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/spotify-ad-exchange-sax-generative-ai-ads-india-launch-real-time-s-access-enterprise-8162911 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/spotify-ad-exchange-sax-generative-ai-ads-india-launch-real-time-s-access-enterprise-8162911#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2025 19:38:28 +0530 <![CDATA[Spotify is launching its Spotify Ad Exchange (SAX) platform and r-focused artificial intelligence (AI) tools in India. Announced on Monday, the new services for rs in the country were launched just a week after its global launch. SAX is a programmatic ad platform that automates the process of buying and placing ads on the platform.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/youtube-creator-music-ai-generated-instrumentals-feature-videos-free-releasing-8138761 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/youtube-creator-music-ai-generated-instrumentals-feature-videos-free-releasing-8138761#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:40:48 +0530 <![CDATA[YouTube is adding a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature for the creators on its platform. Announced on Tuesday, the new tool is an AI-powered music generator that will enable content creators to generate custom instrumentals for their videos. The new feature is part of the Creator Music tab within YouTube Studio and will be available to creators at no cost.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-social-graph-import-follow-x-creators-feature-under-development-8138258 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-social-graph-import-follow-x-creators-feature-under-development-8138258#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:46:09 +0530 <![CDATA[Threads is said to be testing a new feature which aims to make it easier to import the social graph from other microblogging platforms. According to a tipster, it is currently in beta and not available to all s. The feature is expected to introduce a way through which s can easily follow the same s on Threads as they do on X (formerly Twitter) without h...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-update-tappable-reactions-video-notes-channels-new-features-8137602 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-update-tappable-reactions-video-notes-channels-new-features-8137602#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:03:19 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp on Wednesday announced several new features for Android and iOS s which bring more functionality to chats, voice calls, video calls, and Channels. As per Meta’s instant messaging platform, there is now an “Online” indicator in group chats which lets s know about others who are available for a conversation in real time. Then there are tappable re...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-faces-ftc-trial-instagram-whatsapp-breakup-risk-mark-zuckerberg-8131552 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-faces-ftc-trial-instagram-whatsapp-breakup-risk-mark-zuckerberg-8131552#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:13:22 +0530 <![CDATA[The US Federal Trade Commission is targeting Meta's deals for Instagram and WhatsApp in a landmark antitrust lawsuit set to go to trial Monday, alleging that the acquisitions were illegal, should never have been approved and should be broken up.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-finally-working-ipad-app-report-8124372 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-finally-working-ipad-app-report-8124372#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:04:57 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram is reportedly developing a dedicated iPad app, 15 years after its debut. Currently, iPad s rely on a zoomed-in version of the Instagram iPhone app or the mobile website. While Meta has not officially announced plans to develop an Instagram app for the iPad, this move could finally address requests for better on larger screens.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/snapchat-sponsored-ai-lenses-image-generation-tool-ad-format-introduced-8123098 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/snapchat-sponsored-ai-lenses-image-generation-tool-ad-format-introduced-8123098#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:55:48 +0530 <![CDATA[Snapchat introduced a new ad format on Tuesday to let brands engage s on the platform. Dubbed Sponsored AI Lenses, it is a new tool for brands to create artificial intelligence (AI) Lenses that s on the social media app can use to click selfies and post them. The Santa Monica-based social media company has been building out its augmented reality (AR) filters o...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-expands-teen-s-facebook-messenger-children-online-safety-regulatory-push-8116986 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-expands-teen-s-facebook-messenger-children-online-safety-regulatory-push-8116986#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2025 17:45:20 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta's expansion of safety features for teens comes as some lawmakers say they plan to press ahead with proposed legislation, such as the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), seeking to protect children from social media harms. Meta s under 16 will also not be allowed to disable a feature that automatically blurs images potentially containing nudity in direct messages.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/eu-decision-apple-meta-dma-breach-due-coming-weeks-antitrust-chief-8116761 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/eu-decision-apple-meta-dma-breach-due-coming-weeks-antitrust-chief-8116761#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2025 17:22:18 +0530 <![CDATA[The EU, in the coming weeks, is likely to decide if Apple and Meta breached landmark tech rules aimed at curbing their market power. Both companies are expected to face modest fines for DMA violations, sources told Reuters last month.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-ios-beta-advanced-chat-privacy-development-wabetainfo-8114861 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-ios-beta-advanced-chat-privacy-development-wabetainfo-8114861#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:05:46 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature for its iOS app which aims to improve privacy in conversations by adding another layer of security. As per a feature tracker, the new feature, dubbed Advanced Chat Privacy, implements several changes which restrict the automatic saving of media shared by the on the recipient device.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/bytedance-confirms-us-talks-tiktok-donald-trump-75-day-extension-deal-save-app-8108052 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/bytedance-confirms-us-talks-tiktok-donald-trump-75-day-extension-deal-save-app-8108052#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 07 Apr 2025 16:38:10 +0530 <![CDATA[ByteDance confirmed it’s in discussions with the US government about plans to keep TikTok running in the US. For the second time now, US President Donald Trump extended a deadline for the Chinese company to divest the app’s American operations. The latest extension permits the president to give a “one-time extension of not more than 90 days.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/whatsapp-android-meta-ai-suggested-topics-conversation-under-development-leak-8085022 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/whatsapp-android-meta-ai-suggested-topics-conversation-under-development-leak-8085022#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Fri, 04 Apr 2025 15:36:02 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android might soon offer artificial intelligence (AI)-generated topics to converse with Meta AI. As per the new leak, the instant messaging platform is working on a feature to show suggested topics that s can chat about with the AI chatbot. These include educational topics that s can learn about, humour, and different conversation styles for the c...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/amazon-bid-to-buy-tiktok-acquisition-sale-deadline-us-bytedance-8076317 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/amazon-bid-to-buy-tiktok-acquisition-sale-deadline-us-bytedance-8076317#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:19:35 +0530 <![CDATA[Amazon.com became the latest big name to jump into the fray, submitting a bid to the White House to buy out a business once valued at $60 billion (roughly Rs. 5,13,272 crore).]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-ceo-mark-zuckerberg-lobbies-donald-trump-avoid-antitrust-trial-8076133 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-ceo-mark-zuckerberg-lobbies-donald-trump-avoid-antitrust-trial-8076133#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:57:57 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta and its representatives met with President Trump and his senior advisers ahead of an April 14 Federal Trade Commission trial that could force the company to unwind its acquisitions of messaging platform WhatsApp and image-sharing app Instagram.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-reels-2x-playback-speed-tiktok-8032579 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-reels-2x-playback-speed-tiktok-8032579#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:48:37 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram has silently rolled out a new feature for its app which lets s double the playback speed of Instagram Reels. Earlier this year, Instagram extended the duration of Reels to up to three minutes and this latest feature is aimed at offering an option to s for consuming longer content quickly.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/facebook-friends-tab-feed-og-revamp-countries-8032092 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/facebook-friends-tab-feed-og-revamp-countries-8032092#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:35:05 +0530 <![CDATA[Facebook is launching a 'Friends' tab to display posts, stories, reels, birthdays, and friend requests from your connections, free of recommended posts. Similar to Instagram's Following and Close Friends feeds, this feature marks the first of several "OG" updates Facebook plans to introduce in the coming months, enhancing the experience.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-ios-update-default-app-calls-messages-iphone-8030140 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-ios-update-default-app-calls-messages-iphone-8030140#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2025 13:12:08 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp has rolled out a new update for its iOS app which lets s set it as the default app for calls and messages. The feature was initially spotted in a beta version of the app but has since been rolled out widely and is available to all WhatsApp for iOS s.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-content-notes-feature-discontinued-posts-reels-8021789 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-content-notes-feature-discontinued-posts-reels-8021789#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:06:13 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram is pulling back a feature from its app which was initially aimed at making the platform a more “fun and social” experience. Content Notes, introduced less than a year ago, lets s add notes to individual posts, photo carousels, and Reels which are only visible for a limited time and only to others followed by the er.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/signal-head-defends-messaging-app-security-us-war-plan-leak-8013543 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/signal-head-defends-messaging-app-security-us-war-plan-leak-8013543#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:14:29 +0530 <![CDATA[Signal's president defended the app's security after US officials mistakenly added a journalist to an encrypted chatroom discussing US military action in Yemen. While not addressing the error, Meredith Whittaker called Signal the "gold standard in private comms" on X, highlighting its security benefits over WhatsApp amid claims of a national security breach by Democra...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-ios-sharing-music-on-status-updates-spotify-integration-report-7998009 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-ios-sharing-music-on-status-updates-spotify-integration-report-7998009#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:19:09 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature for its iOS app aimed at making sharing music on status updates easier. According to claims by a feature tracker, it was spotted within the latest beta version of WhatsApp for iOS and enables s to share music from Spotify on their status updates.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/sebi-intermediaries-ads-provide--details-7982084 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/sebi-intermediaries-ads-provide--details-7982084#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Sat, 22 Mar 2025 10:55:41 +0530 <![CDATA[SEBI has directed ed intermediaries advertising on social media platforms like Google and Meta to use the details shared with the market regulator, such as email IDs and mobile numbers. This step aims to combat rising securities market frauds observed on platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, X (formerly Twitter), Telegram, and Google P...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/whatsapp-meta-ai-rewrite-two-way-voice-chat-calling-features-under-development-report-7977530 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/whatsapp-meta-ai-rewrite-two-way-voice-chat-calling-features-under-development-report-7977530#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:00:13 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android is reportedly working on two new artificial intelligence (AI) features that could offer newer ways of interacting with the app. As per the report, the instant messaging platform is working on an AI-powered Rewrite feature that can transform a typed message across different styles. The feature is also said to proofread s’ messages before they...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-update-default-feed-bio-topics-features-7974615 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-update-default-feed-bio-topics-features-7974615#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:09:17 +0530 <![CDATA[Threads on Thursday rolled out several new features which offer improved profile personalisation, feed curation, and video playback. The Meta-owned microblogging platform now lets s customise their feed by personalising the order. By introducing topics for bio, Threads says they can also show off their favourite communities and interests to those who visit their p...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-europe-rolling-out-limited-features-text-six-languages-7968119 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-europe-rolling-out-limited-features-text-six-languages-7968119#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:47:24 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta AI is finally rolling out in European countries. The company’s artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot will be available to s in the European Union (EU) nearly 1.5 years after it was first launched. This comes nearly eight months after the Menlo Park-based tech giant stated that the rollout of its AI services in the region will be delayed due to requests from ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/india-ministry-of-consumer-affairs-partners-meta-digital-consumer-protection-initiative-7958472 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/india-ministry-of-consumer-affairs-partners-meta-digital-consumer-protection-initiative-7958472#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2025 13:33:12 +0530 <![CDATA[India's Ministry of Consumer Affairs and Meta have come together to launch a consumer awareness campaign called "Be an Empowered Consumer". The initiative, unveiled by Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi and Meta's Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan aims to enhance digital literacy and protection for online consumers.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/snapchat-ai-video-lenses-platinum-subscription-raccoon-fox-spring-flowers-released-7913890 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/snapchat-ai-video-lenses-platinum-subscription-raccoon-fox-spring-flowers-released-7913890#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2025 14:25:03 +0530 <![CDATA[Snapchat introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature on Thursday that uses its in-house foundational video models. Dubbed AI video Lenses, the new Lens format combines Augmented Reality (AR) and generative AI elements to create unique and immersive video effects. Currently, these features are only available on the platform’s subscription tier.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-android-turn-off-video-calls-apk-teardown-report-7897798 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-android-turn-off-video-calls-apk-teardown-report-7897798#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2025 09:44:33 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is developing a new functionality which may provide s with more choice when it comes to picking up video calls, according to a new report. The instant message platform is said to be testing a new option which offers the choice of turning off the device’s camera before picking up the video call. The in-development WhatsApp feature was reportedly discover...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-android-chromecast--security-feature-update-rolling-out-7901040 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-android-chromecast--security-feature-update-rolling-out-7901040#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:01:19 +0530 <![CDATA[Telegram rolled out a new update last week that brings new features and improvements to the instant messaging platform. The company is now adding Chromecast for Android s, letting them quickly cast any videos on the platform to a big screen. In addition, the company has also added several new security-focused features that will allow s to protect thems...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/grok-ai-chatbot-x-posts-replies-availability-tag-7897735 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/grok-ai-chatbot-x-posts-replies-availability-tag-7897735#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:15:01 +0530 <![CDATA[Grok can now be summoned in the top level replies on posts on X (formerly known as Twitter), and the chatbot will respond to s. When the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot is tagged in the reply to a post, it already comes with the contextual understanding of the content, and can answer queries to even the vaguely worded prompts.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/reddit-update-tools-post-insights-community-suggestions-7867835 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/reddit-update-tools-post-insights-community-suggestions-7867835#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:09:19 +0530 <![CDATA[Reddit on Thursday rolled out new tools for Redditors which makes it easier to check if their posts conflict with the community’s rules, help them recover it, and display the requirements for posting in communities. With the new Post Insights feature, they can get a comprehensive view of their post’s performance, with metrics such as views, upvotes, and shares. Th...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/whatsapp-android-meta-ai-interface-redesign-leak-7854895 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/whatsapp-android-meta-ai-interface-redesign-leak-7854895#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:09:27 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android might soon get a redesigned Meta AI interface. As per the new leak, the instant messaging platform is making several changes to the way s access and use the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot. The new interface is said to offer an automatic voice mode, and it comes with prompt suggestions to help s get started.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/big-tech-opposes-youtube-exemption-australia-ban-social-media-children-7852364 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/big-tech-opposes-youtube-exemption-australia-ban-social-media-children-7852364#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Wed, 05 Mar 2025 12:51:33 +0530 <![CDATA[Facebook and Instagram owner Meta Platforms, Snapchat and TikTok believe Australia should not exempt YouTube from its decision to ban social media for minors. YouTube stands to be exempted from the ban as it is considered a key educational tool and is the only service allowed for children as part of a family with parental supervision rights.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/reddit-co-founder-alexis-ohanian-s-frank-mccourt-bid-tiktok-7838655 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/reddit-co-founder-alexis-ohanian-s-frank-mccourt-bid-tiktok-7838655#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:05:01 +0530 <![CDATA[Alexis Ohanian, the co-founder of Reddit and a venture capitalist, has ed his bid to acquire TikTok's US operations. The former Los Angeles Dodgers owner and his partners submitted a bid for TikTok in early January, as a deadline approached that would require ByteDance to sell the app to a US owner or face a ban.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/uk-launch-investigation-tiktok-reddit-children-personal-data-protection-7835383 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/uk-launch-investigation-tiktok-reddit-children-personal-data-protection-7835383#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:16:48 +0530 <![CDATA[UK's Information Commissioner's Office is probing TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur over their children's safety features. As per UK laws, social media platforms are mandated to prevent children from accessing harmful and age-inappropriate content by enforcing age limits and age-checking measures.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-reels-app-launch-features-tiktok-competitor-us-report-7807092 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-reels-app-launch-features-tiktok-competitor-us-report-7807092#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:17:03 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram is deliberating over plans of launching a standalone app for its short-form Reels video content, according to a report. With this purported launch, the social media platform is expected to introduce itself in the short-form video app space which is largely dominated by TikTok — the ByteDance-owned video-hosting service which recently made the headlines ov...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-upi-lite-feature-development-payments-report-7805318 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-upi-lite-feature-development-payments-report-7805318#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:22:46 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp may be developing a UPI Lite functionality for s, according to a report. It is speculated to simplify the payment process by enabling them to carry out transactions without entering the PIN. Similar to other platforms, WhatsApp’s in-development feature was spotted following an APK teardown of a beta version of the app and it may work for low-value trans...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-testimonials-partnership-ads-creators-7760631 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-testimonials-partnership-ads-creators-7760631#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:58:17 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram on Thursday announced a new avenue for creators to earn money through partnership ments called Testimonials. It is a type of content which a brand posts in collaboration with a creator for the promotion for a product or service. Such ads are featured on the creator’s Instagram handle in the form of videos or written-only text. The social media pla...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-update-message-translation-music-sharing-qr-code-group-chat-dm-7752023 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-update-message-translation-music-sharing-qr-code-group-chat-dm-7752023#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:29:42 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram on Wednesday announced new features for direct messages (DMs). It adds the capability of translating messages in different languages in 1:1 chats, enables s to schedule messages, and makes it easier to share music with others without leaving the chat window. And while Instagram previously allowed s to pin up to three chat threads at the top of the DM...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/oneplus-13-update-instagram-camera-low-light-photos-7746458 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/oneplus-13-update-instagram-camera-low-light-photos-7746458#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:20:12 +0530 <![CDATA[OnePlus 13 s can now utilise Night Mode from the built-in camera app while capturing images on Instagram. The smartphone maker worked with Instagram to bring this low-light photography feature to the platform. s can now take better photos in low light without switching apps. The company has yet to announce whether this feature will be available on its other ha...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/x--plus-price-hike-grok-3-launch-report-7739122 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/x--plus-price-hike-grok-3-launch-report-7739122#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Tue, 18 Feb 2025 18:10:52 +0530 <![CDATA[X + subscription, the highest subscription tier on X (formerly known as Twitter), has reportedly witnessed a price hike. As per the report, the price increase was rolled out just hours after Elon Musk’s xAI introduced the Grok 3 family of artificial intelligence (AI) models. The new prices are said to be doubled to what they previously used to be.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/instagram-dislike-button-comments-testing-adam-mosseri-threads-7732100 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/instagram-dislike-button-comments-testing-adam-mosseri-threads-7732100#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Mon, 17 Feb 2025 19:57:35 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram has finally confirmed that it is testing a new 'dislike' button that lets s downvote a distasteful or irrelevant comment on the platform. The dislike button will appear across both Feed posts and Reels. The Meta-owned photo and video-sharing platform will not show the dislike count but it will be considered in ranking comments.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/youtube-shorts-veo-2-standalone-ai-generated-videos-dream-screen-introduced-7711179 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/youtube-shorts-veo-2-standalone-ai-generated-videos-dream-screen-introduced-7711179#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 19:56:49 +0530 <![CDATA[YouTube added a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature for the creators on the platform on Thursday. The video streaming platform announced that Google’s Veo 2 AI model is being integrated with the Dream Screen feature. The new video generation model also adds the capability for s to generate standalone AI-generated videos.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-show-rival-ads-providers-marketplace-eu-antitrust-fine-7709638 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-show-rival-ads-providers-marketplace-eu-antitrust-fine-7709638#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 16:09:39 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta Platforms will allow rival classified ads service providers to post listings of their ads on Facebook Marketplace. Calling it the Facebook Marketplace Partner Progam, Meta said the scheme is a response to the EU competition watchdog even as it challenged the fine in court.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-returns-apple-google-us-app-stores-donald-trump-delay-ban-7708362 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-returns-apple-google-us-app-stores-donald-trump-delay-ban-7708362#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 13:13:18 +0530 <![CDATA[US President Donald Trump has delayed a ban on TikTok. Owing to the development, the app has returned to the US app stores of Apple and Google. Although TikTok resumed service after Trump's assurances, Google and Apple kept the app removed from their US app stores.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/telegram-ai-custom-sticker-search-cover-video-time-stamp-star-reacts-bots-features-7707982 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/telegram-ai-custom-sticker-search-cover-video-time-stamp-star-reacts-bots-features-7707982#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:37:03 +0530 <![CDATA[Telegram added several new features to its platform on Thursday. The instant messaging platform is now expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) sticker search capability to show custom stickers created by the community. Additionally, there are several video-based upgrades. s can now copy and share video links in the app with a specific time stamp. Telegram chann...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-ios-feature-add-instagram-profile-links-under-development-leak-7693617 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-ios-feature-add-instagram-profile-links-under-development-leak-7693617#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:51:49 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is said to be working on a new feature for its iOS app that will allow s to add their Instagram profile links to their . As per the claims by a feature tracker, the feature is aimed at letting s showcase their social media profiles in the same space to let their s easily connect with them.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-teen-s-india-rollout-age-verification-7686248 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-teen-s-india-rollout-age-verification-7686248#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 11 Feb 2025 17:32:17 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram's Teen s feature is being rolled out in India to improve the safety of younger s. It restricts functionalities for underage s and requires parental consent for certain settings. Parents of s aged 16 and above can enable supervision features, and offensive words and phrases will be filtered out of messages and comments.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tinder-dating-safety-guide-released-indian-languages-hindi-marathi-kannada-bengali-safer-internet-day-7657412 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tinder-dating-safety-guide-released-indian-languages-hindi-marathi-kannada-bengali-safer-internet-day-7657412#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 07 Feb 2025 18:42:19 +0530 <![CDATA[Tinder released its Dating Safety Guide in four Indian languages on Friday. The Match Group-owned dating app said that the regional language version of the guide was created in collaboration with the non-profit institution Centre for Social Research (CSR) ahead of the Safer Internet Day, which is observed on February 11. The company said that the guide was part of its...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-bill-payment-option-testing-report-7649721 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-bill-payment-option-testing-report-7649721#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:14:54 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature for s in India. This feature is expected to allow s to make bill payments directly from within the messaging app. In November 2020, WhatsApp introduced the option to send money using the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) to select s in the country.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-labels-for-ads-edited-tools-transparency-facebook-instagram-7639569 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-labels-for-ads-edited-tools-transparency-facebook-instagram-7639569#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:42:49 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta announced a new transparency tool for its social media platforms on Monday. The company will now start showing labels indicating that an ad has used artificial intelligence (AI) tools to edit images or videos. This new AI label will be shown on all the Meta platforms that display ads, including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/chatgpt-whatsapp-images-voice-messages-input--7633440 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/chatgpt-whatsapp-images-voice-messages-input--7633440#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Tue, 04 Feb 2025 19:11:07 +0530 <![CDATA[ChatGPT on WhatsApp has received a couple of new upgrades. OpenAI introduced an official phone number for ChatGPT in December 2024, allowing people to save it on WhatsApp to access the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot directly within the instant messaging app. At the time of launch, it only ed text input, but now the San Francisco-based AI firm has expanded...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-view-once-feature-linked-devices-wabetainfo-7630557 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-view-once-feature-linked-devices-wabetainfo-7630557#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:45:28 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is developing a new feature for its Android app which lets s open a media file which has been set as ‘View Once’ on linked devices, according to claims by a feature tracker. It is said to be introduced with a recent update of the WhatsApp beta for Android app and is currently only available to beta testers.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-says-paragon-spyware-targeted-s-in-two-dozen-countries-7609018 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-says-paragon-spyware-targeted-s-in-two-dozen-countries-7609018#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 01 Feb 2025 10:43:57 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp reported that Israeli spyware company Paragon Solutions targeted numerous s, including journalists and civil society . Following the hack, WhatsApp issued a cease-and-desist letter to Paragon. WhatsApp emphasized its commitment to protecting s' private communication.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/threads-update-media-tab-photo-tagging-features-7605309 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/threads-update-media-tab-photo-tagging-features-7605309#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 20:02:13 +0530 <![CDATA[Threads has updated its iPhone and Android apps with a dedicated media tab for photos and videos on profiles. The Meta-owned platform now s a markup feature that can be used while reposting other s' posts. Additionally, s can tag others while sharing photos on Threads.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-events-feature-personal-chat-android-ios-s-report-7605189 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-events-feature-personal-chat-android-ios-s-report-7605189#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 19:39:08 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp will likely to bring its Events feature to personal chats soon. The Meta-owned messaging platform first brought this feature to WhatsApp Communities in May 2024. Reports now suggest that the company is testing the functionality in individual chats for both Android and iOS s. It may roll out to global s in the days.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-update-collectible-gifts-status-blockchain-features-release-7594956 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-update-collectible-gifts-status-blockchain-features-release-7594956#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 30 Jan 2025 18:52:09 +0530 <![CDATA[Telegram is rolling out six new features which may enhance the gifting experience, the company announced on Thursday. As part of the changes, s can now display collectible gifts as emoji statues and transfer gifts to the blockchain and even auction them. Further, it also brings the ability to share collectible gifts via Telegram stories.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta--older-iphone-ios-version-7587234 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta--older-iphone-ios-version-7587234#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 29 Jan 2025 17:03:11 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp will soon drop for certain older iPhone models, and the platform has already prevented beta testers from installing the latest release on these uned iPhone models. By the May deadline, s must update their iPhones to iOS 15.1 to continue receiving WhatsApp updates. This change enables WhatsApp to integrate features that leverage the latest i...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-money-launch-p2p-payments-visa-partnership-7584850 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-money-launch-p2p-payments-visa-partnership-7584850#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:44:54 +0530 <![CDATA[X Money was introduced by Elon Musk's X platform on Wednesday as a new digital wallet and payments service. The new X Money service will allow s to send and receive P2P payments, transferring funds from their bank to a digital wallet and then to another wallet, or directly using their debit card. Partnering with Visa, X Money aims to compete with apps like Cashapp...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/signal-android-ios-s-multi-device-sync-blog-post-7579468 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/signal-android-ios-s-multi-device-sync-blog-post-7579468#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:00:41 +0530 <![CDATA[Signal, the popular messaging app, allows s to link additional devices like desktops or iPads to their primary Android or iOS smartphone. The company now says that s will soon be able to transfer and synchronise messages and media of one across different devices. ]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-view-once-media-bug-fix-ios-meta-report-7578665 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-view-once-media-bug-fix-ios-meta-report-7578665#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:42:22 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp introduced the 'View Once' feature for photos and videos in August 2021 and it was brought to voice messages in December 2023. All media shared with the View Once toggle enabled disappears after it is viewed or played one time by the recipient. However, concern over a feature's bug resulting in indefinite viewing surfaced online recently. A report now claim...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-memory-personalised-recommendations-features-facebook-instagram-messenger-whatsapp-7578435 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-memory-personalised-recommendations-features-facebook-instagram-messenger-whatsapp-7578435#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Tue, 28 Jan 2025 16:00:34 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta AI is getting a couple of new upgrades, the company announced on Monday. Meta wants its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot to offer a more personalised experience to s, and the two new features will enable it to learn more ers. The first is a memory feature that will allow the chatbot to certain information shared by the in individual ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/us-president-donald-trump-says-microsoft-talks-acquire-tiktok-7577517 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/us-president-donald-trump-says-microsoft-talks-acquire-tiktok-7577517#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:48:36 +0530 <![CDATA[US The reported talks mark the second time that Microsoft has been in the frame to acquire TikTok. The app, which has about 170 million American s, was briefly taken offline just before a law requiring its Chinese owner ByteDance to either sell it on national security grounds or face a ban took effect on January 19.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-community-notes-feature-x-working-on-leak-7571249 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-community-notes-feature-x-working-on-leak-7571249#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 27 Jan 2025 18:01:01 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram is tipped to be working on implementing Community Notes on its platform. As per the tipster, the Meta-owned platform is adding a new option to write a community note to the published posts. The leaked information comes weeks after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced shutting down of the existing fact-checking programme, citing censorship mistakes and rigid co...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-ios-beta-multi---feature-7568403 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-ios-beta-multi---feature-7568403#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:48:43 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature for its iOS app which lets s control multiple s on a single device, as per the claims by a feature tracker. It is said to simplify management and negate the need to carry multiple devices with different s or have parallel versions of WhatsApp for iOS. With multi- on-the-go, s ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/threads-ads-testing-two-countries-meta-7557477 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/threads-ads-testing-two-countries-meta-7557477#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Sat, 25 Jan 2025 18:34:42 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta announced on Friday that it will start testing ads on its Threads platform with select brands in the US and Japan, as the app sures 300 million monthly active s. The company will closely monitor the tests before a wider rollout, allowing businesses to extend their existing Meta ad campaigns to Threads.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-post-insights-markup-scheduling-features-rolling-out-7550077 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-post-insights-markup-scheduling-features-rolling-out-7550077#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2025 19:06:48 +0530 <![CDATA[Threads announced the release of three new features on Thursday. The Meta-owned social media platform is now letting s schedule posts, view insights from individual posts, as well as add a creative touch when reposting and quote-sharing on the platform. While the first two features are rolling out widely, the company stated that the Markup tool will first be intro...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-meta-relief-india-nclat-suspend-data-sharing-ban-7542201 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-meta-relief-india-nclat-suspend-data-sharing-ban-7542201#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:19:36 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta had challenged the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) directive issued in November that imposed a ban on data sharing between WhatsApp and other Meta entities for advertising purposes, warning it may have to roll back some features. Meta also criticised the CCI for not having the "technical expertise" to understand the ramifications of its order.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-s-centre-status-share-facebook-instagram-meta-platforms-7530146 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-s-centre-status-share-facebook-instagram-meta-platforms-7530146#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:40:46 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp will soon benefit from an optional integration with Meta s Centre with the aim of delivering a more connected experience, the company announced on Tuesday. This move will enable s to share their WhatsApp statuses automatically on other Meta Platforms’ apps such as Facebook and Instagram.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-use-fact-checkers-outside-us-for-now-7524850 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-use-fact-checkers-outside-us-for-now-7524850#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:15:48 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta, which said it will replace third-party fact checkers in the US with a community notes system, will see how the change plays out before deciding about a transition in other regions, Mendelsohn said in an interview with Bloomberg Television’s Francine Lacqua at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Monday.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/facebook-x-youtube-do-more-against-online-hate-speech-eu-says-7524621 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/facebook-x-youtube-do-more-against-online-hate-speech-eu-says-7524621#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:45:36 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta's Facebook, Elon Musk's X, Google's YouTube and other tech companies have agreed to do more to tackle online hate speech. Compliance with the updated code could impact regulators' enforcement of the Act, EU officials said.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-vertical-video-feed-bluesky-release-tiktok-ban-7518372 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-vertical-video-feed-bluesky-release-tiktok-ban-7518372#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 20 Jan 2025 19:55:26 +0530 <![CDATA[X (formerly Twitter) has announced a new feature for its s. It has introduced a dedicated vertical video feed, similar to Instagram's Reels or YouTube's Shorts feeds. Another social media site, Bluesky, founded by Jack Dorsey, who was incidentally one of the founding of Twitter, also revealed a similar vertical video feed feature. These announcements ar...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-update-profile-grid-reels-duration-three-minute-7517402 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-update-profile-grid-reels-duration-three-minute-7517402#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 20 Jan 2025 18:23:09 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram is rolling out several profile-based changes this week that might not be up to s’ liking. The Meta-owned platform began testing vertical grids on profiles in August 2024, and is now rolling it out to all s. This will now change the current square grids into vertical grids and can potentially alter the curated profiles where s use multiple grids...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-music-status-update-testing-android-ios-s-report-7517707 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-music-status-update-testing-android-ios-s-report-7517707#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 20 Jan 2025 18:20:28 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that is expected to roll out to s soon. People using the Meta-owned app may soon be able to add music to their Status updates on the platform. This feature is currently being tested with select beta s for both Android and iOS versions.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/perplexity-ai-consider-merger-tiktok-us-7515585 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/perplexity-ai-consider-merger-tiktok-us-7515585#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Mon, 20 Jan 2025 13:42:08 +0530 <![CDATA[Perplexity would merge with TikTok US and create a new entity by combining the merged company with New Capital Partners, the person said. Perplexity AI's search tools enable s to get fast answers to questions, with sources and citations.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/tiktok-restores-service-us-ban-president-elect-donald-trump-7515205 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/tiktok-restores-service-us-ban-president-elect-donald-trump-7515205#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Mon, 20 Jan 2025 12:51:33 +0530 <![CDATA[TikTok began restoring its services on Sunday after President-elect Donald Trump said he would revive the app's access in the US. TikTok’s public thanks to Trump, the day before he takes office, comes at a tense moment in US-China relations. Trump has said he intends to place tariffs on China but has also indicated he hopes to have more direct with China’s...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-edits-app-features-launch-creators-7514028 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-edits-app-features-launch-creators-7514028#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 20 Jan 2025 09:37:40 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram on Monday announced a new standalone app that lets creators edit their videos with even more creativity and precision. Called ‘Edits’, it arrives as a mobile video editing solution with a suite of creative tools such as enabling high quality video capture, dedicated tab for drafts and videos, and camera settings for resolution, frame rate and dynamic ran...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/hinge-ai-prompt--feature-gpt-4o-introduced-dating-profiles-improve-7496113 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/hinge-ai-prompt--feature-gpt-4o-introduced-dating-profiles-improve-7496113#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:27:27 +0530 <![CDATA[Hinge is adding a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will enable s to build a unique and interesting profile. Dubbed Prompt , the new AI tool gives personalised when a writes an answer for a suggested text prompt. This is the first AI feature in the Match Group-owned dating app, and is aimed at helping s avoid generic, boring, ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-russian-hackers-data-ukraine-7495628 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-russian-hackers-data-ukraine-7495628#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:31:46 +0530 <![CDATA[Attackers associated with Russia’s Federal Security Service, or FSB, sent emails to specific targets asking them to WhatsApp groups, Microsoft researchers said in a blog post Thursday.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-community-notes-model-paid-ads-7494067 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-community-notes-model-paid-ads-7494067#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 13:08:41 +0530 <![CDATA[Facebook parent Meta's 'Community Notes' will not apply to paid ads when they arrive later this year, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday. Aspects of the program remain subject to change, according to the Wall Street Journal that first reported the development.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/us-sec-sues-elon-musk-late-disclosure-twitter-stake-7477847 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/us-sec-sues-elon-musk-late-disclosure-twitter-stake-7477847#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:13:05 +0530 <![CDATA[In a complaint filed in Washington, D.C. federal court, the SEC said Musk violated federal securities law by waiting 11 days too long to disclose his initial purchase of 5% of Twitter's common shares.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-community-notes-meta-feature-testing-report-7472227 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-community-notes-meta-feature-testing-report-7472227#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:27:22 +0530 <![CDATA[Threads recently rolled out a new feature that allows s to share photos and videos from other s on the app without quoting the original post. Recently, the microblogging app revealed that it was testing a scheduled post feature. The microblogging site is now reportedly testing a Community Note feature as well. It is expected to be similar to the Community ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/eu-reassess-tech-probe-apple-google-meta-7471389 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/eu-reassess-tech-probe-apple-google-meta-7471389#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:02:33 +0530 <![CDATA[The European Commission is reevaluating its probes into tech giants. Apple, Meta, and Google are among tech giants that have urged US President-elect Trump to challenge European Union's regulatory scrutiny against them.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/eu-expand-probe-elon-musk-x-7470503 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/eu-expand-probe-elon-musk-x-7470503#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:15:53 +0530 <![CDATA[EU may expand its probe into whether Elon Musk’s X breached its content moderation rulebook. The commission has accused the platform of failing to tackle illegal content and disinformation.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/china-tiktok-sale-us-elon-musk-option-7470378 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/china-tiktok-sale-us-elon-musk-option-7470378#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 14 Jan 2025 13:55:09 +0530 <![CDATA[Beijing officials strongly prefer that TikTok remains under the ownership of parent ByteDance Ltd., the people say, and the company is contesting the impending ban with an appeal to the US Supreme Court. But the justices signaled during arguments on January 10 that they are likely to uphold the law.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/brazil-meta-72-hours-expain-changes-fact-checking-programme-7462294 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/brazil-meta-72-hours-expain-changes-fact-checking-programme-7462294#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2025 12:56:24 +0530 <![CDATA[Brazil will give Meta until Monday to explain the changes to its fact-checking programme. On Thursday, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said the changes were "extremely serious" and announced he had called a meeting to discuss the topic.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/whatsapp-create-ai-character-feature-android-development-leak-7442800 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/whatsapp-create-ai-character-feature-android-development-leak-7442800#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Fri, 10 Jan 2025 17:15:13 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android is working on an artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will let s create personalised AI characters within the app, as per a claim by a feature tracker. The new feature is said to be similar to the AI character creation feature available on Instagram and Messenger. The feature tracker claimed that s will be able to describe the persona...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/elon-musk-grok-ai-unhinged-mode-inappropriate-offensive-faq-mention-7441359 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/elon-musk-grok-ai-unhinged-mode-inappropriate-offensive-faq-mention-7441359#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:21:47 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk-owned xAI could soon add a new ‘Unhinged’ mode to its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Grok. The AI firm recently updated its frequently asked questions (FAQ) page and added mentions of this new mode which is designed to be “objectionable, inappropriate, and offensive.” If this new mode is added, it would the regular and Fun modes available ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-ebay-ads-comply-eu-antitrust-order-7434004 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-ebay-ads-comply-eu-antitrust-order-7434004#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 09 Jan 2025 13:24:36 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta said on Wednesday it will launch a test in , and the US that will enable “buyers to browse listings from eBay directly on Facebook Marketplace while completing their transaction on eBay.”]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-shelves-fact-checking-policy-reversal-donald-trump-istration-7426253 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-shelves-fact-checking-policy-reversal-donald-trump-istration-7426253#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 08 Jan 2025 13:29:20 +0530 <![CDATA[For Meta, this move is its biggest overhaul of its approach to managing political content on its services in recent memory and comes as CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been signaling a desire to mend fences with the incoming istration.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-update-collectible-gifts-message-search-filters-qr-code-scanner-features-7388687 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-update-collectible-gifts-message-search-filters-qr-code-scanner-features-7388687#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 03 Jan 2025 10:01:26 +0530 <![CDATA[Telegram is rolling out several new features with its first update of 2025, the company announced on Wednesday. As part of the changes, the instant messaging app gives s the ability to convert received gifts into collectibles which come with special attributes and can be transferred to others. Additionally, the update brings an in-app QR code scanner, service mess...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-tv-money-services-launch-2025-7382797 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-tv-money-services-launch-2025-7382797#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 02 Jan 2025 13:39:36 +0530 <![CDATA[X (formerly Twitter) will offer financial and streaming services in 2025, the company CEO announced on Wednesday. This move builds upon the microblogging platform’s ambitions of becoming an “everything app” and competing against other platforms such as China’s WeChat under the leadership of Elon Musk. The official also highlighted X’s efforts to allow s ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-planning-to-add-ai-s-to-facebook-instagram-report-7382320 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-planning-to-add-ai-s-to-facebook-instagram-report-7382320#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Thu, 02 Jan 2025 12:34:45 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta reportedly plans to flood its social media platforms with artificial intelligence (AI) bots that will act as regular s. As per the report, the tech giant is working on introducing AI-powered characters that can post, share, like, and perform other activities that human s can do. These AI bots are said to be added to both Facebook and Instagram.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-web-reverse-image-search-feature-google-working-on-leak-7364367 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-web-reverse-image-search-feature-google-working-on-leak-7364367#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 30 Dec 2024 18:48:11 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is said to be working on a new feature for WhatsApp Web that will allow s to perform a web lookup on shared images. The feature, dubbed Search on Web, is tipped to let s quickly do a reverse image search via Google without having to leave the messaging platform. The feature can be useful to curb the spread of misinformation and protect s from fall...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/donald-trump-ban-tiktok-law-pause-supreme-court-7362676 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/donald-trump-ban-tiktok-law-pause-supreme-court-7362676#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Mon, 30 Dec 2024 14:38:05 +0530 <![CDATA[President-elect Donald Trump has urged the US Supreme Court to pause implementation of a law that would ban TikTok. The law would require TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the platform to an American company or face a ban.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-ios-ar-effects-backgrounds-scan-documents-7333415 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-ios-ar-effects-backgrounds-scan-documents-7333415#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 26 Dec 2024 10:10:10 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp for iOS has received several new features with the latest update. It adds the option to apply augmented reality (AR) effects and backgrounds when using the camera through the app. The instant messaging platform also makes it easier to share documents with others, courtesy of the new document scanning feature which is integrated into the file-sharing option on...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-story-highlights-viewing-extended-test-meta-report-7329207 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-story-highlights-viewing-extended-test-meta-report-7329207#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:51:06 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram may soon allow s to view older stories from their followers that they have missed in the first 24 hours. A recent report suggested that the Meta-owned social media site is testing a feature that will allow s to view Story Highlights from mutual followers for a week after they were posted.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-wins-ruling-nso-group-us-court-pegasus-spyware-liable-hacking-7313246 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-wins-ruling-nso-group-us-court-pegasus-spyware-liable-hacking-7313246#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:27:38 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp claimed a legal win over the NSO Group, the makers of the Pegasus spyware, on Friday. A US District Court judge ruled in favour of the Meta-owned platform and found that the Israeli company is liable for hacking 1,400 individuals’ devices and infecting them with spyware via the instant messaging platform’s servers.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/instagram-ai-video-editing-tool-reimagine-meta-movie-gen-under-development-7291669 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/instagram-ai-video-editing-tool-reimagine-meta-movie-gen-under-development-7291669#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:50:51 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram is working on a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will allow s to reimagine their videos. The AI-powered video editing tool is built on Meta’s Movie Gen AI model, an early research project that can generate videos from text prompts. On Instagram, instead of letting s generate videos from scratch, the feature will add enhancements to vid...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-new-calling-effects-animations-stickers-new-year-7290668 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-new-calling-effects-animations-stickers-new-year-7290668#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:36:23 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is introducing fun new features to enhance the texting and calling experience ahead of the new year, the company announced on Thursday. For a limited time, WhatsApp s will be able to take advantage of new calling effects with the New Year theme during video calls. Further, the instant messaging platform rolls out new animations and sticker packs to match ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-use-media-feature-quote-posting-7284112 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-use-media-feature-quote-posting-7284112#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:02:01 +0530 <![CDATA[Threads is rolling out a new feature which lets s share photos and videos from posts without quoting the original post, the platform head announced on Wednesday. s will be able to add their own text and express their creative takes alongside the media while crediting them to the original poster.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/youtube-creative-artists-agency-caa-partnership-celebrities-deepfakes-ai-7277868 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/youtube-creative-artists-agency-caa-partnership-celebrities-deepfakes-ai-7277868#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:34:48 +0530 <![CDATA[YouTube announced its partnership with the entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA) on Tuesday to protect public figures from deepfakes. With this partnership, the Google-owned video-streaming giant will offer early access to its AI-generated deepfake detection technology, while the celebrities will provide to help YouTube improve its too...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/thread-posts-schedule-instagram-direct-messages-roll-out-7277107 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/thread-posts-schedule-instagram-direct-messages-roll-out-7277107#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:14:54 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta has revealed that it is testing a new feature for Threads that will allow s to schedule their posts. The release timeline for this feature has not yet been confirmed. Meanwhile, another Meta-owned social media site, Instagram, has quietly introduced a schedule option for direct messages. s will be able to schedule text messages in DMs using this feature....]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-irish-arm-fine-eur-251-million-data-breach-7275623 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-irish-arm-fine-eur-251-million-data-breach-7275623#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:51:35 +0530 <![CDATA[Ireland’s data protection commission fined Meta Platforms Inc.’s Irish arm following two inquiries into a personal data breach. The breach was reported by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited in September 2018. It impacted data including full names, email addresses, phone numbers, posts on time lines and groups of which the was a member,]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/youtube-creators-allow-third-party-ai-model-training-7269694 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/youtube-creators-allow-third-party-ai-model-training-7269694#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 18:33:01 +0530 <![CDATA[YouTube announced a new update on Monday that will allow content creators on the platform more control over third-party artificial intelligence (AI) training. The move comes after the video-streaming giant introduced new tools to protect creators from deepfakes that imitate their likenesses, including their faces and voices. The new option will let content creators de...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/app-store-free-apps-paid-games-2024-list-india-apple-7267630 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/app-store-free-apps-paid-games-2024-list-india-apple-7267630#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 13:27:55 +0530 <![CDATA[Apple on Monday announced its annual year-end charts of the most ed apps and games on the App Store in over 35 countries, including India. WhatsApp — the popular instant messaging platform owned by Meta Platforms — has emerged as the top free iPhone app. Meanwhile, the Forest: Focus for Productivity app, which helps s put down their iPhone and focus on...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/facebook-meta-settles-australia-privacy-watchdog-cambridge-analytica-lawsuit-7266906 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/facebook-meta-settles-australia-privacy-watchdog-cambridge-analytica-lawsuit-7266906#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:47:44 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta Platforms has agreed to a AUD 50 million settlement ($31.85 million or roughly Rs. 270 crore), Australia's privacy watchdog over the Cambridge Analytica scandal. In June 2023, the country's federal court ordered Meta and the privacy commissioner to enter mediation.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/tiktok-us-supreme-court-last-bid-avert-ban-7266787 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/tiktok-us-supreme-court-last-bid-avert-ban-7266787#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:29:52 +0530 <![CDATA[TikTok made a last-ditch effort on Monday to continue operating in the United States. TikTok has denied that it has or ever would share US data, accusing US lawmakers of advancing speculative concerns.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-2024-collage-feature-new-year-report-7266762 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-2024-collage-feature-new-year-report-7266762#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:23:26 +0530 <![CDATA[With 2024 coming to an end, Instagram has rolled out a new feature for s to create a collage from all the moments that they have shared on social media throughout the year, according to a report. It is said to be visible in the Instagram story interface once an image has been selected and resized. The Meta Platforms-owned social media platform is also reported to ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/uk-tweak-social-media-rules-response-summer-riots-7262086 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/uk-tweak-social-media-rules-response-summer-riots-7262086#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:54:34 +0530 <![CDATA[To regulate social media practices, Ofcom said it is planning additional measures for next spring that include new proposals for removing material tied to child sexual abuse and terrorism. It will also introduce “crisis response protocols for emergency events.”]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-health-content-shelves-ed-health-professionals-showcase-videos-7261346 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-health-content-shelves-ed-health-professionals-showcase-videos-7261346#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:18:47 +0530 <![CDATA[YouTube is expanding one of its health-related initiatives to allow verified content creators to spread awareness about different topics and diseases. Last week, the video streaming platform announced it was opening up ‘health content shelves’ and ‘health source information s’, two exclusive features reserved for accredited health organisations, to regist...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/mozi-app-launch-ios-7242148 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/mozi-app-launch-ios-7242148#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2024 21:08:50 +0530 <![CDATA[Mozi, an alternate social media platform, was recently launched on iOS. The founder of the platform claims that it is not really a media platform as s cannot post photos or videos on it. The unique selling point of the platform is that s can connect with new people and those they know in a meaningful way.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-update-video-call-effects-participants-features-desktop-mobile-7237084 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-update-video-call-effects-participants-features-desktop-mobile-7237084#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:35:06 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is rolling out several new features to improve the audio and video calling experience on desktop and mobile platforms ahead of the holiday season, the company announced on Thursday. The social media platform now lets s pick from even more effects in video calls. Further, it adds the ability to select specific participants for calls in group chats. WhatsAp...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/news/playstation-2024-wrap-up-gaming-stats-ps4-ps5-released-sony-7232509 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/news/playstation-2024-wrap-up-gaming-stats-ps4-ps5-released-sony-7232509#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[gaming]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:37:18 +0530 <![CDATA[Sony has released the PlayStation 2024 Wrap-Up, detailing player stats for year for PS5 and PS4 s. This year’s Wrap-Up follows a retro PlayStation aesthetic that pays homage to the 30th anniversary of the brand.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-trial-reels-features-eligibiility-rollout-7221016 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-trial-reels-features-eligibiility-rollout-7221016#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 11 Dec 2024 10:22:46 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram is rolling out a new feature dubbed trial reels which makes it easier for creators to experiment with new content, it announced on Tuesday. This feature was first announced in May this year and was rolled out in the test phase. With its arrival, the social media platform will enable Instagram creators to create trial reels and show them to s who do not f...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/reddit-answers-ai-conversational-post-summaries-feature-introduced-testing-7215813 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/reddit-answers-ai-conversational-post-summaries-feature-introduced-testing-7215813#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 18:34:40 +0530 <![CDATA[Reddit is testing an artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will make it easier for s to search topics and find information. On Monday, the discussion forum-styled social media platform introduced the new feature, dubbed Reddit Answers. The AI feature is a conversational chatbot with which s can interact by asking text-based queries. The AI will generate a ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/xai-aurora-ai-image-generation-model-grok-announced-removal-x-7215130 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/xai-aurora-ai-image-generation-model-grok-announced-removal-x-7215130#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:57:20 +0530 <![CDATA[xAI officially launched Aurora, a native artificial intelligence (AI) image generation model, on Monday after deploying it briefly over the weekend. On December 7, several s reported spotting Aurora in the model selector menu within the Grok interface and were able to generate images using the tool. However, it disappeared a few hours later and no explanation behi...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/elon-musk-grok-ai-free-x-s-available-how-to-access-7209255 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/elon-musk-grok-ai-free-x-s-available-how-to-access-7209255#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Mon, 09 Dec 2024 19:33:08 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk-owned xAI has silently released the free version of Grok. The company’s native artificial intelligence (AI) model is now available to all s on X, although with certain limitations. Grok AI’s interface can be accessed via both the desktop website and mobile app. While there is a rate limit on the free tier, s can access all the capabilities of the...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/elon-musk-grok-ai-aurora-image-generator-added-taken-down-report-7207100 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/elon-musk-grok-ai-aurora-image-generator-added-taken-down-report-7207100#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Mon, 09 Dec 2024 15:02:18 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk-owned artificial intelligence (AI) firm xAI reportedly added a new AI image generator to Grok on Saturday. This image generation model, dubbed Aurora, was confirmed by Musk to be internally developed, unlike Flux which was developed by Black Forest Labs. After spotting the tool in Grok, several s posted images that were said to be generated using Aurora.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-update-message-reminders-feature-7195346 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-update-message-reminders-feature-7195346#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 07 Dec 2024 19:54:36 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp message reminders are now rolling out to beta testers, making it easier to s to keep track of messages received on the app. The status updates reminders feature has been updated with the ability to receive reminders for messages that s may have missed, on the latest beta version of WhatsApp for Android.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/tiktok-us-ban-law-upheld-sale-deadline-7193898 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/tiktok-us-ban-law-upheld-sale-deadline-7193898#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Sat, 07 Dec 2024 16:06:02 +0530 <![CDATA[A US federal appeals court has upheld a law requiring ByteDance to divest its popular short video app TikTok in the US by early 2025, ahead of an deadline. The decision from the appeals court increases the chances that TikTok will face an unprecedented ban in six weeks, that could cut off access to the service for 170 million s in the country.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-broadcast-channels-new-features-replies-prompts-7184405 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-broadcast-channels-new-features-replies-prompts-7184405#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 06 Dec 2024 12:15:51 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram announced new features for broadcast channels on Wednesday. The latest update adds more ways for creators to engage with their audience instead of simply liking and reacting to messages — the only avenue for interaction on the social media platform until now. Instagram s can now reply to messages from creators as well as each other. Further, it now ena...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-typing-indicators-feature-messages-android-ios-7183792 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-typing-indicators-feature-messages-android-ios-7183792#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 06 Dec 2024 10:35:26 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature for mobile devices which makes it easier for s to engage in chats in real time, it announced on Thursday. It will now display typing indicators with visual cues appearing in chats when s are engaged in active conversations in both one-to-one and group chats.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/how-to/features/quiet-mode-on-instagram-how-to-7169632 https://www.gadgets360.com/how-to/features/quiet-mode-on-instagram-how-to-7169632#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[how to]]> Wed, 04 Dec 2024 15:10:28 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram’s Quiet Mode is designed to help s take control of their social media experience. When activated, it silences all notifications, changes your activity status to “In Quiet Mode,” and sends auto-replies to anyone who sends you a direct message. This ensures you can focus on important tasks, relax, or recharge without interruptions. Quiet Mode can be ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-ios-15-1-iphone-6-plus--update-2025-7162473 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-ios-15-1-iphone-6-plus--update-2025-7162473#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:43:10 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp will drop for iOS 15 and older versions of Apple’s operating system (iOS) for the iPhone like iOS 12 next year, according to claims by a feature tracker. The list of iPhone models for which is expected to discontinue includes legacy handsets such as the iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, and iPhone 5S. Newer iPhone models running the latest version of...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-app-search-bar-filters-features-7161848 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-app-search-bar-filters-features-7161848#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:14:03 +0530 <![CDATA[Threads is rolling out a new feature to refine searches with the help of additional options. Following its rollout, s will be presented with additional filters for date ranges and profiles which can be applied in the search bar. This development builds upon a recent rollout of a new feature in the testing phase which brings an option of setting a custom feed as de...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/proposed-australia-law-fine-big-tech-digital-competition-7153710 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/proposed-australia-law-fine-big-tech-digital-competition-7153710#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Mon, 02 Dec 2024 14:19:05 +0530 <![CDATA[Australia's centre-left Labor government has targeted Big Tech's influence, and parliament ed a law last week that banned social media for children aged under 16.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-update-channel-qr-code-feature-7141909 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-update-channel-qr-code-feature-7141909#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 30 Nov 2024 19:14:31 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is beta testing a feature that lets s share, view, and follow WhatsApp Channels using a quick response code (QR code) code in the app. The feature is currently available to beta testers and could roll out to all WhatsApp s in the future.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-sticker-pack-sharing-message-forwarding-7135331 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-sticker-pack-sharing-message-forwarding-7135331#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 21:01:50 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp beta testers can now share sticker packs installed on their devices after updating to the latest beta versions of WhatsApp for iOS and Android. Additionally, WhatsApp has begun to permit some testers to include a message when forwarding content on the messaging platform.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/elon-musk-ai-game-studio-plans-xai-7135172 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/elon-musk-ai-game-studio-plans-xai-7135172#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 20:39:23 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk might be planning to start an artificial intelligence (AI) game studio. The world’s richest person made a cryptic post on X (formerly known as Twitter) highlighting his frustrations with a large number of game studios being owned by large corporations. This is not the first time Musk has posted about gaming. He recently live-streamed himself playing Diablo...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/australia-es-social-media-ban-children-under-16-7131721 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/australia-es-social-media-ban-children-under-16-7131721#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 11:57:06 +0530 <![CDATA[Australia has approved a social media ban for children aged under 16. A trial of methods to enforce it will start in January with the ban to take effect in a year.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/google-meta-urge-australia-delay-bill-social-media-ban-minors-7116833 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/google-meta-urge-australia-delay-bill-social-media-ban-minors-7116833#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:12:54 +0530 <![CDATA[Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's centre-left government wants to the bill, which represents some of the toughest controls on children's social media use imposed by any country, into law by the end of the parliamentary year on Thursday.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/australia-close-ban-social-media-children-7116162 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/australia-close-ban-social-media-children-7116162#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:37:18 +0530 <![CDATA[Australia on Wednesday moved closer to banning social media for children under 16. Australia's House of Representatives ed the bill 102 votes to 13 after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's centre-left Labor government secured bipartisan for the ban.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-default-feed-option-testing-7108110 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-default-feed-option-testing-7108110#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 26 Nov 2024 13:39:21 +0530 <![CDATA[Threads is testing a new feature that lets s pick their default feed, the company CEO announced via social media on Monday. Following its rollout, it may present them with an additional option of setting a custom feed as default, in addition to choosing from the existing two options. This development builds upon a recent algorithm change that will result in s ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/google-messages-camera-gallery-ui-hd-plus-image-quality-report-7078057 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/google-messages-camera-gallery-ui-hd-plus-image-quality-report-7078057#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:50:35 +0530 <![CDATA[Google Messages has rolled out a redesigned interface (UI) for sending photos and videos via rich communication services (RCS) that merges the camera viewfinder and the gallery picker, according to a report. Instead of the combined view including the camera UI, up to four recent images, and the folders option, the viewfinder now takes up most of the space, with t...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/youtube-shorts-dream-screen-ai-feature-video-background-generation-update-7078097 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/youtube-shorts-dream-screen-ai-feature-video-background-generation-update-7078097#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:47:44 +0530 <![CDATA[YouTube first began testing a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature for Shorts dubbed Dream Screen in June. The feature earlier could generate AI-generated image backgrounds for the vertical short video format, but on Thursday, the company announced a new capability. Dream Screen can now generate video backgrounds alongside image backgrounds allowing s more cre...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/threads-algorithm-update-reach-engagement-meta-7077666 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/threads-algorithm-update-reach-engagement-meta-7077666#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:54:23 +0530 <![CDATA[Threads has updated its algorithm to show s more posts from people that they follow. s will see fewer recommended posts, which are published by s that they don't follow, according to details shared by Instagram head Adam Mosseri, who said that content creators on Threads will see a drop in 'unconnected' reach, while 'connected' reach will increase, afte...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-voice-message-transcripts-feature-android-ios-ed-languages-7076668 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-voice-message-transcripts-feature-android-ios-ed-languages-7076668#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:16:42 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp rolled out a new feature on Thursday that aims to make sharing voice messages more convenient. It introduces voice message transcripts on WhatsApp for Android and iOS platforms, enabling s to see a text-based transcription of the voice message received from others. The feature is said to come in handy while on the move or in a loud environment.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-ai-powered-backgrounds-hd-video-calls-messenger-facebook-features-7070258 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-ai-powered-backgrounds-hd-video-calls-messenger-facebook-features-7070258#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:50:20 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta Platforms has introduced new features for Messenger which aim to improve the experience during audio and video calls. Powered by artificial intelligence (AI), s will be able to take advantage of custom backgrounds during Messenger video calls for better expressivity. It also brings HD video calls to the app, in addition to other updates such as background noi...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/australia-launch-landmark-bill-ban-social-media-children-under-16-7069636 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/australia-launch-landmark-bill-ban-social-media-children-under-16-7069636#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:43:43 +0530 <![CDATA[Australia's government has introduced a bill in parliament that aims to ban social media for children under 16. The proposals are the highest age limit set by any country, and would have no exemption for parental consent and no exemption for pre-existing s.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-let-s-reset-content-recommendations-7056897 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-let-s-reset-content-recommendations-7056897#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:32:33 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram will let some s reset the algorithm that determines what types of posts and videos they see in their feed. The change is designed to give people more control if they find the content in their Instagram feed no longer matches their interests.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/cci-meta-penalty-plans-appeal-decision-7052893 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/cci-meta-penalty-plans-appeal-decision-7052893#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:37:47 +0530 <![CDATA[The Competition Commission of India imposed a Rs 213-crore penalty on Meta regarding its WhatsApp on Monday, and the company expressed disagreement with the decision and said that it intends to appeal. The CCI directed WhatsApp on Monday to desist from sharing data with Meta-owned applications for advertising purposes for a period of five years.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/bluesky-generative-ai--posts-platform-privacy-7047278 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/bluesky-generative-ai--posts-platform-privacy-7047278#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Mon, 18 Nov 2024 17:23:27 +0530 <![CDATA[Bluesky social media platform officially stated on Friday that it does not train its generative artificial intelligence (AI) models on data. The company also highlighted the areas where it uses AI tools and claimed that none of the models have been trained on the public and private posts made by s. The statement was released after several creators and s r...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-fined-eur-798-million-eu-classified-ads-dominance-7026023 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-fined-eur-798-million-eu-classified-ads-dominance-7026023#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 16:03:07 +0530 <![CDATA[The European Commission ordered Meta to stop tying its classified-ads service to Facebook’s sprawling social media platform, and refrain from imposing unfair trading conditions on rival second-hand goods platforms.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-face-antitrust-trials-instagram-whatsapp-acquisitions-7017334 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-face-antitrust-trials-instagram-whatsapp-acquisitions-7017334#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:33:48 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta will be facing a trial in a US Federal Trade Commission lawsuit seeking its break-up over claims that it bought Instagram and WhatsApp to crush emerging competition in social media.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/slack-ai-file-summary-feature-under-development-report-7008499 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/slack-ai-file-summary-feature-under-development-report-7008499#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:22:41 +0530 <![CDATA[Slack, the work management and productivity platform, is reportedly working on a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature. As per a report, the new feature is called AI file summary, and it can summarise documents ed to the platform. The new feature is said to be able to summarise text-heavy files to help s quickly get a gist of the topic. This is an under-d...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-offer-less-personalised-ads-europe-appease-regulators-7008162 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-offer-less-personalised-ads-europe-appease-regulators-7008162#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:23:19 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta Platforms plans to offer Instagram and Facebook s in Europe the option to receive "less personalised ads". These ads will also target s based on age, gender, and location, with some being unskippable for a few seconds.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/instagram-ai-profile-picture-feature-testing-7003358 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/instagram-ai-profile-picture-feature-testing-7003358#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:16:09 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram might be working on a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will allow s to AI-generated images. A new leak claims that the Meta-owned social media platform is testing a feature that will allow s to use AI models to generate profile pictures using AI. While not a lot is known about the feature at this point, similar features are report...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/signal-update-call-links-raise-hand-emoji-reactions-call-tab-7000544 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/signal-update-call-links-raise-hand-emoji-reactions-call-tab-7000544#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:09:49 +0530 <![CDATA[Signal has been updated with Call Links, a feature that enables s to initiate a group call with multiple participants without the need to form a separate group chat. Additional updates include a "raise hand" button, emoji reactions, and a dedicated calls tab on Signal.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/x-grok-ai-free-version-testing-logo-update-leak-6994345 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/x-grok-ai-free-version-testing-logo-update-leak-6994345#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:09:50 +0530 <![CDATA[X (formerly known as Twitter) is testing a free version of the platform’s native artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Grok, several s posted. On Sunday, some s claimed to have received access to Grok despite not being a paid subscriber on X. There are some limitations to the free tier of the chatbot, as per the s, and its availability is said to be limit...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-ios-drafts-label-unread-chats-iphone-home-screen-widget-6991789 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-ios-drafts-label-unread-chats-iphone-home-screen-widget-6991789#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:50:39 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp for iOS has rolled out a new feature which lets s check their drafted and unsent messages without opening a specific chat. With the app’s latest update, a new 'Draft' label appears next to the chat which contains an incomplete message, enabling the to find it quickly without the hassle of scrolling through the chat list.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-automatic-feed-refresh-feature-adam-mosseri-6990551 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-automatic-feed-refresh-feature-adam-mosseri-6990551#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:13:56 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram is implementing a change for the removal of a feature that was long been considered annoying by s, the company head has confirmed via social media. From now on, the social media platform’s feed will not automatically refresh when the app is opened after a period of brief inactivity, enabling the to see the posts which first appear on their screen.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-australia-under-16-social-ban-6971352 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-australia-under-16-social-ban-6971352#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:00:49 +0530 <![CDATA[Australia will impose a ban on social media for people aged under 16 despite calls by Meta Platforms for it to consider shifting responsibility for policing. The legislation will be brought before parliament in the week beginning November 18.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/canada-shutdown-tiktok-canadian-business-app-access-continue-6966311 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/canada-shutdown-tiktok-canadian-business-app-access-continue-6966311#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 19:18:36 +0530 <![CDATA[Under Canadian law, the government can assess potential risks to national security from foreign investments, such as the TikTok proposal. The law prevents the government from revealing the details of such investments.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/australia-social-media-ban-children-under-16-age-6966157 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/australia-social-media-ban-children-under-16-age-6966157#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:57:29 +0530 <![CDATA[Australia is trialing an age-verification system to assist in blocking children from accessing social media platforms, as part of a range of measures that include some of the toughest controls imposed by any country to date.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-update-image-search-lookup-feature-6949796 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-update-image-search-lookup-feature-6949796#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 05 Nov 2024 17:56:06 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is testing a new feature that enables s to quickly look up images received from others on the app. This feature simplifies the process of checking the authenticity of images in chats, potentially curbing the spread of misinformation on the messaging service.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-message-requests-sort-filter-dms-story-replies-features-6946161 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-message-requests-sort-filter-dms-story-replies-features-6946161#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 05 Nov 2024 11:03:59 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram has rolled out a new feature for creators that aims to make interactions with other creators and businesses easier, the platform’s head recently announced via social media. Following its rollout, they can now sort and filter message requests received from others in direct messages (DMs) based on the type, instead of having to scroll through each on...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-block-update-posts-followers-following-list-visible-twitter-6942208 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-block-update-posts-followers-following-list-visible-twitter-6942208#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 04 Nov 2024 19:20:12 +0530 <![CDATA[X (formerly known as Twitter) announced the roll out of the new block function on Sunday. The social media platform first announced the decision to change the way block works last month. With the new system, the blocked s can see the profile, posts, as well as followers and following lists of the s who had blocked them.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/facebook-nvidia-us-supreme-court-spare-securities-fraud-suits-6942018 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/facebook-nvidia-us-supreme-court-spare-securities-fraud-suits-6942018#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:04:34 +0530 <![CDATA[Social media platform Facebook and Artificial Intelligence chipmaker Nvidia appealed to the Supreme Court after the San Francisco-based 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals allowed separate class action securities fraud lawsuits to proceed against them.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/openai-gpt-5-release-2024-unlikely-some-very-good-releases-coming-ceo-sam-altman-6922932 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/openai-gpt-5-release-2024-unlikely-some-very-good-releases-coming-ceo-sam-altman-6922932#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Fri, 01 Nov 2024 20:15:16 +0530 <![CDATA[OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and several other company executives hosted an ask-me-anything (AMA) session on Thursday. The session was hosted on the social networking platform Reddit and s were told to ask questions about the AI firm’s products such as ChatGPT or general queries about artificial intelligence (AI) and artificial general intelligence (AGI). During the se...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-update-features-video-speed-control-edit-timestamps-chat-hashtags-6922817 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-update-features-video-speed-control-edit-timestamps-chat-hashtags-6922817#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 01 Nov 2024 19:54:59 +0530 <![CDATA[Telegram has been updated with new video and chat editing features. s will get access to new video speed controls and enhanced video quality. Additionally, Telegram will indicate the most recent edit time of a message within a chat. Developers have access to new monetisation options on the platform.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-custom-lists-feature-roll-out-chat-filters-6920598 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-custom-lists-feature-roll-out-chat-filters-6920598#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:46:55 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp recently introduced a feature where s could categorise certain groups and individual chats as favourites for quick access. This was accessible through a tab in the chat filters bar alongside tabs like unread, groups and all. Now the company has announced that it is rolling out a Custom Lists feature where s will be able to create and edit customisabl...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-warns-of-worsening-ai-losses-after-sales-narrowly-beat-6914595 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-warns-of-worsening-ai-losses-after-sales-narrowly-beat-6914595#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:14:45 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the company will ramp up heavy investments in AI and other futuristic technologies. The Meta executive has warned investors that the firm will continue to spend significantly on infrastructure and other projects like the metaverse and AI-powered glasses.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snapchat-simple-app-launch-2025-spectacles-expansion-q3-2024-earnings-call-6907617 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snapchat-simple-app-launch-2025-spectacles-expansion-q3-2024-earnings-call-6907617#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:24:17 +0530 <![CDATA[Snap Inc. is planning to introduce a “Simple” Snapchat app next year, the company CEO announced at the quarterly investors call on Tuesday. The multimedia instant messaging app revealed that it added 37 million s daily active s globally in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024, taking the total to 443 million.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/linkedin-hiring-assistant-ai-agent-recruiters-automation-process-introduced-6906406 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/linkedin-hiring-assistant-ai-agent-recruiters-automation-process-introduced-6906406#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:46:41 +0530 <![CDATA[LinkedIn introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool dubbed Hiring Assistant on Tuesday. The company said that the feature is the platform’s first AI agent which can automate multiple tasks in the hiring workflow to make the process easier for recruiters and hiring professionals. The tool is currently being rolled out to a select number of enterprise clients,...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-lower-video-quality-reels-stories-less-views-adam-mosseri-says-6894268 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-lower-video-quality-reels-stories-less-views-adam-mosseri-says-6894268#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 28 Oct 2024 23:26:01 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram lowers the quality of videos that do not get a lot of views, Instagram Head Adam Mosseri said on Friday. The social media platform’s head executive revealed this during an ask-me-anything (AMA) session held on Instagram Stories. As per him, this applies to all video formats on the platform including Stories, longer videos, and Reels.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/government-issues-advisory-to-curb-hoax-bomb-threats-on-social-media-6892163 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/government-issues-advisory-to-curb-hoax-bomb-threats-on-social-media-6892163#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:07:08 +0530 <![CDATA[The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has released an advisory outlining the duties of social media platforms, also known as intermediaries, in preventing the spread of hoax bomb threats by various airlines operating in India. The necessity for these intermediaries to adhere to the IT Act, the IT Rules of 2021, and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whasapp-beta-custom-sticker-pack-sharing-feature-development-6854620 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whasapp-beta-custom-sticker-pack-sharing-feature-development-6854620#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:29:29 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is developing a custom sticker pack creation feature that will enable s to make their own packs, that can also be shared with other s on the platform. Here's everything you need to know about WhatsApp's custom sticker pack feature and how it works.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-web-linked-device--saving-feature-rollout-6852209 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-web-linked-device--saving-feature-rollout-6852209#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:47:56 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp has announced that it will soon roll out a big change that will make managing s on linked devices an easier process. At present, s need to save a on their primary device for it to show up on WhatsApp with the saved name. However, this is now expected to change, following the announcement. s will be able to add or manage s on What...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-camera-effects-filters-backgrounds-video-calls-testing-report-6848286 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-camera-effects-filters-backgrounds-video-calls-testing-report-6848286#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 19:06:19 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android might be getting a new feature which will make video calls and capturing images within the app more fun. As per a feature tracker, the instant messaging platform is testing camera effects. The new feature is said to add filters, backgrounds, and other effects to the s’ faces when the camera is turned on either to capture an image or during v...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-facial-recognition-celeb-bait-scam-ads-spotting--recovery-testing-6845762 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-facial-recognition-celeb-bait-scam-ads-spotting--recovery-testing-6845762#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:33:30 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta announced testing facial recognition technology to detect scam ads and assist s in faster recovery on Monday. The social media giant is specifically targeting “celeb-bait” ad scams, where scammers use images of celebrities and public figures to lure s into interacting with the ad and clicking malicious links.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/whatsapp-meta-ai-chat-memory-feature-android-report-6837907 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/whatsapp-meta-ai-chat-memory-feature-android-report-6837907#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:53:28 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android might be getting a new feature for its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Meta AI. As per a feature tracker, the instant messaging platform is adding a new chat memory feature that will let s ask the AI to specific information about themselves. Once a piece of information has been saved in the chatbot’s memory, it is said to then ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-release-check-other-models-work-6823539 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-release-check-other-models-work-6823539#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Sat, 19 Oct 2024 10:34:56 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta has released new AI models, including a "Self-Taught Evaluator" that could reduce human involvement in the AI development process. The tool was first introduced by Meta in an August paper, and it uses the same "chain of thought" technique used by OpenAI's recently released o1 models.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-threads-activity-status-indicator-feature-update-6800376 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-threads-activity-status-indicator-feature-update-6800376#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:54:55 +0530 <![CDATA[Threads is getting a new feature that lets s see if others are online. Similar functionality is already present on Meta’s other social media apps such as Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook, and Threads is the latest in line to add it. Like its availability on other apps, only s who have turned on this feature will be able to see the activity status of other us...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-profile-card-feature-easy-sharing-update-6799693 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-profile-card-feature-easy-sharing-update-6799693#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 16 Oct 2024 09:49:16 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram has announced a new feature for creators that makes it easier and more fun for them to share their profiles with others. They can now create a two-sided digital card on the Meta-owned social media platform which matches their style courtesy of multiple customisable options, depending on their preference.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/apple-workers-slack-social-media-restrictions-us-labor-board-6771809 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/apple-workers-slack-social-media-restrictions-us-labor-board-6771809#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Sat, 12 Oct 2024 10:22:52 +0530 <![CDATA[Apple has been accused by the US National Labor Relations board of interfering with workers' rights to collectively advocate for better working conditions by restricting their use of Slack. The NLRB complaint also alleges that the iPhone maker illegally fired an employee who advocated for workplace changes on Slack, and made another worker delete a social media post.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-ad-skip-button-hidden-reducing-elements-on-player-spokesperson-report-6766366 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-ad-skip-button-hidden-reducing-elements-on-player-spokesperson-report-6766366#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:39:18 +0530 <![CDATA[YouTube might be hiding the “skip button” that appears on its ad interface. Some s have reported that the skip button is entirely missing whereas others have found it appearing after the countdown duration has ed. The video-streaming giant has reportedly stated that the skip button is not being tampered with, however, the company is testing the reduction o...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/brazil-suggest-tighten-antitrust-regulation-big-tech-6765709 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/brazil-suggest-tighten-antitrust-regulation-big-tech-6765709#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:21:07 +0530 <![CDATA[Brazil's Finance Ministry says that local legislation needs to be equipped with more tools to address a new reality where big tech firms, due to their size and market power, inhibit competition.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/bytedance-tiktok-cuts-hundreds-jobs-shift-towards-ai-content-moderation-6765340 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/bytedance-tiktok-cuts-hundreds-jobs-shift-towards-ai-content-moderation-6765340#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:17:56 +0530 <![CDATA[TikTok is laying off hundreds of employees from its global workforce, including a large number of staff in Malaysia, the company said on Friday. Two sources familiar with the matter earlier told Reuters that more than 700 jobs were slashed in Malaysia.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-uk-brazil-bolivia-guatemala-paraguay-philippines-expansion--6757643 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-uk-brazil-bolivia-guatemala-paraguay-philippines-expansion--6757643#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:18:14 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta announced the expansion of Meta AI, the company’s in-house artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, to six new countries on Wednesday. The UK has been included in the list of countries which are getting access to the AI chatbot now. The social media giant also highlighted that the AI platform will be expanded to 15 more countries soon, taking the number of total s...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/threads-post-instagram-reels-testing-alessandro-paluzzi-6753244 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/threads-post-instagram-reels-testing-alessandro-paluzzi-6753244#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Wed, 09 Oct 2024 19:26:19 +0530 <![CDATA[Threads was launched a year ago as Meta's direct micro-blogging rival to Elon Musk's X (formerly known as Twitter). As the platform continues to grow, Meta is eyeing to add a range of fresh functionalities to the app. The social media giant seems to be working on a new feature to let s post Instagram Reels and posts directly to Threads.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/facebook-video-tab-meta-ai-video-ad-tools-advantage-plus-platform-rs-6750401 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/facebook-video-tab-meta-ai-video-ad-tools-advantage-plus-platform-rs-6750401#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Wed, 09 Oct 2024 15:06:40 +0530 <![CDATA[Facebook will soon get a new video tab on its platform which will play all the different types of video formats in the same place. This announcement was made by Meta at the Advertising Week event on Tuesday. Alongside, the social media giant also introduced several new artificial intelligence (AI) tools for video-based ad creation and deployment.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-x-approval-resume-service-brazil-bending-court-demands-6750395 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-x-approval-resume-service-brazil-bending-court-demands-6750395#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:08:21 +0530 <![CDATA[Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who had been locked in a months-long feud with Musk, gave X the green light to resume operations in Latin America's largest country effective immediately.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snapchat-sponsored-ads-chats-promoted-places-snap-map-6749908 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snapchat-sponsored-ads-chats-promoted-places-snap-map-6749908#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:37:36 +0530 <![CDATA[Snapchat has announced that it will begin testing ment placements in two places in its app, improving customer relationship management (CRM) system integrations. It is partnering with two dining franchises and an entertainment company whose ads will be visible on the app, enabling businesses to visually engage with consumers.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/tiktok-smart-plus-platform-ai-ad-campaign-automation-creation-6742287 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/tiktok-smart-plus-platform-ai-ad-campaign-automation-creation-6742287#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:08:52 +0530 <![CDATA[TikTok launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) platform on Monday to help rs easily create and deploy ads on the app. Dubbed Smart+, the AI-powered platform automates the entire ad campaign journey starting from the creative development to delivering the ad to the right audience. The platform is focused towards performance marketing and lets clients measu...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-chat-theme-feature-rolling-out-ios-wallpaper-report-6736648 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-chat-theme-feature-rolling-out-ios-wallpaper-report-6736648#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 07 Oct 2024 19:17:31 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp might be rolling out a new customisation feature for iOS s. According to a feature tracker, the instant messaging platform has now started shipping a chat theme feature that will let them select from multiple options of chat colours and wallpapers to add some variety to their messaging experience. This feature was first spotted in August when the Meta-own...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-movie-gen-ai-model-generate-video-with-sound-6720336 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-movie-gen-ai-model-generate-video-with-sound-6720336#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Sat, 05 Oct 2024 10:21:33 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta Movie Gen has been unveiled by the company as a new AI model that can generate video and audio clips that appear realistic in response to prompts, to compete with tools from OpenAI and ElevenLabs. Additionally, Meta showed off sample videos from Movie Gen featuring animals engaging in activities like swimming and surfing, and videos that use actual photos of...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-rolls-out-status-likes-private-mentions-features-update-blog-6713480 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-rolls-out-status-likes-private-mentions-features-update-blog-6713480#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 04 Oct 2024 14:18:13 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp has introduced a new set of features for status updates. The Meta-owned instant messaging platform is rolling out new status likes and private mentions features for Android and iOS s. Likes on Status is a new way to acknowledge a 's status update by tapping the heart emoji. With private mentions, s can now mention and tag s in their stat...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snapchat-for-ios-update-footsteps-feature-iphone-6690438 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snapchat-for-ios-update-footsteps-feature-iphone-6690438#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:46:33 +0530 <![CDATA[Snapchat has begun rolling out a new feature for iOS s which lets them keep track of all the places they have explored and sent snaps from. The feature, dubbed Footsteps, only works when the Ghost Mode is not enabled on Snapchat for iPhone. In addition to counting new places the travels to, it can also leverage stored Memories to take past trips into .]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-eur-90-million-fine-eu-privacy-6668121 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-eur-90-million-fine-eu-privacy-6668121#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Sat, 28 Sep 2024 10:48:31 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta has been fined EUR 91 million by the lead European Union's privacy regulator for storing some s' s without protection or encryption. The company says it took immediate action to fix the error after identifying it during a security review in 2019, and that there is no evidence the s were abused or accessed improperly.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/linkedin-ai-prompts-rollback-report-6663193 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/linkedin-ai-prompts-rollback-report-6663193#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Fri, 27 Sep 2024 17:45:51 +0530 <![CDATA[LinkedIn is reportedly removing artificial intelligence (AI) prompts it was previously displaying on its platform. These AI prompts would appear on the feed of s as a way to make them interested in using the platform’s AI features. However, it is said that several s have highlighted not seeing these prompts lately. The company has also reportedly con...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-x-brazil-comback-censorship-feud-6661789 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-x-brazil-comback-censorship-feud-6661789#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:17:48 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk's X told Brazil's Supreme Court it had complied with orders to stop the spread of misinformation and asked a judge to lift a ban on the platform. The billionaire had held out for more than five months against what he called "censorship" in a feud with a judge in one of X's largest and most coveted markets. The court shut Brazilians' access to the platf...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-imagine-feature-facebook-instagram-messenger-image-generation-connect-2024-6653681 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-imagine-feature-facebook-instagram-messenger-image-generation-connect-2024-6653681#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:19:26 +0530 <, In...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-voice-chat-celebrity-awkwafina-dame-judi-dench-john-cena-keegan-michael-key-kristen-bell-facebook-instagram-whatsapp-connect-2024-6652590 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-voice-chat-celebrity-awkwafina-dame-judi-dench-john-cena-keegan-michael-key-kristen-bell-facebook-instagram-whatsapp-connect-2024-6652590#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Thu, 26 Sep 2024 12:53:02 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta AI voice chat feature was finally introduced on Wednesday, after rumours about it appeared earlier this week. The social media giant announced multiple new artificial intelligence (AI) features for its native chatbot at the Meta Connect 2024, among which the voice chat feature was a major highlight. It will allow s to have a two-way conversation with the AI w...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/snapchat-google-my-ai-gemini-computer-vision-features-partnership-6646697 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/snapchat-google-my-ai-gemini-computer-vision-features-partnership-6646697#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Wed, 25 Sep 2024 16:33:08 +0530 <![CDATA[Snapchat has partnered with Google Cloud to bring the capabilities of its artificial intelligence (AI) model Gemini to My AI. Announced on Tuesday, the strategic partnership has allowed the social media platform to add computer vision capabilities as well as improved processing of text, audio, and code. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, Snapchat’s My AI is ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-android-read-all-chats-feature-testing-6640022 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-android-read-all-chats-feature-testing-6640022#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 24 Sep 2024 19:26:08 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android may be testing a feature that lets s mark all chats as read at once, according to claims by a feature tracker. In recent months, this feature has been tipped to be in testing multiple times but was not accessible by even beta testers. However, the instant messaging platform’s latest beta update for Android changes things and makes it availab...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-blocked-s-visible-posts-feature-elon-musk-6638601 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-blocked-s-visible-posts-feature-elon-musk-6638601#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 24 Sep 2024 17:10:38 +0530 <![CDATA[X (formerly Twitter) is said to be developing a new functionality that will enable s to view posts even from the people they have blocked. At the moment, s are unable to see the posts, replies, media and followers of the person they have been blocked by, this might change soon, according to Elon Musk who owns the microblogging platform.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-voice-chat-feature-celebrities-report-6638527 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-voice-chat-feature-celebrities-report-6638527#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:36:42 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta is reportedly planning to announce a new voice mode feature for the native Meta AI chatbot. The feature is believed to work similarly to the voice mode on OpenAI’s ChatGPT and allows s to have two-way conversations with the AI. However, the social media giant is said to have partnered with various celebrities and public figures to include their voices in th...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram--data-ip-addresses-phone-numbers-law-enforcement-authorities-ceo-pavel-durov-6636686 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram--data-ip-addresses-phone-numbers-law-enforcement-authorities-ceo-pavel-durov-6636686#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:54:17 +0530 <![CDATA[Telegram will provide s’ IP addresses and phone numbers to relevant authorities in response to valid legal requests. The move represents a marked difference from Telegram’s approach to government requests for data and its reputation for lax moderation.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-block-message-unknown--feature-6618514 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-block-message-unknown--feature-6618514#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 21 Sep 2024 20:25:25 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is rolling out an update to beta testers, introducing a new feature aimed at safeguarding s from unwanted messages from unknown s. The optional feature automatically protects s from unidentified senders by filtering messages under certain conditions.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/elon-musk-us-sec-sanctions-twitter-probe-6616353 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/elon-musk-us-sec-sanctions-twitter-probe-6616353#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Sat, 21 Sep 2024 14:38:52 +0530 <![CDATA[The US Securities and Exchange Commission plans to seek sanctions against Elon Musk for not attending the court-mandated testimony on September 10 related to its investigation into his acquisition of Twitter for $44 billion. The SEC's motion seeks an order to show cause why Musk should not be held in civil contempt for informing them just three hours before his schedu...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/social-media-s-lack-control-data-sharing-ai-us-ftc-report-6610089 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/social-media-s-lack-control-data-sharing-ai-us-ftc-report-6610089#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 20 Sep 2024 17:06:35 +0530 <![CDATA[Social media companies collect, share and process vast troves of information about their s while offering little transparency or control, including over how it is used by systems incorporating artificial intelligence, the US Federal Trade Commission said in a report released on Thursday.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-android-beta-default-chat-theme-picker-feature-6602996 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-android-beta-default-chat-theme-picker-feature-6602996#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:33:01 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android may be working on a new feature that lets s make default theme picks for chats and chat bubbles from a multitude of design styles, according to claims by a feature tracker. The purported feature is said to provide s with multiple design options via a new interface (UI), potentially expanding the customisation choices on the instant me...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-pause-ads-videos-rolling-out-widely-report-6602757 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-pause-ads-videos-rolling-out-widely-report-6602757#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:28:20 +0530 <![CDATA[YouTube is reportedly rolling out pause ads widely to s and rs. The video streaming giant first announced its plans to show these ads that appear when a video is paused last year. Many netizens have reported seeing these ads, expressing concerns over this move. These appear as a pop-up ad and can either be a static image or a short looping video.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-communities-hype-button-feature-how-it-works-6600749 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-communities-hype-button-feature-how-it-works-6600749#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:33:59 +0530 <![CDATA[YouTube Communities is the company's latest feature, aimed at increasing engagement on YouTube. With this feature activated, s can post within a YouTube Community and engage with posts from other subscribers. Additionally, the company is introducing a 'Hype' button, a feature designed to promote rising creators by enabling broader discovery of their channels ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/linkedin-trained-generative-ai-models--data-without-permission-updates-policy-criticism-report-6600354 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/linkedin-trained-generative-ai-models--data-without-permission-updates-policy-criticism-report-6600354#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:26:49 +0530 <![CDATA[LinkedIn, the social networking site for professionals, was reportedly scraping data on the platform without informing the s first. The company has now updated its of service to reflect this, however, it continues to automatically opt-in s unless they manually find and toggle off the setting to opt-out. Several netizens took to social media platform...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/snapchat-ai-video-generation-tool-for-creators-my-ai-improvements-announced-6592638 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/snapchat-ai-video-generation-tool-for-creators-my-ai-improvements-announced-6592638#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:25:51 +0530 <![CDATA[Snapchat announced new artificial intelligence (AI) tools for s on Tuesday. The social media giant revealed at its 6th annual Snap Partner Summit that the company is planning to introduce an AI video tool for those with a creator . The AI tool will allow s to generate videos from text and image prompts.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/news/snapchat-spectacles-ar-glasses-fifth-generation-price-launch-features-specifications-6592525 https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/news/snapchat-spectacles-ar-glasses-fifth-generation-price-launch-features-specifications-6592525#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[wearables]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:22:56 +0530 <![CDATA[Snapchat unveiled its fifth generation Spectacles with augmented reality (AR) capabilities at the Snap Partner Summit 2024 on Tuesday. They bring upgrades over the fourth generation Spectacles, including more immersive AR displays with micro projectors, dual Snapdragon processors and longer battery life.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/discord-end-to-end-encryption-audio-video-calls-dms-dave-protocol-features-6591857 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/discord-end-to-end-encryption-audio-video-calls-dms-dave-protocol-features-6591857#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2024 13:18:30 +0530 <![CDATA[Discord launched end-to-end encryption protocol dubbed DAVE for audio and video calls on Tuesday. It will offer encryption in direct messages (DMs), Group DMs, voice channels, and Go Live streams, for its estimated 200 million monthly s. The social media platform said that s will be able to check when end-to-end encryption is in effect and other ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-teen-s-safety-features-protection-6591713 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-teen-s-safety-features-protection-6591713#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:24:01 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram Teen s have been introduced as the latest measure to safeguard young s on the platform. These Teen s come with default-enabled protections, and only s over the age of 16 can modify the safety settings of their . Additionally, parents or guardians can monitor who has messaged their teenagers in the past week and can establish dail...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-status-updates-mention-feature-android-leak-6586386 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-status-updates-mention-feature-android-leak-6586386#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 17 Sep 2024 18:18:15 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android is getting a new feature that will allow s to mention others on their status updates, as per a feature tracker. The status update mentions feature is said to be private, so only the er and the s mentioned will be able to see it. The functionality of the feature is said to be similar to Instagram Stories, where the mentioned is n...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/x-eu-digital-markets-act-impact-6562797 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/x-eu-digital-markets-act-impact-6562797#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Sat, 14 Sep 2024 11:58:36 +0530 <![CDATA[X, the microblogging platform owned by Elon Musk, is said to be unlikely to be affected by the EU's significant tech regulations — the Digital Markets Act — designed to curb the influence of Big Tech, as it does not fulfil the criteria for gatekeepers]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/whatsapp-meta-ai-voice-mode-public-figures-feature-android-report-6550920 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/whatsapp-meta-ai-voice-mode-public-figures-feature-android-report-6550920#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 21:57:58 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android is reported to soon integrate a two-way voice chat feature for the in-app artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Meta AI. Now, a new report claims that the voice mode feature will also include multiple voices of public figures, allowing s to customise their experience of interacting with the chatbot. Additionally, other voices from the US and th...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/australia-social-media-minimum-age-limit-anger-youth-digital-advocates-6533622 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/australia-social-media-minimum-age-limit-anger-youth-digital-advocates-6533622#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 17:35:09 +0530 <![CDATA[Australia is mulling about setting a minimum age limit for children around the usage of social media. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his centre-left government would run an age verification trial before introducing age minimum laws for social media this year.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-third-party-chats-feature-interoperability-apps-soon-roll-out-6525362 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-third-party-chats-feature-interoperability-apps-soon-roll-out-6525362#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 09 Sep 2024 17:13:40 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp will soon start ing third-party chats allowing s to send and receive messages. The announcement was made by the instant messaging platform’s parent company Meta last week. The company said the decision to make the app interoperable was made after the European Union brought the Digital Markets Act (DMA) into force in 2022. Earlier, Meta asked for ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/elon-musk-starlink-complies-order-blocking-x-brazil-6487622 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/elon-musk-starlink-complies-order-blocking-x-brazil-6487622#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:29:45 +0530 <![CDATA[Starlink had emerged as a fresh battleground between Musk and Brazil, as top court judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered the freeze of the company's s for possible use to pay fines owed by X, which is also owned by Musk.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snap-focus-ment-business-augmented-reality-ar-ceo-evan-spiegal-6487448 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snap-focus-ment-business-augmented-reality-ar-ceo-evan-spiegal-6487448#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:04:24 +0530 <![CDATA[Snap is set to lay its focus on boosting advertising business and work around AR, as confirmed by CEO Evan Spiegel. The announcement comes amid a challenging period for the Snapchat owner, as it contends with major social media players.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/whatsapp-meta-ai-voice-mode-android-feature-new-interface-report-6472094 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/whatsapp-meta-ai-voice-mode-android-feature-new-interface-report-6472094#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Mon, 02 Sep 2024 14:43:34 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android is reported to soon get a new feature for the in-app artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Meta AI. As per a WhatsApp feature tracker, the instant messaging platform is working on adding a Voice Mode to Meta AI that will allow s to have a two-way conversation with the chatbot.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/brazil-block-x-elon-musk-6457750 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/brazil-block-x-elon-musk-6457750#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Sat, 31 Aug 2024 10:22:44 +0530 <![CDATA[Brazil telecommunications regulator Anatel announced on Friday that it was moving to block access to Elon Musk's X microblogging platform, in adherence to a directive from a judge after X missed a deadline to pick a legal representative for the firm in the country.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-android-beta-disable--syncing-feature-multiple-devices-6450703 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-android-beta-disable--syncing-feature-multiple-devices-6450703#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 30 Aug 2024 11:51:31 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android may be testing a new privacy-related feature for the management of synced s, according to claims by a feature tracker. It aims to add functionality to the multi- feature which lets s use two WhatsApp s on the same device without using parallel apps. With this change, s may be given the choice of how they wish to sync t...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-creator-lab-india-launch-story-comments-cutout-birthday-notes-6445714 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-creator-lab-india-launch-story-comments-cutout-birthday-notes-6445714#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 29 Aug 2024 18:45:35 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram Creator Lab was launched in India by the Meta owned company at an event in Mumbai. According to Instagram, the new creator-focused educational resource will feature content from 14 creators in English and Hindi, with captions in five other languages. Meanwhile, Instagram also launched Comments in Stories, Birthday Notes and Cutouts in DMs as the latest featu...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-update-new-creator-tools-font-text-animations-stickers-6436733 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-update-new-creator-tools-font-text-animations-stickers-6436733#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 28 Aug 2024 16:22:15 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram has introduced new tools for creators, giving them more creative flexibility when making content. The rollout includes new text animations, unique fonts and effects for Instagram Reels and stories. The social media platform is also making it possible to text and stickers to photos and carousels destined for the feed.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-notes-share-from-spotify-feature-leak-6434930 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-notes-share-from-spotify-feature-leak-6434930#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 28 Aug 2024 12:11:28 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram may be developing a new feature that will allow s to share their currently playing tracks on Spotify with others in real-time, as per claims by a tipster. The feature, dubbed Share from Spotify, is said to work via Instagram Notes – short text updates visible in direct messages (DMs) which s can share with their followers.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-down-twitter-not-working-global-india-outage-6433934 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-down-twitter-not-working-global-india-outage-6433934#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 28 Aug 2024 09:20:02 +0530 <![CDATA[X (formerly Twitter) suffered an outage in India and globally during the early hours of Wednesday. The microblogging website, which is owned by billionaire Elon Musk, left s unable to access it or its features on both mobile and web platforms. Over 20,000 reports were logged on a website which detects and monitors downtime activity.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-android-beta-update-all-chats-read-shortcut-6429924 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-android-beta-update-all-chats-read-shortcut-6429924#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 27 Aug 2024 18:50:48 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android may be testing a new feature that lets s mark all chats as read at once with a new shortcut, according to claims by a feature tracker. The functionality is said to be available in a beta version of the app but may not be available to s yet. It is speculated to work similarly to the ‘mark read’ feature on the iOS version of the app whic...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snapchat-update-ipad-app-store--6427134 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snapchat-update-ipad-app-store--6427134#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 27 Aug 2024 12:49:02 +0530 <![CDATA[Snapchat has rolled out a highly requested feature for iPad s, adding to the expansive list of updates brought out in 2024. Following its latest update, the social media app now works natively on the Apple device, instead of its iPhone app being optimised for the tablet. It builds upon several new features introduced this year, including editable chats and emoji r...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-temporary-posts-disappear-in-24-hours-testing-report-6421653 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-temporary-posts-disappear-in-24-hours-testing-report-6421653#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 26 Aug 2024 16:43:30 +0530 <![CDATA[Threads is reportedly testing a new feature for the platform that will allow s to publish posts that disappear after a certain period. These temporary posts can be visible for up to 24 hours, as per the report. The replies made underneath the posts will reportedly also be automatically deleted once the parent post is gone.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-ios-beta-update-ar-filters-call-effects-6421277 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-ios-beta-update-ar-filters-call-effects-6421277#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 26 Aug 2024 15:54:12 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp for iOS is testing a new feature that leverages augmented reality (AR), according to claims by a feature tracker. The said feature is said to bring AR capabilities for video calls on the platform, enabling s to customise factors such as lighting conditions and surroundings.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-features-theme-picker-name-pin-development-report-6409403 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-features-theme-picker-name-pin-development-report-6409403#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 24 Aug 2024 20:10:51 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is working on two features that have been spotted in development on recently released beta versions of the app for iOS and Android smartphones. The first feature is a theme picker for WhatsApp on iOS that lets s pick from 10 wallpaper and chat bubble colour combinations, while the other is a name PIN feature to prevent spam after creating a name o...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-profile-song-new-feature-sabrina-carpenter-taste-6399145 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-profile-song-new-feature-sabrina-carpenter-taste-6399145#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 23 Aug 2024 11:57:04 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram has announced a new feature that aims to enhance the customisation of profiles. The feature is dubbed ‘profile song’. As the name suggests, it enables s to add a specific song to their profile that best describes their mood or other preferences. The social media platform has a comprehensive list of licensed songs which can be added.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-vertical-profile-grid-layout-test-adam-mosseri-6375741 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-vertical-profile-grid-layout-test-adam-mosseri-6375741#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:26:43 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram is currently running a test for a new way to media, company head Adam Mosseri revealed on Friday. With this pilot experiment, the social media platform is allowing select s to photos and videos in a vertical grid format without requiring them to crop the content into a square.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/x-shut-brazil-operations-content-orders-6371430 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/x-shut-brazil-operations-content-orders-6371430#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Mon, 19 Aug 2024 19:11:31 +0530 <![CDATA[X has announced that it will close operations in Brazil due to orders ed by a Brazilian judge. The Elon Musk-led platform published pictures of a document which says a daily fine and an arrest decree would be imposed against X's representative in the country if the platform did not fully comply with the judge's orders.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-features-block-unknown--messages-status-reactions-6369941 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-features-block-unknown--messages-status-reactions-6369941#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 19 Aug 2024 14:47:17 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp will soon help s protect their and optimise device via a new 'Block unknown messages' toggle that prevents certain messages from being delivered to s via unknown s. Meanwhile, the messaging app has started testing like reactions for WhatsApp status updates on the latest beta version of the app for Android smartphones.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-chat-bubble-theme-picker-feature-android-report-6350182 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-chat-bubble-theme-picker-feature-android-report-6350182#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 16 Aug 2024 15:41:15 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is working on a default chat theme feature that will let s select from multiple wallpaper themes as well as message bubble colours, according to a feature tracker. The feature has been spotted in development on the latest beta version of WhatsApp for Android, a few months after it was spotted on iOS, and could make its way to these platforms in the future...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/whatsapp-meta-ai-voice-mode-feature-ten-different-voices-report-6328492 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/whatsapp-meta-ai-voice-mode-feature-ten-different-voices-report-6328492#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Tue, 13 Aug 2024 16:52:48 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android is reportedly working on a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature. The new feature is said to allow s to hold hands-free verbal conversations with Meta AI, the AI chatbot integrated into the app. Earlier, a report claimed that WhatsApp was working on letting s send voice notes to Meta AI, allowing for one-way verbal communication, but th...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/polish-billionaire-plans-to-sue-meta-over-fake-ments-facebook-instagram-6326098 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/polish-billionaire-plans-to-sue-meta-over-fake-ments-facebook-instagram-6326098#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Tue, 13 Aug 2024 10:50:37 +0530 <![CDATA[Polish billionaire Rafal Brzoska and his wife plan to sue Meta over fake ments on Facebook and Instagram that feature his face and false information.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/turkey-restores-access-to-instagram-after-9-day-block-6319098 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/turkey-restores-access-to-instagram-after-9-day-block-6319098#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Mon, 12 Aug 2024 12:38:35 +0530 <![CDATA[Turkey has restored access to Instagram after the company agreed to cooperate with authorities to address the government's concerns. Instagram was blocked in Turkey on August 2 for not complying with the country's laws, rules, and public sensitivities.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/elon-musk-x-lawsuit-former-twitter-chairman-6305593 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/elon-musk-x-lawsuit-former-twitter-chairman-6305593#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Sat, 10 Aug 2024 10:42:45 +0530 <![CDATA[A former Twitter chairman has sued Elon Musk's X platform for $20 million in shares, after the billionaire allegedly refused to pay the ex-executive's compensation. Earlier this year, former Twitter executives previously sued Elon Musk for allegedly withholding more than $128 million in severance payments after they were ousted.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-sleep-timer-feature-pause-playback--s-test-6301527 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-sleep-timer-feature-pause-playback--s-test-6301527#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 09 Aug 2024 19:19:26 +0530 <![CDATA[YouTube is testing a new feature which will allow s to pause video playback in case they plan to fall asleep while watching content. Dubbed Sleep Timer, it is a new experimental feature released by the video streaming giant and is available for a limited duration. Based on its reception, the company can then later release it broadly to all s.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/google-meta-ads-to-minors-teenagers-instagram-youtube-s-report-6299953 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/google-meta-ads-to-minors-teenagers-instagram-youtube-s-report-6299953#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 09 Aug 2024 16:15:10 +0530 <![CDATA[Google and Meta reportedly struck a deal to make and show ads targeted at minor s. A report claims that the Mountain View-based tech giant was working on a marketing project to develop ads that would run on its YouTube platform. These ads were being made for Meta’s photo and video-sharing platform Instagram and were reportedly targeted at teenagers.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/elon-musk-x-agrees-to-not-use-personal-data-of-eu-s-for-ai-training-6299563 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/elon-musk-x-agrees-to-not-use-personal-data-of-eu-s-for-ai-training-6299563#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 09 Aug 2024 14:58:36 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk-owned X has said it allows all s to decide if their public posts can be used by the platform's artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok. To do so s have to untick a box in their privacy settings to opt out.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-carousel-feature-20-photo-video--limit-6299217 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-carousel-feature-20-photo-video--limit-6299217#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 09 Aug 2024 14:57:59 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram is rolling out a big change that potentially improves the sharing of multiple photos and videos on the social media platform. s can now add more content in a single carousel than the previous limit which only allowed 10 s. As per the Meta-owned platform, this change makes it easier for s who wish to add their “end-of-summer “photo dumps”.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x--plus-subscription-no-ads-benefits-price-6298094 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x--plus-subscription-no-ads-benefits-price-6298094#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:30:30 +0530 <![CDATA[X (formerly Twitter) is removing ads from its highest-paid subscription plan, it announced via a social media post on Thursday. Its top-tier plan, dubbed X +, brings benefits such as a reply boost and the ability to write articles, along with all the features offered by the plan.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/reddit-ai-summaries-search-result-pages-feature-earnings-call-6285411 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/reddit-ai-summaries-search-result-pages-feature-earnings-call-6285411#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Wed, 07 Aug 2024 19:11:43 +0530 <![CDATA[Reddit will begin testing summaries generated using artificial intelligence (AI) for content, the company announced during its earnings call with investors on Tuesday. The AI-powered summaries will appear at the top of the search result pages. Courtesy of this feature, Reddit aims to help s “dive deeper” into the platform’s content, including games, communit...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-payments-service-elon-musk-everything-app-6284562 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-payments-service-elon-musk-everything-app-6284562#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 07 Aug 2024 17:54:10 +0530 <![CDATA[X (formerly Twitter) may introduce its in-house payments service soon, according to claims by an independent app researcher on social media. Since Elon Musk’s takeover, the microblogging platform has undergone a myriad of changes. Musk has highlighted his ambitions of making the platform into an “everything app”.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/elon-musk-x-files-lawsuit-accusing-rs-of-boycotting-platform-6284715 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/elon-musk-x-files-lawsuit-accusing-rs-of-boycotting-platform-6284715#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 07 Aug 2024 17:32:44 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk-owned X has filed a lawsuit in federal court in Texas against the World Federation of rs, Unilever and Danish renewable energy company Orsted, in addition to Mars and CVS Health. The lawsuit has alleged that rs have collectively withheld billions of dollars in advertising revenue from X.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-update-new-features-in-app-browser-mini-app-store-july-6240835 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-update-new-features-in-app-browser-mini-app-store-july-6240835#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 01 Aug 2024 18:41:25 +0530 <![CDATA[Telegram introduced a slew of new features that aimed at enhancing the overall experience on Thursday. One of the key additions rolled out on the instant messaging platform is a new in-app browser with for multiple tabs. It also highlighted that its 950 million monthly active s can now take advantage of the new option which enables them to gift Telegr...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/transportation/news/whatsapp-delhi-metro-smart-card-recharge-facility-chatbot-ncr-6223228 https://www.gadgets360.com/transportation/news/whatsapp-delhi-metro-smart-card-recharge-facility-chatbot-ncr-6223228#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[transportation]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2024 17:20:04 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is rolling out a new facility to make the commute easier for Metro s in Delhi and NCR. With the rollout of its latest feature, WhatsApp s can now recharge their smart cards issued by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) via a dedicated chatbot on the instant messaging platform. It also offers other services such as ticket purchasing, viewing previo...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/x-dm-message-editing-feature-development-elon-musk-6221379 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/x-dm-message-editing-feature-development-elon-musk-6221379#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2024 13:51:58 +0530 <![CDATA[X (formerly Twitter) has been gradually adding a slew of features since the billionaire’s takeover in 2022. The latest feature which could soon be introduced on X is the ability to edit DMs (direct messages), according to information provided by an employee on the social media platform, although the timeline of its rollout remains unknown.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-android-beta-update-double-tap-message-reactions-6213075 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-android-beta-update-double-tap-message-reactions-6213075#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 29 Jul 2024 12:54:58 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android may be testing a new gesture feature which lets s react to messages, according to claims by a feature tracker. This feature is speculated to allow quick reactions to messages by simply double-tapping them, which may bring up a default heart emoji. It is only available to WhatsApp’s beta s ed via the Google Play beta program.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/elon-musk-x-prevent-posts-train-grok-ai-chatbot-6199128 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/elon-musk-x-prevent-posts-train-grok-ai-chatbot-6199128#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Sat, 27 Jul 2024 10:35:54 +0530 <![CDATA[X (formerly Twitter) will allow s to prevent their posts and interactions from being used to train Grok, the AI (artificial intelligence) chatbot on the microblogging platform. The setting is available on the web platform and will soon be rolled out on mobile, according to the company.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-disable-links-replies-feature-leak-6162030 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-disable-links-replies-feature-leak-6162030#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 22 Jul 2024 17:30:02 +0530 <![CDATA[X (formerly Twitter) is said to developing a feature that may let s disable links in the replies of their posts, according to claims by an app researcher on social media. It is speculated to aid in reducing spam links posted in replies to posts on the platform by introducing the ability to natively block links.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-web-names-feature-leak-report-6160503 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-web-names-feature-leak-report-6160503#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:08:23 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is speculated to be developing a new feature for its web client which may let s pick names, according to claims by a feature tracker. It is tipped to offer more flexibility while connecting with other s on the instant messaging platform by eliminating the need to share phone numbers.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-reels-multi-audio-tracks-feature-6125232 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-reels-multi-audio-tracks-feature-6125232#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 17 Jul 2024 16:50:46 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram announced a new multi-track audio feature for Reels on Tuesday. With the rollout of this new feature, s can now add up to 20 audio tracks in a single Instagram Reel, enabling them to produce creative mixes, in addition to editing them with text, stickers, clips and other items.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-chats-favourites-filter-calls-feature-6122954 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-chats-favourites-filter-calls-feature-6122954#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 17 Jul 2024 09:28:30 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is introducing a new update that enables s to set certain s as favourites, the company announced on Tuesday. Through it, s can save the people they frequently at the top of the screen in WhatsApp Chats and Calls. Additionally, it will also be available as a filter on the instant messaging platform.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-android-beta-live-message-translation-feature-google-6091565 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-android-beta-live-message-translation-feature-google-6091565#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 12 Jul 2024 18:38:24 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is said to testing a new feature that enables s to translate messages in other languages, according to claims by a feature tracker. The live translation feature is said to work through on-device processing and may use Google’s live translation technology. It was reported in a beta version of the WhatsApp for Android app.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-iphone-app-dislike-button-downvote-posts-6090937 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-iphone-app-dislike-button-downvote-posts-6090937#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 12 Jul 2024 17:17:12 +0530 <![CDATA[X (formerly Twitter) may be testing a new feature for increasing engagement by allowing them to downvote replies on iPhone. According to claims on social media, the feature may appear as a ‘dislike’ option in the form of a heartbroken icon, instead of a Reddit-like downward arrow.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-android-beta-voice-message-transcription-feature-report-6088560 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-android-beta-voice-message-transcription-feature-report-6088560#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 12 Jul 2024 11:47:23 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android may be testing a new feature which may let s transcribe voice messages, according to a report. It was spotted by a feature tracker in a beta version of the WhatsApp app for the Android platform. With this, s may be able to generate transcriptions for voice messages they have sent and received.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/spotify-for-podcasters-app-update-comments-feature-6075604 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/spotify-for-podcasters-app-update-comments-feature-6075604#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 10 Jul 2024 16:54:25 +0530 <![CDATA[Spotify for Podcasters introduced a new ‘Comments’ feature on Tuesday. This interactive feature is said to allow listeners to post comments on podcasts and receive replies from the podcasters, enabling more engagement. The app has also been revamped and it now delivers real-time performance updates for podcasts alongside notifications when a particular podcast lan...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-reels-long-form-videos-adam-mosseri-6074350 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-reels-long-form-videos-adam-mosseri-6074350#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 10 Jul 2024 14:30:11 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram – Meta Platforms’ photo and video-sharing social media app – will focus on short-form content rather than long videos, according to Adam Mosseri, head of the company. It is part of the company’s “core identity” of connecting people with friends, while also helping them explore their interests.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-group-safety-context-card-information-new--6068906 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-group-safety-context-card-information-new--6068906#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 09 Jul 2024 21:30:01 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp group safety context cards are rolling out to s as part of a new feature that is designed to improve safety on the messaging service. s will now see contextual information after they are added to a group by a stranger. WhatsApp also allows s to control who can automatically add them to a group without their permission.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-channel-verification-check-mark-blue-match-meta-apps-6061297 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-channel-verification-check-mark-blue-match-meta-apps-6061297#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 08 Jul 2024 19:21:17 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp Channel check marks will soon turn blue, instead of green, according to a feature tracker. As a result, an version of WhatsApp will change the green check mark to the blue one found on Meta's Instagram and Facebook platforms.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-for-android-ios-video-note-mode-for-camera-report-6032148 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-for-android-ios-video-note-mode-for-camera-report-6032148#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 04 Jul 2024 14:51:34 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp may be testing a new dedicated video mode for camera on both Android and iOS platforms, according to a feature tracker. This feature may allow WhatsApp s to record and share video notes directly from the camera interface. As per the claims, the video note mode was spotted in a beta version of the app on Android as well as iOS platforms.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-imagine-me-ai-feature-android-v2-24-14-13-google-play-beta-programme-report-6026545 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-imagine-me-ai-feature-android-v2-24-14-13-google-play-beta-programme-report-6026545#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Wed, 03 Jul 2024 19:14:54 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly preparing a new “Imagine Me” feature that will let s create AI-generated photos of themselves. This update has been spotted in WhatsApp for Android beta version 2.24.14.13, which is available via the Google Play Beta programme.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/koo-shut-down-acquisition-talks-fail-aprameya-radhakrishna-6024392 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/koo-shut-down-acquisition-talks-fail-aprameya-radhakrishna-6024392#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:12:56 +0530 <![CDATA[Koo is shutting down, co-founders Aprameya Radhakrishna and Mayank Bidawatka announced on Wednesday. Four years ago after it was launched as a competitor to Twitter (now known as X), Koo will cease operations after acquisition talks with "multiple larger internet companies, conglomerates and media houses" failed, according to the app's founders.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/instagram-facebook-made-with-ai-info-label-content-detection-deepfakes-meta-6016133 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/instagram-facebook-made-with-ai-info-label-content-detection-deepfakes-meta-6016133#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:47:37 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta updated the artificial intelligence (AI) content detection label from “Made with AI” to “AI Info” on Monday. The announcement came just days after several influencers and photographers criticised the social media giant for incorrectly labelling their content as AI-generated. In a post, Meta stated that it found the earlier label was not aligned with peopl...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-ios-update-events-group-chats-iphone-6009590 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-ios-update-events-group-chats-iphone-6009590#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:44:36 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp for iOS is introducing a new feature that lets s create events in group chats. The feature was first spotted in a beta version of the app for the Android platform by a feature tracker. However, it is now being rolled out to the stable version of the instant messaging app for iPhone.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-instant-video-notes-quick-reply-button-report-5979614 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-instant-video-notes-quick-reply-button-report-5979614#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 12:09:14 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp introduced Instant Video Notes in 2023, enabling s to record and send 60-second video messages to others directly in chat. The instant messaging platform is now enhancing that feature by enabling quick replies for it, according to a feature tracker. The new option is said to be spotted in a beta version of WhatsApp for Android.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/reddit-update-web-standard-block-automated-data-scraping-from-website-5973961 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/reddit-update-web-standard-block-automated-data-scraping-from-website-5973961#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Wed, 26 Jun 2024 15:49:25 +0530 <![CDATA[Social media platform Reddit said on Tuesday it will update a Web standard used by the platform to block automated data scraping from its website, following reports that AI startups were bying the rule to gather content for their systems.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/snapchat-update-safety-features-location-sharing-blocking-warnings-5966025 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/snapchat-update-safety-features-location-sharing-blocking-warnings-5966025#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 25 Jun 2024 15:11:02 +0530 <![CDATA[Snapchat has expanded its safety features in an attempt to protect younger s on the video and photo messaging platform. The Snapchat block feature has been optimised to be more effective, while location sharing has been simplified, in-app warnings will be more useful, and strangers are now prevented from sending a friend request to teenagers.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-hype-feature-community-engagement-eligibility-5964270 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-hype-feature-community-engagement-eligibility-5964270#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 25 Jun 2024 11:52:02 +0530 <![CDATA[YouTube is testing a new way which provides more community to small content creators, the company announced on Monday. The feature, called ‘Hype’, is being made available to viewers in select regions. Content creators within the criteria will be eligible for this new program, enabling viewers to hype a video to boost its rankings.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-in-app-dialler-android-beta-voice-calling-5959178 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-in-app-dialler-android-beta-voice-calling-5959178#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 24 Jun 2024 18:54:56 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp may be developing a new in-app dialler, according to a feature tracker. This feature, reported in the latest WhatsApp for Android beta app update, is speculated to make WhatsApp calling convenient by allowing s to make calls directly from the app, without having to switch to the system dialer and save the on the Android smartphone.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-dynamic-stickers-lottie-framework-new-sticker-pack-5957473 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-dynamic-stickers-lottie-framework-new-sticker-pack-5957473#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 24 Jun 2024 13:24:33 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is rolling out more interactive stickers with fluid motion, courtesy of the new Lottie framework . According to a feature tracker, this initiative was first reported in a beta version of the WhatsApp for Android app in February but is now rolling out widely with the latest stable update for both Android and iOS platforms.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube--subscription-vpn-s-crackdown-5936713 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube--subscription-vpn-s-crackdown-5936713#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:25:59 +0530 <![CDATA[After tackling ad blockers, YouTube is now said to be cracking down on s who use virtual private networks (VPNs) to get a cheaper subscription, according to claims by s on social media. Several s reported receiving emails from the video-streaming service regarding the cancellation of the subscription due to invalid billing information.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/butterflies-social-media-app-launch-features-ai-characters-interaction-5929209 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/butterflies-social-media-app-launch-features-ai-characters-interaction-5929209#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 20 Jun 2024 12:52:35 +0530 <![CDATA[Butterflies, a social media platform that allows people to create artificial intelligence (AI) characters and let them interact freely with other characters and s, has been launched publicly. After being in a private beta test for several months, the app is currently available to all s globally on iOS and Android. The app is free to install and use, and there ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-notes-experimental-project-features-eligibility-5914344 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-notes-experimental-project-features-eligibility-5914344#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2024 13:45:32 +0530 <![CDATA[YouTube may be getting ready to introduce a new and experimental feature which lets s add ‘notes’ below videos, according to the company. This feature is speculated to work along the same lines as the Community Notes feature on X, enabling s to provide more context to videos on its platform.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-android-default-media-quality-setting-feature-report-5913311 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-android-default-media-quality-setting-feature-report-5913311#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2024 09:48:58 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android is rolling out a feature which automatically sets the default media quality setting. This feature will allow s to set default media quality for s, without having to manually toggle the HD option every time they send an image or video.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-ad-blocker-combine-ment-video-streams-5888268 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-ad-blocker-combine-ment-video-streams-5888268#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:27:28 +0530 <![CDATA[YouTube is reportedly developing another way to crack down on third-party blockers by injecting ads directly from the server, according to a post on social media. It is speculated that this change may combine the video and ads into one and it may be played as a continuous stream on the video-streaming platform, preventing the browser plugins from stopping them.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-update-new-video-calling-mobile-desktop-features-5887173 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-update-new-video-calling-mobile-desktop-features-5887173#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2024 11:59:01 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp announced several new features related to video calling for mobile and desktop s on Thursday. The participant list for group video calls has been expanded and up to 32 can now be on a call together across all devices. Furthermore, s can now share their audio when screen-sharing with other participants.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/whatsapp-business-ai-chatbot-meta-verified-badge-launched-india-5837669 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/whatsapp-business-ai-chatbot-meta-verified-badge-launched-india-5837669#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Fri, 07 Jun 2024 15:26:17 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp Business is getting multiple new features, including a major artificial intelligence (AI) help business owners intelligently automate some of their communication on the platform. The social media giant announced a new AI-powered chatbot for WhatsApp Business during an event in São Paulo. It has also rolled out the Meta Verified badge for these use...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/youtube-dream-screen-ai-feature-background-images-green-screen-test-5816730 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/youtube-dream-screen-ai-feature-background-images-green-screen-test-5816730#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Tue, 04 Jun 2024 19:12:54 +0530 <![CDATA[YouTube is testing a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature for its minute-long vertical video format, Shorts. Dubbed Dream Screen, this feature will add a custom green screen image generated by AI to the videos. This feature is likely aimed at s who prefer to use creative backgrounds to stand out in the videos or be thematically aligned with the content of the ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-ad-breaks-confirms-testing-unskippable-ads-report-5816259 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-ad-breaks-confirms-testing-unskippable-ads-report-5816259#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 04 Jun 2024 19:05:17 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram has reportedly confirmed testing unskippable ads on its platform after several s posted about seeing them recently. Earlier, a Reddit post highlighted these 5-second-long ads labelled as “ad breaks”, that s could not scroll past. Now, as per a report, a Meta spokesperson has said that the company is testing newer ways to drive value for ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-unskippable-ad-breaks-feature-report-5805282 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-unskippable-ad-breaks-feature-report-5805282#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2024 12:32:31 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram is testing a new feature called Ad Breaks that brings short but unskippable ads, according to recent claims on Reddit. The Meta-owned photo-sharing platform did not officially reveal the testing of the Ad Breaks feature but s across Reddit forums have reported its arrival.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-update-feature-favourite-filter-chats-tab-android-report-5787924 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-update-feature-favourite-filter-chats-tab-android-report-5787924#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 31 May 2024 19:42:26 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android is reportedly working on a new feature that will let s add and filter their favourite chats for easier access. This feature is under development and as per the report, it is rolling out to testers who have ed through the Google Play Beta Program. Once it rolls out in beta, these s will be able to see and test out the feature.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-notes-new-features-limit-interactions-safety-rolled-out-5787405 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-notes-new-features-limit-interactions-safety-rolled-out-5787405#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 31 May 2024 17:54:47 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram is rolling out several new features for s globally. The Meta-owned social media platform announced three new features for Notes to make it easier to post new posts and connect with friends. It has also introduced a Limit Interactions feature that allows s to not receive messages, comments, and tags from followers who are not added as close friends. T...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-threads-tweetdeck-view-feed-desktop-s-5785357 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-threads-tweetdeck-view-feed-desktop-s-5785357#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 31 May 2024 13:32:19 +0530 <![CDATA[Threads has rolled out a new TweetDeck-style view in addition to other features for desktop s. The new layout brings the ability to pin feeds in on the home screen, creating a custom multi-column desktop view. A new auto-update option has also been introduced that brings up new posts without having to refresh.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-finds-deceptive-content-likely-ai-generated-facebook-instagram-5778874 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-finds-deceptive-content-likely-ai-generated-facebook-instagram-5778874#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Thu, 30 May 2024 15:55:40 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta said on Wednesday it had found "likely AI-generated" content used deceptively on its Facebook and Instagram platforms, including comments praising Israel's handling of the war in Gaza published below posts from global news organizations and US lawmakers.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-new-shortcut-image-generation-meta-ai-report-5772176 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-new-shortcut-image-generation-meta-ai-report-5772176#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 29 May 2024 18:06:26 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is testing a new ‘Imagine’ shortcut that will let s generate AI-powered images using Meta AI, according to a report. While it is still in development, the feature was spotted in WhatsApp for Android version 2.24.12.4. It is speculated that this shortcut may enable quick image generation for those who frequently communicate via AI images.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-playables-feature-75-games-for-free-without--subscrption-5770514 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-playables-feature-75-games-for-free-without--subscrption-5770514#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 29 May 2024 16:35:05 +0530 <![CDATA[YouTube expanded its Playables feature to all its s on Tuesday. This feature offers a collection of games to s of the video-streaming service, without any s. First introduced in November 2023, it now offers a collection of over 75 free-to-play games including Angry Birds Showdown, Cut the Rope and more.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/microsoft-copilot-telegram-beta-free-s-release-5769711 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/microsoft-copilot-telegram-beta-free-s-release-5769711#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 29 May 2024 13:08:19 +0530 <![CDATA[Microsoft Copilot is now available on the popular messaging app Telegram. The tech giant integrated its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot with Telegram on Tuesday, extending its capabilities within the app. Telegram s can now converse with, ask questions, and search the internet with the Copilot. Currently, the feature is released in beta, although it has been ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-third-party-ad-blockers-skipping-videos-report-5761763 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-third-party-ad-blockers-skipping-videos-report-5761763#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 28 May 2024 11:54:25 +0530 <![CDATA[YouTube has initiated another crackdown on third-party ad blockers on its platform in an effort to tackle the prolonged problem, according to a report. s with ad blockers enabled are reportedly facing a new issue – video automatically skipping to the end, building upon other efforts to tackle ad blockers.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-voice-status-update-1-minute-iphone-android-5756457 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-voice-status-update-1-minute-iphone-android-5756457#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 27 May 2024 17:18:33 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is introducing a new feature that allows s to put longer voice messages as status updates – now available on both Android and iOS versions of the app. The previous 30-second limit has now been extended to one minute, enabling s to add longer voice notes as status updates.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-s-early-access-experimental-features-report-5755064 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-s-early-access-experimental-features-report-5755064#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 27 May 2024 14:27:23 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram is planning to introduce a way for s to get early access to features, according to a recent leak. With this feature reportedly located in the Settings and activity tab, s may be able to experiment with the in-development features, such as a rumoured AI-generated chat themes feature and cross-posting to Threads.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-default-theme-feature-development-report-5743768 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-default-theme-feature-development-report-5743768#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 25 May 2024 19:12:01 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp default chat theme has been spotted in development by a feature tracker. The company is developing a theme picker that allows s to set the default chat theme on WhatsApp, changing the colour of chat bubbles on the app. WhatsApp will soon let you pick from five chat themes that change the colour of chat bubbles on the messaging app.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/x-community-notes-news-other-platforms-ceo-linda-yaccarino-5737307 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/x-community-notes-news-other-platforms-ceo-linda-yaccarino-5737307#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 24 May 2024 19:51:52 +0530 <![CDATA[X CEO Linda Yaccarino on Friday stated that the microblogging platform would like to export its crowd-sourced fact-checking feature, Community Notes, to newspapers and other platforms. X (formerly Twitter) owner Elon Musk has pushed the tool as a bulwark against misinformation, and even as a viable alternative to mainstream journalism.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-unread-message-count-disable-reaction-notifications-feature-report-5713143 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-unread-message-count-disable-reaction-notifications-feature-report-5713143#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 21 May 2024 18:51:14 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will allow s more control to manage their unread message count in its Android app. This feature is currently under development, so beta testers who have ed through the Google Play Beta Program may not have access to it yet. There is no information on its release date.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/openai-reddit-partnership-content-to-chatgpt-new-ai-products-5682571 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/openai-reddit-partnership-content-to-chatgpt-new-ai-products-5682571#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Fri, 17 May 2024 11:58:11 +0530 <![CDATA[OpenAI and Reddit have entered into a partnership which will see the artificial intelligence (AI) firm getting access to Reddit’s real-time data for ChatGPT and any new AI products the company launches in the future. Reddit will also be able to leverage OpenAI’s technology to bring AI-powered features to its platform. Notably, the social media platform signed a si...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/google-messages-edit-feature-beta-testers-report-5653639 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/google-messages-edit-feature-beta-testers-report-5653639#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 13 May 2024 16:52:45 +0530 <![CDATA[Google Messages has finally begun testing the ‘messages editing’ feature, as per a report. The RCS-powered messaging app was rumoured to be working on this feature since December 2023 when a report found some flags corresponding to message editing. Now, it is said to be rolling out to beta testers who can see and use the feature.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-darker-dark-mode-android-ios-navigation-redesign-new-icons-5630079 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-darker-dark-mode-android-ios-navigation-redesign-new-icons-5630079#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 10 May 2024 09:57:17 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp has introduced a host of design changes to its mobile interface for both iOS and Android. Some new changes are quite subtle, while others are more discernable. There are also some additions to the layout like chat filters, which are said to help improve navigation. With the new changes, the iOS and Android layouts of the app appear more similar than before.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-update-new-features-camera-zoom-control-sticker-creation-shortcut-5626175 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-update-new-features-camera-zoom-control-sticker-creation-shortcut-5626175#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 09 May 2024 19:05:34 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp beta for iOS has added two new features for testers to try out with recent updates. The first feature allows s to access zoom controls on WhatsApp's in-app camera. WhatsApp has also started testing two new shortcuts to create new stickers or generate them using AI on a recent version of WhatsApp beta for iOS.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-instagram-cross-posting-feature-testing-report-5624285 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-instagram-cross-posting-feature-testing-report-5624285#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 09 May 2024 14:48:44 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram Threads cross posting could soon be introduced by the company. According to a report, the ability to cross post content to Threads while ing images on Instagram is being tested with some s. The new opt-in feature is reportedly in testing via a new toggle on the photo and video sharing service.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-features-ad-creatives-for-businesses-introduced-5616776 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-features-ad-creatives-for-businesses-introduced-5616776#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Wed, 08 May 2024 15:52:41 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta is introducing a new set of artificial intelligence (AI) features for businesses to help them automate and improve the process of creating ad creatives. Meta’s new AI features are powered by the third generation of its Llama (Large Language Model Meta AI) AI models and are designed to help its enterprise customers easily promote products and services on Faceboo...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-update-ios-s-green-buttons-new-icons-rolled-out-5601207 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-update-ios-s-green-buttons-new-icons-rolled-out-5601207#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 06 May 2024 17:27:15 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is rolling out a new update for all iOS s that adds a minor interface change and a new feature in its video calling functionality. The new update was rolled out on Monday, and since it is a global stable version, it will be available for all iPhone s. s can find the update in the App Store by looking for WhatsApp.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-grok-ai-news-summary-xai-elon-musk-5588540 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-grok-ai-news-summary-xai-elon-musk-5588540#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 04 May 2024 19:46:07 +0530 <![CDATA[X, the social network owned by Elon Musk, will start summarizing news events inside the app by using xAI’s chatbot, Grok. The AI-generated summaries will rely on tweets — not third-party news articles — and will only be available to subscribers, the company announced on Friday.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-stories-interactive-stickers-release-adam-mosseri-meta-5587216 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-stories-interactive-stickers-release-adam-mosseri-meta-5587216#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 04 May 2024 17:50:55 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram has released a bunch of new interactive sticker options for s to use on their Stories. Instagram Stories is a popular way for sharing content on the platform, next to posting an image, video or Reel. s can text, images, or video stories and may even combine elements from all these options. The new stickers are claimed to help s express the...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snapchat-editable-chats-emoji-reactions-new-features-5579334 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snapchat-editable-chats-emoji-reactions-new-features-5579334#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 03 May 2024 15:21:30 +0530 <![CDATA[Snapchat is introducing new features that will allow its s to interact with the platform in newer ways and improve existing experiences. There are a couple of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered features as well, and all of these are gradually being rolled out. Some of these features will only be available to the Snapchat+ paid subscribers.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-communities-events-replies-announcement-group-features-released-5570817 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-communities-events-replies-announcement-group-features-released-5570817#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 02 May 2024 13:36:51 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is introducing a couple of new features for Communities that will allow to participate in newer ways in these groups. Meta, the parent company of the instant messaging platform, announced on Wednesday that it is adding a new Events feature and allowing replies in the Announcement Groups to make Communities more interactive. Events will allow o...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-recently-online-list-feature--recommendation-report-5564999 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-recently-online-list-feature--recommendation-report-5564999#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 01 May 2024 17:46:20 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is working on a new feature that is reportedly designed to recommend s to reach out to. The feature is a list dubbed 'Recently Online' which shows the names of s who were recently logged into the app. The report speculates that the purpose of the feature is to help s determine people who are more likely to respond if texted or called.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-india-exit-break-end-to-end-encryption-report-5529687 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-india-exit-break-end-to-end-encryption-report-5529687#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2024 18:51:23 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp told the Delhi High Court on Thursday that it might stop operations in India if it is asked to break end-to-end encryption on its platform, as per a report. The Meta-owned instant messaging platform gave the statement during the hearing of the petition filed by it and Facebook challenging Rule 4(2) of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Di...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-ban-looms-us-president-joe-biden-signs-law-270-day-sale-deadline-5521983 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-ban-looms-us-president-joe-biden-signs-law-270-day-sale-deadline-5521983#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2024 18:55:35 +0530 <![CDATA[For TikTok, the clock has started running in its existential fight to avoid a US ban. Legislation requiring the social media app’s Chinese owners to divest sailed through Congress, capped by Senate age late Tuesday as part of a larger foreign-aid package. President Joe Biden signed into law Wednesday, beginning a 270-day countdown for a sale or a US prohibition ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-face-unlock-feature-pixel-8-pro-series-update-report-5520847 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-face-unlock-feature-pixel-8-pro-series-update-report-5520847#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:54:15 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp has rolled out for the face unlock feature in the Pixel 8 series. This update provides a convenient way to unlock your WhatsApp and keep chats secure from prying eyes. Once s have set up facial recognition on the instant messaging app, they can simply look at it to unlock the app. This facility eliminates the need for biometric authentication.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-automatic-post-archive-feature-test-5520347 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-automatic-post-archive-feature-test-5520347#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:46:29 +0530 <![CDATA[Threads is testing a new feature that will allow s to archive posts automatically after a certain period of time. The new feature was confirmed by Instagram head Adam Mosseri who also heads the X (formerly known as Twitter)-styled platform. He highlighted that s will have the choice to both auto-archive posts as well as manually hide them from their profile.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-key--ios-iphone-rolling-out-how-to-set-up-5518519 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-key--ios-iphone-rolling-out-how-to-set-up-5518519#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:32:37 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is introducing a new security feature for its iOS app. On Wednesday, the instant messaging platform announced that it is rolling out key for iPhone s. The Meta-owned app first began working on this feature in January 2024, as a key-related menu popped up for the beta s. After around three months, it is now being shipped to iOS s gl...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-in-app-dialer-feature-in-works-report-5514326 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-in-app-dialer-feature-in-works-report-5514326#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:46:23 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature for its Android app that will allow s to access an in-app dialler. The feature is still under development, and the instant messaging platform has not made it available to those who have signed up for the Google Play Beta Programme. While the functionality of the dialler is unclear, it is believed that the feature cou...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-tv-app-announced-linda-yaccarino-twitter-videos-5513843 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-tv-app-announced-linda-yaccarino-twitter-videos-5513843#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:58:22 +0530 <![CDATA[X (formerly known as Twitter), is bolstering its video-first ambitions with a new TV app. The company announced on Tuesday that X will soon get a new smart TV app that will be compatible with most devices and allow s to watch the videos hosted on the platform on a larger screen.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-nearby-file-sharing-feature-improvement-report-5504857 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-nearby-file-sharing-feature-improvement-report-5504857#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:12:24 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is said to be working on a nearby file-sharing feature for Android s that uses Bluetooth to transfer files for quite some time now. The feature was first reported in January 2024, but it has not even appeared on the beta version of the app. A new report now claims that the instant messaging platform is adding more improvements to the feature and that it c...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/news/meta-quest-horizon-os-third-party-mixed-reality-headset-brands-5503622 https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/news/meta-quest-horizon-os-third-party-mixed-reality-headset-brands-5503622#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[wearables]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:24:35 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta announced the expansion of the operating system for its mixed-reality headset lineup to third-party device manufacturers and brands on Monday. The Horizon OS powers the augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) experiences on the Meta Quest series so far, but now other companies can also use the OS for their headsets and similar devices.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-android-favourites-tab-add-reorder-s-report-5498510 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-android-favourites-tab-add-reorder-s-report-5498510#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2024 18:50:08 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is working on a new feature which will allow s to add, reorder, or remove s in a specific order, as per a new report. The feature, dubbed Favourites, was spotted in the latest beta version of WhatsApp for Android and is expected to allow s to set up a speed dial of s for easier accessibility.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-llama-3-upgrade-new-features-integration-facebook-whatsapp-instagram-5475996 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-llama-3-upgrade-new-features-integration-facebook-whatsapp-instagram-5475996#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:00:04 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta AI is getting a massive upgrade. On Thursday, the social media giant announced two new Llama 3 artificial intelligence (AI) models, the Llama 3 8B and 70B, which are said to offer improved capabilities compared to the predecessor. Alongside, the company also upgraded its native AI assistant with Llama 3 models. Meta AI can now respond more efficiently, generate i...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/reviews/ray-ban-meta-smart-glasses-review-5474225 https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/reviews/ray-ban-meta-smart-glasses-review-5474225#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[wearables]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2024 09:01:33 +0530 <![CDATA[Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are not launching in India, so if you plan to get them, ask a friend to get them from any available International markets. The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are way better than any smart glasses available on the market in of voice quality to camera or video recording purposes. Compared to Ray-Ban Stories, launched in 2021, the new glasses...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snapchat-ai-images-watermark-feature-5470981 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snapchat-ai-images-watermark-feature-5470981#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2024 20:35:59 +0530 <![CDATA[Snapchat announced on Tuesday that it will start adding a watermark to the artificial intelligence (AI)-generated images created using its tools. The platform allows its s to generate AI images through the platform's native conversational chatbot My AI and its Dreams feature. The watermark will be a visual addition to highlight that it was created syntheti...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-real-time-search-test-recent-filter-instagram-adam-mosseri-5463055 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-real-time-search-test-recent-filter-instagram-adam-mosseri-5463055#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:58:50 +0530 <![CDATA[Threads is testing a feature allowing s to see real-time search results on their feeds. Ever since the launch, it has been dubbed as a competitor to X (formerly Twitter), since they share several functional similarities. A chronological feed like X though, is not available on Threads. But this will likely be available soon.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-chat-filters-rollout-all-unread-groups-feature-update-5459939 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-chat-filters-rollout-all-unread-groups-feature-update-5459939#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:56:55 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is rolling out new Chat Filters to keep messages organised. With the new update, s can quickly find the most important conversations without needing to scroll through the entire chat list. WhatsApp's Chat Filters feature works like Google's Gmail and offers three filter options to navigate through messages more efficiently.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/elon-musk-x-new-s-fee-write-posts-like-bookmark-reply-5455589 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/elon-musk-x-new-s-fee-write-posts-like-bookmark-reply-5455589#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2024 19:04:28 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk-owned X (formerly known as Twitter) could soon start charging new s an annual fee to give them access to write posts, like, reply, or bookmark posts. The billionaire entrepreneur confirmed the development to bring this policy to the social media platform on April 15, highlighting that the move was aimed at reducing spam on the platform.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-testing-ai-chatbots-for-influencers-creator-ai-report-5454616 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-testing-ai-chatbots-for-influencers-creator-ai-report-5454616#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2024 17:34:37 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram is reportedly working on a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered initiative that will allow the influencers — s with large followings — on the platform to automate direct engagement with their followers. As per the report, the programme is dubbed Creator AI and currently, it is under testing. The feature is said to offer AI chatbots to influencers...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-web-revamped-sidebar-interface-rolling-out-report-5447988 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-web-revamped-sidebar-interface-rolling-out-report-5447988#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2024 18:48:54 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp was reported to be working on a new interface for its web client with a sidebar and a dark mode last year. Now, according to a new report, the revamped design has started to roll out to some s. The new WhatsApp Web feature is said to be available to some of the s who have signed up for the web client’s beta programme. This also hints that a public r...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/viber-ai-message-summary-feature-launched-5446522 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/viber-ai-message-summary-feature-launched-5446522#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:41:59 +0530 <![CDATA[Viber, or Rakuten Viber, has introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered feature for s. The cross-platform instant messaging platform is offering a chat summarisation feature that will allow s to get up-to-date with unread messages with a brief summary using AI. The feature is being rolled out to select regions, and the company has revealed that it p...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-instagram-messenger-s-india-features-5444854 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-instagram-messenger-s-india-features-5444854#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:50:19 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta AI made its debut in India last week when some s spotted the generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot appearing on the WhatsApp app. Now, Meta AI has also started showing up for some Instagram and Messenger s in the country as well. The Llama-powered chat assistant is a general capability chatbot and is capable of natural language conversations, an...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-ai-influencers-content-for-rs-report-5425778 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-ai-influencers-content-for-rs-report-5425778#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2024 15:00:57 +0530 <![CDATA[TikTok, the popular short video platform, is reportedly working on adding artificial intelligence (AI)-powered virtual influencers to the platforms. These AI influencers will post content for rs and sellers on the platform, as per the report. TikTok is said to be adding script-reading capabilities to these influencers, which can be generated using a prompt, o...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-testing-blur-messages-feature-teen-safety-meta-5418920 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-testing-blur-messages-feature-teen-safety-meta-5418920#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2024 14:40:34 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram will test features that blur messages containing nudity to safeguard teens and prevent potential scammers from reaching them, its parent Meta said on Thursday as it tries to allay concerns over harmful content on its apps.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/messenger-hd-photos-create-shared-album-files100mb-features-update-meta-5412918 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/messenger-hd-photos-create-shared-album-files100mb-features-update-meta-5412918#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2024 16:32:37 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta is finally bringing the ability to share high-quality photos to Messenger, a feature that many of its s have longed for. Additionally, the social media giant is allowing s to create shared albums in chats. It is also rolling out the ability to send larger files up to 100MB in size.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-key--ios-app-expanded-globally-5406046 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-key--ios-app-expanded-globally-5406046#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2024 17:19:57 +0530 <![CDATA[X (formerly known as Twitter) expanded its key to iOS s globally on Tuesday. The Elon Musk-owned platform introduced keys as an alternative to traditional s in January. But at the time, it was only available on its iOS app for s in the US. Now, three months after its launch, the social media platform has extended it to other regions as ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/how-to/features/how-to-delete-deactivate-instagram--5380519 https://www.gadgets360.com/how-to/features/how-to-delete-deactivate-instagram--5380519#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[how to]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2024 09:00:01 +0530 <![CDATA[Here's how you can either delete or deactivate your Instagram .]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-link-privacy-feature-testing-pip-video-development-report-5380129 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-link-privacy-feature-testing-pip-video-development-report-5380129#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 05 Apr 2024 16:26:26 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp has reportedly started rolling out a new privacy feature. This helps s choose the privacy level of the links that are shared in their chats. The feature has not yet been publicly announced but it has been spotted on some beta testing s. WhatsApp is also said to be developing a new video-viewing feature withing the app.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/elon-musk-x-community-notes-contributor-india-s-5379633 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/elon-musk-x-community-notes-contributor-india-s-5379633#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 05 Apr 2024 13:21:14 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk-owned social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) expanded its Community Notes’ contributor positions to India on Thursday. With this development, Indian s can apply to become contributors to this open-source moderation tool to rate and review posts that are misleading or are spreading misinformation. Community Notes was officially introduced i...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-app-video-player-ios-android-new-features-full-screen-controls-5374132 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-app-video-player-ios-android-new-features-full-screen-controls-5374132#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 04 Apr 2024 17:45:33 +0530 <![CDATA[Facebook, the popular social media platform, is revamping its video player on its mobile app. With this upgrade, s will not have to see different full-screen modes and viewing experiences for different kinds of videos. Currently, s can see Reels, long-length videos, as well as live videos on the app. While Reels open in vertical full-screen, longer videos and ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-business-introduced-offers-suite-of-new-features-5358885 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-business-introduced-offers-suite-of-new-features-5358885#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 02 Apr 2024 15:45:14 +0530 <![CDATA[Telegram introduced its latest offering, Telegram Business, on March 31, which will allow s to turn their s into business s. Those who run small online businesses or own a physical store will be able to onboard new customers, existing customers with their orders, and help resolve queries, all within the messaging app.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-expands-third-party-fact-checking-programme-india-pti-5352579 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-expands-third-party-fact-checking-programme-india-pti-5352579#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 01 Apr 2024 18:31:32 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta has ed hands with the Press Trust of India (PTI) to mitigate viral misinformation on its platforms including Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Threads. As a part of the collaboration, PTI will become an independent fact-checker for the company and help in identifying, reviewing, and rating misinformation. With this move, Meta now has partnered with 12 fact-c...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-chat-lock-feature-linked-devices-google-play-beta-programme-update-report-5352217 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-chat-lock-feature-linked-devices-google-play-beta-programme-update-report-5352217#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Mon, 01 Apr 2024 17:53:15 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly looking to extend the Chat Lock functionality to linked devices. A future update of WhatsApp is said to bring the feature for linked devices. This update has been spotted in WhatsApp for Android beta version 2.24.8.4.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-bottom-navigation-tabs-android-rollout-5340856 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-bottom-navigation-tabs-android-rollout-5340856#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2024 20:23:09 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is rolling out a change to the interface that places all the navigation tabs at the bottom of the screen. The four tabs that were previously at the top of the screen on WhatsApp for Android are now located at the bottom, making it a lot easier to use the app with one hand on an Android phone.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/elon-musk-x--plus-access-s-verified-subscriber-benefits-5328152 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/elon-musk-x--plus-access-s-verified-subscriber-benefits-5328152#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2024 19:04:07 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk on Thursday announced that X would grant eligible s access to paid, subscriber-only features, if they fulfil certain criteria. s with a certain number of verified subscriber followers would get access to features available as part of and + subscriptions at no additional cost, according to X CEO Elon Musk.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/elon-musk-grok-ai-expansion--subscribers-x-twitter-5320008 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/elon-musk-grok-ai-expansion--subscribers-x-twitter-5320008#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:25:09 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk, the owner of X (formerly known as Twitter), announced on Wednesday that Grok AI, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot made by xAI, will be made available to all subscribers of the platform. The move comes just days after the billionaire made its large language model (LLM) Grok-1 available in open source.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-international-upi-payments-india-s-testing-leak-5314670 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-international-upi-payments-india-s-testing-leak-5314670#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2024 19:33:06 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp could be working on enabling international payments via its in-app Unified Payments Interface (UPI) service, as per a new leak. WhatsApp Payments or WhatsApp Pay was first introduced for Indian s as an in-app service in November 2020. The platform’s entry into the payments sector was considered delayed as rival platforms were already established by then...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-hd-quality-media--setting-report-5314357 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-hd-quality-media--setting-report-5314357#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2024 18:50:26 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android is reportedly getting a new feature that will make the process of sending high-quality images and videos easier than at present. The new feature is said to add a setting option that will allow s to select whether they want to send media in HD or standard quality. Once selected, the app will then automatically use that preference for all future...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/elon-musk-x-lawsuit-ccdh-appeal-plan-5314150 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/elon-musk-x-lawsuit-ccdh-appeal-plan-5314150#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2024 17:49:11 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk's lawsuit against the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) was thrown out by a US judge who said it was "evident" that Musk's X Corp sued the nonprofit because he didn't like its criticism, and thought its research would hurt X's image and scare rs away. In a statement, X said it plans to appeal the decision.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-pin-multiple-messages-personal-group-chats-feature-details-5306063 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-pin-multiple-messages-personal-group-chats-feature-details-5306063#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:43:54 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp rolled out the feature to pin messages in individual as well as group chats in December 2023. s could only, however, pin a single message within one chat. Earlier this month, it was reported that WhatsApp was testing a feature that allows s to pin multiple messages within a chat. Now, the firm has officially announced this feature.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snapchat-ar-lens-holi-2024-how-to-use-5297396 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snapchat-ar-lens-holi-2024-how-to-use-5297396#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 23 Mar 2024 19:59:56 +0530 <![CDATA[Snapchat AR Pichkari lens has been launched as the company's latest augmented reality (AR) lens. s on Snapchat for Android and iOS can now celebrate Holi 2024 by spraying your friends with virtual colours using the new AR Pichkari lens.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-update-ask-meta-ai-image-editor-development-5297248 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-update-ask-meta-ai-image-editor-development-5297248#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 23 Mar 2024 19:15:35 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is adding AI powered features to the popular messaging app, according to feature tracker WABetaInfo. The popular chat application is adding a new AI image editor and a new ask Meta AI feature that is currently in development, which could eventually make its way to the chat application owned by Meta.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-transcribe-voice-notes-feature-android-development-5280643 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-transcribe-voice-notes-feature-android-development-5280643#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:43:35 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is working on adding a new feature to transcribe voice notes, according to details shared by a feature tracker. The latest Android version of the app reveals a new feature that is in development, which will provide searchable text transcripts of voice notes, that could come in handy when listening to them is not an option. WhatsApp will also transcribe voice ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-instagram-facebook-ad-free-monthly-subscription-fee-half-europe-eu-5275816 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-instagram-facebook-ad-free-monthly-subscription-fee-half-europe-eu-5275816#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2024 16:38:58 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta Platforms has offered to almost halve its monthly subscription fee for Facebook and Instagram to EUR 5.99 from EUR 9.99, a senior Meta executive said on Tuesday, a move that aims to address concerns from privacy and antitrust regulators.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-update-features-1-minute-status-update-upi-qr-code-scanner-shortcut-5266927 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-update-features-1-minute-status-update-upi-qr-code-scanner-shortcut-5266927#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2024 11:51:54 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android beta has started to test new features with two recent updates. the first feature is a new QR code scanner shortcut for faster payments. Meanwhile, the app is also allowing beta testers to share 60-second videos to their status, doubling the previous limit. Here's everything you need to know about these features and how they work.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/linkedin-microsoft-add-games-social-media-platform-report-5262399 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/linkedin-microsoft-add-games-social-media-platform-report-5262399#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:38:34 +0530 <![CDATA[LinkedIn, the Microsoft-owned professional social media platform, is working on diversifying its offerings beyond job searches and business networking. The company is reportedly going to add games to the platform to increase engagement. LinkedIn would be the latest in the line of several social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube that have experimented with...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/beeper-android-app-launch-modern-design-new-features-5243536 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/beeper-android-app-launch-modern-design-new-features-5243536#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2024 15:25:52 +0530 <![CDATA[Beeper for Android is now in beta as the company begins testing a revamped version of its messaging app, with a revamped design and new features. s will be able to pick between Material You and OLED Black themes, while the Beeper app for Android now s native features like chat bubbles and lets you add new services from the mobile app, according to the compa...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-twitter-becoming-video-first-platform-ceo-linda-yaccarino-5237659 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-twitter-becoming-video-first-platform-ceo-linda-yaccarino-5237659#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:27:23 +0530 <![CDATA[X (formerly known as Twitter) has revealed its overall year-on-year growth numbers for video consumption and time spent watching videos, claiming that the social media platform is showing strong video-centric content consumption behaviour. The company CEO Linda Yaccarino also acknowledged the platform’s rise in the video domain. Notably, X owner Elon Musk has emphas...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-update-block-profile-picture-screenshot-android-testing-chat-pinning-5237687 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-update-block-profile-picture-screenshot-android-testing-chat-pinning-5237687#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:56:39 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is now blocking screenshots of profile photos on the app on Android. The Meta-owned messaging app is also beta testing the ability to pin more than one message at the top of a chat window on the app, on the latest testing version of the app for Android smartphones.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-key--android-app-testing-report-5230296 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-key--android-app-testing-report-5230296#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:58:09 +0530 <![CDATA[X (formerly known as Twitter) might soon bring key to its Android app, as per a report. The social media platform introduced keys, which is an alternative method to to s without requiring s, on iOS devices in January, and now it might soon be available to Android s as well.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/news/mark-zuckerberg-meta-quest-3-superior-apple-vision-pro-5224616 https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/news/mark-zuckerberg-meta-quest-3-superior-apple-vision-pro-5224616#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[wearables]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2024 17:41:49 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has criticised the Apple Vision Pro for a second time since the iPhone maker's first mixed reality headset was launched in February. The social networking giant's co-founder and CEO said that the Quest 3 headset is more advanced than the Vision Pro and that Apple made too many compromises for higher resolution.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-new-end-to-end-encryption-label-testing-report-5218176 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-new-end-to-end-encryption-label-testing-report-5218176#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2024 17:55:36 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp has been spotted working on a new end-to-end encryption (E2EE) label for individual and group conversations that is reportedly in development. The popular messaging application will show a message within chats that will confirm that the messages sent and received are encrypted and WhatsApp does not store any of the information.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-save-drafts-in-app-photos-features-rolled-out-5217823 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-save-drafts-in-app-photos-features-rolled-out-5217823#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2024 16:21:35 +0530 <![CDATA[Threads has received two new features for its Android and iOS apps. s of the Meta-owned social media platform will now be able to save post drafts to come back to it later and edit or post them. Additionally, the app will allow s to take photos without having to be redirected to the default camera app. Both features were rolled out on March 7 and should reach ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-x-app-long-videos-smart-tv-viewing-5205257 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-x-app-long-videos-smart-tv-viewing-5205257#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 09 Mar 2024 12:36:55 +0530 <![CDATA[Long-form videos will soon be available on smart televisions, billionaire Elon Musk said, after Fortune magazine reported that social network X planned to launch next week a TV app for Amazon and Samsung s. The platform rolled out an early version of video and audio calling for some s last October.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-articles-long-form-blog--plus-s-verified-organisations-5200870 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-articles-long-form-blog--plus-s-verified-organisations-5200870#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:46:41 +0530 <![CDATA[X has now introduced a new feature which allows s to share long-form written content. The firm announced that this long-form content-creating feature called Articles can only be used by X + s or verified organisations. The company has not yet confirmed if the feature will eventually roll out to all other non-paying s as well.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-third-party-chats-interoperability-feature-end-to-end-encryption-how-it-works-5192867 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-third-party-chats-interoperability-feature-end-to-end-encryption-how-it-works-5192867#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:06:17 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp will take more time before the third-party chats feature is available for s, Meta explained on Wednesday. As per the European Union’s (EU) Digital Markets Act (DMA), which went live on March 6, platforms are required to offer messaging interoperability in individual conversations in the region within three months. However, Meta said it will take the mes...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/features/elon-musk-vs-openai-here-is-a-timeline-of-the-decade-long-rivalry-5192388 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/features/elon-musk-vs-openai-here-is-a-timeline-of-the-decade-long-rivalry-5192388#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Thu, 07 Mar 2024 11:59:28 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman on February 29. The primary allegation was that the company breached its founding agreement with Musk by entering a partnership with Microsoft and functioning as its “closed-source de facto subsidiary”, intending to maximise profits. Now, OpenAI, on Wednesday, retaliated against the allegations by pub...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-new-dm-features-for-messaging-rolled-out-5179056 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-new-dm-features-for-messaging-rolled-out-5179056#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 05 Mar 2024 11:06:33 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram has rolled out several new features for its Direct Messaging (DM) section which are likely to improve private conversations and make the experience more personalised. The new Instagram DM features include an option to edit messages, chat pinning, read receipts controls, and more. Meta’s newest social media platform Threads has also received new gesture-bas...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-third-party-chats-feature-choose-apps-turn-off-report-5175053 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-third-party-chats-feature-choose-apps-turn-off-report-5175053#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2024 19:31:40 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is gearing up to add for third-party messages. A new report has revealed more details on how the feature will work and the amount of control s will have while giving access to other messaging apps. It appears that the Meta-owned platform will not only let s choose whether to turn on the feature or not, but it will also let them decide which ap...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-new-lock-screen-widget-post-stories-faster-iphone-ios-5173432 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-new-lock-screen-widget-post-stories-faster-iphone-ios-5173432#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2024 15:44:50 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram, the social media platform, recently added a new feature to its iOS app that will make clicking and posting Stories faster than before. The app now comes with a new lock screen widget that will directly open the Story Camera and allow s to click a picture or shoot a video and post it as a Story.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-third-party-chat-interface-leaked-ahead-of-eu-dma-deadline-5157258 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-third-party-chat-interface-leaked-ahead-of-eu-dma-deadline-5157258#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2024 18:36:42 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp, the end-to-end encryption (E2EE) messaging platform, is expected to soon add for third-party messages. Now, a leaked image has surfaced that shows a glimpse into how the new interface would look. The image reveals that the feature may only debut in Europe for now. Notably, the Meta-owned platform is required to add for cross-platform messagin...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-search-by-date-feature-details-android-ios-meta-mark-zuckerberg-5149859 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-search-by-date-feature-details-android-ios-meta-mark-zuckerberg-5149859#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 29 Feb 2024 15:51:39 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp, Meta's popular messaging platform, has unveiled a new feature enhancing its search capabilities. The new ‘Search by Date’ feature allows s to choose a specific date to find the messages exchanged on those particular days. It is likely to help s retrieve specific information from past conversations more smoothly.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-save-posts-feature-how-to-bookmark-5138921 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-save-posts-feature-how-to-bookmark-5138921#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 27 Feb 2024 21:36:47 +0530 <![CDATA[Threads is getting a new feature that will allow s to bookmark their favourite posts. The feature, called Save, was first announced in early February and so far was in the testing phase. However, it is now being rolled out to a broader base and more s should see the feature popping up on their app.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-working-on-friend-map-feature-for-location-tracking-report-5138264 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-working-on-friend-map-feature-for-location-tracking-report-5138264#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:42:29 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram is reportedly working on a feature that will let s see the last active location of their friends on a map. The feature is said to be called Friend Map, and it appears to be similar to Snap Map. As per a leak, Instagram could soon add a world map-like interface where s will be able to see others all over the map based on the location shared by them.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/mark-zuckerberg-instagram-addiction-lawsuit-personal-liability-5117392 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/mark-zuckerberg-instagram-addiction-lawsuit-personal-liability-5117392#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Sat, 24 Feb 2024 10:54:52 +0530 <![CDATA[Mark Zuckerberg has asked a US court to dismiss him as a personal defendant in two dozen lawsuits accusing Meta and other social media companies of addicting children to their products. If the US court decides that Zuckerberg cannot be held personally liable in the litigation, it would have no impact on the allegations against Meta.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-creator-marketplace-india-rollout-branded-content-partnership-ads-5111361 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-creator-marketplace-india-rollout-branded-content-partnership-ads-5111361#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 23 Feb 2024 11:39:22 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram Creator Marketplace is expanding to eight new regions including India, the company announced on Wednesday. Meta will invite creators from Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Japan, New Zealand, and the UK to the portal that connects brands and content creators for branded content or partnership ads on the platform.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-text-formatting-feature-update-profile-picture-screenshot-prevention-testing-5108257 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-text-formatting-feature-update-profile-picture-screenshot-prevention-testing-5108257#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 22 Feb 2024 21:34:51 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp launched four new text formatting options globally on Wednesday. These new options the existing bold, italic, strikethrough, and monospace options. The new range of formatting tools will allow s to send messages in bulleted points, and numbered lists, as well as two different styles for quotes. Alongside, it is also reportedly testing a new feature t...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/imessage-with-pq3-apple-quantum-computer-resistant-secure-cryptography-5099814 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/imessage-with-pq3-apple-quantum-computer-resistant-secure-cryptography-5099814#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 21 Feb 2024 19:30:01 +0530 <![CDATA[Apple is updating iMessage with a PQ3 new cryptographic protocol to protect s from sophisticated attacks using quantum computers. According to Apple, the new encryption protocol could protect s from scenarios where encrypted data has been stored, only to be decrypted using a quantum computer at a later date.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-app-clip-reels-testing-ios-app-report-5093431 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-app-clip-reels-testing-ios-app-report-5093431#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 20 Feb 2024 16:21:09 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram is reportedly testing a new feature on iOS that will allow people who do not have the app to still watch Reels in the app’s native interface. This will be done through App Clips; a feature that was added to iPhone devices in 2021 with the iOS 14 update. Through App Clip, s can watch a Reel, scroll to see more popular videos, and even share them with ot...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-web-secret-code-hide-locked-chats-5092656 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-web-secret-code-hide-locked-chats-5092656#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 20 Feb 2024 14:50:25 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp Web will soon get for secret codes for locked chats, according to details shared by a feature tracker. While s can already lock specific chats on WhatsApp for iOS and Android that are hidden behind a secret code, the same functionality is expected to arrive on WhatsApp Web in the future.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/whatsapp-helpline-in-india-for-deepfakes-ai-generated-misinformation-announced-by-meta-mca-5088755 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/whatsapp-helpline-in-india-for-deepfakes-ai-generated-misinformation-announced-by-meta-mca-5088755#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Mon, 19 Feb 2024 21:19:15 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp Helpline will soon be available to s in India as a tool to avoid AI-generated misinformation and deepfakes. Meta and the Misinformation Combat Alliance (MCA) announced on Monday that they will soon launch a chatbot through which s will be able to report all such instances. It will English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-instagram-facebook-rs-avoid-apple-fees-advice-5067858 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-instagram-facebook-rs-avoid-apple-fees-advice-5067858#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2024 11:52:56 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta is advising small businesses on how to on Facebook and Instagram without paying fees imposed by Apple. Instead of buying ads on the iOS apps for Facebook and Instagram, Meta is advising the companies to buy ads through a web browser.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-valentine-s-day-hidden-features-how-to-use-5058004 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-valentine-s-day-hidden-features-how-to-use-5058004#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 14 Feb 2024 21:02:07 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram has rolled out Valentine’s Day special hidden features on its platform. These two hidden features can only be triggered with specific actions inside the Android or iOS app. One of the features can be found in the Notes section on the direct messages (DM) page. Another has been added to the Instagram Stories.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/threads-trending-feature-todays-topic-testing-us-5049814 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/threads-trending-feature-todays-topic-testing-us-5049814#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 13 Feb 2024 16:08:17 +0530 <![CDATA[Threads is testing a new feature called Today’s topic, revealed Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The new feature will let s see the most engaging topics being discussed by the s in real time. The feature is powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and will work similarly to X’s Trending page. It is currently only available in the US, to select s.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-spam-block-lock-screen-feature-roll-out-5031776 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-spam-block-lock-screen-feature-roll-out-5031776#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 10 Feb 2024 18:15:01 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform owned by Meta, has rolled out a new feature allowing s to block spam directly from their lock screens. Spam messages have been a persistent issue for messaging platforms like WhatsApp. With this move, the company aims to enhance privacy and security while fostering a more seamless messaging experience.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/instagram-ai-message-writing-feature-threads-bookmarks-5026181 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/instagram-ai-message-writing-feature-threads-bookmarks-5026181#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Fri, 09 Feb 2024 19:13:35 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram is testing a new AI feature that will help s write messages. This is said to allow s to rewrite, paraphrase, and make stylistic changes to their written messages in Instagram direct messages (DM). Meanwhile, Meta’s microblogging platform Threads has also begun testing a save feature that will bookmark posts for viewing later.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-third-party-chats--confirmed-encryption-challenges-5017817 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-third-party-chats--confirmed-encryption-challenges-5017817#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 08 Feb 2024 14:37:13 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is working on for chat interoperability in order to comply with the EU's Digital Marketing Act (DMA) regulations. As part of the new third party chat that is coming soon, WhatsApp s will soon be able to send and receive messages from s on third-party chat platforms. Here's everything you need to know about how chat interoperability wil...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-to-label-ai-generated-images-on-facebook-instagram-threads-5010866 https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-to-label-ai-generated-images-on-facebook-instagram-threads-5010866#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[ai]]> Wed, 07 Feb 2024 13:49:14 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta has announced that it will begin labelling AI-generated images on all of its platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. The company already marks images created by its own AI models as “Imagined with AI” but now it will do the same for images created by other AI models. For this, the tech giant is working with AI firms in the industry to develop a ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-app-s-increase-instagram-adam-mosseri-meta-x-twitter-4972677 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-app-s-increase-instagram-adam-mosseri-meta-x-twitter-4972677#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 01 Feb 2024 15:38:39 +0530 <![CDATA[Threads was launched by Meta's Instagram in July 2023. Within the first five days of its launch, the application saw 100 million ed s. However, the platform struggled to retain regular s on the text-based app after the initial rush. Threads appear to be gaining its footing back in the game as it saw an increase in the number of new s, while com...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-web-chat-lock-feature-report-4972908 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-web-chat-lock-feature-report-4972908#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 01 Feb 2024 14:22:09 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp Web may soon get a Chat Lock feature to keep your individual conversations more secure and private, as per a report. The feature was first introduced in the Android and iOS apps last year, and it will soon make its way to the Web client. The leaked image of the feature shows a dedicated tab with a padlock icon, highlighting this is where all the locked chats ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-ios-key--development-report-4959184 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-ios-key--development-report-4959184#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 30 Jan 2024 14:13:54 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp key is coming to iOS, as per details revealed by a feature tracker. The latest beta version of the app shows that the Meta owned chat app is working on adding for keys on Apple's iOS operating system.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-flipside-feature-alternative--testing-adam-mosseri-threads-4958484 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-flipside-feature-alternative--testing-adam-mosseri-threads-4958484#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 30 Jan 2024 12:26:32 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram is bringing a new feature called Flipside to make the app feel more private. Instagram Head Adam Mosseri says the feature is currently in a testing phase. The Flipside would allow s to create a secondary photo grid that only designated friends will be able to see.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-platforms-message-settings-instagram-facebook-messenger-teens-announcement-4930210 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-platforms-message-settings-instagram-facebook-messenger-teens-announcement-4930210#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2024 18:25:14 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta has announced new restrictions to help protect teens from unwanted on Instagram and Facebook through stricter private message settings. Meta will enable fresh DM (direct messages) restrictions on both Facebook Messenger and Instagram for s aged under 18 years to prevent messages from people they do not follow.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/facebook-instagram-messenger-unlink-s-eu-dma-regulation-4916098 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/facebook-instagram-messenger-unlink-s-eu-dma-regulation-4916098#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 23 Jan 2024 15:12:53 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta will allow s in the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland to unlink their Facebook and Instagram s to prevent information from being shared across the company's apps. Meanwhile, Meta has also said it will allow s to create a Messenger that is not linked to their Facebook , at the cost of some features not...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-theme-picker-sticker-editor-features-4830298 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-theme-picker-sticker-editor-features-4830298#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 09 Jan 2024 19:33:45 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is working on a theme accent picker on iOS, according to details shared by a feature tracker. The service is reportedly testing a sticker editor feature on the latest beta version, that will let s edit existing stickers and create new ones in the future.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-update-verified-badge-business-development-4799431 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-update-verified-badge-business-development-4799431#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 04 Jan 2024 17:55:12 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is developing the ability for businesses to display a verification badge on their channels. Spotted on the latest beta version of the app by a feature tracker, the chat application will soon let businesses set up a verified channel on WhatsApp. WhatsApp will switch over to blue verified check marks that are shown on Instagram and Facebook, in the future, and ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-elon-musk-twitter-headline-in-link-preview-return-report-4792704 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-elon-musk-twitter-headline-in-link-preview-return-report-4792704#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 03 Jan 2024 16:53:19 +0530 <![CDATA[X, the Elon Musk-owned microblogging site, seems to be reversing a controversial change effected last year that impacted how we see links on the platform. The social media site is reportedly bringing back headlines on link previews for articles.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-link-history-mobile-app-ios-android-rollout-optional-privacy-website-tracking-targeted-ads-4791601 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-link-history-mobile-app-ios-android-rollout-optional-privacy-website-tracking-targeted-ads-4791601#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 03 Jan 2024 12:30:23 +0530 <![CDATA[Facebook has introduced a ‘Link History’ setting on its mobile app that keeps track of all the websites you’ve visited on the platform in the last 30 days. The setting, now available on the Facebook app on both iOS and Android, is an optional one but is turned on by default. Facebook s are reportedly getting an in-app pop-up that informs them about the link ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-android-unlimited-google-drive-chat-backups-discontinued-4786945 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-android-unlimited-google-drive-chat-backups-discontinued-4786945#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 02 Jan 2024 17:46:02 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is now dropping for unlimited chat backups on Google Drive for beta testers on Android, according to a report. Free cloud storage for s on Android smartphones is being discontinued, first for beta testers, followed by all s on Android smartphones in the first half of 2024.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-banned-71-lakh-s-india-november-2023-4785060 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-banned-71-lakh-s-india-november-2023-4785060#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 02 Jan 2024 11:53:23 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp has announced that over 71 lakh s in India were banned in November 2023. As part of its latest monthly compliance report under the IT Rules 2021, the company revealed that it banned over 19 lakh s in India "proactively", without reports. It also acted on a handful of over 8,000 grievances received from s last November, as per the report...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-stories-profile-sharing-feature-update-under-development-leak-4764199 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-stories-profile-sharing-feature-update-under-development-leak-4764199#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 29 Dec 2023 17:56:29 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram is said to be working on a new feature that will allow a to share another 's profile on their Stories. This feature is said to work similar to the existing “Add to Story” option, wherein s can display another profile on their Instagram Story and invite followers to visit and follow the or page.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-web-name-search-no-phone-number-sharing-wabetainfo-report-4763885 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-web-name-search-no-phone-number-sharing-wabetainfo-report-4763885#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 29 Dec 2023 17:44:04 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that is expected to allow s to exercise more privacy. The firm is reportedly attempting to develop a feature for its WhatsApp Web clients that will allow s to search for others on the platform by their names, without sharing their phone numbers.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-web-dark-interface-sidebar-colour-degrade-report-4751542 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-web-dark-interface-sidebar-colour-degrade-report-4751542#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Wed, 27 Dec 2023 16:59:13 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly bringing a new background colour for its Web version's dark theme along with a new tweaked sidebar. The new design and colour upgrades are expected to reduce eye strain in low-light environments. The sidebar could offer an improved messaging experience.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-web-beta-status-sharing-update-companion-devices-4743576 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-web-beta-status-sharing-update-companion-devices-4743576#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 26 Dec 2023 11:00:46 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp Web is adding for sharing photos and videos or text status updates, according to a feature tracker. s will soon be able to post status updates from the web version or from linked 'companion' devices. WhatsApp currently allow s to send and receive messages, place calls, and view status other s' updates via companion devices.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-payment-feature-coming-soon-elon-musk-crypto-dogecoin-4721312 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-payment-feature-coming-soon-elon-musk-crypto-dogecoin-4721312#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 22 Dec 2023 12:33:26 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk, in a recent interview, confirmed that digital payments were coming to X soon. Musk did not mention for cryptocurrency-based payments while speaking about the functionality, a much-requested feature by s on the platform.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-down-x-app-site-not-loading-outage-downdetector-4714517 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-down-x-app-site-not-loading-outage-downdetector-4714517#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 21 Dec 2023 11:47:30 +0530 <![CDATA[X (formerly Twitter) is down and s have reported that they cannot access posts on the microblogging platform. The outage appears to have started at 11am on Thursday and s cannot see posts on the website or mobile apps.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-notes-update-selfie-video-meta-testing-new-privacy-feature-4672483 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-notes-update-selfie-video-meta-testing-new-privacy-feature-4672483#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2023 16:33:15 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram is introducing a feature for s to share video Notes. The Notes feature was unveiled by Instagram a year back, and is similar to statuses on WhatsApp. Meanwhile, a leak suggests that the social media platform is testing a new privacy feature that will let s decide who can view their Likes on posts and reels.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-pinned-messages-rollout-individual-group-chat-update-feature-4665832 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-pinned-messages-rollout-individual-group-chat-update-feature-4665832#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:01:41 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is adding the ability to pin a message to the top of a chat. Seven days is the default duration for a pinned message, however, s can pin a message for up to 30 days. With WhatsApp pinned messages, you can highlight a specific message in any chat including polls, emojis, and more.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-new-feature-reply-bar-status-update-instagram-stories-ios-android-beta-report-4659715 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-new-feature-reply-bar-status-update-instagram-stories-ios-android-beta-report-4659715#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:28:44 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp might have started out as a simple messaging platform, but the app, now owned by Meta, has added multiple features over the years that have brought it closer to being a social media platform, a payments app, a business portal and much more. With features like status updates, channels and more, WhatsApp resembles a lot more like Meta’s other social platforms...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/beeper-mini-imessage-service-restored-android-apple-block-4658826 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/beeper-mini-imessage-service-restored-android-apple-block-4658826#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 12 Dec 2023 14:30:31 +0530 <![CDATA[Beeper Mini was released last week to allow Android s to access Apple's iMessage service for a small monthly fee. Three days after its launch Apple blocked the service citing privacy and security concerns. Now Beeper said that its services have now resumed, although it comes with some considerable changes.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/beeper-mini-imessage-application-block-outage-eric-migicovsky-security-concern-apple-4652389 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/beeper-mini-imessage-application-block-outage-eric-migicovsky-security-concern-apple-4652389#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:09:08 +0530 <![CDATA[Beeper Mini was recently released as an Android application that helped s access Apple's iMessage service for a small monthly fee. But soon after its launch, the app faced an outage. Apple confirmed that it blocked the service citing privacy and security concerns. Beeper, however, claims that the service is safe and is working towards getting the app up and runnin...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/grok-ai-chatbot-x-xai-rollout--plus-subscribers-elon-musk-4645166 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/grok-ai-chatbot-x-xai-rollout--plus-subscribers-elon-musk-4645166#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 12:55:48 +0530 <![CDATA[Grok, an AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s xAI, has begun rolling out to X (formerly Twitter). The ChatGPT rival, which takes a witty tone in contrast to existing chatbots, will be available to + subscribers of X. It is rolling out to s on the web, as well as the iOS and Android apps.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-view-once-disappearing-voice-messages-rollout-announcement-meta-blog-4644841 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-view-once-disappearing-voice-messages-rollout-announcement-meta-blog-4644841#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 11:54:27 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp introduced View Once messages for text, photos, and videos back in 2021. Now, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform is expanding this feature to voice messages. With the latest update, s will be able to set voice messages to disappear after their recipient listens to them.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-tags-global-roll-out-hashtags-feature-how-it-works-4644526 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-tags-global-roll-out-hashtags-feature-how-it-works-4644526#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 11:47:01 +0530 <![CDATA[Threads is now rolling out for the long-awaited Tags feature globally on its site. The microblogging platform, announced by Meta-owned Instagram earlier this year to rival Elon Musk's X, revealed a few weeks back that it was testing the use of tags on its posts. However, Thread's version of hashtags comes with some limitations and alterations.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-hd-photos-videos-status-android-version-2-23-26-3-google-play-programme-report-4642809 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-hd-photos-videos-status-android-version-2-23-26-3-google-play-programme-report-4642809#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 17:57:48 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp rolled out for HD (high definition) photos and videos in August this year. Now, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform is reportedly testing a new feature that allows s to share images and videos in high-quality resolution to their Status. The feature has been spotted in WhatsApp for Android beta version 2.23.26.3, which is available v...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-messenger-end-to-end-encryption-rolling-out-alongside-new-features-4642184 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-messenger-end-to-end-encryption-rolling-out-alongside-new-features-4642184#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 15:35:04 +0530 <![CDATA[Facebook Messenger chats will now be protected by end-to-end encryption (E2EE) by default for individual chats and calls, according to Meta. Existing conversations will be protected by E2EE and new chats will also be protected by the technology. The rollout is expected to take place over time, according to the company.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-beta-share-music-audio-video-call-screen-sharing-feature-development-4639449 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-beta-share-music-audio-video-call-screen-sharing-feature-development-4639449#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:44:37 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp rolled out screen-sharing functionality for video calls earlier this year. The long-awaited feature allows s to share screens during video calls just like Google Meet or Zoom. Now, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform is reportedly bringing additions to this functionality. WhatsApp could soon let you share music audio during a video call while sharin...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/beeper-mini-imessage-for-android-phones-price-features-how-it-works-4638535 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/beeper-mini-imessage-for-android-phones-price-features-how-it-works-4638535#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 14:47:38 +0530 <![CDATA[Beeper Mini was launched on Tuesday as a new messaging app bringing iMessage to Android smartphones. The new app from Beeper seems to avoid most of those privacy issues as it works locally on a 's smartphones and can even function without an Apple ID, according to the company.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-facebook-messenger-integration-shutdown-meta-december-4636597 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-facebook-messenger-integration-shutdown-meta-december-4636597#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 19:42:28 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram and Facebook Messenger cross app chat will soon be discontinued, according to the company. s will not be able to message s across apps when for cross-app communication chats is turned off, according to the company. Here's everything you need to know about when Meta will turn off for this feature that was introduced in 2020.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-status-update-instagram-share-facebook-meta-report-wabetainfo-4632956 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-status-update-instagram-share-facebook-meta-report-wabetainfo-4632956#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 17:50:39 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp may soon allow s to share their WhatsApp status on Instagram. The feature has not been officially confirmed yet but was spotted on a recent beta update for Android. The social media platform already allows s to share WhatsApp status updates on Facebook. Enabling the same for Instagram is said to improve the reliability and consistency of content shari...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/threads-keyword-search-feature-expanded-s-languages-instagram-4623661 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/threads-keyword-search-feature-expanded-s-languages-instagram-4623661#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2023 12:38:24 +0530 <![CDATA[Threads is now expanding its keyword search feature, according to Instagram Head Adam Mosseri. The feature was previously available in select regions, but will now be offered to all s. The search action is also confirmed to get more improvements soon.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-secret-code-chat-lock-feature-rolling-out-ios-android-how-it-works-4621816 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-secret-code-chat-lock-feature-rolling-out-ios-android-how-it-works-4621816#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 18:22:49 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp has started rolling out a new Secret Code feature for locked chats on the app. The messaging app is extending the capability of its Chat Lock feature by allowing you to hide the presence of your sensitive conversations.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-view-once-photos-videos-roll-out-web-desktop-wabetainfo-report-4611106 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-view-once-photos-videos-roll-out-web-desktop-wabetainfo-report-4611106#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 19:58:07 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp s can send photos and videos that can only be viewed once before being erased from the chat. The feature is, however, only available on Android and iOS. Now, a report suggests that the social media platform is reintroducing the "View Once" photos and videos feature for WhatsApp Web and WhatsApp desktop versions.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-x-could-lose-nearly-usd-75-million-in-ad-revenue-by-year-end-report-4606257 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-x-could-lose-nearly-usd-75-million-in-ad-revenue-by-year-end-report-4606257#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 25 Nov 2023 21:59:38 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk-owned social media company X could lose as much as $75 million (nearly Rs. 625 crore) in advertising revenue by the end of the year as dozens of major brands pause their marketing campaigns, the New York Times reported on Friday. Musk backing an antisemitic post on the platform last week has led several companies including Walt Disney and Warner Bros. Discov...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-reels--global-update-roll-out-adam-mosseri-meta-4599599 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-reels--global-update-roll-out-adam-mosseri-meta-4599599#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 23 Nov 2023 16:14:40 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram rolled out the ability to Reels posted by public s earlier this year in the US. The Meta owned platform has now confirmed that the feature is rolling out to s globally as well. With the help of the new feature s worldwide will be able to share ed Reels through other platforms apart from the native Instagram app.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/nothing-chats-partner-sunbird-shuts-down-temporarily-4595421 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/nothing-chats-partner-sunbird-shuts-down-temporarily-4595421#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 12:22:03 +0530 <![CDATA[Sunbird, the service provider used by Nothing Chats, has temporarily shut down its messaging platform following reports of several security issues affecting the platform. s of the Sunbird app have received a message stating that the company would provide additional information in the future, and that access was being put on hold.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-email-address-feature-rolling-out-ios-s-how-it-works-4592241 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-email-address-feature-rolling-out-ios-s-how-it-works-4592241#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:10:02 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is allowing s on iOS to link their email address to their , allowing for an additional avenue of access to the messaging platform. It will come in handy when receiving an SMS code to to WhatsApp is not possible. Unlike your phone number, your email address will not be visible to your s.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whasapp-ai-chats-shortcut-android-beta-status-update-list-4588564 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whasapp-ai-chats-shortcut-android-beta-status-update-list-4588564#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 11:45:16 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is testing a visual change that will improve the discoverability of its artificial intelligence (AI) chats feature. Meta's AI-powered assistants are currently available to some s in the US. WhatsApp has also begun testing a new section for status updates that allows you to view and filter a list of status updates based on four different criteria,...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/india-australia-world-cup-final-disney-hotstar-5-9-crore-concurrent-viewers-record-4588311 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/india-australia-world-cup-final-disney-hotstar-5-9-crore-concurrent-viewers-record-4588311#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 09:37:53 +0530 <![CDATA[Disney's video streaming service Disney+ Hotstar broke a new record for global live-streaming viewership on November 19 during the World Cup final match between India and Australia. Concurrent viewership reached 5.9 crore suring the record set on November 15 during the India and New Zealand semi-final match of 5.3 crore concurrent viewership.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-channels-stickers-monthly-active-s-4582898 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-channels-stickers-monthly-active-s-4582898#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 17:56:03 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp Channels was rolled out in 150 countries, including India in September this year. Channels, much like Instagram Broadcast, is a one-way broadcast tool where s can share updates with a large number of WhatsApp s. Channels will reportedly be able to access WhatsApp stickers.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube--1080p-high-bitrate-android-smart-tv-ai-features-4582680 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube--1080p-high-bitrate-android-smart-tv-ai-features-4582680#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 17:02:18 +0530 <![CDATA[YouTube subscription cost was hiked in some regions recently. s enjoy ad-free access to videos, the ability to watch videos or listen to music in the background, and high-quality video streaming. Now, the Google-owned company has announced new features for YouTube s around the world including some AI-backed elements.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-feed-post-close-friends-reels-editing-tools-filters-insights-4581633 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-feed-post-close-friends-reels-editing-tools-filters-insights-4581633#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 12:03:25 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram recently said it was testing features allowing s to customise their feeds more. Now, the social media platform has started rolling out the feature where s can choose their “audience” before sharing a post to their feed. Instagram has also introduced several new editing tools for Reels, alongside new post filters and improved insights.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/threads-testing-tags-feature-converts-hyperlinks-how-it-works-4578660 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/threads-testing-tags-feature-converts-hyperlinks-how-it-works-4578660#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 13:19:22 +0530 <![CDATA[Threads is testing for tags, as the platform adds a much-awaited feature from its microblogging rival X (formerly known as Twitter). Unlike tags on X, Threads won't display the hash symbol. The inclusion of post counts for tags hints at the arrival of a trending section on Threads.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-visionos-app-demo-shows--interface-for-apple-vision-pro-4576615 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-visionos-app-demo-shows--interface-for-apple-vision-pro-4576615#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 18:16:52 +0530 <![CDATA[Telegram for visionOS was shown off on Tuesday by Pavel Durov, the founder of the messaging app. The new app for the Apple Vision Pro headset will allow s to access their chats via a translucent interface and dictate messages — or type them using a virtual keyboard. You will also be able to display media like videos that appear in am immersive view, while emoji ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/nothing-chats-app-lets-s-send-imessage-from-android-smartphone-phone-2-4574514 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/nothing-chats-app-lets-s-send-imessage-from-android-smartphone-phone-2-4574514#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 23:00:34 +0530 <![CDATA[Nothing Chats, a new app introduced by the UK-based tech company today, will now blur the lines between iMessage and Android SMS with a blue bubble for text messages. Nothing has shared that it has added iMessage compatibility to Nothing Phone 2, letting s of the smartphone send messages that will be displayed in iMessage-like blue bubbles.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-testing-secret-code-for-locked-chats-developing-channel-names-4573465 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-testing-secret-code-for-locked-chats-developing-channel-names-4573465#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 17:35:17 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp secret code feature is being beta tested on the latest version of the app for Android smartphones. The feature allows you to hide a locked chat behind a secret code and does not display the list of hidden chats until the correct pin is entered. Meanwhile, WhatsApp is also working on the ability to set a name for a channel, but this feature cannot be teste...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-voice-chat-feature-rolling-out-bigger-groups-4572411 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-voice-chat-feature-rolling-out-bigger-groups-4572411#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 12:32:51 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is rolling out voice chats, a new feature that makes group calls on the messaging service less intrusive. Instead of ringing ' devices, voice chats will be less intrusive and allow group who are in a conversation to perform other tasks on the messaging app. The feature will be available to groups with more than 33 .]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-delete-profile-separate-instagram--feature-update-meta-4572382 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-delete-profile-separate-instagram--feature-update-meta-4572382#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 11:33:54 +0530 <![CDATA[Threads, Meta’s micro-blogging rival to Elon Musk’s X, has quickly become a popular social media platform months within its launch. Since Threads went live in July, s have complained about the fact that the platform does not let them delete their profile without deleting their Instagram altogether. Now, Instagram head Adam Mosseri has announced two new...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-posts-suggestions-facebook-instagram-auto-share-s-meta-4570060 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-posts-suggestions-facebook-instagram-auto-share-s-meta-4570060#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 14:09:07 +0530 <![CDATA[Threads was released to the public earlier this year in July. Soon after, possibly to increase engagement on the newly launched platform, Meta integrated Threads posts on Facebook and Instagram. posts started showing up on these social platforms as suggestions. Now, s can choose to opt out of the default setting of sharing Threads posts on other Meta platform...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/amazon-partners-meta-seamless-shopping-facebook-instagram-report-4564444 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/amazon-partners-meta-seamless-shopping-facebook-instagram-report-4564444#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 17:56:54 +0530 <![CDATA[Facebook and Instagram now allow s to make purchases via Amazon without leaving the apps. A new partnership between Meta and Amazon will allow customers to connect their shopping and social networking s, allowing them to choose an item and complete the purchase process inside a window on the Facebook or Instagram apps, according to details that have surface...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-could-show-ads-status-channels-sections-will-cathcart-report-4559977 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-could-show-ads-status-channels-sections-will-cathcart-report-4559977#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 09 Nov 2023 14:58:02 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp may display ads in some parts of the app, a top executive recently stated in an interview. Will Cathcart, the head of WhatsApp, recently confirmed that the app won't display ads in the main inbox or in chats, but they might appear in two other sections of the app.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-adds-protect-ip-address-in-calls-feature-better-privacy-4559596 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-adds-protect-ip-address-in-calls-feature-better-privacy-4559596#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 09 Nov 2023 12:26:39 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp Protect IP address in calls feature is now rolling out to s on iOS and Android, as a way to enhance privacy when making and receiving calls on the messaging service. The feature will hide your IP address by relaying your calls through the company's servers instead of directly connecting to the other party and revealing your IP address, according to ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-disclosure-of-ai-digitally-created-ads-political-social-election-purpose-compulsory-from-2024-4558048 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-disclosure-of-ai-digitally-created-ads-political-social-election-purpose-compulsory-from-2024-4558048#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 19:43:22 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta Platforms on Wednesday said come 2024, rs will have to disclose when artificial intelligence (AI) or other digital methods are used to alter or create political, social or election related ments on Facebook and Instagram. ]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-testing-read-receipts-off-direct-message-new-feature-4557050 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-testing-read-receipts-off-direct-message-new-feature-4557050#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 15:43:15 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram is working on a new feature that will allow s to turn off read receipts in Instagram DMs. The Meta-owned social media site did not confirm when the feature will roll out to s. WhatsApp already carries a similar feature that allows its s to customise whether others can or cannot see if a message is read.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-testing-search-message-by-date-feature-web-client-4553532 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-testing-search-message-by-date-feature-web-client-4553532#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 16:13:40 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp Web beta has added a new feature that is currently available to beta testers, allowing s to search for messages sent or received on a particular date. It could come in handy when s don't specific keywords to search for. Messages that do not have searchable text content, such as videos and voice notes, can also be found faster using this metho...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/xai-elon-musk-ai-startup-to-be-integrated-with-x-will-be-available-as-standalone-app-4550545 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/xai-elon-musk-ai-startup-to-be-integrated-with-x-will-be-available-as-standalone-app-4550545#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:35:44 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup xAI will be integrated into his social media platform X and also be available as a standalone app, he said on Sunday in a post. The billionaire also said xAI released its first AI model, a bot named Grok, after making it available to all X + subscribers on Friday.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-testing-email-security-developing-channel-polls-feature-4549943 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-testing-email-security-developing-channel-polls-feature-4549943#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 16:03:57 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is allowing beta testers on Android to add their email address to the app, as the messaging platform continues to make it easier for you to , even when receiving an authentication code via SMS is not an option. Meanwhile, WhatsApp is working on adding for sharing polls on channels, a feature that is expected to arrive on a future version of the ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/elon-musk-grok-ai-chatbot-unveiled-for-x--plus-subscribers-4549211 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/elon-musk-grok-ai-chatbot-unveiled-for-x--plus-subscribers-4549211#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:02:39 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk's xAI startup on Monday launched Grok, a new AI chatbot designed to compete with OpenAI's ChatGPT service. The new Grok chatbot is in limited private testing and will roll out to s in the future. It will be accessible to X + subscribers only, according to Musk.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-reels-song-lyrics-new-feature-update-4541384 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-reels-song-lyrics-new-feature-update-4541384#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 03 Nov 2023 12:44:22 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram, the Meta-owned social media platform, is rolling out a feature that allows s to add song lyrics to their Reels, just like on Instagram Stories. Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced the update on his Broadcast Channel. He added that the company is currently working on more features for Reels.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-banned-71-1-lakh-indian-s-september-2023-compliance-with-it-rules-4539459 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-banned-71-1-lakh-indian-s-september-2023-compliance-with-it-rules-4539459#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 02 Nov 2023 19:19:46 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta-owned WhatsApp banned 71.1 lakh s during September in compliance with the IT rules, according to the latest India monthly report released by the popular messaging platform. Out of them, 25.7 lakh s were proactively banned before any reports from s. An Indian is identified via the '+91' country code.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-alternate-profile-feature-development-double-tap-seek-video-4537527 <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 02 Nov 2023 12:38:29 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp will soon allow s to set up an alternate profile on the app or the ability to show some s your default profile, while displaying another one to other s. The Meta-owned messaging platform has also begun testing a new feature that allows testers to seek a video with a double tap gesture on the left and right sides of the screen, on the latest versio...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-s-group-calls-with-31-participants-latest-update-ios-4531830 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-s-group-calls-with-31-participants-latest-update-ios-4531830#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 31 Oct 2023 17:37:01 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is improving the group calling experience with its latest update on iOS. s could previously choose to invite 15 group to a call, but the limit has now been raised to allow 31 group participants to be invited to a call.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/facebook-instagram-launch-paid-ad-free-subscription-eur-9-12-meta-announcement-november-4531093 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/facebook-instagram-launch-paid-ad-free-subscription-eur-9-12-meta-announcement-november-4531093#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 31 Oct 2023 15:47:32 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta announced a paid ad-free subscription for Facebook and Instagram via a blog post on Monday. Starting next month, Facebook and Instagram s in the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland can pay a monthly fee to use Meta-owned platforms without ads.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-update-reply-quote-formatting-link-previews--colour-story-4530619 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-update-reply-quote-formatting-link-previews--colour-story-4530619#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 31 Oct 2023 12:45:16 +0530 <![CDATA[Telegram announced a new update recently that brought new and advanced features for s. Some of the elements rolled out are available to only Telegram s. The update brings several innovative changes to the basic reply feature. s can also format quotes and customise link previews with the new update. Telegram stories also received some minor upgrades...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-testing-carousel-post-invite-friends-contribute-new-feature-4526842 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-testing-carousel-post-invite-friends-contribute-new-feature-4526842#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 30 Oct 2023 11:56:11 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram has seen a host of changes in recent times as the popular photo sharing app adds more features. Last week, the Meta-owned social media platform was testing a dedicated feed that only shows posts from verified s. Now, the app is testing a collaborative carousel post feature that allows s to invite their friends to contribute to their feed posts.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-drops--android-smartphones-kitkat-version-4515503 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-drops--android-smartphones-kitkat-version-4515503#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2023 14:50:41 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp has dropped for smartphones running on Android 4.4, also known as Android KitKat. s running on Android 4.4 will have to update their software or switch to a newer handset in order to continue using the service, or miss out on new features coming to the app.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-twitter-audio-video-calling-feature-rollout-elon-musk-4515362 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-twitter-audio-video-calling-feature-rollout-elon-musk-4515362#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2023 13:59:32 +0530 <![CDATA[Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is launching an early version of video and audio calling for some s, according to chief technology officer and owner Elon Musk, as the billionaire pushes for X to become an "everything app".]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-testing-feed-with-posts-from-meta-verified-4510318 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-testing-feed-with-posts-from-meta-verified-4510318#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 24 Oct 2023 20:39:58 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram has been testing new ways to push more people into buying a verification badge. The Meta-owned company so far allowed s to select what feed they would prefer to see based on all the people they are following or only a few favourites. However, according to Instagram head Adam Mosseri's broadcast channel on Instagram, the company may soon allow s to v...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-new-features-announced-birthday-multiple-lists-in-stories-audio-and-selfie-video-notes-and-more-4502155 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-new-features-announced-birthday-multiple-lists-in-stories-audio-and-selfie-video-notes-and-more-4502155#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 21 Oct 2023 13:18:36 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram recently celebrated its 12th anniversary on October 6. As the company continues to grow, the Meta-owned app has introduced new features to appeal to the Generation Z. Instagram will begin testing the new features soon and may launch them within coming months. The new creative features will include reminders for birthdays, audio notes, videos notes through se...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-twitter-test-subscription-model-usd-1-annual-fee-basic-features-4491523 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-twitter-test-subscription-model-usd-1-annual-fee-basic-features-4491523#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 11:42:08 +0530 <![CDATA[Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, said on Tuesday it will test a new subscription model under which it will charge $1 annual fee for basic features. The new subscription termed as "Not A Bot" will charge s for likes, reposts or quoting other s' posts, and bookmarking posts on the web version of the platform.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-keys--rolling-out-android-phones-how-to-enable-4488439 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-keys--rolling-out-android-phones-how-to-enable-4488439#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:18:40 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp key is now available on Android bringing for logging back in to an using biometric authentication. s on Android smartphones will now be able to use their phone's built-in face or fingerprint recognition feature to log back in to their with a key that can be securely synced across their devices.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-new-interface-bottom-tab-layout-rolling-out-android-stable-version-4485450 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-new-interface-bottom-tab-layout-rolling-out-android-stable-version-4485450#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:49:54 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp chat interface on the Android app has been updated in a manner that makes it much easier to use the popular chat application with one hand. The modified interface is now rolling out to s on the stable update channel after being tested for months on the beta channel.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-app-edit-button-voice-rollout-instagram-meta-4476995 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-app-edit-button-voice-rollout-instagram-meta-4476995#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 11:03:46 +0530 <![CDATA[Threads, Meta’s answer to X (formerly Twitter), was launched earlier this year in July and quickly gained popularity. However, it lacked several basic features and starting losing its s. Now, to stay relevant in the game, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced that the Threads app will roll out an edit button and a Voice Threads feature. Unlike the paid edit opt...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-new-interface-colours-rolling-out-latest-android-beta-4476784 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-new-interface-colours-rolling-out-latest-android-beta-4476784#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 10:05:47 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is getting a new interface on the latest Android beta version. WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.21.12 ditches the app's iconic green-coloured top bar in favour of a white top bar, in the main chat list and inside individual chats. Meanwhile 'outline' icons for various buttons in the app are replacing their solid predecessors on the latest beta version of WhatsA...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-secret-code-chat-lock-android-beta-version-2-23-21-9-google-play-beta-programme-report-4464374 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-secret-code-chat-lock-android-beta-version-2-23-21-9-google-play-beta-programme-report-4464374#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 16:48:13 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp has been spotted working on a secret code feature. The instant messaging app could soon allow s to choose a custom for their locked chat folder. s can enter the secret code to access their locked chats from the search bar of the app. Configuring a secret code will reportedly let s lock chats from companion devices as well.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/news/apple-vision-pro-2-weight-challenges-company-mark-gurman-4463080 https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/news/apple-vision-pro-2-weight-challenges-company-mark-gurman-4463080#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[wearables]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 11:38:53 +0530 <![CDATA[Apple Vision Pro 2 is reportedly in the works at Apple, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The iPhone maker is focussing on lowering both the weight and size of the second-generation Vision Pro headset. Facebook parent Meta, on the other hand, wants the successor to the Meta Quest 3 to be more affordable, according to Gurman.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-adds-pinned-messages-developing-ip-protection-name-picker-4452584 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-adds-pinned-messages-developing-ip-protection-name-picker-4452584#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 17:11:13 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is currently beta testing a feature that will allow s to pin chats at the top of group chats. The Meta-owned chat app is also working on adding a new name selection tool and an option to hide IP addresses while making calls on the chat application.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/facebook-instagram-ad-free-option-price-europe-proposal-4444562 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/facebook-instagram-ad-free-option-price-europe-proposal-4444562#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 03 Oct 2023 11:03:12 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram and Facebook may offer an ad-free version for s who pay a monthly subscription, according to a report. Meta has reportedly proposed to European regulators, the possibility of a paid version of its social media services that will not show personalised ads that are based on a 's information. Here's how much s in the EU might have to pay for access ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-ai-virtual-assistant-training-public-facebook-instagram-posts-4434949 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-ai-virtual-assistant-training-public-facebook-instagram-posts-4434949#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 14:57:47 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta Platforms used public Facebook and Instagram posts to train parts of its new Meta AI virtual assistant, but excluded private posts shared only with family and friends in an effort to respect consumers' privacy, the company's top policy executive told Reuters in an interview.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/whatsapp-instagram-messenger-ai-assistant-stickers-image-generation-tool-emu-bing-llama-2-meta-4431433 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/whatsapp-instagram-messenger-ai-assistant-stickers-image-generation-tool-emu-bing-llama-2-meta-4431433#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 14:06:01 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta showcased a host of new products and services, including the Meta Quest 3 mixed reality headset and a pair of smart glasses made in collaboration with Ray-Ban, at its Meta Connect annual conference on Wednesday. Alongside the hardware, the company also announced its own AI assistant, Meta AI, and a variety of AI experiences across Meta’s suite of apps such as I...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-ray-ban-smart-glasses-price-usd-299-329-379-launch-sale-date-october-17-specifications-features-4431180 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-ray-ban-smart-glasses-price-usd-299-329-379-launch-sale-date-october-17-specifications-features-4431180#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 12:07:54 +0530 <![CDATA[Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses were introduced on Wednesday alongside the Meta Quest 3 and other products. s can livestream videos to Facebook and Instagram using the smart glasses, hands-free. The frame comes embedded with a 12-megapixel camera sensor and an LED indicator.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-update-new-design-chat-interface-android-4428229 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-update-new-design-chat-interface-android-4428229#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:42:43 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp's latest beta update on Android contains clues to a new redesigned version of the chat app for Android, days after similar changes were spotted on WhatsApp for iOS. Here's how the new colours on WhatsApp might look like along with updated icons and buttons in a future version of the app.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/reddit-contributor-program-gold-karma-reward-real-money-ios-android-web-4424562 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/reddit-contributor-program-gold-karma-reward-real-money-ios-android-web-4424562#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 14:59:40 +0530 <![CDATA[Reddit, the popular social networking platforming, is starting a new contributor program, which will let s convert their Reddit gold and karma into real money. Reddit made the announcement in a blog post, alongside bringing a new simplified way to award content on its platform with Reddit gold.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-audio-video-call--feature-code-screenshot-elon-musk-4424087 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-audio-video-call--feature-code-screenshot-elon-musk-4424087#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 12:03:12 +0530 <![CDATA[X, formerly known as Twitter, has been promised to get an audio and video calls feature. Last month, Elon Musk, who took over the social media platform in October last year, had tweeted that calling feature was coming to X, confirming that calls would work on iOS, Android, Mac & PC and would not require a phone number. The much-awaited audio and video calls feature, h...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-new-features-launched-add-reaction-stickers-music-stories-view-once-mode-4422731 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-new-features-launched-add-reaction-stickers-music-stories-view-once-mode-4422731#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 19:55:49 +0530 <![CDATA[Telegram launched the stories feature for s in July, which was later available for all s in August. Now, the company has added new updates to the feature, which now allow s to add music and reaction stickers to the stories. Moreover, s can now send and share media in view-once mode, which can be changed at any time.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-ai-enabled-editing-products-tools-video-creators-announced-4412134 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-ai-enabled-editing-products-tools-video-creators-announced-4412134#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 22:56:59 +0530 <![CDATA[YouTube will roll out a slew of artificial-intelligence-powered features for creators, the latest effort from parent company Alphabet to incorporate generative AI — technology that can create and synthesize text, images, music and other media given simple prompts — into its most important products and services.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-key---biometric-unlock-fingerprint-face-id--manager-4407108 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-key---biometric-unlock-fingerprint-face-id--manager-4407108#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:36:27 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp beta has added for a new feature that will allow s to to their s using facial recognition or fingerprint recognition on their smartphone. The messaging service will soon allow s to create keys on their device which can be used to securely to an using biometric authentication.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-end-to-end-encryption-messenger-instagram-uk-online-safety-bill-4405890 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-end-to-end-encryption-messenger-instagram-uk-online-safety-bill-4405890#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 09:37:47 +0530 <![CDATA[Britain urged Meta, which already encrypts messages on WhatsApp, not to roll out end-to-end encryption on Instagram and Facebook Messenger without safety measures to protect children from sexual abuse after the Online Safety Bill was ed by parliament.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/cci-said-to-have-appointed-former-whatsapp-executive-government-officials-new--4405422 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/cci-said-to-have-appointed-former-whatsapp-executive-government-officials-new--4405422#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 23:27:20 +0530 <![CDATA[India's antitrust body has appointed three new to oversee cases, including a former government official from the commerce ministry and a former interim compliance officer of WhatsApp, sources with direct knowledge of the matter said.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-ipad--companion-mode-beta-update-group-calling-feature-improvement-4403977 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-ipad--companion-mode-beta-update-group-calling-feature-improvement-4403977#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 17:50:31 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp iPad is now in beta testing, according to details shared by feature tracker WABetaInfo. The platform will finally add for Apple's tablets in companion mode. A new interface for group calls is also being tested on the latest Android beta release making it easier to start calls on the app.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/elon-musk-x-charge-small-monthly-fee-all-s-benjamin-netanyahu-assurance-antisemitism-4402963 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/elon-musk-x-charge-small-monthly-fee-all-s-benjamin-netanyahu-assurance-antisemitism-4402963#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 11:12:15 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk has announced that X (formerly known as Twitter) will start charging all s a "small monthly fee" to use the platform. The platform owned by Musk sees s typically share "100 million to 200 million" posts to the microblogging platform every day. Musk also assured Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu that he was against antisemitism during a discussion with th...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/x-twitter-elon-musk-india-non-compliant-platform-court-battle-4388239 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/x-twitter-elon-musk-india-non-compliant-platform-court-battle-4388239#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 10:43:22 +0530 <![CDATA[India's government has told a court that Elon Musk's X is a "habitual non-compliant platform" and for years has not followed many orders to remove content, undermining the government's role, according to a legal filing reviewed by Reuters.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-channels-feature-rollout-india-global-s-directory-search-reactions-4386030 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-channels-feature-rollout-india-global-s-directory-search-reactions-4386030#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 18:30:01 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp Channels feature is rolling out to s in India and several other countries, according to the Meta-owned platform. These channels will allow s to share updates with a large number of s on WhatsApp just like a one-way broadcast tool. WhatsApp Channels will be rolled out to s over the coming days, according to the company.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-chat-interoperability-feature-development-eu-digital-market-act-regulation-android-4378804 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-chat-interoperability-feature-development-eu-digital-market-act-regulation-android-4378804#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 13:50:39 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly working on adding a new section to the popular messaging app that could display third party chats on the app. The Meta-owned messaging service appears to be working to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act which will require the service to offer interoperability with other chat services by March 2024.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-subscribe-button-glowing-channel-subscription-new-feature-google-4373650 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-subscribe-button-glowing-channel-subscription-new-feature-google-4373650#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 09 Sep 2023 11:17:25 +0530 <![CDATA[YouTube is currently testing a new feature that highlights the 'Subscribe' button anytime the word 'subscribe' appears in a video. The experimental update was spotted across a wide range of content, therefore it seems that the platform itself has fully automated the procedure.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snap-snapchat-introduce-in-app-warning-other-safeguards-features-protect-13-17-years-s-4369782 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snap-snapchat-introduce-in-app-warning-other-safeguards-features-protect-13-17-years-s-4369782#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 08 Sep 2023 01:03:57 +0530 <![CDATA[Social media app maker Snap on Thursday said it will roll out in-app warnings and other safeguards globally to offer enhanced protection to s between the age group of 13-17 years against online risks. The safeguards will enable safer communications and search, and show teenage s age-appropriate content.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/uk-encryption-online-safety-bill-whatsapp-signal-pushback-back-down-technical-hurdles-compromise-encryption-4367235 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/uk-encryption-online-safety-bill-whatsapp-signal-pushback-back-down-technical-hurdles-compromise-encryption-4367235#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:00:43 +0530 <![CDATA[The UK has itted there could be technical challenges in the country's Online Safety Bill which plans to allow regulator Ofcom to compel tech firms to scan their services for illegal content. WhatsApp and Signal had warned of the threat to privacy and encryption of data posed by the UK's Online Safety Bill, even threatening to pull out of the country.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/google-amazon-apple-meta-microsoft-eu-digital-markets-act-gatekeeper-services-4367140 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/google-amazon-apple-meta-microsoft-eu-digital-markets-act-gatekeeper-services-4367140#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Thu, 07 Sep 2023 10:24:01 +0530 <![CDATA[Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Apple, and ByteDance are some of the 22 firms that have been designated as "gatekeeper" services under the new EU Digital Markets Act (DMA). Once the EU labels a business a 'gatekeeper', it will need to make its service interoperate with rivals and let s decide which apps to pre-install on their devices. Here's how the rules could ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/elon-musk-borrow-usd-1-billion-space-x-twitter-takeover-deal-report-4363853 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/elon-musk-borrow-usd-1-billion-space-x-twitter-takeover-deal-report-4363853#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:28:11 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk withdrew a loan of $1 billion from SpaceX - the two-decade-old rocket company run by the billionaire - around the same time he was acquiring Twitter, now known as X, for $44 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-discontinue-facebook-news-feature-europe-uk---4362786 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-discontinue-facebook-news-feature-europe-uk---4362786#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 05 Sep 2023 21:13:12 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta Platforms said on Tuesday it will discontinue the "Facebook News" feature on its social media app in the UK, and , later this year. s will still be able to view links to news articles and European news publishers will continue to have access to their Facebook s and pages after the change is implemented in December, Meta said.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-india-chief-says-priority-market-facebook-whatsapp-instagram-4362162 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-india-chief-says-priority-market-facebook-whatsapp-instagram-4362162#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 05 Sep 2023 18:24:08 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta sees India as a "priority market" with "limitless" possibilities buoyed by macroeconomic growth, digital infrastructure and the popularity of its apps like Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, the social media giant's India head Sandhya Devanathan said. ]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/how-to/features/instagram-reels--phone-through-stories-android-iphone-app-4361105 https://www.gadgets360.com/how-to/features/instagram-reels--phone-through-stories-android-iphone-app-4361105#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[how to]]> Tue, 05 Sep 2023 17:27:28 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram is allowing s to Reels posted by others via Stories so they can watch it later or share it with friends outside the app. Check out how you can Instagram Reels on Android or iPhone.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-multi--feature-test-android-beta-version-wabetainfo-report-4360943 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-multi--feature-test-android-beta-version-wabetainfo-report-4360943#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 05 Sep 2023 16:46:51 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp may soon allow s to access two s from a single phone. The app has reportedly been spotted testing the multi- feature for Android phones. Usually, the social media platform also releases the iOS version of the feature close to one another.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-android-ios-beta-update-instant-video-message-toggle-rolling-out-4357333 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-android-ios-beta-update-instant-video-message-toggle-rolling-out-4357333#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 04 Sep 2023 12:08:40 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp has been spotted rolling out a new toggle to turn on or off the ability to share instant video messages. The messaging platform introduced the ability to share instant video messages last month. The feature is enabled by default, however, with the latest beta update it seems to offer more control to s.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-offer-ad-free-paid-facebook-instagram-apps-european-union-report-4350572 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-offer-ad-free-paid-facebook-instagram-apps-european-union-report-4350572#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Sat, 02 Sep 2023 10:10:10 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta Platforms is considering paid versions of Facebook and Instagram with no ments for s residing in the European Union (EU) as a response to scrutiny from regulators, the New York Times reported on Friday. Those who pay for the subscriptions would not see ads while Meta would also continue to offer free versions of the apps with ads in the EU, the repor...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/google-meta-facebook-canada-online-news-act-pay-over-cad-230-million-4349984 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/google-meta-facebook-canada-online-news-act-pay-over-cad-230-million-4349984#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 01 Sep 2023 22:20:58 +0530 <![CDATA[Canada on Friday unveiled draft rules for a law designed to compel Alphabet's Google and Meta Platforms pay news outlets, saying Ottawa was addressing the companies' concerns that they may be facing an uncapped liability. The draft proposals, which will go through public consultation, would raise CAD 172 million (nearly Rs. 1,050 crore) per year from Google.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-ui-deterface-android-version-2-23-18-18-google-play-beta-programme-report-4347622 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-ui-deterface-android-version-2-23-18-18-google-play-beta-programme-report-4347622#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 01 Sep 2023 14:16:32 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new interface for its Android app. The design tweak by the Meta-owned instant messaging app brings enhancements to the top app bar. In the new design, the top bar is shown in white colour, with other UI elements in green.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/apple-end-chat--x-twitter-youtube-community-forum-soon-report-4346059 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/apple-end-chat--x-twitter-youtube-community-forum-soon-report-4346059#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 19:43:45 +0530 <![CDATA[Apple will reportedly stop providing assistance to the s on social media platforms including X (formerly known as Twitter) as well as YouTube and the Apple Community online forum. A recent report has claimed that the Apple customer chat functionality will be dropped from the platforms in October.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-elon-musk-lawsuit-twitter-age-bias-layoffs-2022-us-judge-4344868 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-elon-musk-lawsuit-twitter-age-bias-layoffs-2022-us-judge-4344868#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:34:32 +0530 <![CDATA[A US federal judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit accusing X, the social media service formerly called Twitter, of disproportionately laying off older workers when Elon Musk acquired the company last year.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-x-twitter-plans-launch-video-audio-call--feature-4344229 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-x-twitter-plans-launch-video-audio-call--feature-4344229#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 10:32:52 +0530 <![CDATA[Social media platform X, formerly Twitter, plans to launch video and audio calls as owner Elon Musk races to build an "everything app" to stay ahead of competition from Meta Platforms-owned Threads. s will not need a phone number for the features that will be available on Apple's iOS, Google's Android and personal computers, Musk said in post on X on Thursday.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-facebook-blocking-news-canada-faces-criticism-wildfires-4331139 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-facebook-blocking-news-canada-faces-criticism-wildfires-4331139#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 26 Aug 2023 10:38:01 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta is being accused of endangering lives by blocking news links in Canada at a crucial moment. The company on August 1 started blocking the distribution of news links and articles on its Facebook and Instagram platforms. It has been in a virtual showdown with Ottawa over the bill ed in June, but which only takes effect next year.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-meta-web-version-now-live-globally-instagram-head-adam-mosseri-4329145 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-meta-web-version-now-live-globally-instagram-head-adam-mosseri-4329145#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2023 16:50:51 +0530 <![CDATA[Threads, Meta's challenger to depose Twitter as the go-to platform for celebrities, companies and governments, is now available on the web as it seeks to revive its underwhelming launch. Until now, Threads was accessible only as a mobile app on iPhones and Android phones.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-update-new-feature-send-hd-video-high-resolution-low-compression-how-to-use-4328072 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-update-new-feature-send-hd-video-high-resolution-low-compression-how-to-use-4328072#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2023 13:28:50 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp HD video sharing feature now works on the latest version of the app after weeks of beta testing the feature. s on the latest version of WhatsApp for Android can now send videos at 720p resolution instead of 480p, improving the quality of media sent to recipients on the messaging platform owned by Meta.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/donald-trump-returns-x-mugshot-donations-twitter-elon-musk-reacts-4328103 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/donald-trump-returns-x-mugshot-donations-twitter-elon-musk-reacts-4328103#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:06:25 +0530 <![CDATA[Former US President Donald Trump returned to the social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, with a post on Thursday showing his mug shot from his booking at Fulton County Jail in Georgia earlier in the day. Elon Musk reacted to the same and called it 'next level'.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-group-recent-history-sharing-feature-automatic-naming-mark-zuckerberg-4324728 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-group-recent-history-sharing-feature-automatic-naming-mark-zuckerberg-4324728#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:37:24 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp recent history sharing is coming to groups, according to details shared by a feature tracker. The Meta-owned messaging service is working on a feature that could improve the experience of a ing an existing group. Meta's CEO has also announced a new feature that will make it easier for s to name new WhatsApp groups.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/apple-google-amazon-meta-big-tech-brace-rollout-eu-digital-services-act-4324619 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/apple-google-amazon-meta-big-tech-brace-rollout-eu-digital-services-act-4324619#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Thu, 24 Aug 2023 10:51:05 +0530 <![CDATA[More than a dozen of the world's biggest tech companies face unprecedented legal scrutiny, as the European Union's sweeping Digital Services Act (DSA) imposes new rules on content moderation, privacy and transparency this month.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-view-once-image-video-shortcut-message-faster-sending-4322556 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-view-once-image-video-shortcut-message-faster-sending-4322556#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 23 Aug 2023 18:41:02 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp view-once images and videos sharing will soon be easier than before, according to a feature tracker. s can soon tap and share an image or video from their camera roll with a long press of the send button. Other message types might also be included under view-once messages, according to the feature tracker.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-data-privacy-rules-europe-norway-regulator-facebook-mark-zuckerberg-4322932 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-data-privacy-rules-europe-norway-regulator-facebook-mark-zuckerberg-4322932#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 23 Aug 2023 18:31:43 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta has been fined one million crowns (roughly Rs. 8 crore) per day since August 14 for breaching s' privacy by harvesting data and using it to target advertising at them by Norway regulator Datatilsynet.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-twitter-could-soon-stop-displaying-headlines-news-articles-elon-musk-4320410 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-twitter-could-soon-stop-displaying-headlines-news-articles-elon-musk-4320410#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2023 22:06:07 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk is pushing to change how news links appear on his social media platform X, formerly called Twitter, in a move that could potentially undermine the ability of news publishers to draw audience. X is planning to remove the headline and text while retaining just the lead image from links to news articles shared on the platform, Musk said in a post late on Monda...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-web-version-threads-starts-rolling-out-gain-an-edge-over-rival-x-4319999 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-web-version-threads-starts-rolling-out-gain-an-edge-over-rival-x-4319999#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2023 20:14:21 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta Platforms said on Tuesday it was launching the web version of its new text-first social media platform Threads, in a bid to retain professional s and gain an edge over rival X, formerly Twitter. Threads' s will be able to access the microblogging platform by logging-in to its website from their computers, the Facebook and Instagram owner said. ]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/social-media-internet-overuse-electronic-devices-top-parental-concern-study-4317535 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/social-media-internet-overuse-electronic-devices-top-parental-concern-study-4317535#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:38:24 +0530 <![CDATA[As children return to school, two problems have risen to the top of their parent's concerns, the impact of social media and the internet on children's life. According to the University of Michigan Health CS Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health, more than half of parents rank mental health issues as the top health concern for their children and ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-expected-roll-out-web-version-threads-this-week-report-4316091 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-expected-roll-out-web-version-threads-this-week-report-4316091#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 21 Aug 2023 17:07:37 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta Platforms is set to roll out the web version on its new text-first social media platform Threads, hoping to gain an edge over X, formerly Twitter, as the initial surge in s waned. The widely anticipated web version will make Threads more useful for power s like brands, company s, rs and journalists.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/news/paypal-usd-expected-do-better-than-facebook-libra-stablecoin-market-4315893 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/news/paypal-usd-expected-do-better-than-facebook-libra-stablecoin-market-4315893#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Mon, 21 Aug 2023 16:29:03 +0530 <![CDATA[PayPal's stablecoin is likely to succeed where Facebook's failed, thanks to the payment giant's standing in Washington and policymakers' greater understanding of the issues in the last three years. PayPal this month said it was launching PayPal USD, a crypto token pegged to the US dollar, making it the second major global company to launch a stablecoin after Facebook,...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-desktop-beta-update-message-text-formatting-development-4315452 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-desktop-beta-update-message-text-formatting-development-4315452#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 21 Aug 2023 14:42:49 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new text formatting tool for messages. The development has been spotted in the latest WhatsApp for Desktop beta and includes three new tools. The feature, when released, could be useful for software developers, programmers, and other people who use code snippets.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/how-to/features/whatsapp-hd-images-high-quality-send-chats-easy-steps-4313595 https://www.gadgets360.com/how-to/features/whatsapp-hd-images-high-quality-send-chats-easy-steps-4313595#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[how to]]> Sun, 20 Aug 2023 17:37:25 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp compresses the images, and hence most s opt to other methods for transferring high quality pictures. To resolve this issue, WhatsApp has now made it possible to share HD images through their chats, as announced by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in a Facebook post.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/how-to/features/whatsapp-create-ai-generated-stickers-steps-follow-4313100 https://www.gadgets360.com/how-to/features/whatsapp-create-ai-generated-stickers-steps-follow-4313100#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[how to]]> Sun, 20 Aug 2023 14:15:01 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp Beta was reported to have added for AI stickers on the instant messaging app. On WhatsApp, this is the first feature that uses artificial intelligence. As reported, the option to create AI stickers is currently rolling out only to select s in the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.17.14 update.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-ban-on-domestic-news-facebook-instagram-requested-removal-canada-government-4311541 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-ban-on-domestic-news-facebook-instagram-requested-removal-canada-government-4311541#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 19 Aug 2023 17:38:41 +0530 <![CDATA[The Canadian government on Friday demanded that Meta lift a "reckless" ban on domestic news from its platforms to allow people to share information about wildfires in the west of the country. Meta started blocking news on its Facebook and Instagram platforms for all s in Canada this month in response to a new law requiring internet giants to pay for news articl...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-elon-musk-block-feature-remove-except-twitter-direct-messages-4310624 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-elon-musk-block-feature-remove-except-twitter-direct-messages-4310624#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 19 Aug 2023 10:06:12 +0530 <![CDATA[X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, will remove the ability for s to block other s, owner Elon Musk said in a post Friday. Musk said blocking will still be possible for direct messages, but that it would be deleted as a “feature.”]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/koo-co-founder-says-company-not-competing-against-x-meta-threads-4310358 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/koo-co-founder-says-company-not-competing-against-x-meta-threads-4310358#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 19 Aug 2023 01:32:10 +0530 <![CDATA[Koo is not competing head-on against X (formerly Twitter), or even the recently-launched Threads by Meta, and is instead going after regional audiences with its language-based approach, co-founder of the homegrown platform, Aprameya Radhakrishna, has said. Radhakrishna said Koo can be social-media-as-a-service, tailoring itself in compliance with the laws of the coun...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/features/what-elon-musk-and-mark-zuckerbergs-canceled-cage-match-says-about-masculine-anxiety-4308691 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/features/what-elon-musk-and-mark-zuckerbergs-canceled-cage-match-says-about-masculine-anxiety-4308691#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2023 16:19:16 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg appear to have put their cage fight on hold and the billionaires have clashed online in the past. While the Tesla CEO and Meta CEO are now competing with rival social networks Twitter and Threads, respectively, they might try to frame their cage match as a once-in-a-generation event. However, this is far from the truth as several high-pro...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-update-send-hd-photos-feature-image-sharing-meta-mark-zuckerberg-high-resolution-video-coming-soon-4307962 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-update-send-hd-photos-feature-image-sharing-meta-mark-zuckerberg-high-resolution-video-coming-soon-4307962#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2023 13:23:27 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is adding for sending HD photos on the app. The feature is being rolled out globally over the next few weeks. s with this update will be able to share higher-quality and higher-resolution images in their WhatsApp chats.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-us-ban-china-bytedance-47-percent-americans-social-media-democrats-republicans-4304539 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-us-ban-china-bytedance-47-percent-americans-social-media-democrats-republicans-4304539#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:35:58 +0530 <![CDATA[47 percent of American adults a ban on the Chinese ByteDance-owned social media app TikTok, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos survey that also asked questions about national security concerns and China.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/reddit-fined-russia-banned-content-fake-information-ukraine-war-ria-report-4302907 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/reddit-fined-russia-banned-content-fake-information-ukraine-war-ria-report-4302907#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:59:14 +0530 <![CDATA[Russia on Tuesday fined social media site Reddit for the first time for not deleting "banned content" that it said contained "fake" information about Russia's military campaign in Ukraine, RIA reported on Tuesday, citing a Moscow court.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-stories-dual-camera-mode-privacy-settings-new-update-features-4302545 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-stories-dual-camera-mode-privacy-settings-new-update-features-4302545#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:39:02 +0530 <![CDATA[Telegram announced on Monday that Stories are now available to all s. The tool was initially introduced to last month and is now accessible to everyone on the platform. The firm also introduced new privacy settings for the stories and enable dual-camera mode for the same.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-x-twitter-shuts-down-promoted--ads-business-platform-report-4302450 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-x-twitter-shuts-down-promoted--ads-business-platform-report-4302450#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:51:39 +0530 <![CDATA[Social media company X, formerly known as Twitter, will no longer allow rs to promote their s within the platform's timeline to attract new followers, Axios reported on Tuesday, citing an email to advertising clients.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-ai-stickers-features-beta-update-android-web-screen-lock-how-it-works-4301924 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-ai-stickers-features-beta-update-android-web-screen-lock-how-it-works-4301924#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:19:48 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp AI stickers is the latest feature that is part of the new beta update for Android. These artificial intelligence-generated stickers can be generated using prompts. On the other hand, the newest WhatsApp Web beta allows s to prevent unauthorised access to their chats when they are away from their screen using a .]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/elon-musk-x-delay-access-reuters-nyt-facebook-instagram-bluesky-social-media-rivals-content-4301673 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/elon-musk-x-delay-access-reuters-nyt-facebook-instagram-bluesky-social-media-rivals-content-4301673#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:45:52 +0530 <![CDATA[Social media company X, formerly known as Twitter, delayed access to links to content on the Reuters and New York Times websites as well as rivals like Bluesky, Facebook and Instagram, according to a Washington Post report on Tuesday.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/elon-musk-mark-zuckerberg-cage-fight-chicken-taunt-x-threads-competition-4296722 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/elon-musk-mark-zuckerberg-cage-fight-chicken-taunt-x-threads-competition-4296722#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Mon, 14 Aug 2023 15:53:56 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk has called Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg a "chicken" after the latter called off his cage fight with the Tesla CEO. On Sunday, Zuckerberg said in a Threads post that Musk was not serious about the fight and that he was going to "focus on competing with people who take the sport seriously".]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/elon-musk-mark-zuckerberg-cage-fight-move-on-threads-success-x-twitter-competitor-4296048 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/elon-musk-mark-zuckerberg-cage-fight-move-on-threads-success-x-twitter-competitor-4296048#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:09:29 +0530 <![CDATA[Mark Zuckerberg has cleared the doubts over the cage fight with Elon Musk stating that the Tesla CEO isn't serious and it is time to move on. The rivalry between Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk has intensified after the former launched Threads to compete with Twitter, which is now known as X.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-x-ios-domain-url-shift-elon-musk-report-4292630 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-x-ios-domain-url-shift-elon-musk-report-4292630#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 17:01:39 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk's X might have started to shift towards X.com. As per a new report, URLs generated from the share sheet of the X app on iOS are now showing X.com instead of the old twitter.com. However, the Web link and Android app are currently redirecting s to the old domain. The company could change this in the coming days.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-test-group-tagging-single-mention-stories-feature-adam-mosseri-4290485 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-test-group-tagging-single-mention-stories-feature-adam-mosseri-4290485#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 19:14:35 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta-owned Instagram is testing a feature that will let s tag a group of people via just a single mention. Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, disclosed some information about this feature on his broadcast channel titled ‘IG Updates’.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/the-rich-fight-different-from-you-and-me-4289162 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/the-rich-fight-different-from-you-and-me-4289162#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 13:55:43 +0530 <![CDATA[The cage fight saga pitting Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk is stuck in the “is it happening or not” stage, to the amusement and fascination of millions.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/x-video-calling--confirmed-ceo-linda-yaccarino-interview-twitter-elon-musk-autonomy-4288804 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/x-video-calling--confirmed-ceo-linda-yaccarino-interview-twitter-elon-musk-autonomy-4288804#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 13:10:39 +0530 <![CDATA[X video calls is coming soon, CEO Linda Yaccarino confirmed in an interview on Thursday. As part of Elon Musk's plan to turn X into an "everything app" like WeChat, s will soon be able to make video calls without sharing their phone number. The feature was previously teased in July by an X employee who showed how the calling interface appears on X running ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-x-reduce-eligibility-threshold-impressions-twitter-ad-revenue-sharing-4288913 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-x-reduce-eligibility-threshold-impressions-twitter-ad-revenue-sharing-4288913#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:24:45 +0530 <![CDATA[Tech giant X, formerly known as Twitter, on Friday, announced a new update to their Ads Revenue program for creators, reducing the minimum number of impressions needed from 15 million to 5 million.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-multi---feature-testing-beta-update--android-version-4288634 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-multi---feature-testing-beta-update--android-version-4288634#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 11:55:20 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp beta version for Android testers has added a new feature that allows you to add multiple s. The latest Android beta version of WhatsApp introduces a new switcher for the primary number and other s that can be added to the same smartphone.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-fine-rs-50-lakh-karnataka-high-court-stays-previous-order-4288037 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-fine-rs-50-lakh-karnataka-high-court-stays-previous-order-4288037#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 23:12:46 +0530 <![CDATA[A division bench of the High Court of Karnataka on Thursday stayed a single judge bench order that had imposed a cost of Rs. 50 lakh on X (formerly Twitter) for not complying with IT Ministry orders — subject to the company depositing 50 percent of the amount (Rs. 25 lakh) within one week. The deposit is for X to show its bonafides, the court said.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-update-new-features-web-app-development-mark-zuckerberg-meta-4286363 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-update-new-features-web-app-development-mark-zuckerberg-meta-4286363#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 16:12:37 +0530 <![CDATA[Threads, the social media rival to Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter), is struggling to retain the s that it gained immediately after the launch. It was earlier reported that Meta is planning new strategies as it has lost more than half of its s in the weeks following its launch. Taking a step further, Meta has introduced several new features for Threads this we...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/features/why-meta-is-allowing-s-to-see-the-inner-workings-of-its-new-ai-chatbot-4285676 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/features/why-meta-is-allowing-s-to-see-the-inner-workings-of-its-new-ai-chatbot-4285676#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 12:50:43 +0530 <![CDATA[The AI division of Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta recently unveiled its Llama 2 chatbot. Microsoft has been appointed as Meta’s preferred partner on Llama 2, which will be available through the Windows operating system.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-x-fined-usd-350000-in-justice-department-fight-over-donald-trump-records-4284765 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-x-fined-usd-350000-in-justice-department-fight-over-donald-trump-records-4284765#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:30:58 +0530 <![CDATA[The US special counsel investigating Donald Trump obtained a search warrant for the former president's Twitter in January and the company delayed complying, according to a US appeals court opinion on Wednesday. The ruling said that Twitter had raised First Amendment concerns about a nondisclosure order issued over the warrant, as the company wanted to notify T...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-messenger-sms--drop-september-app-update-meta-4282176 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-messenger-sms--drop-september-app-update-meta-4282176#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 09 Aug 2023 12:12:10 +0530 <![CDATA[Facebook Messenger will drop for an old feature soon. Meta introduced Messenger's SMS integration on Android in 2016 to compete against Apple's iMessage and Google's Android Messages. Currently, SMS text messages appear in purple, and Messenger conversations are shown in blue on the app.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-screen-sharing-video-calls-landscape-rollout-meta-android-ios-windows-4281909 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-screen-sharing-video-calls-landscape-rollout-meta-android-ios-windows-4281909#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 09 Aug 2023 11:30:41 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is rolling out a screen sharing feature during video calls. This has been available to beta testers for a few weeks but will now gradually be accessible to all s worldwide. Alongside this, the Meta-owned social network platform also introduced Landscape mode in video calls in addition to the Portrait mode.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-facebook-instagram-news-blocking-canada-publishers-antitrust-probe-online-act-4281960 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-facebook-instagram-news-blocking-canada-publishers-antitrust-probe-online-act-4281960#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 09 Aug 2023 10:38:19 +0530 <![CDATA[Canadian news industry groups on Tuesday asked the country's antitrust regulator to investigate Meta Platforms' decision to block news on its platforms in the country, accusing the Facebook parent of abusing its dominant position.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/snapchat-uk-watchdog-scrutiny-underage-s-data-protection-law-4279108 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/snapchat-uk-watchdog-scrutiny-underage-s-data-protection-law-4279108#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 08 Aug 2023 12:53:13 +0530 <![CDATA[Britain's data regulator is gathering information on Snapchat to establish whether the US instant messaging app is doing enough to remove underage s from its platform, two people familiar with the matter said.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-chief-mark-zuckerberg-threads-post-cage-fight-against-x-head-elon-musk-4278103 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-chief-mark-zuckerberg-threads-post-cage-fight-against-x-head-elon-musk-4278103#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 23:28:25 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg took to Threads on Monday to post about his 'cage-fight' with Elon Musk, the owner of X (formerly Twitter). The development comes as Musk on Sunday said that his potential in-person fight with Mark Zuckerberg would be streamed on his social media site X.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-version-voice-chats-feature-groups--review-testing-how-it-works-4277046 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-version-voice-chats-feature-groups--review-testing-how-it-works-4277046#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 18:29:38 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp beta version 2.23.16.19 is rolling a new voice chat feature that will allow s to a voice chat in groups. Meanwhile the Meta-owned messaging app will soon allow group s to decide whether s can send them chats to for review.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/elon-musk-x-legal-bills-sue-people-unfair-treatment-employers-twitter-post-4275361 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/elon-musk-x-legal-bills-sue-people-unfair-treatment-employers-twitter-post-4275361#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 10:09:58 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk has said his X social media platform will pay the legal bills and sue on the behalf of people who have been treated unfairly by employers because of posting or liking something on the site formerly known as Twitter.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/elon-musk-mark-zuckerberg-meta-cage-fight-live-stream-x-twitter-4274156 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/elon-musk-mark-zuckerberg-meta-cage-fight-live-stream-x-twitter-4274156#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 17:37:48 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk said in a social media post that his proposed cage fight with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg would be live-streamed on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-elon-musk-new-feature-live-video-streaming-4269854 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-elon-musk-new-feature-live-video-streaming-4269854#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 19:11:04 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk, who recently rebranded Twitter as X, has teased people with a new feature on the microblogging site. On Friday, the billionaire posted a live video, also featuring some employees from X, raking 4.9 million s. In another tweet, he shared about the live video feature being live.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-former-twitter-requested-suspend-fake--japan-top-finance-diplomat-masato-kanda-4265583 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-former-twitter-requested-suspend-fake--japan-top-finance-diplomat-masato-kanda-4265583#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 03 Aug 2023 16:16:40 +0530 <![CDATA[Japan's Ministry of Finance warned of a fake for its top currency diplomat Masato Kanda on social media X, formerly known as Twitter, as the market fears a currency intervention amid the yen's drop to a one-month-low. The , under the name "Masato Kanda", appeared to have been created in March and made only four posts to date.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/x-twitter-hide-blue-tick-mark-option-app-setting-elon-musk-feature-limits-4264790 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/x-twitter-hide-blue-tick-mark-option-app-setting-elon-musk-feature-limits-4264790#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 03 Aug 2023 12:21:24 +0530 <![CDATA[X — formerly known as Twitter — now allows s to hide their blue check marks after paying $8 (roughly Rs. 660) on the platform, according to the company's updated documents. However, some features may not be available after a hides their blue check mark, according to the company.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-releases-open-source-ai-tool-audio-craft-create-music-audio-4263480 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-releases-open-source-ai-tool-audio-craft-create-music-audio-4263480#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 02 Aug 2023 21:27:25 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta Platforms on Wednesday introduced its open-source AI tool called AudioCraft that will help s to create music and audio based on text prompts. The AI tool is bundled with three models, AudioGen, EnCodec and MusicGen, and works for music, sound, compression and generation, Meta said. MusicGen is trained using company-owned and specifically licensed music, it ad...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-seek--consent-eu-targeted-ads-facebook-instagram-4262543 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-seek--consent-eu-targeted-ads-facebook-instagram-4262543#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Wed, 02 Aug 2023 17:11:24 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta intends to ask s in the European Union for their consent before allowing businesses to target advertising based on what they view on its services such as Facebook and Instagram, the social media giant said on Tuesday.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/elon-musk-x-twitter-challenge-court-ruling-content-blocking-order-india-4261961 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/elon-musk-x-twitter-challenge-court-ruling-content-blocking-order-india-4261961#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 02 Aug 2023 14:53:56 +0530 <![CDATA[Social media platform X has sought to quash an Indian court decision that found it non-compliant with content removal orders, arguing the ruling could embolden the government to block more content.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-canada-news-publishing-block-law-internet-pay-facebook-instagram-4261354 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-canada-news-publishing-block-law-internet-pay-facebook-instagram-4261354#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 02 Aug 2023 11:28:40 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta Platforms has begun the process to end access to news on Facebook and Instagram for all s in Canada, it said on Tuesday, in response to a law requiring internet giants to pay news publishers.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snapchat-announces-snap-ar-lens-creator-rewards-program-india-usd-7200-4259435 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snapchat-announces-snap-ar-lens-creator-rewards-program-india-usd-7200-4259435#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 01 Aug 2023 18:30:01 +0530 <![CDATA[Snapchat has announced the ‘Lens Creator Rewards’ that aims to incentivise the creators of AR filters that go viral on the platform. Under the programme, an Indian Lens creator, every month could get rewards up to $7,200 (roughly Rs. 6 lakh) if their lens emerges as top performing in India, Mexico, and the US.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/wechat-australian-lawmakers-recommend-potential-ban-government-devices-4259290 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/wechat-australian-lawmakers-recommend-potential-ban-government-devices-4259290#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 01 Aug 2023 17:33:45 +0530 <![CDATA[A senate committee in Australia has recommended a swathe of rules and restrictions for social media platforms, including potentially banning WeChat on government devices. Companies like TikTok and WeChat posed "unique national security risks" because their parent companies, ByteDance and Tencent, are headquartered in China and subject to its national security laws, co...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/elon-musk-x-sue-non-profit-ccdh-false-claims-encourage-rs-pause-investment-4258421 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/elon-musk-x-sue-non-profit-ccdh-false-claims-encourage-rs-pause-investment-4258421#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 01 Aug 2023 14:13:36 +0530 <![CDATA[Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, on Monday, sued a nonprofit that fights hate speech and disinformation, accusing it of asserting false claims and encouraging rs to pause investment on the platform. The lawsuit stems from a media report published in July that stated findings from CCDH's research saying that hate speech had increased towards...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-prepares-ai-powered-chatbots-different-personalities-retain-s-report-4258060 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-prepares-ai-powered-chatbots-different-personalities-retain-s-report-4258060#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 01 Aug 2023 12:31:12 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta Platforms is preparing to launch a range of artificial intelligence (AI) powered chatbots that exhibit different personalities as soon as September, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. Meta has been reportedly deg prototypes for chatbots that can have humanlike discussions with its s, as the company attempts to boost its engagement with its social ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/elon-musk-x-sign-removed-twitter-roof-following-complaints-san-francisco-4257818 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/elon-musk-x-sign-removed-twitter-roof-following-complaints-san-francisco-4257818#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 01 Aug 2023 11:26:21 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk's big bright “X” sign has been removed from the roof of X's headquarters in San Francisco. The city building department logged 24 complaints after a weekend of the big X, which on Friday was erected on the roof of the company's downtown San Francisco headquarters, on Market Street, to the chagrin of neighbours who complained about intrusive lights.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/x-elon-musk-linda-yaccarino-reporting-structure-head-trust-safety-team-product-engineering-chief-4257562 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/x-elon-musk-linda-yaccarino-reporting-structure-head-trust-safety-team-product-engineering-chief-4257562#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 01 Aug 2023 09:41:34 +0530 <![CDATA[X owner Elon Musk and Chief Executive Linda Yaccarino will both oversee the trust and safety team at the company formerly known as Twitter, the social media concern said on Monday. X's product and engineering team will report to Musk, while Yaccarino will oversee all other divisions, including human resources, legal, finance, sales and operations, X said.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-x-elon-musk-android-ios-tweets-posts-google-apple-4251144 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-x-elon-musk-android-ios-tweets-posts-google-apple-4251144#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 29 Jul 2023 16:52:19 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter was recently rebranded as X by owner Elon Musk. On Friday, Musk claimed that the social media platform reached "new heights" with more than 540 million monthly s. Between talks of the patent rights of the letter X, the mobile application icon for Twitter on both Android and iOS platforms has changed to 'X' with an update and the content shared by s, pr...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-twitter-monthly-s-540-million-elon-musk-new-high-graph-4250360 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-twitter-monthly-s-540-million-elon-musk-new-high-graph-4250360#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 29 Jul 2023 10:11:22 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk said on Friday that monthly s of social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, reached a "new high" and shared a graph that showed the latest count as over 540 million. Musk's post on X about the figures comes as the company goes through organisational changes.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-meta-twitter-rival-boost-retention-half-s-lost-launch-mark-zuckerberg-4247517 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-meta-twitter-rival-boost-retention-half-s-lost-launch-mark-zuckerberg-4247517#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2023 11:28:56 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta Platforms executives are heavily focused on boosting retention on their new Twitter rival Threads, after the app lost more than half of its s in the weeks following its buzzy launch, CEO Mark Zuckerberg told employees on Thursday.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-reels-meta-rival-tiktok-bytedance-revenue-usd-10-billion-ai-boost-4247402 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-reels-meta-rival-tiktok-bytedance-revenue-usd-10-billion-ai-boost-4247402#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2023 10:37:34 +0530 <![CDATA[On Wednesday, Meta revealed numbers that show Reels videos are growing rapidly among both s and rs and are quickly catching up to the ByteDance-owned TikTok app that is beloved by young s and has reshaped the social media landscape.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-rolls-out-short-instant-video-message-feature-android-ios-4246491 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-rolls-out-short-instant-video-message-feature-android-ios-4246491#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 21:36:34 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp has added a new feature to the app which enable s to send short video messages. While s could either reply with the help of instant audio or text message, the new feature now lets s to record short videos and send them in lieu of text messages. These real-time video messages can be up to 60 second-long.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-update-feature-safety-tools-unknown-numbers-forward-new-group-4244279 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-update-feature-safety-tools-unknown-numbers-forward-new-group-4244279#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 14:20:38 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp beta has introduced a new security-oriented feature that surfaces existing tools on WhatsApp to make it easier for s to deal with unwanted , as well as a feature that will allow you to make new groups easily while forwarding messages on the latest testing versions of WhatsApp for Android.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-platforms-q2-profit-usd-7-8-billion-monthly-active-s-3-03-billion-revenue-advertising-4244256 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-platforms-q2-profit-usd-7-8-billion-monthly-active-s-3-03-billion-revenue-advertising-4244256#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 12:08:05 +0530 <![CDATA[Facebook parent Meta on Wednesday beat market expectations for quarterly earnings, powered by reviving digital ad business. Meta reported a profit of $7.8 billion (roughly Rs. 63,949 crore) on $32 billion (roughly Rs. 2,62,358 crore) in revenue during Q2, as the number of people using Facebook monthly rose to 3.03 billion.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-parent-meta-fine-aud-20-million-undisclosed--data-collection-4242350 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-parent-meta-fine-aud-20-million-undisclosed--data-collection-4242350#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 18:47:55 +0530 <![CDATA[An Australian court ordered Facebook owner Meta Platforms to pay fines totalling AUD 20 million (nearly Rs. 110 crore) for collecting data through a smartphone application d as a way to protect privacy without disclosing its actions. The fine wraps up one strand of Meta's legal issues in Australia related to its handling of information.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/threads-chronological-feed-feature-rolling-out-android-ios-app-twitter-web-interface-4240849 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/threads-chronological-feed-feature-rolling-out-android-ios-app-twitter-web-interface-4240849#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 13:18:36 +0530 <![CDATA[Threads Following tab was rolled out by the platform on Tuesday, allowing s to see posts from s they are following instead of an algorithm-influenced feed. You can now see posts on Threads in chronological order, and the platform's head has also confirmed that Meta is working on a web version of the service.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-text-only-post-twitter-rival-tech-giant-elon-musk-x-bytedance-threads-instagram-meta-4239130 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-text-only-post-twitter-rival-tech-giant-elon-musk-x-bytedance-threads-instagram-meta-4239130#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 15:13:29 +0530 <![CDATA[TikTok announced Monday that it will offer text-only posts, becoming the latest tech giant to offer an alternative to embattled Twitter. The text posts on TikTok will most closely resemble similar offerings on Instagram, which earlier this month also launched a challenge to Twitter called Threads.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-x-elon-mush-meta-microsoft-trademark-intellectual-property-rights-4239090 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-x-elon-mush-meta-microsoft-trademark-intellectual-property-rights-4239090#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 14:16:44 +0530 <![CDATA[Billionaire Elon Musk's decision to rebrand Twitter as X could be complicated legally: companies including Meta and Microsoft already have intellectual property rights to the same letter. X is so widely used and cited in trademarks that it is a candidate for legal challenges, and the company formerly known as Twitter could face its own issues defending its X brand in ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/features/twitter-x-elon-musk-1999-dream-an-everything-app-x-com-spacex-xai-4237421 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/features/twitter-x-elon-musk-1999-dream-an-everything-app-x-com-spacex-xai-4237421#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 20:05:26 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk, ever since acquiring Twitter for $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3,59,100 crore), has been introducing changes and updates to the microblogging site. The latest upheaval is a complete change of its name and brand logo, from Twitter to X. The billionaire also announced in a tweet that the domain X.com now redirects s to Twitter.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-meta-twitter-rival-lure-rs-elon-musk-analysts-4236661 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-meta-twitter-rival-lure-rs-elon-musk-analysts-4236661#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 17:10:42 +0530 <![CDATA[Threads could generate $8 billion in annual revenue by 2025]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-twitter-switch-branding-x-change-site-logo-profile-picture-4236206 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-twitter-switch-branding-x-change-site-logo-profile-picture-4236206#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 15:27:48 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk and Twitter Chief Executive Officer Linda Yaccarino unveiled a logo for the social media platform on Monday that featured a white "X" on a black background as a replacement for the familiar blue bird symbol. "X is here! Let's do this," tweeted Yaccarino, who also posted a picture of the logo projected on the company's offices in San Francisco.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-elon-musk-blue-bird-logo-change-x-rebranding-4235259 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-elon-musk-blue-bird-logo-change-x-rebranding-4235259#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 09:58:28 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter owner Elon Musk on Sunday signalled he would do more to take the social media company in a new direction with a rebranding that will replace its well-known blue bird logo with an X after acknowledging rs have been slow to return.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-soon-let-verified-firms-find-potential-recruits-4229644 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-soon-let-verified-firms-find-potential-recruits-4229644#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2023 18:10:51 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter could soon let verified companies post job openings on their profiles. The platform has not officially announced the feature, but tech tipsters have managed to catch a glimpse of the feature.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/openai-alphabet-meta-commit-watermark-ai-generated-content-safer-technology-safety-measures-white-house-4229275 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/openai-alphabet-meta-commit-watermark-ai-generated-content-safer-technology-safety-measures-white-house-4229275#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2023 16:39:25 +0530 <![CDATA[Top AI companies including OpenAI, Alphabet and Meta Platforms have made voluntary commitments to the White House to implement measures such as watermarking AI-generated content to help make the technology safer, the Biden istration said. The companies - which also include Anthropic, Inflection, Amazon.com and OpenAI partner Microsoft - pledged to thoroughly test...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/apple-facetime-imessage-remove-service-end-to-end-encryption-uk-investigatory-powers-act-4229242 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/apple-facetime-imessage-remove-service-end-to-end-encryption-uk-investigatory-powers-act-4229242#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2023 16:31:59 +0530 <![CDATA[Apple has strongly opposed the British parliament against the Online Safety Bill that proposes changes to the Investigatory Powers Act (IPA) 2016 that would allow the government to force companies to install technology to scan the contents of encrypted messaging apps and services.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-wear-os-3-app-features-chats-voice-messages-emoji-calls-quick-replies-4224533 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-wear-os-3-app-features-chats-voice-messages-emoji-calls-quick-replies-4224533#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 20 Jul 2023 12:26:36 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is rolling out to Wear OS smartwatches, the company announced on Wednesday. The popular messaging now lets s start a new chat with another , or respond to messages with emoji, text, and voice messages with a smartwatch that runs on Wear OS 3.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-open-research-software-europe-eu-online-content-rules-4224769 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-open-research-software-europe-eu-online-content-rules-4224769#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 20 Jul 2023 12:25:10 +0530 <![CDATA[TikTok on Thursday opened up its research software to researchers in Europe ahead of new EU rules requiring Big Tech to do more to police online content. TikTok, owned by ByteDance, is one of 19 online platforms and search engines subject to tougher requirements that will kick in from August under the Digital Services Act (DSA).]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/twitter-elon-musk-second-lawsuit-july-usd-500-million-severance-pay-ex-workers-4222174 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/twitter-elon-musk-second-lawsuit-july-usd-500-million-severance-pay-ex-workers-4222174#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 16:42:38 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter on Tuesday was hit with the second lawsuit this month to claim that it owes at least $500 million in severance pay to ex-workers, the latest in a series of cases arising from Elon Musk's acquisition of the social media company.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/google-disney-app-india-court-order-service-fee-third-party-4221767 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/google-disney-app-india-court-order-service-fee-third-party-4221767#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 15:23:51 +0530 <![CDATA[Google said on Wednesday an Indian court's directive ordering the company to charge a lower 4 percent in-app payment on Disney's streaming service in the country was a temporary measure until the court proceedings play out.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-app-for-ios-update-features-follows-tab-translations-meta-instagram-4221601 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-app-for-ios-update-features-follows-tab-translations-meta-instagram-4221601#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 14:36:45 +0530 <![CDATA[Threads, the popular microblogging app launched by Meta earlier this month, has got its second update for iOS. The app has brought several new features along with the fixes to some of the issues with the latest update. Threads developer Cameron Roth has shared the roll out of the latest app update for iOS.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-stress-test-eu-digital-services-act-dsa-european-union-bytedance-china-4221347 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-stress-test-eu-digital-services-act-dsa-european-union-bytedance-china-4221347#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 13:33:27 +0530 <![CDATA[Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok has voluntarily agreed to a "stress test" to prepare for the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA), EU industry chief Thierry Breton said on Tuesday.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/threads-daily-active-s-decline-twitter-competition-rate-limits-dm-feature-development-4218122 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/threads-daily-active-s-decline-twitter-competition-rate-limits-dm-feature-development-4218122#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 17:37:45 +0530 <![CDATA[Threads has announced that it will implement rate limits to combat spam attacks on the platform, according to Instagram head Adam Mosseri. The number of daily active s on the app has dropped considerably, while the company is planning to add missing features like DMs and a functional search feature soon, according to reports.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-video-editing-tools-tab-upgrade-redesign-blog-meta-4218309 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-video-editing-tools-tab-upgrade-redesign-blog-meta-4218309#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 17:29:01 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta announced a host of upgrades for its video features on Facebook, including refined editing tools, the ability to videos in HDR, and a replaced the older Watch tab with a Video tab. The new features will be available on the Facebook app on both Android and iOS devices.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-fine-usd-100000-per-day-norway-regulator-privacy-breaches-4214772 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-fine-usd-100000-per-day-norway-regulator-privacy-breaches-4214772#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2023 15:38:39 +0530 <![CDATA[Facebook and Instagram owner Meta Platforms will be fined $100,000 (roughly Rs. 82 lakh) per day over privacy breaches unless it takes remedial action, Norway's data protection authority said on Monday, in a move that could have wider European implications.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/auto/news/elon-musk-tesla-focus-twitter-distraction-investors-survey-ev-rivals-competition-4214255 https://www.gadgets360.com/auto/news/elon-musk-tesla-focus-twitter-distraction-investors-survey-ev-rivals-competition-4214255#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[auto]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2023 13:08:22 +0530 <![CDATA[Out of 630 global MLIV Pulse contributors, 54 percent flagged the heightened risk of industry competition while 26 percent picked the behavior and decisions of its mercurial chief as a key concern for Tesla shareholders.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-cash-flow-negative-elon-musk-ad-revenue-down-50-percent-4211520 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-cash-flow-negative-elon-musk-ad-revenue-down-50-percent-4211520#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sun, 16 Jul 2023 05:31:21 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter's cash flow remains negative because of a nearly 50 percent drop in advertising revenue and a heavy debt load, Elon Musk said on Saturday, falling short of his expectation in March that Twitter could reach cash flow positive by June.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-share-ad-revenue-verified-content-creators-five-million-tweet-impressions-4205936 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-share-ad-revenue-verified-content-creators-five-million-tweet-impressions-4205936#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 14 Jul 2023 09:19:16 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter said on Thursday that select content creators on the social media platform will be eligible to get a part of the advertising revenue the company earns. The content creators will get a share of revenue from ads displayed in their replies, Twitter said, adding that to be eligible the creators should be verified s with at least 5 million impressions on their ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/twitter-elon-musk-lawsuit-texas-data-scraping-daily-tweet-read-limit-4203604 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/twitter-elon-musk-lawsuit-texas-data-scraping-daily-tweet-read-limit-4203604#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2023 15:31:06 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter has filed a lawsuit against four unnamed entities in Texas for data scraping, a local TV station said on Wednesday, explaining why the Elon Musk-owned social network had recently placed daily limits on the number of tweets a could read.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-facebook-contest-eu-antitrust-charges-friday-hearing-avoid-hefty-fine-4202146 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-facebook-contest-eu-antitrust-charges-friday-hearing-avoid-hefty-fine-4202146#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2023 23:41:56 +0530 <![CDATA[Facebook owner Meta will contest EU antitrust charges at a closed hearing on Friday in a bid to stave off a possible hefty fine after regulators charged it with tying its classified ments service to its social network, people familiar with the matter said.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-digital-avatar-instagram-messenger-real-time-video-calls-4201124 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-digital-avatar-instagram-messenger-real-time-video-calls-4201124#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2023 18:49:57 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta has announced new real-time Avatar feature for video calls on Instagram and Messenger. The company has announced the feature via its blog post, sharing that s can now use their Avatars during video calls on Instagram and Messenger. Meta Avatars on these social media apps' video calls look somewhat similar to Apple’s Memoji avatars.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snapchat-partners-linktree-s-add-links-other-social-networking-platforms-4197640 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snapchat-partners-linktree-s-add-links-other-social-networking-platforms-4197640#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 18:39:58 +0530 <![CDATA[Snapchat has partnered Linktree to let its s show links to their works posted on different social networking platforms. Linktree has also offered three months of services to Snapchat s, which will allow them to include their email IDs, phone number collection, even NFTs on their Linktree profiles.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-meta-instagram-branded-content-tools-marketers-influencers-4197398 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-meta-instagram-branded-content-tools-marketers-influencers-4197398#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 17:40:43 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta Platforms's Instagram is reportedly planning to bring its branded content tools to Threads. Such tools will help marketers collaborate with influencers on paid partnerships on the social media platform while advertising is unavailable.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/us-block-judge-ruling-government--social-media-firms-facebook-meta-twitter-tiktok-instagram-threads-whataspp-4197186 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/us-block-judge-ruling-government--social-media-firms-facebook-meta-twitter-tiktok-instagram-threads-whataspp-4197186#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:51:18 +0530 <![CDATA[The US Justice Department on Monday sought to block a judge's order that barred some federal agencies and officials from communicating with social media firms about moderating content on their platforms in a decision stemming from a Republican-backed lawsuit against President Joe Biden's istration.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-phone-number-privacy-feature-communities-groups-android-ios-beta-update-report-4196985 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-phone-number-privacy-feature-communities-groups-android-ios-beta-update-report-4196985#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:22:21 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp's “phone number privacy” feature for communities is reportedly available to all Android and iOS beta testers now. The functionality, which allows s to hide their phone numbers while ing a community, has been in development for quite some time now.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-us-ban-new-bill-amendment-lawmakers-bytedance-china-4196248 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-us-ban-new-bill-amendment-lawmakers-bytedance-china-4196248#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 12:09:48 +0530 <![CDATA[US lawmakers are considering changes to address concerns about a bill that would give the Biden istration new powers to ban Chinese-owned TikTok, the chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Democratic Senator Mark Warner, who has cosponsored the legislation said on Monday.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-australia-government-meta-label-verification-instagram-twitter-4195979 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-australia-government-meta-label-verification-instagram-twitter-4195979#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 10:23:09 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, plans to label government-d s on its new Twitter-like platform Threads, Josh Machin, Meta's head of public policy for Australia, told an inquiry on foreign interference on Tuesday.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-instagram-threads-whatsapp-down-outage-service-restored-globally-meta-4195903 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-instagram-threads-whatsapp-down-outage-service-restored-globally-meta-4195903#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 09:42:37 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta's social media apps Instagram and Facebook, messaging app WhatsApp and Twitter-rival Threads were all back up after an hour-long outage affecting thousands of s on Monday, according to Downdetector.com.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-facebook-instagram-whatsapp-down-not-working-loading-outage--reports-downdetector-4195762 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-facebook-instagram-whatsapp-down-not-working-loading-outage--reports-downdetector-4195762#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 07:41:56 +0530 <![CDATA[Thousands of US s across Meta Platforms' social media offerings Instagram and Facebook, and WhatsApp reported outages on Monday, according to Downdetector.com. Around 13,000 s reported issues with accessing Instagram, while around 5,400 and 1,870 s faced outages on Facebook and WhatsApp, respectively.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-facebook-openai-chatgpt-sued-comedian-sarah-silverman-alleged-copyright-infringement-4195385 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-facebook-openai-chatgpt-sued-comedian-sarah-silverman-alleged-copyright-infringement-4195385#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 10 Jul 2023 23:19:33 +0530 <![CDATA[Comedian Sarah Silverman and two authors have filed copyright infringement lawsuits against Meta Platforms and OpenAI for allegedly using their content without permission to train artificial intelligence language models. The proposed class action lawsuits were filed by Silverman, Richard Kadrey and Christopher Golden in San Francisco federal court.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-meta-sures-open-chatgpt-becomes-fastest-growing-app-100-million-s-4194933 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-meta-sures-open-chatgpt-becomes-fastest-growing-app-100-million-s-4194933#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 10 Jul 2023 20:48:30 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta Platforms' Twitter rival Threads crossed 100 million s within five days of launch, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on Monday, dethroning ChatGPT as the fastest-growing online platform to hit the milestone. Threads has been setting records for growth since its launch on Wednesday, with celebrities, politicians and other newsmakers ing the platform.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/features/the-deinfluencing-trend-reflects-a-growing-desire-for-authenticity-online-4194003 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/features/the-deinfluencing-trend-reflects-a-growing-desire-for-authenticity-online-4194003#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Mon, 10 Jul 2023 16:51:35 +0530 <![CDATA[A new social media trend has recently emerged in response to the materialistic nature of influencer culture: deinfluencing. This trend involves influencers discouraging their followers from buying overpriced or ineffective products.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-web-phone-number-link-feature-without-qr-code-beta-testing-chat-filters-android-4192876 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-web-phone-number-link-feature-without-qr-code-beta-testing-chat-filters-android-4192876#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 10 Jul 2023 13:21:22 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is now allowing beta testers on Android to log on to WhatsApp Web using their phone number, instead of scanning a QR code with their smartphone. The Meta-owned messaging service is also working on filters designed to improved chat management on a recent beta version of WhatsApp for Android.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/threads-100-million-s--instagram-twitter-competitor-4192625 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/threads-100-million-s--instagram-twitter-competitor-4192625#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Mon, 10 Jul 2023 12:43:23 +0530 <![CDATA[Threads has crossed 100 million ed s in under a week, according to a website tracking the number of s that have signed up for the new microblogging service. Closely linked to a 's Instagram , Threads was rolled out globally (except in the EU) last week. Meanwhile, Elon Musk tweeted a derogatory comment about Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, signall...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/features/meta-threads-is-surging-but-mass-migration-from-twitter-is-likely-to-remain-an-uphill-battle-4193099 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/features/meta-threads-is-surging-but-mass-migration-from-twitter-is-likely-to-remain-an-uphill-battle-4193099#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 10 Jul 2023 12:35:25 +0530 <![CDATA[Regardless of how many people ultimately decide to leave Twitter, and even how many people do so around the same time, creating a community on another platform is an uphill battle. These migrations are in large part driven by network effects, meaning that the value of a new platform depends on who else is there.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/jack-sweeney-elon-musk-jet-tracking-twitter--mark-zuckerberg-theads-4192753 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/jack-sweeney-elon-musk-jet-tracking-twitter--mark-zuckerberg-theads-4192753#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Mon, 10 Jul 2023 10:12:04 +0530 <![CDATA[Jack Sweeney, the creator of an tracking Elon Musk's private jet in real time, has moved to Mark Zuckerberg's Twitter-rival Threads after being suspended from Twitter last year.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/how-to/features/whatsapp-chat-history-transfer-ios-android-using-qr-code-4173672 https://www.gadgets360.com/how-to/features/whatsapp-chat-history-transfer-ios-android-using-qr-code-4173672#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[how to]]> Sun, 09 Jul 2023 14:28:42 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta has made it easier for WhatsApp s to transfer their chat from an old phone to a new phone without use of any backup or cloud services. WhatsApp now allows Android as well as iOS s to transfer their chat history, along with media attachments, between phones running the same OS. Here's the process to transfer WhatsApp chat history on Android as well as iOS ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-twitter-buyout-fees-recoup-sues-law-firm-wachtell-lipton-rosen-katz-4188675 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-twitter-buyout-fees-recoup-sues-law-firm-wachtell-lipton-rosen-katz-4188675#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 08 Jul 2023 11:21:01 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk has sued the elite law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz to recover most of a $90 million (nearly Rs. 743 crore) fee it received from Twitter for defeating his bid to walk away from his $44 billion (nearly Rs. 3,37,465 crore)) buyout of the social media company. Musk accused Wachtell of exploiting Twitter.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-threads-app-unfriendly-internet-rules-instagram-4188612 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-threads-app-unfriendly-internet-rules-instagram-4188612#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 08 Jul 2023 10:49:32 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has pitched Meta's Twitter copycat app, Threads, as a "friendly" refuge for public discourse online. The company said it would hold s of the new Threads app to the same rules it maintains on its photo and video-sharing social media service, Instagram.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-could-face-difficulties-showing-meta-stole-trade-secrets-for-threads-4188144 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-could-face-difficulties-showing-meta-stole-trade-secrets-for-threads-4188144#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 08 Jul 2023 00:02:41 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter's claim that Meta Platforms stole trade secrets to build its new microblogging site may be the first volley in a legal battle between the social media giants, but experts say Twitter would have to clear a high hurdle if it sues.  In a letter sent on Wednesday, Twitter alleged that Meta used its trade secrets to develop its new social media platform, Threads, ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/how-to/features/threads-mute-turn-off-manage-notifications-android-app-instagram-4185287 https://www.gadgets360.com/how-to/features/threads-mute-turn-off-manage-notifications-android-app-instagram-4185287#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[how to]]> Fri, 07 Jul 2023 10:46:58 +0530 <![CDATA[Threads has already racked up more than 50 million s just over a day after it was launched. Currently, Threads sends 10 different types of notifications. Here is a step-by-step guide to mute or manage unwanted notifications from Threads.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/threads-app-50-million-s-s-twitter-alternative-legal-threat-4185126 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/threads-app-50-million-s-s-twitter-alternative-legal-threat-4185126#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 07 Jul 2023 09:23:32 +0530 <![CDATA[Threads now has 50 million s just over 24 hours since the app was rolled out on Thursday. Meta's "Twitter Killer" competitor works closely with its Instagram service, and its meteoric rise has caused rival Twitter to feel the heat and threaten to sue the Facebook parent firm a day after it was launched.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-threatens-sue-meta-over-threads-report-4184880 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-threatens-sue-meta-over-threads-report-4184880#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:31:39 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter is threatening legal action against Meta Platforms over its new Threads platform, Semafor reported on Thursday, citing a letter sent to the Facebook parent's CEO Mark Zuckerberg by Twitter's lawyer Alex Spiro. Meanwhile, Analysts have said Threads' ties to Instagram might give it a built-in base and advertising apparatus.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-threads-elon-musk-twitter-real-threat-racks-up-over-30-million-s-within-18-hours-4184795 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-threads-elon-musk-twitter-real-threat-racks-up-over-30-million-s-within-18-hours-4184795#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 06 Jul 2023 23:49:16 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta's Threads racked up more than 30 million s within about 18 hours of its launch, emerging as the first real threat to Elon Musk-owned Twitter, as it took advantage of its access to billions of Instagram s and a similar look to that of its rival. Dubbed as the "Twitter-Killer", Threads was the top free app on Apple's App Store in the UK and the US on Thu...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/features/twitter-threads-instagram-mark-zuckerberg-meta-elon-musk-differences-similarities-4183266 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/features/twitter-threads-instagram-mark-zuckerberg-meta-elon-musk-differences-similarities-4183266#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 06 Jul 2023 17:16:53 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta announced the Threads app on July 5. The app is built by the team at Instagram and allows s to share text updates and public conversations. Given its interface and features, it is easy to deduce that the app aims to compete against Twitter — the Elon Musk-owned microblogging site which has rustled up the social media community recently, which has ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/threads-app-cross-10-million-s-launch-meta-twitter-rival-4182345 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/threads-app-cross-10-million-s-launch-meta-twitter-rival-4182345#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 06 Jul 2023 13:31:38 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta's Threads is now available for on Android and iOS in 100 countries and has crossed ten million s within the first few hours of its launch, company CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Thursday. Threads is the biggest challenger yet to Elon Musk-owned Twitter, which has seen a series of potential competitors emerge but not yet replace one of the social media's...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/features/instagram-threads-app--android-ios-features-fediverse-how-it-works-delete--4181840 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/features/instagram-threads-app--android-ios-features-fediverse-how-it-works-delete--4181840#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 06 Jul 2023 12:16:39 +0530 <![CDATA[Threads was launched by Meta on Thursday as a new text-based microblogging platform. Linked closely to Instagram, Threads already has 10 million s seven hours after it was launched, according to Mark Zuckerberg. If you've received a notification from the Instagram app that your friends have ed Threads, here's how you can sign up for the service and everything ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-emergency-communications-unsuitable-dutch-officials-after-storm-4181742 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-emergency-communications-unsuitable-dutch-officials-after-storm-4181742#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 06 Jul 2023 09:13:44 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter is not the right place to seek information during an emergency, Dutch politicians and a prominent online group said on Wednesday. Citizens were directed to the platform for updates during a large storm. Several politicians and digital rights group Bits of Freedom said that was not appropriate, given that Twitter is a private company.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/threads-app-launch-meta-twitter-rival-celebrities-stores-features-4181671 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/threads-app-launch-meta-twitter-rival-celebrities-stores-features-4181671#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 06 Jul 2023 07:38:16 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta has launched its new social media network Threads, aiming to challenge Twitter under billionaire owner Elon Musk. Threads went live on Apple and Android app stores at 23:00 GMT (4:30 am IST). Celebrities including Shakira and Jack Black and media outlets such as The Hollywood Reporter, Vice and Netflix already have active s on the platform.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-twitter-rival-threads-app-said-to-not-launch-eu-4181491 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-twitter-rival-threads-app-said-to-not-launch-eu-4181491#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 06 Jul 2023 01:24:30 +0530 <![CDATA[Facebook owner Meta's new Threads app, meant to rival Twitter, will not be available in the European Union when it launches Thursday because of regulatory concerns, a source close to the company said. The app is seen as the biggest challenge yet to Twitter since the takeover by Elon Musk sent the social media platform, hugely popular with politicians and celebrities, ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/canada-stop-spending-facebook-instagram-ads-4181477 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/canada-stop-spending-facebook-instagram-ads-4181477#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:58:19 +0530 <![CDATA[The Canadian government will stop spending some CAD 10 million (nearly Rs. 62 crore) per year on Facebook and Instagram ads amid a dispute over a new law on paying online news publishers that the Meta-owned platforms have opposed, Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez said on Wednesday.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-usd-20-billion-shopping-pilot-threat-to-amazon-bytedance-china-us-4180257 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-usd-20-billion-shopping-pilot-threat-to-amazon-bytedance-china-us-4180257#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 05 Jul 2023 18:34:43 +0530 <![CDATA[TikTok Shop is a livestreamed marketplace within TikTok, and a gold rush for entrepreneurs seeking fortunes on the world’s most popular short-video app. For the company, best known for viral dance challenges and owned by China’s ByteDance, TikTok Shop is its fastest-growing feature with a burgeoning fan base in Southeast Asia.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/italy-meta-tax-audit-review-usd-925-million-bill-test-case-tech-sector-4180070 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/italy-meta-tax-audit-review-usd-925-million-bill-test-case-tech-sector-4180070#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 05 Jul 2023 17:44:01 +0530 <![CDATA[Italy expects to take until the end of the year for an initial assessment of Facebook parent Meta in a tax case that could land the US company with a bill of around EUR 870 million ($925 million or roughly Rs. 7,611 crore) and prove a test case for the tech sector.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-threads-app-twitter-rival-july-6-launch-tweet-rate-limits-4178579 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-threads-app-twitter-rival-july-6-launch-tweet-rate-limits-4178579#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Wed, 05 Jul 2023 09:06:42 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta will launch a long-awaited competitor to Twitter, Instagram Threads, on Thursday. The move comes days after Twitter owner Elon Musk announced a temporary cap on the number of tweets s can read in a day on the social media site.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-ceo-linda-yaccarino-tweet-read-rate-limits-decision-elon-musk-controversy-4178537 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-ceo-linda-yaccarino-tweet-read-rate-limits-decision-elon-musk-controversy-4178537#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Wed, 05 Jul 2023 08:27:38 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino has come forward on Tuesday to defend the recent temporary cap on the number of tweets s can read in a day. Yaccarino wrote in her tweet: "when you have a mission like Twitter -- you need to make big moves to keep strengthening the platform." It was her first public comment on the limits announced on Saturday by owner Elon Musk.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-eu-antitrust-regulator-european-union-court-of-justice-luxemberg--2019-4177091 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-eu-antitrust-regulator-european-union-court-of-justice-luxemberg--2019-4177091#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 04 Jul 2023 18:16:22 +0530 <![CDATA[Antitrust authorities overseeing firms such as Facebook owner Meta Platforms are entitled to also assess privacy breaches, the Court of Justice of the European Union ruled on Tuesday, potentially handing them more leeway in Big Tech probes.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-number-of-tweets-limit-elon-musk-blue-s-4176725 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-number-of-tweets-limit-elon-musk-blue-s-4176725#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 04 Jul 2023 16:50:02 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk's Twitter has put a temporary limit on the number of tweets that s can see each day, a move that has sparked some backlash and could undermine the social network's efforts to attract rs. The limit is imposed to "address extreme levels of data scraping and system manipulation."]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-platforms-threads-app-launch-july-6-app-store-listing-4175290 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-platforms-threads-app-launch-july-6-app-store-listing-4175290#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 04 Jul 2023 08:21:16 +0530 <![CDATA[Threads, Instagram's Twitter rival is expected to be released on Thursday. As per a listing on App Store, Threads will allow s to follow the s they follow on the photo-sharing platform and keep the same name. The launch comes after Twitter announced a slate of restrictions on Twitter.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-tweetdeck-verified-s-update-elon-musk-4175271 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-tweetdeck-verified-s-update-elon-musk-4175271#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 04 Jul 2023 07:44:38 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter announced on Monday that Tweetdeck will only be available to subscribers of Twitter Blue starting 30 days from now. It was unclear if Twitter will charge s for both the new and old version of TweetDeck.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-twitter-temporary-limit-number-of-tweets-explainer-4174730 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-twitter-temporary-limit-number-of-tweets-explainer-4174730#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2023 22:08:40 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk's Twitter has put a temporary limit on the number of tweets that s can see each day, a move that has sparked some backlash and could undermine the social network's efforts to attract rs. The limit, imposed to "address extreme levels of data scraping and system manipulation", is the latest change by Twitter, which was last year acquired by Musk f...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-elon-musk-read-limit-tweets-turmoil-rival-mastodon-activity-surge-4173665 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-elon-musk-read-limit-tweets-turmoil-rival-mastodon-activity-surge-4173665#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2023 17:28:58 +0530 <![CDATA[Turmoil at Twitter following new limits to the amount of posts s can see appears to be driving a surge in activity at Mastodon, a German rival that prides itself on its decentralised, -driven structure.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-send-high-quality-video-feature-testing-material-you-alerts-4173252 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-send-high-quality-video-feature-testing-material-you-alerts-4173252#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2023 17:00:35 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp beta has introduced a new feature that allows s to send HD videos on WhatsApp for iOS and Android. It is also working on Material You-themed alerts on Android and displays profile pictures in a better manner on iOS group chats with the latest beta update.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-twitter-blue-paywall-access-tweet-limit-reads-undermine-new-ceo-ad-experts-4172379 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-twitter-blue-paywall-access-tweet-limit-reads-undermine-new-ceo-ad-experts-4172379#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2023 10:43:08 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk's move to temporarily cap how many posts Twitter s can read on the social media site could undermine efforts by the company's new Chief Executive Linda Yaccarino to attract rs, marketing industry professionals said.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/facebook-instagram--complaints-action-may-2023-meta-india-monthly-report-4172153 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/facebook-instagram--complaints-action-may-2023-meta-india-monthly-report-4172153#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2023 08:24:14 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta's Facebook took action against only around 27 percent of complaints it received from s and Instagram against less than half of the total grievances raised by s in May 2023, according to the company's latest India Monthly Report. Individual grievances on Facebook more than doubled to 16,995 and jumped over 68 percent on Instagram in May compared to April d...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-blue-paywall-limit-tweet-access-s-read-elon-musk-4172132 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-blue-paywall-limit-tweet-access-s-read-elon-musk-4172132#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2023 07:38:18 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk this weekend announced that Twitter is imposing a temporary cap on the number of tweets that s can see each day. Unverified s can view as many as 600 posts daily while Twitter Blue subscribers can see 6,000 posts. New s will get 300 posts per day.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-log-in-view-tweets-owner-elon-musk-temporary-emergency-measure-4168160 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-log-in-view-tweets-owner-elon-musk-temporary-emergency-measure-4168160#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 01 Jul 2023 11:13:08 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter will now require s to have an on the social media platform to view tweets, a move that owner Elon Musk on Friday called a "temporary emergency measure". s who try to view content on the platform will be asked to sign up for an or to an existing to see their favourite tweets.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-google-facebook-advised-vietnam-use-ai-detect-toxic-content-social-media-4167611 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-google-facebook-advised-vietnam-use-ai-detect-toxic-content-social-media-4167611#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 23:21:41 +0530 <![CDATA[Vietnam has told cross-border social platforms to use artificial intelligence (AI) models that can detect and remove "toxic" content automatically, the latest requirement in its stringent regime for social media firms, state media reported on Friday. Vietnam has repeatedly asked companies like Meta's Facebook, Google's YouTube and TikTok to coordinate with authorities...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-allows-secure-transfer-chat-history-between-devices-whatsapp-qr-code-4167435 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-allows-secure-transfer-chat-history-between-devices-whatsapp-qr-code-4167435#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 22:24:52 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg on Friday announced a new feature on the platform's instant messaging app, WhatsApp. According to the Meta CEO, s will now be allowed to transfer their chat history between devices conveniently and in a secure way.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-windows-video-call-32-people-update-testing-4165177 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-windows-video-call-32-people-update-testing-4165177#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 12:23:10 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp Desktop app on Windows is set to get an important upgrade for video calling. The popular chat platform has begun raising the 8-person limit for video calls to 32 people, on the latest WhatsApp beta for Windows update. Here's everything you need to know about the WhatsApp Desktop beta update.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-ceo-linda-yaccarino-working-measures-to-bring-back-rs-report-4161915 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-ceo-linda-yaccarino-working-measures-to-bring-back-rs-report-4161915#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 07:51:05 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter's many rs have earlier pulled back on their marketing commitment on Twitter. Now, the company's new chief executive, Linda Yaccarino, is working on a slew of measures to bring back rs who left the platform under Elon Musk's ownership. She is in talks about a broader partnership with Google. Twitter also hopes to renegotiate multiple contracts...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/facebook-google-twitter-tiktok-tech-giants-billions-of-dollars-fine-tackling-disinformation-australian-laws-watchdog-4153047 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/facebook-google-twitter-tiktok-tech-giants-billions-of-dollars-fine-tackling-disinformation-australian-laws-watchdog-4153047#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 13:09:07 +0530 <![CDATA[Tech giants could face billions of dollars in fines for failing to tackle disinformation under proposed Australian laws, which a watchdog on Monday said would bring "mandatory" standards to the little-regulated sector.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/how-to/features/whatsapp-ios-android-how-to-silence-unknown-callers-4150984 https://www.gadgets360.com/how-to/features/whatsapp-ios-android-how-to-silence-unknown-callers-4150984#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[how to]]> Sun, 25 Jun 2023 13:58:56 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is making it easier for s to reject unwanted calls. The instant messaging app from Meta now allows to s to silence spam calls from unknown s. These calls can also be from numbers not saved in your list. The feature was announced earlier last week, and is available on the stable versions of WhatsApp for mobile apps.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-facebook-face-legal-action-malaysia-failing-to-remove-posts-4149527 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-facebook-face-legal-action-malaysia-failing-to-remove-posts-4149527#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 24 Jun 2023 18:08:13 +0530 <![CDATA[Malaysia said on Friday it will take legal action against Facebook parent Meta Platforms for failing to remove "undesirable" posts, the strongest measure the country has taken to date over such content. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's istration has vowed to curb what it calls provocative posts that touch on race and religion since coming to power in November after...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-openai-ceo--eu-regulation-artificial-inteliigence-4148827 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-openai-ceo--eu-regulation-artificial-inteliigence-4148827#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Sat, 24 Jun 2023 12:14:53 +0530 <![CDATA[Technology company executives Mark Zuckerberg and Sam Altman expressed for government oversight of artificial intelligence after discussions with European Commission Thierry Breton. The commissioner said that he and Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of Meta Platforms, were “aligned” on the EU’s regulation of artificial intelligence, which is now in fin...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-coo-vanessa-v-pappas-quit-bytedance-report-4145965 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-coo-vanessa-v-pappas-quit-bytedance-report-4145965#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:51:07 +0530 <![CDATA[TikTok Chief Operating Officer Vanessa Pappas is reportedly stepping down after five years with the short-video company owned by China's ByteDance. In an email to staff, Pappas said they would be taking on an advisory role for the company during the transition.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-oversight-board-facebook-political-violence-election-integrity-4145517 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-oversight-board-facebook-political-violence-election-integrity-4145517#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 09:45:19 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta's Oversight Board has asked Facebook to evaluate efforts to prevent the promotion of political violence on its platform after it allowed a video calling for violence post the 2022 Brazilian election to stay online.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-facebook-instagram-canada-end-access-news-act-publishers-4145383 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-facebook-instagram-canada-end-access-news-act-publishers-4145383#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 07:58:56 +0530 <![CDATA[Facebook and Instagram s in Canada will be blocked from viewing Canadian news soon after parliament-approved legislation requiring internet giants to pay news publishers comes into effect. The legislation, known as the Online News Act, was approved by the Senate upper chamber earlier on Thursday.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/eu-commissioner-europe-new-online-content-rules-visits-big-tech-twitter-meta-4142688 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/eu-commissioner-europe-new-online-content-rules-visits-big-tech-twitter-meta-4142688#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 13:25:55 +0530 <![CDATA[The EU commissioner in charge of enforcing Europe's new landmark rules on online content is heading to San Francisco on Thursday to ensure that the big platforms are ready. The two-day visit by Thierry Breton comes just weeks before the European Union's Digital Service Act (DSA) comes into full force for the world's biggest platforms, including Facebook and Instagram,...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-top-platform-for-online-hate-toxicity-australia-internet-safety-watchdog-explanation-4142365 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-top-platform-for-online-hate-toxicity-australia-internet-safety-watchdog-explanation-4142365#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 11:20:44 +0530 <![CDATA[An Australian cyber regulator on Thursday said it has demanded Twitter explain its handling of online hate as the microblog has become the country's most complained-about platform since new owner Elon Musk lifted bans on a reported 62,000 s.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram--public-reels-ability-rollout-us-adam-mosseri-4140514 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram--public-reels-ability-rollout-us-adam-mosseri-4140514#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 18:23:29 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram has introduced the ability to Reels shared by public s. The announcement has been made by Instagram head Adam Mosseri in his Instagram broadcast channel. The feature is currently rolling out in the US only. Until now, Instagram allowed s to directly share the Reels in their Stories or via chat.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/chingari-layoff-20-percent-workforce-organisational-restructuring-job-cut-4139272 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/chingari-layoff-20-percent-workforce-organisational-restructuring-job-cut-4139272#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 11:57:53 +0530 <![CDATA[Chingari has laid off around 60 employees as part of its restructuring plan, the company said on Tuesday. The short-video-based social media app has laid off only 20 percent of its workforce. The Chingari spokesperson said that the company as part of severance package is offering two months' salary to the impacted employees to assist them during the transition and thr...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-employees-sue-company-over-refusal-pay-2022-bonuses-4138864 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-employees-sue-company-over-refusal-pay-2022-bonuses-4138864#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 08:50:37 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter employees sued the Elon Musk-led company claiming it refuses to pay 2022 bonuses, despite promises that they would be paid out at 50 percent of their target amounts. As per the lawsuit filed in San Francisco federal court, Twitter has a cash performance bonus plan that is paid out annually and in the months leading up to Elon Musk’s acquisition of the compan...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-silence-unknown-callers-feature-privacy-setting-ios-android-how-to-enable-4136401 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-silence-unknown-callers-feature-privacy-setting-ios-android-how-to-enable-4136401#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:54:21 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature that will silence unknown callers on the platform. The new will prevent calls from unknown s from disturbing s, but WhatsApp will still display these calls in the app and notification area. The feature is available for both Android and iOS WhatsApp s.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/reddit-protests-api-changes-blackcat-hackers-leak-stolen-data-threat-ransomware-attack-report-4135777 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/reddit-protests-api-changes-blackcat-hackers-leak-stolen-data-threat-ransomware-attack-report-4135777#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 11:18:06 +0530 <![CDATA[Reddit hackers behind a breach of the company in February have threatened to leak 80GB of data stolen from the platform in February. The hacking group wants Reddit to pay a ransom of $4.5 million (roughly Rs. 37 crore) and reverse its controversial API policy changes aimed at third-party apps.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-windows-in-app-chat---us-new-feature-update-4135629 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-windows-in-app-chat---us-new-feature-update-4135629#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 08:37:01 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp’s ‘ Us’ feature will now allow s to get in-app chat on WhatsApp beta for Windows. The new update will make it possible for WhatsApp beta s to seek assistance from WhatsApp from the ‘ Us’ option and receive in chat in real time.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-video-app-smart-tv-content-elon-musk-ceo-linda-yaccarino-tweet-4132955 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-video-app-smart-tv-content-elon-musk-ceo-linda-yaccarino-tweet-4132955#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 11:01:40 +0530 <![CDATA[A Twitter video app for smart TVs is in the social media company's plans, owner Elon Musk said in a tweet on Saturday, a move that would be in line with the company's new plans to focus on growing video content on the platform.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-broadcast-channel-how-to-create-android-ios-device-4131524 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-broadcast-channel-how-to-create-android-ios-device-4131524#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2023 16:11:51 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram parent Meta recently announced about rolling out the Channels features for broadcasting messages. The feature, which has now rolled out globally, was earlier limited to select creators and s. The social media platform started testing the broadcast channels feature in February this year.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-facebook-instagram-restores-outage-reports-several-s-4128722 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-facebook-instagram-restores-outage-reports-several-s-4128722#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 17 Jun 2023 10:49:08 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta Platforms said on Friday services on its social media apps Facebook and Instagram were restored, more than two hours after an outage that affected thousands of s. At one point, nearly 20,000 s in total said they were having trouble accessing Facebook and Instagram and Meta's messaging service WhatsApp.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-ceo-linda-yaccarino-company-focus-video-creator-commerce-partnership-4128661 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-ceo-linda-yaccarino-company-focus-video-creator-commerce-partnership-4128661#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 17 Jun 2023 10:18:40 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter plans to focus on video, creator and commerce partnerships to revitalise the social media company's business beyond digital advertising, according to an investor presentation by owner Elon Musk and new Chief Executive Linda Yaccarino. The presentation was Yaccarino's first time addressing the company's investors, the source said.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-facebook-instagram-rolls-back-policy-curb-covid-19-misinformation-4128236 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-facebook-instagram-rolls-back-policy-curb-covid-19-misinformation-4128236#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2023 23:37:10 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta Platforms said on Friday a policy that was put in place to curb the spread of misinformation related to COVID-19 on Facebook and Instagram would no longer be in effect globally. Social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter came under immense pressure to tackle misinformation related to the pandemic, including false claims about vaccines, prompting them to ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/reddit-subreddits-top-80-percent-open-api-pricing-protest-blackout-4127223 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/reddit-subreddits-top-80-percent-open-api-pricing-protest-blackout-4127223#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2023 18:20:53 +0530 <![CDATA[Reddit said that most of the company’s communities were operating as normal — four days after a protest that shut down thousands of its online forums in protest over its plans to raise fees. In a blog post-Thursday, the company said that 80 percent of its top subreddits, or digital message boards, are currently open. The post was Reddit’s first since June 9. ]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/linkedin-video-advertising-target-streaming-service-s-microsoft-4125802 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/linkedin-video-advertising-target-streaming-service-s-microsoft-4125802#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2023 10:31:39 +0530 <![CDATA[LinkedIn said on Thursday it was working on a video advertising product that would allow marketers to target s of the professional networking site while they watch content on streaming services. This comes after LinkedIn introduced AI features to help rs write ad content, part of a strategy to expand its ads business]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-web-beta-rolling-out-call-back-feature-alert-unanswered-calls-4125647 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-web-beta-rolling-out-call-back-feature-alert-unanswered-calls-4125647#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2023 09:06:32 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly adding a visual tap button next to missed call alerts on WhatsApp web in a beta update, so that no calls initiated on the platform go unnoticed. As soon as the s would tap on the call back icon, it would reportedly let them return the calls instantly, whether they are voice or video calls.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/telecom/news/meta-subsidies-big-tech-should-be-last-option-eu-telecom-operators-4125383 https://www.gadgets360.com/telecom/news/meta-subsidies-big-tech-should-be-last-option-eu-telecom-operators-4125383#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[telecom]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2023 00:39:37 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta Platforms said on Thursday subsidies from Big Tech should be the last option for European Union telecoms operators trying to get US companies to foot some of their network cost. Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefonica and other operators have lobbied for two decades for US tech giants to contribute to 5G and broadband roll-out, saying they create a huge part of the ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-multi--feature-beta-testing-wabetainfo-report-4124534 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-multi--feature-beta-testing-wabetainfo-report-4124534#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 19:54:21 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature for Android s. A multi- feature was spotted on the latest WhatsApp Business beta version for Android. This will allow s to access multiple WhatsApp s from the same device.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/government-social-media-platform-relationship-compliance-law-rules-mos-it-4124024 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/government-social-media-platform-relationship-compliance-law-rules-mos-it-4124024#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:36:51 +0530 <![CDATA[The government's relationship with any social media platform is simply through the prism of compliance of law and rules, and therefore there is nothing personal or adversarial against one platform or the other, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar has said. The platforms have to respect the Indian laws, the Minister of State for IT and Electronics asserted.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/tiktok-billion-dollars-investment-southeast-asia-next-few-years-4122691 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/tiktok-billion-dollars-investment-southeast-asia-next-few-years-4122691#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 10:48:06 +0530 <![CDATA[ByteDance's TikTok is planning to invest billions of dollars in Southeast Asia over the next few years, the company's CEO Shou Zi Chew confirmed on Thursday. Southeast Asia is one of the company's biggest markets in of numbers. But the platform has yet to translate the large base into a major e-commerce revenue source as it faces fierce competition fro...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-sued-by-national-music-publishers-association-alleging-copyright-infringement-4122600 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-sued-by-national-music-publishers-association-alleging-copyright-infringement-4122600#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 10:05:42 +0530 <![CDATA[Music publishers in the US filed a lawsuit against Twitter on Wednesday, claiming the social media platform has violated copyright law by allowing s to post music without a license. of the National Music Publishers' Association are seeking more than $250 million (roughly Rs. 2,055 crore) in damages for the alleged infringement of nearly 1,700 copyrights.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-s-data-protection-legislation-us-lawmakers-4121944 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-s-data-protection-legislation-us-lawmakers-4121944#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 22:31:10 +0530 <![CDATA[A bipartisan group of six senators and two of the House of Representatives on Wednesday introduced legislation to protect Americans’ data from being used by US adversaries. The bill is the latest in a series of proposals aimed at addressing concerns about the data of Americans using foreign-owned social media apps like TikTok.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/tiktok-trust-traditional-news-social-media-misinformation-influencers-4121330 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/tiktok-trust-traditional-news-social-media-misinformation-influencers-4121330#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 19:38:08 +0530 <![CDATA[The number of people globally who initially access news through a website or app has dropped by 10 points since 2018, and younger groups prefer to access news through social media, search or mobile aggregators, according to the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism in its annual Digital News Report.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/features/reddit-api-pricing-third-party-apps-ban-dark-subreddit-explained-4121274 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/features/reddit-api-pricing-third-party-apps-ban-dark-subreddit-explained-4121274#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 19:22:55 +0530 <![CDATA[Several Reddit communities dedicated to topics ranging from Apple to gaming and music locked out their s on Monday in protest against the company's plan to charge for access to its data. The Apollo app has said the exorbitant fees have "made it impossible" to continue offering the service.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-video-messages-feature-beta-testing-ios-android-how-it-works-4120020 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-video-messages-feature-beta-testing-ios-android-how-it-works-4120020#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 14:59:48 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp video messages feature is being tested on the latest iOS and Android beta versions. The new video message feature was spotted by a feature tracker and will let you quickly record and send a brief 60-second clip with your smartphone's camera.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-channel-notifier-feature-beta-s-test-4115125 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-channel-notifier-feature-beta-s-test-4115125#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 18:51:24 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly working to introduce a new feature with the rolling out of version 2.23.12.20. The new feature is currently available to s subscribed to the Google Play Beta Program, and could reach the messaging app’s global s in the coming weeks. This new feature is reportedly called the ‘Channel Notifier’.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-facebook-meta-verified-blue-tick-how-to-get-4111191 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-facebook-meta-verified-blue-tick-how-to-get-4111191#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sun, 11 Jun 2023 12:00:01 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta announced to extend verified services to India on June 7. It will allow s to get verified badges in the country for their Facebook and Instagram s. s will be able to purchase Meta Verified which will provide them a blue tick and certain additional features. Meta Verified is a subscription-based service.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-ads-elon-musk-verified-content-creators-replies-usd-pay-5-million-4109619 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-ads-elon-musk-verified-content-creators-replies-usd-pay-5-million-4109619#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 10 Jun 2023 10:15:15 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter will soon begin paying verified content creators for ads in their replies, with the first payment block of around $5 million (roughly Rs. 41 crore), company owner Elon Musk said on Friday. Since Musk's takeover, Twitter has struggled to retain rs, who have been wary about the placement of their ads after the company laid off thousands of employees.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-messenger-chatbots-personas-modify-photos-prompts-4106871 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-messenger-chatbots-personas-modify-photos-prompts-4106871#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 09 Jun 2023 10:56:16 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta on Thursday previewed new tools relying on AI that are in development, including ChatGPT-like chatbots for Messenger and WhatsApp that offer different 'personas'. The firm is also working on a feature or Instagram to modify images using text prompts and generate emoji stickers using AI for its chat apps.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-online-content-targeting-children-action-eu-theirry-breton-mark-zuckerberg-meeting-4106805 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-online-content-targeting-children-action-eu-theirry-breton-mark-zuckerberg-meeting-4106805#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 09 Jun 2023 10:19:35 +0530 <![CDATA[Theirry Breton, European Commissioner for Internal Markets, will demand that Meta act against content targeting children, when he meets Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on June 23. The Facebook parent will also have to demonstrate its measures to comply with the Digital Services Act after August 25 — or face heavy penalties.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-youtube-tiktok-twitter-eu-crypto-advertising-complaint-misleading-promotion-4104926 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-youtube-tiktok-twitter-eu-crypto-advertising-complaint-misleading-promotion-4104926#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 16:29:40 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Twitter have been targeted in a new complaint by the BEUC, and these online platforms could face action over the facilitation of misleading ments of crypto assets. In May, the EU adopted the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA), a comprehensive set of rules to regulate crypto assets.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-child-sexual-abuse-paedophile-networks-algorithm-promotion-sale-content-4104484 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-child-sexual-abuse-paedophile-networks-algorithm-promotion-sale-content-4104484#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:34:09 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram is reportedly the "most important" platform utilised by paedophile networks to promote and sell content showing child sexual abuse. A report by the Wall Street Journal and Stanford University shows that features like recommendation algorithms and direct messaging reportedly help connect buyers and sellers of content showing child sexual abuse on Instagram.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-new-feature-channels-one-to-many-broadcasts-followers-meta-4104289 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-new-feature-channels-one-to-many-broadcasts-followers-meta-4104289#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 13:24:40 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp on Thursday began letting select organisations try a new feature called "Channels" that lets them broadcast to followers on the popular, Meta-owned messaging service. The debut comes as an array of agencies and organisations grow disenchanted with Elon Musk-owned Twitter in the face of fees, performance problems, and dramatically scaled-back content moderatio...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-blue-extends-timeline-edit-tweets-one-hour-elon-musk-4101433 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-blue-extends-timeline-edit-tweets-one-hour-elon-musk-4101433#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 07 Jun 2023 14:37:48 +0530 <![CDATA[Starting Wednesday, June 7, Twitter Blue subscribers will have an hour to edit already posted tweets, a window that was restricted to only 30 minutes since the feature’s launch in October 2022. The edit option for tweets was amongst the most requested features from Twitter s even when Jack Dorsey served as the CEO of the social networking company he founded in 2...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-hd-photos-transfer-ios-android-beta-feature-meta-4101110 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-hd-photos-transfer-ios-android-beta-feature-meta-4101110#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 07 Jun 2023 12:49:15 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp has released new iOS and Android beta updates of its app that unlock the ability to transfer HD quality photos. Currently, the feature is available for a limited number of beta s on both platforms. WhatsApp is expected to be make the feature available to all s in the coming weeks.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-ai-chatbot-feature-development-multiple-personalities-chats-meta-4100760 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-ai-chatbot-feature-development-multiple-personalities-chats-meta-4100760#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Wed, 07 Jun 2023 11:46:40 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram might be working on a chatbot feature that answers s' queries, provides advice, and helps them writes messages. s may also be allowed to choose from a range of "personalities" while interacting with these AI chatbots on Instagram, according to details shared by a developer.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/reddit-layoff-5-percent-workforce-90-employees-tech-job-cuts-reduce-hiring-4100786 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/reddit-layoff-5-percent-workforce-90-employees-tech-job-cuts-reduce-hiring-4100786#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 07 Jun 2023 10:29:40 +0530 <![CDATA[Reddit said on Tuesday it is laying off about 5 percent of its workforce, or 90 employees, ing a list of technology companies that have been cutting jobs across corporate America.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-joe-benarroch-business-operations-hire-former-nbcuniversal-executive-4094531 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-joe-benarroch-business-operations-hire-former-nbcuniversal-executive-4094531#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2023 09:44:43 +0530 <![CDATA[Former NBCUniversal executive Joe Benarroch will Twitter on Monday, in a role focusing on business operations. He said that he was looking forward to working with the company's team to "build Twitter 2.0 together."]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/facebook-instagram-took-action-on-41-percent-complaints-received-april-2023-meta-india-report-4091303 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/facebook-instagram-took-action-on-41-percent-complaints-received-april-2023-meta-india-report-4091303#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Sat, 03 Jun 2023 16:35:20 +0530 <![CDATA[Social media giant Meta's Facebook took action against 41 percent of complaints it received from s and Instagram acted against over 54 percent of grievances raised by s in April 2023, according to the company's latest India Monthly Report.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/twitter-head-of-brand-safety-ad-quality-aj-brown-to-leave-elon-musk-4090510 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/twitter-head-of-brand-safety-ad-quality-aj-brown-to-leave-elon-musk-4090510#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Sat, 03 Jun 2023 10:28:05 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter's head of brand safety and ad quality, AJ Brown, has decided to leave the company, according to a source familiar with the matter on Friday, the second safety leader to depart in a matter of days.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-testing-group-profile-icons-updates-developing-material-you-switch-emoji-keyboard-ios-android-4088046 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-testing-group-profile-icons-updates-developing-material-you-switch-emoji-keyboard-ios-android-4088046#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 02 Jun 2023 16:21:25 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is testing a feature that shows profile icons next to messages on group chats. The feature has made its way back to a beta release, shortly after the functionality was disabled. WhatsApp is rolling out the first version of its Updates tab for beta testers on iOS and working on visual improvements like a redesigned emoji keyboard to new Material You-style togg...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-test-limiting-news-access-facebook-instagram-canada-s-publishers-4087824 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-test-limiting-news-access-facebook-instagram-canada-s-publishers-4087824#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:14:30 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta Platforms on Thursday said it will begin tests on its social media websites Facebook and Instagram that will limit some s and publishers from viewing or sharing some news content in Canada.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/twitter-head-of-trust-safety-ella-irwin-resigns-elon-musk-harmful-content-4087648 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/twitter-head-of-trust-safety-ella-irwin-resigns-elon-musk-harmful-content-4087648#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 02 Jun 2023 12:00:22 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter's head of trust and safety, Ella Irwin, told Reuters on Thursday that she has resigned from the social media company, which has faced criticism for lax protections against harmful content since billionaire Elon Musk acquired it in October.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-facebook-privacy-lawsuit-cambridge-analytica-dismissed-washington-dc-judge-4087600 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-facebook-privacy-lawsuit-cambridge-analytica-dismissed-washington-dc-judge-4087600#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 02 Jun 2023 11:39:24 +0530 <![CDATA[A 2018 privacy lawsuit brought by Washington, DC, against Facebook owner Meta Platforms was dismissed on Thursday by a Superior Court judge, who ruled the firm did not mislead consumers over the Cambridge Analytica scandal.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-security-page-global-launch-10-indian-language-two-step-verification-scam-fake-s-4085714 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-security-page-global-launch-10-indian-language-two-step-verification-scam-fake-s-4085714#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2023 18:10:59 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp launched a new global 'Security Center' page which will be available in English and 10 Indian languages. It will inform s about the layers of privacy that WhatsApp provides and lists some top tips to give s more control over their s, including two-step verification, scams, and identifying fake s, among others.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-threatens-remove-news-content-california-payments-bill-publishers-4084302 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-threatens-remove-news-content-california-payments-bill-publishers-4084302#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2023 10:57:14 +0530 <![CDATA[Facebook parent Meta Platforms said on Wednesday it would remove news content in its home state of California if the state government ed legislation forcing tech companies to pay publishers.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-companion-mode-ios-link-four-iphone-android-encryption-4081273 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-companion-mode-ios-link-four-iphone-android-encryption-4081273#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 13:53:44 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp Companion Mode is rolling out to s on iOS, a month after it was announced by the Meta-owned messaging service. Here's how to link your iPhone running the latest version of WhatsApp to your primary smartphone.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/china-self-media-crackdown-1-4-million-social-posts-deleted-misinformation-profiteering-impersonation-4071689 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/china-self-media-crackdown-1-4-million-social-posts-deleted-misinformation-profiteering-impersonation-4071689#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 18:44:53 +0530 <![CDATA[China on Friday announced that it had shut 67,000 s and deleted 1.4 million posts between March 10 and May 22 as part of the country's efforts to "clean" its cyberspace and make it easier for authorities to control. The Cyberspace istration of China (CAC) said a two-month probe into alleged misinformation, illegal profiteering, and impersonation of state o...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-screen-sharing-feature-video-call-android-rollout-how-it-works-4071353 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-screen-sharing-feature-video-call-android-rollout-how-it-works-4071353#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 16:31:15 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp s will soon be able to share their screens with other participants on video calls. The popular messaging app owned by Meta has begun beta testing a new screen sharing feature on the latest version of the app for Android phones.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-leave-eu-disinformation-code-obligations-thierry-breton-tweet-elon-musk-4071150 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-leave-eu-disinformation-code-obligations-thierry-breton-tweet-elon-musk-4071150#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 15:12:13 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter has exited the European Union's disinformation code, a voluntary pact involving three dozen signatories including Facebook parent Meta, Google, Microsoft, and TikTok. While the Elon Musk-owned microblogging platform has quit the pact, its obligations to the bloc still remain, according to Thierry Breton, the EU Industry commissioner.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-name-feature-development-android-beta-preview-4065146 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-name-feature-development-android-beta-preview-4065146#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 15:18:09 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is working on the ability to set a name for a profile, in what could be the most notable feature addition to the messaging platform in several years. These names are expected to be unique, according to a preview image shared of the feature that is still in development.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snapchat-reaches-over-200-million-monthly-active-s-india-my-ai-chatbot-announced-4061793 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snapchat-reaches-over-200-million-monthly-active-s-india-my-ai-chatbot-announced-4061793#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 13:41:52 +0530 <![CDATA[Visual messaging app Snapchat has crossed 200 million monthly active s mark in India and 120 million of them watch content on the platform, parent firm Snap said on Tuesday.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/tiktok-sues-us-state-montana-after-app-ban-lawsuit-china-bytedance-4058960 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/tiktok-sues-us-state-montana-after-app-ban-lawsuit-china-bytedance-4058960#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 15:59:45 +0530 <![CDATA[TikTok on Monday filed a lawsuit challenging the state of Montana's new ban on use of the Chinese-owned app, the first state to bar the popular short-video sharing service.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-twitter-feature-picture-in-picture-mode-4056722 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-twitter-feature-picture-in-picture-mode-4056722#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 19:10:55 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter s, in the coming days, will get two video-focussed features, as confirmed by Elon Musk. The platform will get the picture-in-picture mode for videos, so that s can scroll down their timelines without having to wait for the video to stop playing. In addition to the PiP mode, Musk has decided to bring the feature that would allow s to forward and rew...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-sticker-maker-tool-ios-encrypted-chat-backup-reminders-rollout-4055734 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-sticker-maker-tool-ios-encrypted-chat-backup-reminders-rollout-4055734#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 16:11:31 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is working on a new sticker maker tool for iOS and Android phones, that is expected to allow s to create stickers just like WhatsApp Web. The feature, which is in development, could soon render third-party sticker tools obsolete.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-facebook-fine-record-our-1-2-billion-eu--data-transfer-us-privacy-breach-4055996 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-facebook-fine-record-our-1-2-billion-eu--data-transfer-us-privacy-breach-4055996#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 15:37:42 +0530 <![CDATA[Facebook owner Meta has been fined a record EUR 1.2 billion (nearly Rs. 10,750 crore) for transferring EU data to the United States in breach of a previous court ruling, Ireland's regulator announced Monday. The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC), which acts on behalf of the European Union, said the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) had ordered it to coll...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-meta-back-up-global-outage-technical-issue-affecting-s-downdetector-4055038 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-meta-back-up-global-outage-technical-issue-affecting-s-downdetector-4055038#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 09:51:04 +0530 <![CDATA["Earlier today, a technical issue caused some people to have trouble accessing Instagram. We resolved the issue as quickly as possible for everyone who was impacted," a Meta spokesperson told Reuters.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-plans-new-text-based-app-rival-rival-competition-release-june-2023-report-4050222 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-plans-new-text-based-app-rival-rival-competition-release-june-2023-report-4050222#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 19 May 2023 23:43:26 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta Platforms' Instagram is planning to release a text-based app that will compete with Twitter and may debut as soon as June, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. The Facebook parent is testing the product with influencers and some creators, according to the report.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-penalty-russia-accusation-not-deleting-banned-content-report-4049922 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-penalty-russia-accusation-not-deleting-banned-content-report-4049922#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 19 May 2023 21:52:38 +0530 <![CDATA[Messenger service WhatsApp faces a maximum fine of RUB 4 million (nearly Rs. 41 lakh) after Russia accused it of failing to delete banned content, state-owned news agency RIA reported on Friday, citing a Moscow court. Although WhatsApp's parent company Meta Platforms was last year banned in Russia as an "extremist" organisation, the messenger app — which is widely ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-s-content-creators-file-lawsuit-block-montana-ban-google-play-app-store-4047947 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-s-content-creators-file-lawsuit-block-montana-ban-google-play-app-store-4047947#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 19 May 2023 13:13:28 +0530 <![CDATA[Five TikTok s in Montana who create content posted on the short-video app filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking to block the state's new ban on the Chinese-owned platform.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/twitter-elon-musk-alleges-unauthorised-data-usage-by-microsoft-violated-agreement-4047663 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/twitter-elon-musk-alleges-unauthorised-data-usage-by-microsoft-violated-agreement-4047663#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 19 May 2023 10:56:04 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter owner Elon Musk's lawyer leveled accusations of "unauthorized" usage of Twitter's data by Microsoft, including sharing data with government agencies without permission in some cases.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-announces-ai-projects-data-centres-custom-chip-4047154 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-announces-ai-projects-data-centres-custom-chip-4047154#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 19 May 2023 01:09:21 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta Platforms on Thursday shared new details on projects it was pursuing to make its data centers better suited to ing artificial intelligence work, including a custom chip "family" that it said it was developing in-house. The Facebook and Instagram owner said in a series of blog posts that it designed a first-generation chip in 2020 as part of the Meta Traini...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-android-beta-update-chat-message-context-menu-ios-development-4045295 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-android-beta-update-chat-message-context-menu-ios-development-4045295#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 18 May 2023 16:00:25 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp has been spotted working on a redesigned message menu on Android. The menu will reportedly be similar to the context menu on WhatsApp for iOS. The menu will show five options to be displayed after selecting a message in a WhatsApp chat.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-india-director-head-pf-partnerships-manish-chopra-announces-resignation-4043719 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-india-director-head-pf-partnerships-manish-chopra-announces-resignation-4043719#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 18 May 2023 00:29:59 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta's Director and Head of Partnerships in India Manish Chopra has announced his resignation from the company in a LinkedIn post. Chopra ed Meta in 2019 and has been serving as its director and head of partnerships in India. The Director and Head of Partnerships posted a message of his resignation on Tuesday. He also said he would assist with the transition over ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-could-face-record-eu-privacy-fine-data-transfer-facebook-s-4043700 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-could-face-record-eu-privacy-fine-data-transfer-facebook-s-4043700#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 18 May 2023 00:08:58 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta Platforms is set to face a record European Union privacy fine related to data transfer of Facebook's EU s to US servers for failing to comply with a warning by a top EU court, two sources familiar with the matter said. The penalty will be higher than the previous record EUR 746 million (nearly Rs. 6,660 crore) fine for Amazon.com, according to the sources.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-gif-comments-feature-global-rollout-post-responses-adam-mosseri-mark-zuckerberg-4042762 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-gif-comments-feature-global-rollout-post-responses-adam-mosseri-mark-zuckerberg-4042762#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 17 May 2023 19:32:23 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram has introduced the ability to comment on posts or Reels using GIFs. The photo-sharing platform previously allowed s to comment on post by using text and emoji. With the new feature, s will be able to express themselves with animated images.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/auto/news/elon-musk-twitter-tesla-continue-unfiltered-tweets-at-the-cost-of-business-4042241 https://www.gadgets360.com/auto/news/elon-musk-twitter-tesla-continue-unfiltered-tweets-at-the-cost-of-business-4042241#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[auto]]> Wed, 17 May 2023 17:29:22 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk on Tuesday said a new Twitter chief executive will let him devote more time to Tesla, but that he will continue to tweet his unfiltered thoughts even if it hurts his businesses. Since taking over Twitter in late October, Musk has repeatedly courted controversy.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/china-shuts-down-100000-fake-news-social-media-s-content-cleanup-4041497 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/china-shuts-down-100000-fake-news-social-media-s-content-cleanup-4041497#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 17 May 2023 14:08:31 +0530 <![CDATA[China has intensified efforts to clean up the internet from false news and rumours, closing more than 100,000 online s over the past month that misrepresented news anchors and media agencies, its cyberspace regulator said.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-meta-chat-lock-feature-rolls-out-conversation-threads-private-android-ios-4037467 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-meta-chat-lock-feature-rolls-out-conversation-threads-private-android-ios-4037467#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 16 May 2023 00:20:06 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp has rolled out a new Chat Lock feature to help s keep their messages and conversations private and secure. One can open these conversation only through correct code, fingerprint, or Face ID authentication. The feature has been globally launched and will be rolling out to all WhatsApp s on Android as well as iOS.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/facebook-bug-friend-request-automatic-issue-resolved-view-profile-meta-4036135 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/facebook-bug-friend-request-automatic-issue-resolved-view-profile-meta-4036135#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 18:37:28 +0530 <![CDATA[Facebook recently fixed a glitch that automatically sent a friend request to other s, immediately upon visiting their profile, as per a report. Its parent company Meta has reportedly confirmed that it has resolved the bug and apologised for the issue.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-edit-message-feature-beta-testing-android-ios-web-how-it-works-4034845 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-edit-message-feature-beta-testing-android-ios-web-how-it-works-4034845#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 11:32:15 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is now beta testing the ability to edit messages sent on the latest versions of its app for iOS and Android. Here's everything you need to know about the feature could roll out to s in the coming weeks.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/new-twitter-ceo-linda-yaccarino-elon-musk-tweet-excited-transform-app-4034833 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/new-twitter-ceo-linda-yaccarino-elon-musk-tweet-excited-transform-app-4034833#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 09:51:34 +0530 <![CDATA[Newly appointed Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino said in a tweet on Saturday that she has been inspired by owner Elon Musk's vision to create a brighter future and is excited to help to transform the social media platform.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/bytedance-tiktok-former-executive-china-supreme-access-data-control-4030744 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/bytedance-tiktok-former-executive-china-supreme-access-data-control-4030744#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 13 May 2023 11:38:37 +0530 <![CDATA[A former executive at TikTok parent ByteDance who was fired in 2018 said in a lawsuit that the Chinese Communist Party had a special office within the company that gave it “supreme access” to all data. Yintao “Roger” Yu said he was terminated from his job as head of engineering in the US in retaliation for his complaints to supervisors about “brazenly unlawf...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-new-ceo-elon-musk-tesla-distraction-ev-demand-investors-4029137 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-new-ceo-elon-musk-tesla-distraction-ev-demand-investors-4029137#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 12 May 2023 19:03:02 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk's selection of a new CEO for Twitter may remove a big distraction for the billionaire and allow him to focus more on Tesla, which has been struggling with a drop in demand for its electric vehicles, analysts said.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/linkedin-social-networking-closes-china-service-cuts-over-700-jobs-microsoft-4027956 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/linkedin-social-networking-closes-china-service-cuts-over-700-jobs-microsoft-4027956#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 12 May 2023 13:45:32 +0530 <![CDATA[Social networking firm LinkedIn announced Tuesday that it will close down its last service available in China, citing "fierce competition and a challenging macroeconomic climate". The company had introduced a unique domestic version of the career networking platform operated locally in order to comply.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-ceo-linda-yaccarino-talks-elon-musk-six-weeks-nbcuniversal-4027569 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-ceo-linda-yaccarino-talks-elon-musk-six-weeks-nbcuniversal-4027569#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 12 May 2023 11:04:27 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk could pick NBCUniversal executive Linda Yaccarino as the new CEO for the social media platform, according to a WSJ report. The platform's owner said on Thursday that the new CEO would take over from him in about six weeks, but did not name the individual.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-new-hiring-twitter-ceo-announces-transition-cto-executive-chair-role-4027104 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-new-hiring-twitter-ceo-announces-transition-cto-executive-chair-role-4027104#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 12 May 2023 02:32:47 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter CEO Elon Musk said on Thursday that he has found a new chief executive for the social media platform without naming his replacement. "Excited to announce that I've a new CEO for X/Twitter. She will be starting in ~6 weeks!," Musk said in a tweet. Musk said he will transition to being "exec chair & CTO, overseeing product, software & sysops".]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-responds-it-ministry-notice-call-spam-international-calls-4026809 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-responds-it-ministry-notice-call-spam-international-calls-4026809#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 11 May 2023 22:35:38 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp has responded to the Indian Government's call to send notice to the Meta's messaging platform regarding an increase in international scam calls. Promising to safeguard 's privacy and security, WhatsApp says it provides options like 'Block' and 'Report' for s to avoid any unwanted calls or messages.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-encrypted-dms-feature-launch-limits-verified-s-no-group-chats-mitm-protection-4025717 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-encrypted-dms-feature-launch-limits-verified-s-no-group-chats-mitm-protection-4025717#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 11 May 2023 18:43:56 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter on Thursday announced for encrypted DMs, which allows specific s to send encrypted private messages on the platform. However, unlike apps like Signal and WhatsApp, there are several security limitations and restrictions to Twitter's encrypted DMs service. Here's everything you need to know about encrypted DMs on Twitter.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-ad-blockers-testing-non--s-reddit-4025947 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-ad-blockers-testing-non--s-reddit-4025947#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 11 May 2023 18:38:24 +0530 <![CDATA[YouTube is reportedly planning to disable the ability to block ads for non- s. The video streaming platform has been spotted testing a new feature to block ad blockers on the platform. This means that s who have been using the ad blockers for non- s will not be able to play videos until they disable the settings.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-s-scam-calls-international-numbers-warns-indian-cybercrime-team-4022300 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-s-scam-calls-international-numbers-warns-indian-cybercrime-team-4022300#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 10 May 2023 17:56:31 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp s have been advised to report and block calls from some international numbers as they could be potential scam calls. The alert is being circulated by Home Ministry's Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) so that innocent people do not become victims of cybercrime. As per experts, these calls and alerts are made or sent by unscrupulous elements at an...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-microphone-background-android-google-pixel-7-pro-bug-issue-elon-musk-twitter-4021198 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-microphone-background-android-google-pixel-7-pro-bug-issue-elon-musk-twitter-4021198#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Wed, 10 May 2023 14:19:46 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly accessing microphones on some Android devices. A Twitter engineer tweeted about the issue and it was retweeted by Elon Musk. WhatsApp later denied the claims saying that this is an Android bug.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/twitter-ceo-elon-musk-new-features-voice-video-calls-encrypted-messaging-4020761 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/twitter-ceo-elon-musk-new-features-voice-video-calls-encrypted-messaging-4020761#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 10 May 2023 10:33:19 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter Chief Executive Elon Musk on Tuesday revealed details about new features including adding calls and encrypted messaging coming to the platform. Last year, Musk flagged plans for "Twitter 2.0 The Everything App", which he said would have features such as encrypted direct messages (DMs), longform tweets and payments.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-edit-message-feature-web-beta-testers-time-limit-report-4018976 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-edit-message-feature-web-beta-testers-time-limit-report-4018976#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 09 May 2023 18:47:08 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp has begun testing the ability to edit messages on the latest beta version of WhatsApp Web. The popular messaging app could soon allow s to briefly edit a sent message on the Web version of its chat service. A feature tracker also claims that WhatsApp will soon allow s to edit messages on the Android and iOS versions of the app.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-wear-os--standalone-chat-voice-messages-android-beta-report-4019134 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-wear-os--standalone-chat-voice-messages-android-beta-report-4019134#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 09 May 2023 18:17:50 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly testing its much-awaited Wear OS app for compatible smartwatches. The feature was spotted in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.10.10 version. It is reportedly rolling out to select WhatsApp for Android beta testers via Google Play Store. With the latest beta update, the app is said to be accessible on smartwatches.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-twitter-inactive-s-remove-several-years-archived-4017433 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-twitter-inactive-s-remove-several-years-archived-4017433#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 09 May 2023 10:04:56 +0530 <![CDATA[Social media platform Twitter will remove s that have been inactive for several years, CEO Elon Musk said in a tweet on Monday. Twitter's billionaire owner in a separate tweet said inactive s will be archived, Musk did not add any details on when the process will begin.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/truecaller-whatsapp-third-party-caller-id-spam-detection--beta-phase-4016183 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/truecaller-whatsapp-third-party-caller-id-spam-detection--beta-phase-4016183#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 08 May 2023 19:48:44 +0530 <![CDATA[Truecaller will bring its caller ID service to apps like WhatsApp that calling over the Internet. Currently in beta phase, the feature will be rolled out to s globally later in May, according to details shared by CEO Alan Mamedi.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-silence-unknown-calls-new-ui-bottom-navigation-bar-update-poll-feature-android-4008806 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-silence-unknown-calls-new-ui-bottom-navigation-bar-update-poll-feature-android-4008806#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 05 May 2023 18:51:31 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly planning to add several new features with new Android updates. These features include the ability to silence unknown callers, a new UI with a bottom navigation bar, creating single-vote polls, and more. While some of these features have only rolled out in the beta update for select beta testers, others updates have already been started rolling o...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-rs-back-app-amid-threat-of-us-ban-china-security-concerns-4007246 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-rs-back-app-amid-threat-of-us-ban-china-security-concerns-4007246#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 05 May 2023 11:06:50 +0530 <![CDATA[rs are committed to continue spending on TikTok due to its immense popularity with s despite threats of a potential ban in the US over national security concerns, ad experts said.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-parent-meta-asked-change-access-rules-ad-verification-french-antitrust-watchdog-4005423 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-parent-meta-asked-change-access-rules-ad-verification-french-antitrust-watchdog-4005423#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 04 May 2023 18:46:30 +0530 <![CDATA['s antitrust watchdog on Thursday gave Facebook-owner Meta two months to change its access rules for ad verification partners, saying the company was potentially taking unfair advantage of a dominant market position in online advertising. Meta said that it is reviewing the decision.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-instagram-meta-action-against-s-complaints-march-india-monthly-report-4004207 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-instagram-meta-action-against-s-complaints-march-india-monthly-report-4004207#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 04 May 2023 13:53:59 +0530 <![CDATA[Social media giant Meta's Facebook took action against around 45 percent of complaints it received from s and Instagram against 64 percent of grievances raised by s in March 2023, according to the company's latest India Monthly Report.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/us-ftc-proposes-ban-meta-profiting-from-children-data-parents-minors-protection-4003953 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/us-ftc-proposes-ban-meta-profiting-from-children-data-parents-minors-protection-4003953#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Thu, 04 May 2023 12:39:09 +0530 <![CDATA[The US Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday accused Meta's Facebook of misleading parents about protections for children and proposed tightening an existing agreement on privacy to include a ban on making money from minors' data.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-iphone-chat-transfer-ios-beta-testflight-automatic-gif-playback-android-google-play-beta-programme-reports-4003659 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-iphone-chat-transfer-ios-beta-testflight-automatic-gif-playback-android-google-play-beta-programme-reports-4003659#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 04 May 2023 11:19:31 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is said to be working on adding improvements to its iOS and Android apps. It is reportedly testing a new feature that would allow iPhone s to transfer chats to another iPhone without relying on iCloud. Also, it is said to be adding an automatic playback feature for GIFs shared in chats.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/iphone-ios-update-vlc-adds-apple-carplay---app-store-4001542 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/iphone-ios-update-vlc-adds-apple-carplay---app-store-4001542#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 03 May 2023 16:50:21 +0530 <![CDATA[VLC, the popular open-source cross-platform multimedia player, has rolled out an update for iPhone bringing in several new features including a redesigned UI, along with for Apple CarPlay. With the latest update, the app can now be accessed via Apple’s CarPlay platform, allowing s to easily access audio files.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/misinformation-deluge-tech-industry-rsf-report-deepfake-tools-ai-services-reporters-without-borders-4000884 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/misinformation-deluge-tech-industry-rsf-report-deepfake-tools-ai-services-reporters-without-borders-4000884#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 03 May 2023 14:07:14 +0530 <![CDATA[Technology firms have allowed a deluge of misinformation to drown out reliable information, according to Reporters Without Borders (RSF). A report published on World Press Freedom Day puts a spotlight on the way misinformation drowns out trustworthy news online, while highlighting how this problem has been compounded with the rise of artificial intelligence and AI too...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-threatens-reassign-dormant-npr-twitter--another--4000224 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-threatens-reassign-dormant-npr-twitter--another--4000224#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 03 May 2023 10:23:04 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter chief Elon Musk has "threatened" to reassign National Public Radio's Twitter to another company, the U.S.-based broadcaster said on Tuesday. Musk suggested that he would reassign the network's main , under the @NPR handle, to another organization or person, NPR said.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-lock-chats-ios-testing-voice-note-transcription-share-status-facebook-wabetainfo-3998063 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-lock-chats-ios-testing-voice-note-transcription-share-status-facebook-wabetainfo-3998063#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 02 May 2023 18:15:55 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly testing the ability to lock chats on the latest iOS beta version of the app. s on the latest Android beta version can share their Status to Facebook, without leaving the app. Meanwhile, WhatsApp is also testing a new voice note transcription feature that will allow s to read the contents of voice notes, that will be transcribed on the us...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-elon-musk-checkmark-policy-fuels-imposter-s-blue-tick-verified-companies-wary-3998463 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-elon-musk-checkmark-policy-fuels-imposter-s-blue-tick-verified-companies-wary-3998463#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 02 May 2023 17:41:36 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter's attempt to implement a paid verification service has attracted imposters spreading misinformation, which experts said could lead major brands to further pull back from the social media platform owned by billionaire Elon Musk.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/features/twitter-alternative-apps-bluesky-mastodon-substack-notes-gab-truth-social-discord-3997647 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/features/twitter-alternative-apps-bluesky-mastodon-substack-notes-gab-truth-social-discord-3997647#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 02 May 2023 14:26:01 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter has no clear alternative, months after Elon Musk acquired the widely used microblogging platform. From Mastodon to Bluesky, these are some of the popular contenders for a Twitter alternative, in the aftermath of sweeping changes introduced by Musk after the takeover deal.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-targets-usd-7-billion-second-blue-chip-bond-sale-3996371 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-targets-usd-7-billion-second-blue-chip-bond-sale-3996371#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 01 May 2023 23:43:48 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta Platforms emerged as the first mega-cap technology company to tap the US investment-grade bond market as turmoil in the financial sector has toppled five banks since March. The social-media behemoth, which reported earnings last week, is looking to raise $7 billion (nearly Rs. 57,250 crore) in a five-part deal, according to a person familiar with the matter.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-rival-bluesky-gains-traction-among-power-s-founder-jack-dorsey-3996282 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-rival-bluesky-gains-traction-among-power-s-founder-jack-dorsey-3996282#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 01 May 2023 23:05:37 +0530 <![CDATA[Jack Dorsey is taking another whack at a Twitter-like service with a new social media platform called Bluesky. The service is gaining traction among Twitter power s, attracting prominent personalities including US Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. ]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-android-tablets-side-by-side-feature-chats-report-wabetainfo-3995271 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-android-tablets-side-by-side-feature-chats-report-wabetainfo-3995271#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 01 May 2023 18:10:03 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature for Android tablets. The feature allows s to use a side-by-side mode where multiple chats can be accessed simultaneously along with an active chat. It also comes with a disable toggle option.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-twitter-to-roll-out-per-article-payment-plan-monthly-subscription-media-3993989 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-twitter-to-roll-out-per-article-payment-plan-monthly-subscription-media-3993989#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 01 May 2023 09:50:54 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk on Saturday announced a plan for his Twitter platform to allow media publishers to charge s on a per-article basis with a single click.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-take-10-percent-cut-content-subscriptions-after-12-months-3990057 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-take-10-percent-cut-content-subscriptions-after-12-months-3990057#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 29 Apr 2023 11:59:41 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter CEO Elon Musk said on Friday that the social media platform will take a 10 percent cut on content subscriptions after the first year, as the company looks to monetize content on the website in a bid to diversify its revenue sources. Earlier this month, billionaire owner Musk said s of the social media platform will be able to offer their followers subscri...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-new-chat-transfer-feature-no-backup-google-drive-wabetainfo-report-3987340 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-new-chat-transfer-feature-no-backup-google-drive-wabetainfo-report-3987340#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:47:34 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp has reportedly introduced a new chat transfer feature for its Android s. This feature could help s quickly migrate to a new Android phone, along with their older chats.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/snap-misses-analyst-expectations-quarterly-revenue-second-quarter-outlook-3986873 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/snap-misses-analyst-expectations-quarterly-revenue-second-quarter-outlook-3986873#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 28 Apr 2023 10:40:42 +0530 <![CDATA[Snap on Thursday missed analyst expectations for quarterly revenue as changes to its advertising platform hurt demand for ads, and warned results in the next quarter could fall below Wall Street's targets.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-facebook-instagram-whatsapp-us-court-refuses-appeal-revive-antitrust-lawsuit-3985869 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-facebook-instagram-whatsapp-us-court-refuses-appeal-revive-antitrust-lawsuit-3985869#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 27 Apr 2023 21:28:09 +0530 <![CDATA[A US appeals court on Thursday refused to revive a lawsuit filed by states against Meta's Facebook that alleged the company had broken antitrust law. Dozens of states led by New York asked the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia last year to reinstate the lawsuit, which US District Judge James Boasberg of the District of Columbia rejected, saying they h...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-update-shareable-chat-folders-custom-wallpapers-new-features-more-3984805 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-update-shareable-chat-folders-custom-wallpapers-new-features-more-3984805#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:05:23 +0530 <![CDATA[Telegram has started rolling out an update for Android and iOS s this week with a bunch of new features and several new improvements. The app brings shareable chat folders, custom wallpapers, improved UI and bots, read time in topics, and more. It has also brought new animation to the profile pictures on iPhones.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-says-india-content-takedown-request-among-top-countries-2022-3984003 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-says-india-content-takedown-request-among-top-countries-2022-3984003#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 27 Apr 2023 14:06:06 +0530 <![CDATA[India was among the top requesting countries to remove content from Twitter last year, the popular microblogging platform said in a blog post. On Tuesday, Twitter shared data on its health and safety efforts and said it received approximately 53,000 legal requests to remove content from governments across the globe from January 1 to June 30, 2022.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/instagram-tiktok-twitter-meta-microsoft-google-amazon-eu-digital-services-act-online-content-regulation-3980275 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/instagram-tiktok-twitter-meta-microsoft-google-amazon-eu-digital-services-act-online-content-regulation-3980275#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2023 11:31:46 +0530 <![CDATA[The European Union (EU) on Tuesday announced that 19 platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter, would be subject to the EU's Digital Services Act. The new, stricter online content rules come into effect in a few months' time and will apply to several firms that have more than 45 million monthly active s.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-removed-more-content-first-half-2022-elon-musk-takeover-3980229 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-removed-more-content-first-half-2022-elon-musk-takeover-3980229#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2023 11:11:23 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter disclosed the number of content removals in a blog post on the same day the European Union said the social media platform would be among 19 tech companies subject to new landmark rules that require them to share data with authorities, do more to tackle disinformation and conduct external and independent auditing.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/google-authenticator-update-android-ios-otp-backup--2fa-feature-3978671 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/google-authenticator-update-android-ios-otp-backup--2fa-feature-3978671#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2023 19:22:36 +0530 <![CDATA[Google Authenticator has been updated on iOS and Android to allow s to back up their one-time s to their Google . This will save these OTPs while switching to a different phone. Google Authenticator latest update on Android allows s to access their two-factor authentication (2FA) codes on other devices logged in with the same Google .]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-blue-verified-s-prioritised-elon-musk-s-for-you-feed-check-mark-3978277 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-blue-verified-s-prioritised-elon-musk-s-for-you-feed-check-mark-3978277#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2023 17:50:25 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter Blue s who have paid for a blue verification check mark will now be "prioritised" on the platform, according to Twitter CEO Elon Musk. However, the platform did not explain how these s would be prioritised over non-paying Twitter s. Several celebrities lost their verified check marks after the platform disabled "legacy" check marks on April 20.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-channels-feature-development-broadcast-information-beta-3973584 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-channels-feature-development-broadcast-information-beta-3973584#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2023 13:35:57 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp Channels is reportedly in development, and the feature will allow s to create read-only channels to broadcast messages to subscribers. Rival Telegram already allows s to create public and private read-only channels. Unlike many other features that can currently be tested by s on the beta channel of WhatsApp for iOS or Android, channels ar...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-blue-tick-celebrity-profiles-million-followers-reinstated-elon-musk-3973729 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-blue-tick-celebrity-profiles-million-followers-reinstated-elon-musk-3973729#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2023 11:11:46 +0530 <![CDATA[In a surprising turn of events, Twitter has seemingly restored verification badges on several high-profile celebrity s with millions of followers, just days after the microblogging platform culled the legacy blue checkmarks for non-paying s.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-usage-banned-irish-government-devices-cybersecurity-concerns-3970256 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-usage-banned-irish-government-devices-cybersecurity-concerns-3970256#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 22 Apr 2023 15:32:19 +0530 <![CDATA[Irish government has been recommended to not use TikTok on official devices. A number of Western countries including Britain, the US and other European Union member states have barred TikTok over security concerns. The EU's two biggest policymaking institutions also banned the app last month.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/amitabh-bachchan-post-hilarious-request-twitter-celebs-bid-adieu-legacy-blue-ticks-3968303 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/amitabh-bachchan-post-hilarious-request-twitter-celebs-bid-adieu-legacy-blue-ticks-3968303#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 21 Apr 2023 18:25:53 +0530 <![CDATA[Amitabh Bachchan has complained to Twitter that he has not been given his blue tick back despite having paid the service fee. The veteran Bollywood actor posted a hilarious request to Twitter asking if he needs to his hands and bow his head to get his blue tick back.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-keep-in-chat-disappearing-messages-sticker-maker-tool-rollout-how-it-works-3967822 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-keep-in-chat-disappearing-messages-sticker-maker-tool-rollout-how-it-works-3967822#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 21 Apr 2023 15:54:04 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp has announced the introduction of a new feature that will allow s to keep disappearing messages in chats. The app will allow s to retain specific messages, with the consent of the sender. The Meta owned messaging service is also rolling out a sticker maker tool for devices running on iOS 16, according to a feature tracker.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-elon-musk-drops-government-funded-media-s-china-state-d-label-3967560 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-elon-musk-drops-government-funded-media-s-china-state-d-label-3967560#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 21 Apr 2023 14:39:31 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter dropped the "Government-funded" and "China state-d" labels, which implies government involvement in editorial content, from the s of various global media organizations, their profiles showed on Friday.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-twitter-blue-tick-legacy-verified-s-stephen-king-lebron-james-pope-3966918 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-twitter-blue-tick-legacy-verified-s-stephen-king-lebron-james-pope-3966918#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 21 Apr 2023 10:23:41 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk's long-promised move to strip free blue ticks from Twitter s swung into action on Thursday, dividing the have-paids from the have-nots.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/elon-musk-lawsuit-threat-twitter-removed-microsoft-ad-platform-illegal-use-training-data-3964412 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/elon-musk-lawsuit-threat-twitter-removed-microsoft-ad-platform-illegal-use-training-data-3964412#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 20 Apr 2023 15:02:10 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk on Wednesday threatened that the microblogging platform would sue Microsoft for conducting training for its technology illegally using Twitter data. The Redmond company previously announced that it its Digital Marketing Center's social media management tool would drop for Twitter from April 25.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-layoffs-engineers-tech-teams-mark-zuckerberg-facebook-instagram-year-efficiency-3963626 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-layoffs-engineers-tech-teams-mark-zuckerberg-facebook-instagram-year-efficiency-3963626#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 20 Apr 2023 10:38:56 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta on Wednesday cut more jobs as the Facebook parent firm laid off engineers and adjacent tech teams. The layoffs prompted expressions of frustration from Meta employees, who said the cuts had "shattered the morale and confidence in leadership of many high performers who work with intensity."]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snapchat-snap-ar-lenses-stories-map-features-update-my-ai-750-million--partner-summit-2023-3962773 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snapchat-snap-ar-lenses-stories-map-features-update-my-ai-750-million--partner-summit-2023-3962773#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 19 Apr 2023 23:30:01 +0530 <![CDATA[Snap held its Snap Partner Summit 2023 on Tuesday (April 19) and announced multiple new features and experiences to enhance experience on the platform. It is rolling My AI chatbot running on OpenAI's GPT technology to global markets.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-five-links-bio--profile-creators-showcase-work-mark-zuckerberg-3961363 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-five-links-bio--profile-creators-showcase-work-mark-zuckerberg-3961363#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Wed, 19 Apr 2023 15:44:15 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram will now allow its s to list up to five links on their profiles, according to details shared by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. This will help s share their online businesses, content, as well as identities on different social networking profiles with their Instagram followers.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-layoffs-facebook-instagram-whatsapp-reality-labs-job-cuts-mark-zuckerberg-greater-efficiency-3960527 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-layoffs-facebook-instagram-whatsapp-reality-labs-job-cuts-mark-zuckerberg-greater-efficiency-3960527#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Wed, 19 Apr 2023 11:12:55 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta has notified managers to prepare to announce job cuts on Wednesday, according to a company memo. The Facebook parent is set to lay off employees across divisions such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Reality Labs. The firm previously slashed about 13 percent of its workforce, or about 11,000 jobs, last year.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-signal-oppose-uk-online-safety-bill-end-encryption-internet-legislation-3958774 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-signal-oppose-uk-online-safety-bill-end-encryption-internet-legislation-3958774#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2023 18:12:34 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp, Signal, and five other apps have signed an open letter to oppose Britain's plan to force tech companies to break end-to-end encryption in private messages. The proposed Online Safety Bill incompatible with end-to-end encryption, which enables a message to be read only by the sender and recipient according to the letter's signatories.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-hateful-conduct-rules-restrict-tweets-freedom-speech-reach-elon-musk-3958227 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-hateful-conduct-rules-restrict-tweets-freedom-speech-reach-elon-musk-3958227#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:47:06 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter has updated its policy to restrict the visibility of tweets that are against the service's rules. The microblogging platform will restrict tweets that are found to violate hateful conduct rules and expand it to other domains later. s on Twitter will also be able to submit on the label, according to the service.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-elon-musk-cbc-government-funded-media-label-activity-paused-3957709 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-elon-musk-cbc-government-funded-media-label-activity-paused-3957709#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2023 12:58:54 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk on Monday changed the 'Government Funded Media' for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) after it stated that less than 70 percent of its funds were from the government. The CBC says it has paused activity on its corporate Twitter and all CBC and Radio-Canada news-related s.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-animated-emoji-feature-beta-update-development-lottie-meta-3957648 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-animated-emoji-feature-beta-update-development-lottie-meta-3957648#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2023 12:27:50 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform, is reportedly working on a new feature that will let s send animated emojis instead of the emojis. The latest update has been spotted in the development of app’s latest desktop beta. The feature is likely to make conversations even more interesting.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/elon-musk-microsoft-google-truth-seeking-ai-truthgpt-politically-correct-chatgpt-openai-interview-3957363 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/elon-musk-microsoft-google-truth-seeking-ai-truthgpt-politically-correct-chatgpt-openai-interview-3957363#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2023 10:33:59 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk is out to counter Microsoft and Google artificial intelligence efforts with "truth-seeking AI" that shuns political correctness, he said during an interview aired late Monday.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/delhi-high-court-social-media-ott-content-regulation-meity-intermediary-guidelines-it-rules-2021-3956004 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/delhi-high-court-social-media-ott-content-regulation-meity-intermediary-guidelines-it-rules-2021-3956004#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Mon, 17 Apr 2023 19:30:48 +0530 <![CDATA[The Delhi High Court on Monday granted time to the Centre to inform it about the steps taken for regulating content on social media and over-the-top (OTT) services. The court had underlined the need for taking seriously the use of vulgar language in public domain and on social media, open to children of tender age. The Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Tec...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-twitter-takeover-misinformation-surge-content-moderation-3954599 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-twitter-takeover-misinformation-surge-content-moderation-3954599#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 17 Apr 2023 13:10:14 +0530 <![CDATA[The Tesla tycoon bitterly denies that misinformation has surged since his turbulent $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3,60,275 crore) acquisition of the messaging platform, but experts say content moderation has been gutted after mass layoffs, while a paid verification system has served to boost conspiracy theorists.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp--protect-device-verification-automatic-security-codes-new-features-3947390 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp--protect-device-verification-automatic-security-codes-new-features-3947390#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 14 Apr 2023 11:13:45 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp has recently been working on a few updates and functionalities and has now rolled out three new security features for its s. The features include ‘ protect,’ ‘device verification,’ and ‘automatic security codes.’]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-elon-musk-s-subscription-content-followers-monetisation-3947273 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-elon-musk-s-subscription-content-followers-monetisation-3947273#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 14 Apr 2023 10:14:03 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter-owner Elon Musk said on Thursday s of the social media platform will be able to offer their followers subscriptions to content, including long-form text and hours-long video.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/npr-quits-twitter-elon-musk-over-state-d-government-funded-media-label-3944816 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/npr-quits-twitter-elon-musk-over-state-d-government-funded-media-label-3944816#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Thu, 13 Apr 2023 15:01:24 +0530 <![CDATA[US radio broadcaster NPR on Wednesday said it was quitting Twitter, in the first significant defection by a major news outlet since Elon Musk's tumultuous takeover of the platform.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/samsung-keyboard-app-one-ui-5-1-android-13-update-battery-drains-faster-confirmed-3944442 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/samsung-keyboard-app-one-ui-5-1-android-13-update-battery-drains-faster-confirmed-3944442#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Thu, 13 Apr 2023 13:03:09 +0530 <![CDATA[Samsung One UI 5.1 based on Android 13 was announced during the launch of the Galaxy S23 series in February. While the update brought several improvements to the devices including an enhanced camera experience, it was reported to cause excess battery draining on Samsung Galaxy devices.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-tells-karnataka-hc-petition-against-content-takedown-orders-meity-3943924 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-tells-karnataka-hc-petition-against-content-takedown-orders-meity-3943924#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 13 Apr 2023 09:59:01 +0530 <![CDATA[Social media company Twitter on Wednesday informed the High Court of Karnataka that its petition challenging the various takedown orders of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) was maintainable, as the concept of reasonableness in Article 19 of the Constitution of India pertaining to Freedom of Speech was applicable to it.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-companion-mode-android-beta-update-secondary-smartphone-pairing-report-3942535 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-companion-mode-android-beta-update-secondary-smartphone-pairing-report-3942535#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 19:25:50 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp has reportedly released its companion mode for all Android beta testers. With this feature, s will be able to access WhatsApp s on multiple devices, including tablets, phones and PC. s with beta for Android v2.23.8.2 or newer can access the new feature.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/elon-musk-unaware-twitter-india-pulled-bbc-documentary-modi-3942090 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/elon-musk-unaware-twitter-india-pulled-bbc-documentary-modi-3942090#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 17:39:29 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk said on Wednesday that he did not know "what exactly happened" when Twitter took down content related to a documentary critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier this year, adding that some rules related to social media content were "quite strict" in India.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/twitter-ceo-elon-musk-interview-many-mistakes-made-since-twitter-takeover-3941821 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/twitter-ceo-elon-musk-interview-many-mistakes-made-since-twitter-takeover-3941821#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 16:36:58 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter boss Elon Musk said running the social media network has been "quite a rollercoaster" and acknowledged "many mistakes" along the way, six months after he bought the company for $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3.6 lakh crore).]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-legacy-verified-blue-check-mark-final-date-removal-4-20-elon-musk-3940811 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-legacy-verified-blue-check-mark-final-date-removal-4-20-elon-musk-3940811#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 10:54:44 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk on Tuesday set a deadline for purging legacy blue check-marks from Twitter s verified under the company's previous regime. "Final date for removing legacy Blue checks is 4/20," tweeted billionaire owner of Twitter, Musk.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-elon-musk-merger-shell-firm-x-independent-company-3940774 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-elon-musk-merger-shell-firm-x-independent-company-3940774#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 10:33:09 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter has ceased to be an independent company after merging with a newly formed shell firm called X, driving speculation about what Elon Musk intends for the social media platform.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-revenue-28-percent-drop-2023-forecast-advertising-insider-intelligence-elon-musk-3939098 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-revenue-28-percent-drop-2023-forecast-advertising-insider-intelligence-elon-musk-3939098#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 11 Apr 2023 18:11:23 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter's income from advertising will reportedly fall by 28 percent in 2023, as the platform struggles under the ownership of Elon Musk. Analysts at Insider Intelligence are said to be slashing an earlier worldwide revenue estimate of $4.74 billion by more than a third to $2.98 billion as trust in the platform deteriorates.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube--queue-enhanced-1080p-hd-video-features-subscribers-ios-android-3938463 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube--queue-enhanced-1080p-hd-video-features-subscribers-ios-android-3938463#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 11 Apr 2023 15:23:02 +0530 <![CDATA[YouTube has rolled out a bunch of new features for s on iOS and Android apps including the ability to add a video in a queue, watch content together via Meet live sharing/Shareplay, enhanced 1080p HD video quality, and smart s. These features are only available to subscribers.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/elon-musk-twitter-lawsuit-former-ceo-parag-agrawal-chief-legal-financial-officer-3937728 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/elon-musk-twitter-lawsuit-former-ceo-parag-agrawal-chief-legal-financial-officer-3937728#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 11 Apr 2023 11:43:12 +0530 <![CDATA[Three top Twitter executives who were sacked by Elon Musk last year when he took over the social media company filed suit on Monday, seeking to be reimbursed for costs of litigation, investigations and congressional inquiries related to their former jobs.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-edit-s-within-app-testing-android-beta-report-3935651 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-edit-s-within-app-testing-android-beta-report-3935651#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2023 16:54:49 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform, is always getting new features to ensure a great experience. After news of an updated app UI coming to the Android version, WhatsApp is now said to be bringing another change that could help with saving details. The feature has been presently spotted in the beta version of the Android app.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-share-status-updates-to-facebook-stories-feature-ios-3935142 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-share-status-updates-to-facebook-stories-feature-ios-3935142#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2023 14:40:21 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp, the popular cross-platform instant messaging app by Meta, is reportedly working on a new feature for iOS that will improve the way to share WhatsApp status in Facebook stories. The service was recently spotted working on a new option that will allow s to share their status updates to Facebook stories without leaving the app.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/twitter-backlash-npr-bbc-government-funded-media-label-elon-musk-3934593 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/twitter-backlash-npr-bbc-government-funded-media-label-elon-musk-3934593#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2023 10:52:16 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter has backtracked after an uproar for labelling the US radio network NPR as "state- d media" and now calls it "government-funded."]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-verified--unfollow-follow-no-one-blue-tick-legacy-verification-3928377 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-verified--unfollow-follow-no-one-blue-tick-legacy-verification-3928377#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 07 Apr 2023 12:52:05 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter's revoking of legacy verified s might finally be getting underway as it has begun a mass unfollowing and now follows 'no one.' On the 'Twitter Verified' , the following has hit the rock bottom as it has reached 'Zero.']]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-new--interface-bottom-navigation-bar-testing-android-beta-update-3923509 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-new--interface-bottom-navigation-bar-testing-android-beta-update-3923509#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 05 Apr 2023 20:07:07 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform, has been spotted developing a new interface for Android s. The UI will reportedly be similar to the UI on iOS, making it easier to switch from Android to iOS and vice versa. The update will bring a bottom navigation bar on the Android app. The latest development is spotted on WhatsApp beta for the ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-facebook-owner-new-ai-model-sam-individual-objects-from-image-3923249 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-facebook-owner-new-ai-model-sam-individual-objects-from-image-3923249#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 05 Apr 2023 19:03:29 +0530 <![CDATA[Facebook-owner Meta published an artificial intelligence model on Wednesday that can pick out individual objects from within an image, along with a dataset of image annotations that it said was the largest ever of its kind. The company's research division said in a blog post that its Segment Anything Model, or SAM, could identify objects in images and videos even in c...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/uk-watchdog-fins-tiktok-gbp-12-7-million-data-protection-law-misuse-3922249 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/uk-watchdog-fins-tiktok-gbp-12-7-million-data-protection-law-misuse-3922249#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 05 Apr 2023 14:32:20 +0530 <![CDATA[The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the country's information watchdog estimates that TikTok allowed up to 1.4 million UK children under the age of 13 to use its platform in 2020, despite its own rules not allowing children that age to create an .]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-messenger-new-feature-multiplayer-games-during-video-calls-3921767 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-messenger-new-feature-multiplayer-games-during-video-calls-3921767#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 05 Apr 2023 12:09:02 +0530 <![CDATA[Facebook parent Meta has announced a new shared experience for Facebook Gaming that will let s play their favourite games during video calls on Messenger. The feature has been made available on Messenger for iOS, Android, as well as the Web. Interestingly, s will not need to install the app to access the games.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tikok-ban-australia-government-devices-security-concerns-china-government-bytedance-3919228 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tikok-ban-australia-government-devices-security-concerns-china-government-bytedance-3919228#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 04 Apr 2023 15:07:54 +0530 <![CDATA[TikTok has been banned on government devices in Australia over security concerns. Australia is the latest US-allied country to ban TikTok, the Chinese-owned video sharing app, from government devices.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/news/elon-musk-twitter-logo-doge-meme-logo-changed-dogecoin-shiba-inu-3918962 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/news/elon-musk-twitter-logo-doge-meme-logo-changed-dogecoin-shiba-inu-3918962#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Tue, 04 Apr 2023 13:47:23 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk on Monday changed the blue bird logo on Twitter to the 'Doge' meme, the icon of the Dogecoin cryptocurrency. s noticed the 'doge' meme, which is part of the logo of the Dogecoin blockchain and cryptocurrency and was created as a joke in 2013, on the web version of Twitter, while the value of Dogecoin rose more than 20 percent after the change to Twitter'...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-lock-chat-android-version-2-23-8-2-google-play-beta-programme-report-3916789 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-lock-chat-android-version-2-23-8-2-google-play-beta-programme-report-3916789#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2023 18:01:42 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly bringing privacy improvements. The instant messaging platform may soon allow s to lock their chats. This feature was reportedly spotted on the Google Play Beta Programme with version 2.23.8.2.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/elon-musk-twitter-blue-verified-new-york-times-main--removed-refusal-3915353 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/elon-musk-twitter-blue-verified-new-york-times-main--removed-refusal-3915353#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2023 09:50:05 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk on Sunday removed the gold "verified" marker from the New York Times' main , after the publication said it wouldn't pay for the company's verification service. The microblogging site's CEO made the decision via a tweet, as the platform transitioned to a paid verification scheme over the weekend.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-twitter-pay-model-verified-blue-ticks-free-end-3911342 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-twitter-pay-model-verified-blue-ticks-free-end-3911342#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 01 Apr 2023 12:08:06 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk on Friday defended his controversial pay model for Twitter, claiming that any social media platform that didn't follow suit would fail because they would be swarmed by bots. Musk made his prediction on the eve of Twitter's April 1 ultimatum that verified s with the cherished blue tick that had not forked over cash would lose it.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-twitter-github-reveals-source-code-behind-microsite-algorithm-3911229 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-twitter-github-reveals-source-code-behind-microsite-algorithm-3911229#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 01 Apr 2023 10:48:30 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter on Friday made public parts of the computer code that decides how the social media site recommends content, allowing s and programmers a peek into its workings and the ability to suggest modifications to the algorithm. The company said in a blog post it ed the code in two repositories on code-sharing platform Github.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-facebook-phhhoto-lawsuit-dismissed-us-court-social-media-antitrust-3908264 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-facebook-phhhoto-lawsuit-dismissed-us-court-social-media-antitrust-3908264#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 31 Mar 2023 11:56:37 +0530 <![CDATA[A US judge on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms that alleged its Facebook social media business drove a now-defunct photo software application startup out of business in violation of federal antitrust law.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-google-defend-law-brazil-supreme-court-internet-content-responsibility-3902579 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-google-defend-law-brazil-supreme-court-internet-content-responsibility-3902579#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 29 Mar 2023 13:57:25 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta Platforms and Alphabet's Google appeared before Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday to defend a law that says internet companies are not responsible for content that s post unless the companies are subject to a court order.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-edit-message-alert-notification-ios-beta-version-wabetainfo-report-3900289 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-edit-message-alert-notification-ios-beta-version-wabetainfo-report-3900289#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 28 Mar 2023 17:39:21 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp has long been said to be developing an edit message feature for all versions of its app. An edited message, like a deleted message, will be labelled 'edited' and visible to all chat participants. According to a new report, the edit message feature will also offer a dedicated alert on WhatsApp.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-lower-bonus-payout-additional-performance-review-employees-facebook-report-3900172 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-lower-bonus-payout-additional-performance-review-employees-facebook-report-3900172#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 28 Mar 2023 17:05:26 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta will reportedly lower bonuses for some employees. The parent company of Facebook will also conduct performance assessments frequently, according to a report citing an internal memo. The bonus multiplier for that grade has been cut to 65 percent from 85 percent earlier.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/microsoft-teams-redesign-faster-new-features-less-memory-ai-copilot-3899676 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/microsoft-teams-redesign-faster-new-features-less-memory-ai-copilot-3899676#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 28 Mar 2023 14:49:47 +0530 <![CDATA[Microsoft has released a redesigned Teams app that is claimed to be two times faster than its current version, with functions such as launching the programme and connecting to video calls taking half the time. Microsoft also claims that the new Teams uses half as much memory.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-limits-polls-for-you-recommendations-verified-blue-s-elon-musk-3898835 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-limits-polls-for-you-recommendations-verified-blue-s-elon-musk-3898835#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 28 Mar 2023 10:14:14 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk said on Monday that only verified Twitter s would be eligible to vote in polls starting April 15. Twitter's For You recommendations will also be limited to verified s. According to Musk, this is the only realistic way to advance AI bot swarms taking over.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/chatgpt-popularity-misuse-cybercriminals-spread-malware-facebook-s-3897317 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/chatgpt-popularity-misuse-cybercriminals-spread-malware-facebook-s-3897317#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Mon, 27 Mar 2023 18:31:26 +0530 <![CDATA[Cybercriminals are using the popularity of OpenAI's ChatGPT service to spread malware via hijacked Facebook s, according to a cyber intelligence firm. The company found the presence of 13 Facebook pages or s including those with Indian content, with a total of more than 5 lakh followers that are being used to distribute malware via the platform.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-audio-chat-feature-development-update-3897001 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-audio-chat-feature-development-update-3897001#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 27 Mar 2023 17:01:07 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp has reportedly been spotted working on a dedicated Audio Chat feature on WhatsApp for Android Beta 2.23.7.12. According to a report by WABetaInfo, who also shared a screenshot of the feature, there is a new waveform icon that is placed left of the three-dot menu on top of a conversation window on WhatsApp. The feature's exact functionality is yet to be known,...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/tiktok-us-bill-ban-move-forward-national-security-concerns--data-access-china-bytedance-3896635 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/tiktok-us-bill-ban-move-forward-national-security-concerns--data-access-china-bytedance-3896635#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Mon, 27 Mar 2023 15:30:48 +0530 <![CDATA[US lawmakers will move forward with legislation to address national security worries about TikTok, US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy said on Sunday. The announcement came days after TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew was grilled by lawmakers from both parties over national security and other concerns involving the app, which has over 150 million s in the US.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-usd-20-billion-valuation-elon-musk-internal-memo-employee-stock-grants-3895874 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-usd-20-billion-valuation-elon-musk-internal-memo-employee-stock-grants-3895874#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Mon, 27 Mar 2023 10:49:27 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk has reportedly put a value of $20 billion (roughly Rs. 1,64,600 crore) on Twitter, months after he acquired the microblogging platform. The company's owner and CEO offered employees stock grants at the new valuation that is less than half of the $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3,62,100 crore) that he paid to acquire Twitter.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-source-code-leaked-github-court-filings-elon-musk-code-development-3895799 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-source-code-leaked-github-court-filings-elon-musk-code-development-3895799#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Mon, 27 Mar 2023 10:09:19 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter's source code was partially leaked online, according to a filing with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The company has asked the court to order Github to produce "All identifying information" associated with the 'FreeSpeechEnthusiast' name it has accused of leaking a portion of the company's source code on the platform.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-banned--use-smartphones-civil-servants-3891204 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-banned--use-smartphones-civil-servants-3891204#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 24 Mar 2023 23:29:56 +0530 <![CDATA[ will ban the use of Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok on the work phones of civil servants, Civil Service Minister Stanislas Guerini said on his Twitter . "In order to guarantee the cybersecurity of our istrations and civil servants, the government has decided to ban recreational applications such as TikTok on the professional phones of civil s...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-let-blue-tick-buyers-hide-badge-of-shame-heavy-trolling-3890322 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-let-blue-tick-buyers-hide-badge-of-shame-heavy-trolling-3890322#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 24 Mar 2023 18:56:32 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter could soon let its paid Twitter Blue subscribers choose if they wish to keep their blue ticks on their profiles or hide it. Regardless of what s choose, all Twitter Blue s are expected to still be able to utilise the special features that come bundled with the blue tick, including longer tweets and the option to edit posts.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/tiktok-bytedance-china-denies-asking-firms-share-overseas-data-3890161 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/tiktok-bytedance-china-denies-asking-firms-share-overseas-data-3890161#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 24 Mar 2023 18:11:15 +0530 <![CDATA[China insisted Friday it does not ask companies to hand over data gathered overseas, as the Chinese-owned TikTok faces mounting calls for a ban in the United States. Pressure is building on the massively popular video-sharing app — owned by the Chinese firm Bytedance — to obtain new ownership or lose access to the enormous US market.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-short-video-messages-feature-development-ios-3889111 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-short-video-messages-feature-development-ios-3889111#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 24 Mar 2023 13:32:35 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp could soon add for a short video message feature, according to a feature tracker. s will be able to record and share videos of up to sixty seconds with their s, but these video messages will be restricted from being saved or forwarded to other chats.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/features/should-the-us-ban-tiktok-can-it-a-cybersecurity-expert-explains-the-risks-the-app-poses-and-the-challenges-to-blocking-it-3888954 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/features/should-the-us-ban-tiktok-can-it-a-cybersecurity-expert-explains-the-risks-the-app-poses-and-the-challenges-to-blocking-it-3888954#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 24 Mar 2023 12:35:25 +0530 <![CDATA[TikTok is facing a potential ban in the US as the company is facing a rising chorus of calls from lawmakers asking the federal government to ban the popular Chinese-owned social media platform. A cybersecurity expert explains the risks the app poses and the challenges to blocking TikTok for all s in the US.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/microsoft-must-do-more-eu-antitrust-compaints-rivals-europe-regulators-investigation-3888859 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/microsoft-must-do-more-eu-antitrust-compaints-rivals-europe-regulators-investigation-3888859#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 24 Mar 2023 12:02:00 +0530 <![CDATA[Microsoft initial offer to address EU antitrust complaints filed by rivals is insufficient and the US software giant needs to do more, German software provider Nextcloud said, as regulators consider whether to open a formal investigation. French cloud computing services provider and complainant OVHcloud is also waiting for a more concrete proposal from Microsoft, a pe...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-blue-global-rollout-legacy-verified-marks-removal-april-1-elon-musk-subscription-push-3888537 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-blue-global-rollout-legacy-verified-marks-removal-april-1-elon-musk-subscription-push-3888537#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 24 Mar 2023 09:57:42 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter will remove its "legacy" verified marks on s from the platform by next week, the company announced via a post on Twitter. Under Elon Musk, Twitter has made the blue verification mark a major feature of its Twitter Blue subscription offering. s who pay for Twitter Blue will get higher priority in replies and searches, helping to fight scams and ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-ceo-grilled-over-security-concerns-hearing-us-lawmakers-3888202 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-ceo-grilled-over-security-concerns-hearing-us-lawmakers-3888202#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 24 Mar 2023 01:40:37 +0530 <![CDATA[US lawmakers at a congressional hearing on Thursday accused TikTok of serving harmful content and inflicting "emotional distress" on young s, grilling the Chinese-owned app's CEO on the company's outsized influence on teens. Chew, in his first appearance before Congress, testified that while the "vast majority" of TikTok s are over the age of 18, the company ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-facebook-s-targeted-data-theft-india-3888181 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-facebook-s-targeted-data-theft-india-3888181#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:58:24 +0530 <![CDATA[A massive data breach that has implications for national security was unearthed by Cyberabad Police here, who arrested seven people of a gang allegedly involved in the theft and sale of sensitive data of the government and important organisations, including details of 2.55 lakh defence personnel as well as the personal and confidential data of about 16.8 crore citizen...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-ban-britain-parliament-devices-government-mobiles-3888125 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-ban-britain-parliament-devices-government-mobiles-3888125#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 23 Mar 2023 23:57:38 +0530 <![CDATA[Britain's parliament will block TikTok on all devices on its network following a similar ban on government devices, becoming the latest Western institution to bar the Chinese-owned video app over security concerns. A TikTok spokesperson called the action "misguided", saying it was based on fundamental misconceptions about the company.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-rival-too-content-moderation-feature-update-block-nudity-sexual-abuse-3888061 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-rival-too-content-moderation-feature-update-block-nudity-sexual-abuse-3888061#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 23 Mar 2023 23:33:57 +0530 <![CDATA[Microblogging platform Koo on Thursday announced the launch of new proactive content moderation features, geared to provide s with a safer social media experience. The new features developed in-house are capable of proactively detecting and blocking any form of nudity or child sexual abuse materials in less than 5 seconds, labelling misinformation and hiding toxic...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/telecom/news/meta-says-extra-network-fees-not-solve-eu-telecoms-financial-problems-3888027 https://www.gadgets360.com/telecom/news/meta-says-extra-network-fees-not-solve-eu-telecoms-financial-problems-3888027#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[telecom]]> Thu, 23 Mar 2023 23:21:36 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta Platforms on Thursday voiced its strongest criticism to date of a push by EU telecoms operators to get Big Tech to foot additional network costs, saying this would not solve their financial problems and also ignores tech companies' hefty investments. Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefonica, Telecom Italia and other operators have lobbied for two decades for US tech...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snap-ares-division-help-companies-build-ar-features-apps-websites-3887540 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snap-ares-division-help-companies-build-ar-features-apps-websites-3887540#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 23 Mar 2023 20:45:13 +0530 <![CDATA[Snap, owner of photo messaging app Snapchat, launched a new division on Thursday that will help other companies build augmented reality features for their websites or apps. The division called AR Enterprise Services (ARES) marks the first time Snap will sell to business customers its AR technology, which can enhance photos and videos of the real world with computeris...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-desktop-app-for-windows-faster-speeds-improved-group-calls-3885781 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-desktop-app-for-windows-faster-speeds-improved-group-calls-3885781#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 23 Mar 2023 11:53:51 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta today announced a new WhatsApp app for Windows that is said to load faster and brings improvements to group audio as well as video calls. Now s can invite more people to group calls. The new WhatsApp desktop app for Windows has a similar interface as the mobile app.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/china-crackdown-social-media-independent-journalism-cleanup-2-months-report-3885716 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/china-crackdown-social-media-independent-journalism-cleanup-2-months-report-3885716#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 23 Mar 2023 11:36:47 +0530 <![CDATA[China has yet again tried to assert its control on the social media space with its "anti-self-media" propaganda which means news is independently created and posted on social media or the Web by independent netizens who are not ed as journalists, Bitter Winter reported. Chinese istration said that these "self-media" producers copied the mainline media pre...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-dan-levy-resignation-vice-president-business-messaging-mark-zuckerberg-year-of-efficiency-3885597 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-dan-levy-resignation-vice-president-business-messaging-mark-zuckerberg-year-of-efficiency-3885597#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 23 Mar 2023 10:46:30 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta's Vice President of Business Messaging, Dan Levy, will leave the company in May, the company has confirmed. The senior executive's business messaging project was flagged by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg for growth potential, even though he was replaced last year as overall head of ad and business products. The company says business messaging will remain a strategic pr...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/tiktok-us-ban-oppose-creators-democratic-party-lawmakers-national-security-concerns-3885523 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/tiktok-us-ban-oppose-creators-democratic-party-lawmakers-national-security-concerns-3885523#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 23 Mar 2023 10:18:52 +0530 <![CDATA[TikTok, the Chinese-owned short video sharing platform, could face a ban in the US, and creators along with some US Democratic Party lawmakers have opposed the possible ban on the service. The popular app, which has over 150 million s in the country, is facing a potential ban in the US over concerns that data in the US could be ed on to China's government...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-meta-reminder-ads-search-results-announcements-3883962 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-meta-reminder-ads-search-results-announcements-3883962#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 18:17:08 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta is rolling out Reminder Ads feature for Instagram which will allow rs to embed a ‘Remind Me’ option to their ads which will have three options of receiving a reminder push notification from the app. Instagram is also testing an Ads in Search Results feature.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-mark-zuckerberg-announce-new-group-features-updates-privacy-control-3883365 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-mark-zuckerberg-announce-new-group-features-updates-privacy-control-3883365#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 15:29:48 +0530 <![CDATA[Tuesday, Mark Zuckerberg announced two new updates for WhatsApp groups. With the new updates, s will get more control over their group privacy. These changes follow some updates made over the last few months, including making groups larger, and giving s the ability to delete messages sent in the groups they manage.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/tiktok-india--data-employee-access-2020-ban-profile-connections-bytedance-3882415 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/tiktok-india--data-employee-access-2020-ban-profile-connections-bytedance-3882415#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 12:08:40 +0530 <![CDATA[TikTok continues to retain information on its s from India who can no longer access the video sharing platform, according to a report. The service was blocked in India in 2020, and currently faces the possibility of a ban in the US, where the app has grown in popularity, over national security concerns.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-ceo-shou-zi-chew-app-never-shared-us-data-chinese-government-3882499 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-ceo-shou-zi-chew-app-never-shared-us-data-chinese-government-3882499#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 10:34:31 +0530 <![CDATA[TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will tell lawmakers the Chinese-owned short video app with more than 150 million American s has never, and would never, share US data with the Chinese government amid growing U.S. national security concerns.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-ceo-shou-zi-chew-says-company-at-pivotal-moment-us-lawmakers-app-ban-3881281 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-ceo-shou-zi-chew-says-company-at-pivotal-moment-us-lawmakers-app-ban-3881281#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 21 Mar 2023 20:14:31 +0530 <![CDATA[TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew said the Chinese-owned short video app company faces a pivotal moment as a growing number of US lawmakers seek to ban the popular app over national security concerns.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/features/snapchat-ar-lenses-interview-joe-darko-monetisation-brands-creating-augmented-reality-features-3876552 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/features/snapchat-ar-lenses-interview-joe-darko-monetisation-brands-creating-augmented-reality-features-3876552#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 21 Mar 2023 19:20:17 +0530 <![CDATA[Snapchat has been working on features centred around AR for years, and is now helping creators monetise content on the photo and video messaging service. We sat down with Joe Darko, Snap's Global Head of AR Developer Relations, to understand the firm's AR content plans, the creator economy in India, and the launch of AR-related hardware from Snap.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-blue-verification-government-id-testing-feature-paid-subscribers-documents-selfie-3879653 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-blue-verification-government-id-testing-feature-paid-subscribers-documents-selfie-3879653#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 21 Mar 2023 14:13:38 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter is working on allowing subscribers to submit government ID to have their profiles verified on the platform, according to a report. The company will reportedly allow s to submit images of the front and rear sides of a document proving their identity, along with a selfie. the feature could be limited to Twitter Blue subscribers.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-hits-150-million-monthly-s-us-considers-ban-3879157 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-hits-150-million-monthly-s-us-considers-ban-3879157#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 21 Mar 2023 10:20:28 +0530 <![CDATA[TikTok said on Monday the short-video sharing app now has 150 million monthly active s in the US, up from 100 million it said it had in 2020. The Chinese-owned app confirmed the figure ahead of TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew's testimony set for Thursday before the House Energy and Commerce Committee.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-parent-meta-sued-kenya-content-s-unlawful-redundancy-3878653 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-parent-meta-sued-kenya-content-s-unlawful-redundancy-3878653#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 20 Mar 2023 23:40:48 +0530 <![CDATA[Facebook content s in Kenya are suing the social media site's parent company Meta and two outsourcing companies for unlawful redundancy, a rights group said on Monday. The 43 applicants say they lost their jobs with Sama, a Kenya-based firm contracted to moderate Facebook content, for organising a union. They also say they were blacklisted from applying for t...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-update-list-groups--search-results-testing-chat-attachment-menu-redesign-3877223 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-update-list-groups--search-results-testing-chat-attachment-menu-redesign-3877223#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 20 Mar 2023 18:41:23 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp has started testing an update to the chat's search feature to display common groups when searching for a on the app. It allows s to quickly find a group with an obscure name or if its name is in a different language. WhatsApp is also redeg the attachment picker menu on the Android version of the app and could eventually limit polls in chats ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-blue-sms-based-two-factor-authentication-march-20-deadline--protection-alternative-3875718 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-blue-sms-based-two-factor-authentication-march-20-deadline--protection-alternative-3875718#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Mon, 20 Mar 2023 10:56:03 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter will begin charging s for SMS-based two factor authentication, or 2FA, to protect their Twitter . Starting from Monday, only Twitter Blue subscribers will have access to the second layer of security, while other s must switch to app based authentication (via Authy, Google Authenticator, and Microsoft Authenticator) or a hardware security key, ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-banned-government-devices-new-zealand-report-3872027 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-banned-government-devices-new-zealand-report-3872027#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 18 Mar 2023 13:53:23 +0530 <![CDATA[After the United States, the UK and New Zealand became the latest western countries to ban the Chinese-owned video-sharing platform TikTok on "government devices" citing security fears, The New York Times reported. The UK, on Thursday, announced the ban of TikTok with immediate effect citing security fears linked to the video-sharing app's ownership by a Chinese comp...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-post-donald-trump-first-message-return-social-media-after-two-year-ban-3871662 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-post-donald-trump-first-message-return-social-media-after-two-year-ban-3871662#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 18 Mar 2023 10:27:03 +0530 <![CDATA[Former US President Donald Trump posted to Facebook on Friday, marking his return to the social media platform two years after he was banned. Meta Platforms, which owns Facebook and Instagram, announced on January 25 that it would reinstate Trump's access to his s, saying the public should be allowed to hear from politicians, but that Trump would be subject to ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/google-apple-microsoft-meta-tech-giants-expected-challenge-eu-digital-markets-act-judge-3871074 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/google-apple-microsoft-meta-tech-giants-expected-challenge-eu-digital-markets-act-judge-3871074#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 17 Mar 2023 22:50:48 +0530 <![CDATA[Tech giants will likely challenge a new European Union law aimed at reining in their power with the first cases in a potential wave of litigation expected by year-end, one of the EU's top judges said on Friday. The Digital Markets Act (DMA), which came into force in November, will classify online platforms with more than 45 million s as gatekeepers, among other cr...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-verified-service-blue-badge-roll-out-us-usd-11-99-per-month-3871037 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-verified-service-blue-badge-roll-out-us-usd-11-99-per-month-3871037#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 17 Mar 2023 22:39:51 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta Platforms on Friday launched its subscription service in the US, which would allow Facebook and Instagram s pay for verification in the same vein as Elon Musk-owned Twitter. The Meta Verified service will give s a blue badge after they their s using a government ID and will cost $11.99 (nearly Rs. 990) per month on the web or $14.99 (nearly...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-donald-trump--restored-meta-facebook-instagram-twitter-3870625 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-donald-trump--restored-meta-facebook-instagram-twitter-3870625#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 17 Mar 2023 20:33:43 +0530 <![CDATA[Alphabet-owned YouTube said on Tuesday it lifted restrictions on former US President Donald Trump's channel, following a more than two-year suspension after the deadly Capitol Hill riot on January 6, 2021. Meta Platforms had reinstated Trump's Facebook and Instagram s earlier this year, while his Twitter was restored in November by new owner Elon Musk...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-music-view-song-credits-display-album-information-3870283 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-music-view-song-credits-display-album-information-3870283#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 17 Mar 2023 18:56:23 +0530 <![CDATA[YouTube Music was spotted displaying all information about any song or album to the s with its new feature. Listeners will be able to read the names of the performer, lyricist, as well as the producer, among other details. The feature is rolling out gradually via an app update and the app is yet to announce it officially.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-duty-to-provide--holder-details-india-government-karnataka-hc-3870120 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-duty-to-provide--holder-details-india-government-karnataka-hc-3870120#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 17 Mar 2023 18:09:29 +0530 <![CDATA[The union government has informed the High Court of Karnataka that being a significant intermediary, micro blogging site Twitter has additional responsibility, and it was its duty “to provide details of holders”.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-ios-bookmark-counts-display-launched--s-private-3869757 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-ios-bookmark-counts-display-launched--s-private-3869757#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 17 Mar 2023 17:16:18 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter has rolled out a Bookmark counts feature that displays the number of s who have bookmarked a tweet. This will appear alongside the number of Retweets, Quotes, and Likes count under the tweet. The feature is currently limited to tweets viewed on iOS devices. However, a page for the Bookmark counts feature mentions that the company plans to expand it...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/us-ftc-social-media-video-streaming-firms-meta-twitter-tiktok-youtube-misleading-ments-3868637 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/us-ftc-social-media-video-streaming-firms-meta-twitter-tiktok-youtube-misleading-ments-3868637#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 17 Mar 2023 11:10:20 +0530 <![CDATA[The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Thursday issued orders to eight social media and video streaming firms including Meta Platforms Inc, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube seeking information on how the platforms screen for misleading ments.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-banned-government-devices-new-zealand-uk-cybersecurity-3868564 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-banned-government-devices-new-zealand-uk-cybersecurity-3868564#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 17 Mar 2023 10:33:08 +0530 <![CDATA[New Zealand said it will ban TikTok on devices with access to the country's parliamentary network due to cybersecurity concerns, becoming the latest nation to limit the use of the video-sharing app on government-related devices.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-eco-us-lawmaker-detail-actions-asked-protect-kids-3868128 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-eco-us-lawmaker-detail-actions-asked-protect-kids-3868128#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:23:30 +0530 <![CDATA[The chair of a US House of Representatives wants TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew to address questions next week about the popular Chinese-owned video app's efforts to protect children from inappropriate content and potential exploitation. Chew will be appearing for the first time before Congress when he testifies before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on March ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/amazon-backed-twitch-ceo-emmett-shear-step-down-tenure-16-years-3868054 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/amazon-backed-twitch-ceo-emmett-shear-step-down-tenure-16-years-3868054#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 16 Mar 2023 23:41:39 +0530 <![CDATA[Amazon.com-owned Twitch's Emmett Shear will step down as chief executive officer after over 16 years at the live video streaming platform that he co-founded, he said on Thursday. President Dan Clancy, who has been at Twitch since 2019, will take on the role of CEO effective immediately, Shear said in a blog post, adding that he will remain on as an advisor.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/tiktok-uk-ban-government-phones-3866893 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/tiktok-uk-ban-government-phones-3866893#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 16 Mar 2023 18:13:24 +0530 <![CDATA[TikTok is set to be banned on government phones in the UK on Thursday, according to a PA Media report. Countries around the world have increased scrutiny of TikTok over concerns that the personal data of s could end up in the control of the Chinese government. The UK government is expected to make a statement on the security of its devices on Thursday, as per the ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-update-live-text-detection-voice-status-webetainfo-report-3866096 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-update-live-text-detection-voice-status-webetainfo-report-3866096#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 16 Mar 2023 14:54:50 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp has released a couple of updates for iOS s. One feature allows s to post voice status updates for specific s with privacy settings. The other feature detects texts directly from images in the iOS WhatsApp app.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/tiktok-owners-sell-stake-ultimatum-us-ban-bytedance-china-concerns-biden-istration-3865707 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/tiktok-owners-sell-stake-ultimatum-us-ban-bytedance-china-concerns-biden-istration-3865707#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 16 Mar 2023 12:42:27 +0530 <![CDATA[TikTok's Chinese owners must divest their stakes in the wildly popular social media app or face a potential ban in the US, according to the Biden istration. US officials and legislators have raised fears that TikTok's US data, comprising information of over 100 million s, could be ed on to China's government.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-latest-shares-reels-row-dm-testingfeature-report-3863969 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-latest-shares-reels-row-dm-testingfeature-report-3863969#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 15 Mar 2023 20:04:59 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram is reportedly testing a new feature that will allow s to access recently shared reels on the top of their DM page. The feature could allow s to also search and rediscover previously shared reels, and reshare these reels to other friends in an easier manner. The feature was revealed to be in testing by a Turkish on Twitter, while TechCrunch wa...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-parent-meta-lay-off-10000-employees-second-round-job-cuts-3860599 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-parent-meta-lay-off-10000-employees-second-round-job-cuts-3860599#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 14 Mar 2023 19:10:42 +0530 <![CDATA[Facebook-parent Meta Platforms said on Tuesday it would cut 10,000 jobs, just four months after it let go 11,000 employees, the first Big Tech company to announce a second round of mass layoffs. "We expect to reduce our team size by around 10,000 people and to close around 5,000 additional open roles that we haven’t yet hired," Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerber...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/news/meta-cutting-off-nft--on-platforms-after-rollout-unstable-crypto-market-3859176 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/news/meta-cutting-off-nft--on-platforms-after-rollout-unstable-crypto-market-3859176#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Tue, 14 Mar 2023 11:57:51 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta said it is cutting off for digital collectibles or non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on its platforms less than a year after rolling it out, as the crypto market continues to spiral. "We're winding down digital collectibles (NFTs) for now to focus on other ways to creators, people, and businesses," the social media firm's fintech head, Stephane Kasriel, ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/koo-social-media-twitter-rival-to-integrate-openai-chatgpt-write-posts-create-content-3856942 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/koo-social-media-twitter-rival-to-integrate-openai-chatgpt-write-posts-create-content-3856942#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 13 Mar 2023 16:31:32 +0530 <![CDATA[Koo, an India-based social media app that aims to rival Twitter, has integrated OpenAI's ChatGPT to help s more easily create posts, the company's co-founder told Reuters. Koo s will be able to use ChatGPT directly within the app to help them draft posts about current events, politics or pop culture, said Mayank Bidawatka, co-founder of Koo, in an interview. "...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-unicode-15-0-emoji-android-beta-update-meta-report-3855998 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-unicode-15-0-emoji-android-beta-update-meta-report-3855998#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 13 Mar 2023 11:59:37 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform, is rolling out a new set of emojis to make conversations even more interesting. The app has reportedly brought the Unicode 15.0 emojis to select beta testers. As many as 21 new emojis have been added to the latest WhatsApp beta for the Android 2.23.5.13 update.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-parent-meta-plans-additional-lyoffs-coming-weeks-report-kustomer-3851602 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-parent-meta-plans-additional-lyoffs-coming-weeks-report-kustomer-3851602#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 11 Mar 2023 10:57:36 +0530 <![CDATA[Facebook parent Meta Platforms is planning additional layoffs to be announced in multiple rounds over the next few months, which could match the 13 percent job cut tally from last year, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. Meta let go of 11,000 employees four months ago and would be the first Big Tech company to announce a second round of mass layoffs.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-banned-work-phones-belgium-security-risk-bytedance-3851543 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-banned-work-phones-belgium-security-risk-bytedance-3851543#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 11 Mar 2023 10:27:26 +0530 <![CDATA[TikTok will not be allowed on the work phones of the Belgian federal government employees, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said on Friday. The Belgian national security council had warned of the risks associated with the large amounts of data collected by TikTok, which is owned by Chinese firm ByteDance.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/tiktok-bold-glamour-filter-criticism-ai-toxic-beauty-standards-supermodel-new-face-3849117 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/tiktok-bold-glamour-filter-criticism-ai-toxic-beauty-standards-supermodel-new-face-3849117#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 10 Mar 2023 14:08:01 +0530 <![CDATA[TikTok silently updated its app with a new Bold Glamour filter that convincingly blends a 's real face with an AI-generated ideal of a supermodel. The new filter has drawn both laughs and alarm, as it gives s plumped up lips, a well-chiselled chin and fluffy eyebrows worthy of a fashionista. Here's why the Bold Glamour filter has sparked criticism over AI and ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-instagram-branded-decentralised-social-media-network-text-updates-report-3848922 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-instagram-branded-decentralised-social-media-network-text-updates-report-3848922#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 10 Mar 2023 13:00:02 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta is working on a standalone decentralised social network for text updates, similar to the centralised Twitter. The service could be a competitor to the popular microblogging service and will offer for ActivityPub, a protocol used by Twitter-rival Mastodon and other federated apps.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/us-ftc-probe-social-media-video-streaming-firms-instagram-facebook-whatsapp-youtube-tiktok-3848659 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/us-ftc-probe-social-media-video-streaming-firms-instagram-facebook-whatsapp-youtube-tiktok-3848659#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 10 Mar 2023 11:29:26 +0530 <![CDATA[The US FTC will vote on whether the regulator should issue demands for information on deceptive advertising to eight social media and video streaming platforms. The FTC did not specify the names of the companies it plans to probe, and its inquiries could lead to enforcement actions, based on the results of the investigation.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-oversight-board-moderation-review-shaheed-arabic-word-content-removals-3846897 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-oversight-board-moderation-review-shaheed-arabic-word-content-removals-3846897#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 09 Mar 2023 18:15:20 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta's Oversight Board, created in late 2020 to review Facebook and Instagram's decisions on content moderation, will review the moderation of the Arabic word "shaheed" on the company's platforms. The word, which means "martyr" in English, s for more content removals than any other single word or phrase, according to the board.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-drawing-tool-text-editor-feature-ios-3846313 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-drawing-tool-text-editor-feature-ios-3846313#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 09 Mar 2023 15:44:53 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature for iOS that will bring more options to the drawing tool. The Meta-owned messaging service was recently spotted testing the text editor feature for drawing tool in the latest beta update available on TestFlight. The text editor feature will bring new fonts and tools to improve the drawing editor.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/tiktok-eu-project-clover-data-security-regime-legislative-pressure-china-concerns-3846156 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/tiktok-eu-project-clover-data-security-regime-legislative-pressure-china-concerns-3846156#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 09 Mar 2023 14:53:07 +0530 <![CDATA[TikTok has unveiled a new "Project Clover" data security regime that will apply to s in the European Union. The firm's announcement comes amid increasing pressure from legislators in the EU and the US over concerns that TikTok shares data with China's government.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/tiktok-us-national-security-concerns-fbi-director-christopher-wray-senate-hearing-3845571 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/tiktok-us-national-security-concerns-fbi-director-christopher-wray-senate-hearing-3845571#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 09 Mar 2023 11:20:04 +0530 <![CDATA[TikTok could be used by China's government to control data on millions of American s, FBI Director Christopher Wray said on Wednesday. The FBI director told a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on worldwide threats to US security that TikTok was a tool that was "ultimately within the control of the Chinese government" and that it "screams out with national secu...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-down-not-working-loading-posts-reels-downdetector-3845377 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-down-not-working-loading-posts-reels-downdetector-3845377#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 09 Mar 2023 09:51:19 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram was down for thousands of s, according to reports collected by an outage tracker. Thousands of reports from s on Downdetector showed Meta's photo and video sharing service was down earlier today. Over 46,000 s said they were unable to access Instagram at the peak of the outage.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-messenger-app-inbox-return-main-application-test-meta-3844372 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-messenger-app-inbox-return-main-application-test-meta-3844372#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 08 Mar 2023 19:06:16 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta is allowing some s to access their Messenger inbox within the Facebook app again. The feature was earlier available in the app, before it was moved to the standalone Messenger app in 2014. It also removed the feature from the mobile site in 2016 in order to encourage s to use the Messenger app.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/twitter-elon-musk-internal-communications-us-ftc-investigation-social-media-3844101 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/twitter-elon-musk-internal-communications-us-ftc-investigation-social-media-3844101#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 08 Mar 2023 17:55:01 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter has been asked to provide some internal communications related to owner Elon Musk and other detailed information about business decisions to the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as part of an ongoing probe. Since Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter in October, the US FTC has sent more than a dozen letters to Twitter and its lawyers. The FTC also wants Musk to tes...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/reddit-update-search-post-comments-news-feeds-decluttered-interface-new-features-changes-3843798 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/reddit-update-search-post-comments-news-feeds-decluttered-interface-new-features-changes-3843798#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 08 Mar 2023 14:52:45 +0530 <![CDATA[Reddit has introduced several new features to let people engage in conversations, discover and contribute content in an easy and simple way. The social media platform has added the ability to search within post comments along with a dedicated video feed and a decluttered interface. The search within post comments will let s search for content within the comments s...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-moderation-elon-musk-hire-staff-eu-regulators-digital-services-act-3843499 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-moderation-elon-musk-hire-staff-eu-regulators-digital-services-act-3843499#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Wed, 08 Mar 2023 12:45:41 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter CEO Elon Musk has been told by EU regulators to hire more human s and fact-checkers to review posts on Twitter, according to a report. Musk has laid off more than half of Twitter's 7,500 workforce, while seeking cheaper methods to monitor tweets on the platform.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-cash-flow-positive-q2-2023-elon-musk-cost-cutting-efforts-advertising-decline-takeover-deal-3843213 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-cash-flow-positive-q2-2023-elon-musk-cost-cutting-efforts-advertising-decline-takeover-deal-3843213#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Wed, 08 Mar 2023 10:19:08 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter has a chance to become cash flow-positive by the next quarter, CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday. The company has been marked by chaos and uncertainty since the acquisition by Musk, after multiple rounds of layoffs and other measures to cut costs. Twitter also faces annual interest payments of about $1.5 billion as a result of the debt it took on in Musk's takeove...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-expiring-groups-chat-feature-setting-save-storage-development-wabetainfo-3841571 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-expiring-groups-chat-feature-setting-save-storage-development-wabetainfo-3841571#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 07 Mar 2023 16:16:40 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is developing a feature that would allow s to set an expiration date for group chats. Called ‘Expiring Groups’, the feature will be able to save the device storage against unwanted content.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-elon-musk-eu-privacy-regulator-blue-tick-subscription-service-rollout-3840655 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-elon-musk-eu-privacy-regulator-blue-tick-subscription-service-rollout-3840655#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 07 Mar 2023 10:51:25 +0530 <![CDATA[Ireland's Data Protection Commissioner Helen Dixon, Twitter's lead EU regulator due to the location of its European headquarters in Dublin, said the service raised privacy issues including around verification of s to prevent s posing as public figures.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-elon-musk-links-down-s-outage-fixed-data-access-tool-change-downdetector-3840527 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-elon-musk-links-down-s-outage-fixed-data-access-tool-change-downdetector-3840527#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 07 Mar 2023 10:11:51 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk-owned microblogging site Twitter was hit by another outage on Monday, affecting thousands of s who reported problems accessing links on the platform. Downdetector, which tracks outages, reported more than 8,000 incidents of people reporting issues. The website collates status reports from a number of sources, including -submitted errors on its platfo...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-ban-us-senators-legislation-new-bill-china-3837532 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-ban-us-senators-legislation-new-bill-china-3837532#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 06 Mar 2023 10:17:30 +0530 <![CDATA[Two US senators plan to introduce legislation this week aimed at letting the government "ban or prohibit" foreign technology products such as Chinese-owned TikTok, Senator Mark Warner said on Sunday. Warner, the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said TikTok would be "one of the potentials" for review under the bill.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-silence-unknown-calls-feature-development-preview-how-it-works-3837476 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-silence-unknown-calls-feature-development-preview-how-it-works-3837476#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 06 Mar 2023 09:59:48 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp has been spotted working on a feature that could let the app silence calls from unknown callers. This feature could help protect s from being ed by scammers and spam on the platform. Here's everything you need to know about how the feature could work.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-parent-meta-modify-cross-check-feature-32-changes-vip-posts-3833717 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-parent-meta-modify-cross-check-feature-32-changes-vip-posts-3833717#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 04 Mar 2023 11:35:19 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta on Friday said it will modify the company's criticised special handling of posts by celebrities, politicians and other big audience Instagram or Facebook s. The tech giant promised to implement in full or in part most of the 32 changes to its "cross-check" programme.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snapchat-removes-few-children-app-britain-each-month-tiktok-ofcom-3833270 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snapchat-removes-few-children-app-britain-each-month-tiktok-ofcom-3833270#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 04 Mar 2023 00:31:19 +0530 <![CDATA[Snapchat is kicking dozens of children in Britain off its platform each month compared with tens of thousands blocked by rival TikTok, according to internal data the companies shared with Britain's media regulator Ofcom and which Reuters has seen. Social media platforms such as Meta's Instagram, ByteDance's TikTok, and Snap's Snapchat require s to be at least 13 y...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-split-view-feature-beta-release-tablet-android-2-23-5-9-report-3830911 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-split-view-feature-beta-release-tablet-android-2-23-5-9-report-3830911#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 03 Mar 2023 12:38:49 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature for Android tablets. It is working on a split view feature for select Android beta testers for tablets. The split screen mode allows s to view the chat list and chat view simultaneously.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-parental-control-tool-development-restrict-content-teens-growing-scrutiny-us-eu-canada-3826408 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-parental-control-tool-development-restrict-content-teens-growing-scrutiny-us-eu-canada-3826408#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 01 Mar 2023 23:52:30 +0530 <![CDATA[TikTok said on Wednesday it is developing a tool that will allow parents to prevent their teens from viewing content containing certain words or hashtags on the short-form video app, as the embattled company looks to shore up its public image. TikTok, owned by Chinese tech company ByteDance, is facing renewed scrutiny worldwide over its proximity to the Chinese govern...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-child-data-gathering-faces-scrutiny-uk-after-complaint-3826107 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-child-data-gathering-faces-scrutiny-uk-after-complaint-3826107#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 01 Mar 2023 22:12:53 +0530 <![CDATA[Britain's information regulator said on Wednesday it would look into an official complaint accusing Alphabet's YouTube of illegally collecting data from millions of children. The complaint lodged by father-of-three Duncan McCann, who is leading the campaign and ed by his employer the advocacy group 5Rights, said the video-streaming platform had broken the newly...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-banned-over-2-9-million-indian-s-january-combat-abuse-3825640 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-banned-over-2-9-million-indian-s-january-combat-abuse-3825640#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 01 Mar 2023 20:13:43 +0530 <![CDATA[Social messaging platform WhatsApp on Wednesday said it banned over 2.9 million s in the country in month of January to "combat abuse." "WhatsApp is an industry leader in preventing abuse, among end-to-end encrypted messaging services," a spokesperson of the social messaging platform said. In order to keep "our s safe on our platform," WhatsApp over the yea...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-global-outage-services-restored-s-reported-issue-newsfeed-elon-musk-3825487 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-global-outage-services-restored-s-reported-issue-newsfeed-elon-musk-3825487#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 01 Mar 2023 19:26:18 +0530 <![CDATA[Microblogging site Twitter faced an outage on Wednesday with several s, including those in India, reporting issues with refreshing their newsfeeds or posting new content on the website. The service, which went down at around 4 pm resumed after a short while. According to the outage monitoring website, Downdetector, affected regions in India included major cities l...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/news/meta-2023-2024-2025-2027-ar-vr-glasses-quest-pro-device-lineup-roap-report-3825146 https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/news/meta-2023-2024-2025-2027-ar-vr-glasses-quest-pro-device-lineup-roap-report-3825146#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[wearables]]> Wed, 01 Mar 2023 18:37:33 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta's AR and VR product plans for the next four years have leaked online. The Meta Quest 3 is expected to debut later this year. The second-generation Ray-Ban Stories is expected to go official this fall.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-macos-macbook-update-power-saving-mode-new-features-more-3825028 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-macos-macbook-update-power-saving-mode-new-features-more-3825028#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 01 Mar 2023 17:35:27 +0530 <![CDATA[Telegram has started rolling out an update for macOS this week with a bunch of new features and several new improvements. The app brings update version 9.4.1 to MacBooks with new features like power saving mode, individual autoplay settings for videos, GIFs, and more. It has also brought bug fixes and other improvements.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-app-update-call-link-feature-sharing-rollout-windows-report-3822253 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-app-update-call-link-feature-sharing-rollout-windows-report-3822253#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2023 19:06:03 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp Call Link feature is reportedly rolling out to the latest WhatsApp beta for Windows app. The feature lets s create a call link and send that to their s to invite them for a voice or video call. The feature was rolled out to WhatsApp for Android recently. It is currently said to be available on the WhatsApp beta for Windows app version 2.2307.3.0.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-banned-canada-government-device-social-media-app-china-privacy-3820806 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-banned-canada-government-device-social-media-app-china-privacy-3820806#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2023 12:11:46 +0530 <![CDATA[Canada announced it was banning Chinese-owned social media app TikTok from government-issued devices on Monday. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters that his government was looking carefully at how to ensure Canadians' online safety. "This may be a first step, it may be the only step we need to take," he said referring to the action against TikTok.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snap-announces-my-ai-experimental-chatbot-feature-openai-gpt-technology-3819607 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snap-announces-my-ai-experimental-chatbot-feature-openai-gpt-technology-3819607#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2023 20:44:18 +0530 <![CDATA[Social media firm Snap said on Monday it is rolling out an experimental chatbot feature running on OpenAI's GPT technology for some s of its photo messaging app Snapchat. The feature dubbed as My AI will be running the latest version of OpenAI’s GPT technology which has been customised for Snapchat. The AI chatbot will be initially rolling out to Snapchat+ su...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-save-disappearing-chat-kept-messages-rolling-out-beta-ios-android-report-3819178 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-save-disappearing-chat-kept-messages-rolling-out-beta-ios-android-report-3819178#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2023 19:15:50 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp rolled out the disappearing messages feature in December 2021, allowing messages in a chat to delete automatically after a set period of time. The Meta-owned instant messaging platform is reportedly rolling out the Kept Messages feature to both Android and iOS devices in a beta version. The feature is said to be limited to reach only a few beta testers for no...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-acquisition-vr-platform-within-ftc-withdraws-case-3812960 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-acquisition-vr-platform-within-ftc-withdraws-case-3812960#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 25 Feb 2023 10:40:13 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta Platforms will now go ahead with the purchase of virtual-reality startup Within Unlimited as the Federal Trade Commission voted to withdraw an antitrust complaint challenging the acquisition, officially closing the case. The FTC opted this month against appealing Davila’s decision and paused the istrative case while it considered next steps.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-chatbot-buzz-new-tool-training-ai-systems-llama-google-microsoft-chatgpt-lamda-3812598 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-chatbot-buzz-new-tool-training-ai-systems-llama-google-microsoft-chatgpt-lamda-3812598#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Sat, 25 Feb 2023 00:37:46 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta Platforms introduced a research tool for building artificial intelligence-based chatbots and other products, seeking to create a buzz for its own technology in a field lately focused on internet rivals Google and Microsoft. The technology has become popular, and controversial, in recent months as more companies have started to build them and introduce tests of p...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-accuses-eu-not-consulting-over-staff-phone-ban-3812417 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-accuses-eu-not-consulting-over-staff-phone-ban-3812417#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2023 23:08:45 +0530 <![CDATA[TikTok accused the European Commission on Friday of failing to consult it over a decision to ban the Chinese short video sharing app from staff phones on cybersecurity grounds, a move subsequently followed by another top EU body. The app, which is owned by Chinese firm ByteDance, is facing growing scrutiny from Western authorities over concerns that China's government...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-update-settings-search-bar-feature-ios-report-status-updates-development-3811640 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-update-settings-search-bar-feature-ios-report-status-updates-development-3811640#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2023 19:15:44 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new search bar for the setting section on iOS that will allow s to quickly search through the settings menu. The Meta-owned messaging app is also rolling out the ability to report status updates to some beta testers on the latest iOS beta version, according to a feature tracker.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-ban-eu-bodies-staff-phones-security-reasons-china-byte-dance-3811492 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-ban-eu-bodies-staff-phones-security-reasons-china-byte-dance-3811492#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2023 18:32:26 +0530 <![CDATA[TikTok has been banned by EU bodies which have asked the staff to remove the too due to cybersecurity reasons. TikTok, which is owned by Chinese firm ByteDance, is under scrutiny from governments and regulators because of concerns that China's government could use its app to harvest s' data or advance its interests.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/facebook-instagram-paid-verification-service-rollout-australia-new-zealand-3810583 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/facebook-instagram-paid-verification-service-rollout-australia-new-zealand-3810583#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2023 14:23:06 +0530 <![CDATA[Facebook and Instagram have begun a week-long rollout of their first paid verification service on Friday, testing s' willingness to pay for social media features that until now have been free. From Friday, subscribers Down Under who provide government-issued IDs can start applying for a verified badge, offering protection against impersonation, direct access to cu...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-newsletter-feature-in-development-android-report-3807345 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-newsletter-feature-in-development-android-report-3807345#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2023 16:58:11 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new newsletter feature on its application. According to a report, a new feature codenamed 'Newsletter' has been spotted on WhatsApp Beta for Android 2.23.5.3 version. The feature will allow s to subscribe, and control newsletters they follow under a separate section on the app. The feature is reportedly designed to maintain priv...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/google-twitter-elon-musk-australian-regulator-information-online-child-abuse-3807106 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/google-twitter-elon-musk-australian-regulator-information-online-child-abuse-3807106#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2023 13:47:35 +0530 <![CDATA[An Australian regulator has sent legal letters to Twitter and Google telling them to hand over information about their efforts to stop online child abuse, drawing them into a crackdown that has already put pressure on other global tech firms.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-s-india-95-percent-receive-pesky-calls-through-online-chats-survey-3806129 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-s-india-95-percent-receive-pesky-calls-through-online-chats-survey-3806129#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2023 01:25:34 +0530 <![CDATA[Around 76 percent of respondents have claimed that they have noticed a rise in pesky calls or SMS based on their conversations with WhatsApp business s and their activity on Facebook or Instagram, online survey firm LocalCircles said on Wednesday.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-parent-meta-plans-job-cuts-lay-off-over-1000-employees-report-3805856 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-parent-meta-plans-job-cuts-lay-off-over-1000-employees-report-3805856#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2023 22:48:46 +0530 <![CDATA[Facebook-parent Meta Platforms is planning a fresh round of job cuts in a reorganisation and downsizing effort that could affect thousands of workers, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday. Last year, the social media company let go 13 percent of its workforce — more than 11,000 employees — as it grappled with soaring costs and a weak advertising market.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-chatgpt-integration-project-github-chatbot--setup-3803393 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-chatgpt-integration-project-github-chatbot--setup-3803393#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:23:26 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp s can now test integration of OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot thanks to an unofficial project on GitHub. The service, which is not officially ed by WhatsApp, is written in Python and the Go programming language (Golang), according to the project's description on the code hosting platform.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/meta-verified-twitter-facebook-mark-zuckerberg-elon-musk-blue-tick-verification-subscription-service-3801153 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/meta-verified-twitter-facebook-mark-zuckerberg-elon-musk-blue-tick-verification-subscription-service-3801153#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2023 15:44:20 +0530 <![CDATA[Mark Zuckerberg recently announced Meta Verified, a paid subscription service for s to receive a verification badge on the platform, after providing government-issued ID to prove their identity. Here's why Zuckerberg may have better luck with Meta Verified than Elon Musk's revamped Twitter Blue, which has reportedly floundered — only about 0.2 percent of Twitter...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-verified-subscription-service-facebook-instagram-twitter-blue-usd-11-99-a-month-3797017 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-verified-subscription-service-facebook-instagram-twitter-blue-usd-11-99-a-month-3797017#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2023 09:20:27 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta is launching a subscription service starting at $11.99 (roughly Rs. 990) for Facebook and Instagram to authenticate one's , which follows a similar move by Elon Musk at Twitter. Subscribers will get a badge indicating their has been verified with a government ID, extra protection against impersonation, direct access to customer and more vis...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/how-to/features/twitter-two-factor-authentication-app-setup-without-blue-subscription-security-3793581 https://www.gadgets360.com/how-to/features/twitter-two-factor-authentication-app-setup-without-blue-subscription-security-3793581#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[how to]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2023 14:07:29 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter has confirmed that it will shut down SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) for all s except Twitter Blue subscribers on March 20. However, you won't have to pay Twitter a monthly fee to keep your secure. Here's how to set up 2FA using third party apps for free, without a Twitter Blue subscription.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-ios-update-picture-in-picture-mode-video-calls-feature-multitasking-iphone-s-3793347 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-ios-update-picture-in-picture-mode-video-calls-feature-multitasking-iphone-s-3793347#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2023 11:48:46 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp for iOS has been updated with for picture-in-picture (PiP) mode, allowing s on iOS to switch to another app on a video call without the app pausing their video. The latest update also adds for longer group subjects and descriptions and the ability to add captions while sharing documents on the app.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-blue-sms-two-factor-authentication-security-paid-subscribers-only-march-20-safety-3793218 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-blue-sms-two-factor-authentication-security-paid-subscribers-only-march-20-safety-3793218#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2023 10:38:31 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter on Friday said that it would begin charging s to secure their s via SMS-based two-factor authentication. Twitter Blue subscribers will be able to continue receiving SMS messages after entering their when logging in to Twitter. s who do not pay can use third party 2FA authentication apps or hardware security keys instead.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-meta-platforms-broadcast-chat-feature-channels-mark-zuckerberg-3790361 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-meta-platforms-broadcast-chat-feature-channels-mark-zuckerberg-3790361#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2023 11:46:54 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram, the social media platform owned by Meta Platforms, is rolling out a broadcast chat feature called Channels, the company's boss Mark Zuckerberg said on Thursday. The company will also introduce the feature to Messenger and Facebook in the coming months.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-india-office-shut-down-elon-musk-delhi-mumbai-layoffs-bengaluru-engineers-3790299 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-india-office-shut-down-elon-musk-delhi-mumbai-layoffs-bengaluru-engineers-3790299#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2023 11:26:15 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter India has shut down two out of three offices in the country, months after Elon Musk laid off over 90 percent of the company's workforce in the country. The firm reportedly continues to operate its third office in Bengaluru that mostly houses engineers.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snapchat-monthly-active-s-750-million-investor-presentation-3790225 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snapchat-monthly-active-s-750-million-investor-presentation-3790225#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2023 10:58:34 +0530 <![CDATA[Snapchat now has 750 million monthly active s, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel said during an investor presentation on Thursday. The owner of photo messaging app Snapchat reported dismal quarterly earnings last month, revealing that it expected current quarter revenue to drop by as much as 10 percent.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/google-twitter-meta-strict-eu-online-content-rules-digital-services-act-monthly-s-3790155 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/google-twitter-meta-strict-eu-online-content-rules-digital-services-act-monthly-s-3790155#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2023 10:33:22 +0530 <![CDATA[The European Commission had given online platforms and search engines until February 17 to publish their monthly active s. Very large online platforms have four months to comply with the rules or risk fines. As a result, Google, Meta, and Twitter have published numbers for their monthly active s in EU.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-becomes-first-social-media-platform-allow-cannabis-ment-us-3789601 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-becomes-first-social-media-platform-allow-cannabis-ment-us-3789601#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:16:06 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter on Wednesday became the first social media platform to allow cannabis companies to market their brands and products in the United States. The company had earlier only allowed advertising for hemp-derived CBD topical products, while other social media platforms follow a "no cannabis advertising policy" as pot remains illegal at the federal level.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-update-share-100-images-group-description-document-caption-avatar-3787375 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-update-share-100-images-group-description-document-caption-avatar-3787375#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2023 13:12:57 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp has announced three new features - document captions, longer group subjects and descriptions, the ability to share up to 100 media files, and avatars. These features are now accessible to all s who the most latest version of WhatsApp for Android from the Google Play store.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-twitter-algorithm-tweets-prioritized-s-feed-report-3785046 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-twitter-algorithm-tweets-prioritized-s-feed-report-3785046#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2023 17:21:15 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter CEO Elon Musk reportedly requested Twitter engineers to alter the site’s algorithm to boost the performance and engagement of his tweets. With Musk’s tweets prioritised, a glut of them showed up in s’ feeds on Monday, according to a report by Platformer.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-live-shop-feature-remove-march-16-meta-all-details-3784199 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-live-shop-feature-remove-march-16-meta-all-details-3784199#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2023 14:08:03 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram is all set to remove the live shopping feature from the app. The feature announced in 2020 lets creators directly tag products and promote links in their live broadcasts. However, other live broadcasting features will continue to exist.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-elon-musk-new-ceo-2023-world-government-summit-3784008 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-elon-musk-new-ceo-2023-world-government-summit-3784008#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2023 13:03:32 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter CEO Elon Musk said that he expects the microblogging site to be stable by the end of 2023. He also said that end of this year would be good timing to find someone else to run the company. "I think I need to stabilise the organisation and just make sure it's in a financially healthy place and that the product roap is clearly laid out," Musk said, speaking vi...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-oversight-board-review-more-cases-expedite-decision-making-process-3782790 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-oversight-board-review-more-cases-expedite-decision-making-process-3782790#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2023 22:00:48 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta Platforms' Oversight Board announced on Tuesday that it will review more types of content moderation cases and expedite some decisions, as it aims to expand its work. The Oversight Board was created in late 2020 to review Facebook and Instagram's decisions on taking down or leaving up certain content and make rulings on whether to uphold or overturn the social me...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-chief-business-officer-marne-levine-appointed-2021-leaves-company-3779862 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-chief-business-officer-marne-levine-appointed-2021-leaves-company-3779862#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2023 23:59:12 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta Platforms said on Monday Chief Business Officer Marne Levine was leaving the owner of Facebook after a 13-year stint. Fifty-two-year-old Levine, appointed as the company's first chief business officer in 2021, has served in various other executive positions at the social media company, including chief operating officer of Instagram.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-update-photo-high-quality-sharing-100-images-feature-development-desktop-ios-android-3778033 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-update-photo-high-quality-sharing-100-images-feature-development-desktop-ios-android-3778033#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2023 15:18:59 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp's latest beta update includes the ability for s to share a higher number of image files at once in a chat. WhatsApp has also been spotted working on an update that will allow for high-quality image sharing over chats, as well as the ability for photos to retain their original quality.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/features/is-13-too-young-to-have-a-tiktok-or-instagram--3770435 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/features/is-13-too-young-to-have-a-tiktok-or-instagram--3770435#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2023 14:18:28 +0530 <![CDATA[Social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook, require s to be at least 13 years old to use their services. However, US surgeon general Vivek Murthy recently warned 13 is too young to social media. It is worth noting that these apps and services do present some risks for younger people including bullying, misinformation, grooming, and p...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/tech-sector-layoffs-silicon-valley-job-cuts-ceos-price-big-tech-ai-boom-vacancies-return-3769884 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/tech-sector-layoffs-silicon-valley-job-cuts-ceos-price-big-tech-ai-boom-vacancies-return-3769884#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2023 11:03:53 +0530 <![CDATA[Big Tech layoffs have affected nearly every noteworthy firm in Silicon Valley with almost 100,000 positions eliminated this year. Tech workers might have taken the brunt of firings, but their counterparts in finance have begun to feel the pressure of the ongoing financial slowdown. Here's how the ongoing layoffs in the tech sector could hurt CEOs at Big Tech firms in ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-disinformation-report-incomplete-fake-news-eu-digital-services-act-rules-3769810 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-disinformation-report-incomplete-fake-news-eu-digital-services-act-rules-3769810#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2023 10:33:07 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter did not provide a full report to the European Union (EU) on the efforts taken by the microblogging platform to combat disinformation and fake news, according to officials. Twitter said it's "making real advancements across the board" at fighting disinformation in its baseline report, but lagged behind firms like Google, TikTok, Microsoft as well as Facebook an...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-facebook-investors-appeal-revive-cambridge-analytica-fraud-case-3769385 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-facebook-investors-appeal-revive-cambridge-analytica-fraud-case-3769385#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2023 01:20:18 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta Platforms investors formally asked a US appeals court to revive a proposed class action accusing the Facebook parent of concealing a serious privacy breach that let a political consulting firm harvest s' personal information. The request came during oral arguments on Wednesday before the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco over the Cambridge A...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-disinformation-fight-behind-google-meta-tiktok-elon-musk-eu-digital-services-act-3766936 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-disinformation-fight-behind-google-meta-tiktok-elon-musk-eu-digital-services-act-3766936#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2023 13:13:15 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter lags behind rival firms Google, Meta, and TikTok in the fight against disinformation, the EU said on Thursday. The firms have submitted mandatory progress reports on compliance with the EU's code of practice on disinformation in the last six months, under per the Digital Services Act.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-blue-subscription-price-in-india-rs-900-650-4000-characters-in-us-3766885 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-blue-subscription-price-in-india-rs-900-650-4000-characters-in-us-3766885#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2023 12:53:30 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter has launched its Blue subscription in India for iOS, Android as well as Web. While the Twitter Blue subscription on Web starts at Rs. 650 which is lesser than iOS and Android where it costs Rs. 900. Not only that, the social media platform has also extended the character limit of tweets for subscribers in the US from 280 to 4,000.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-down-outage-elon-musk-back-online-over-daily-limit-sending-tweets-message-3766884 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-down-outage-elon-musk-back-online-over-daily-limit-sending-tweets-message-3766884#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2023 12:53:02 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter CEO Elon Musk on Thursday said that Twitter services would be restored later in the day, after several s were unable to access the service for hours. s who were unable to tweet during the outage were shown a message stating that they had exceeded the daily limit for sending tweets.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/government-doesnt-control-social-media-intermediaries-mos-rajeev-chandrasekhar-3766140 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/government-doesnt-control-social-media-intermediaries-mos-rajeev-chandrasekhar-3766140#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2023 02:12:40 +0530 <![CDATA[The government neither controls social media intermediaries nor casts any fetters on the freedom of expression of their s, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar in a written reply to the Lok Sabha said that the IT Rules, 2021, cast specific obligations on the intermediaries that no intermediaries shall ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-eu-face-stricter-online-content-rules-under-digital-services-act-3766090 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-eu-face-stricter-online-content-rules-under-digital-services-act-3766090#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:59:29 +0530 <![CDATA[Chinese social media company TikTok is likely to be subject to stricter EU online content rules because its number of active s exceed a threshold set out under the Digital Services Act (DSA), a senior executive at the company said on Wednesday. The landmark rules take a tougher line on very large online platforms, characterising these as companies with more than 4...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-schedule-call-transcribe-voice-notes-feature-development-ios-android-wabetainfo-3764380 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-schedule-call-transcribe-voice-notes-feature-development-ios-android-wabetainfo-3764380#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2023 16:43:41 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is working on the ability to schedule calls in groups and receive transcriptions of voice notes, according to details shared by a feature tracker.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-managers-directors-transition-contributor-jobs-mark-zuckerberg-efficiency-push-3763344 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-managers-directors-transition-contributor-jobs-mark-zuckerberg-efficiency-push-3763344#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2023 11:47:30 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta is said to have asked many of its managers and directors to transition to individual contributor jobs or leave the Facebook parent firm. The company reduced its workforce by 13 percent last November, during its first major layoffs.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/biden-social-media-firms-exploiting-children-data-collection-big-tech-3763304 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/biden-social-media-firms-exploiting-children-data-collection-big-tech-3763304#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2023 11:36:14 +0530 <![CDATA[US President Joe Biden on Tuesday accused Big Tech firms of conducting a "for profit" experiment on the country's youth and urged US lawmakers to rein in social media firms' abilities to collect the data of children and teenagers online. The US has trailed other countries in creating modern rules to curb the power of the biggest tech firms.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-status-update-features-voice-status-emoji-reactions-privacy-settings-3761913 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-status-update-features-voice-status-emoji-reactions-privacy-settings-3761913#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2023 20:38:13 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp is rolling out a bunch of new features globally to all s. The instant messaging app has added a more advanced privacy option to choose who can see their status updates as well as voice status updates, emoji reactions, and preview links on the status.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-update-chronological-timeline-algorithm-recommended-tweets-ios-android-3760756 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-update-chronological-timeline-algorithm-recommended-tweets-ios-android-3760756#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2023 15:49:48 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter has confirmed that the most recent version of the app for iOS and Android now re which tab the last selected. As a result, after closing and reopening the app, Twitter will always display the most recently used tab first. Twitter allowed the same for its Web platform earlier in January. Twitter CEO Elon Musk promised s last month that a...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/facebook-sensitive--data-espionage-china-russia-iran-north-korea-developer-access-us-senator-questions-3759928 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/facebook-sensitive--data-espionage-china-russia-iran-north-korea-developer-access-us-senator-questions-3759928#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2023 11:33:12 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta was questioned by two US senators on Monday over the access to personal information granted to developers in China and Russia that could be used for espionage. The letter sent to Meta said that even though Facebook has never been able to operate in China, nearly 90,000 developers had access to s' profile data, photos, and private messages, according to a...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/news/meta-within-takeover-ftc-no-appeal-process-istrative-judge-alternative-3759854 https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/news/meta-within-takeover-ftc-no-appeal-process-istrative-judge-alternative-3759854#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[wearables]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2023 11:08:42 +0530 <![CDATA[The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will not appeal a court's decision in its fight to block Facebook parent Meta from purchasing VR content maker Within, the regulator said. However, the FTC could still attempt to stop the deal as part of a process before an FTC istrative law judge that is set to take place on February 13.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/tiktok-meta-twitter-youtube-linkedin-remove-fake-news-eu-law-ngo-avaaz-3759730 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/tiktok-meta-twitter-youtube-linkedin-remove-fake-news-eu-law-ngo-avaaz-3759730#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[internet]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2023 10:15:48 +0530 <![CDATA[Big Tech services like Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok didn't do enough to tackle disinformation in languages other than English, an activist NGO claims. The firms are expected to submit reports on compliance with updated EU rules on disinformation as part of the Digital Services Act (DSA) that came into force last November.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/facebook-parent-meta-can-be-sued-inhumane-working-conditions-rules-court-kenya-3758283 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/facebook-parent-meta-can-be-sued-inhumane-working-conditions-rules-court-kenya-3758283#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2023 19:22:43 +0530 <![CDATA[A Kenyan court on Monday rejected a bid by Facebook's parent company Meta to stop a case accusing it of exploitation and poor working conditions. The suit was filed by a former content at Sama, a company contracted by Meta to review Facebook posts, and alleges that workers in Kenya were subjected to inhumane conditions, including forced labour, irregular pay...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-february-3-update-chat-translation-network-usage-annual--subscription-autosave-incoming-media-permission-3757732 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-february-3-update-chat-translation-network-usage-annual--subscription-autosave-incoming-media-permission-3757732#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2023 16:58:23 +0530 <![CDATA[Telegram released its first major update of the year on February 3, which included a few new features. The app received its most recent major update in December of last year. Some of the most recent updates, however, are only available to Telegram s, including the ability to translate an entire chat in real time.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-ceo-elon-musk-bankruptcy-extremely-tough-three-months-tesla-spacex-revenue-3756364 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-ceo-elon-musk-bankruptcy-extremely-tough-three-months-tesla-spacex-revenue-3756364#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2023 10:02:43 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter and Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Sunday said that the past three months have been "extremely tough" as he "had to save Twitter from bankruptcy" while also fulfilling his duties in Tesla and SpaceX. Taking to his official Twitter handle, Musk said that the microblogging site continues to have challenges.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-gets-nod-buy-vr-content-maker-within-unlimited-ftc-request-denied-us-judge-3752595 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-gets-nod-buy-vr-content-maker-within-unlimited-ftc-request-denied-us-judge-3752595#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2023 14:25:14 +0530 <![CDATA[Meta may not go ahead in its deal to buy virtual reality content maker Within Unlimited as a judge on Friday released a ruling denying the Federal Trade Commission's request to stop the acquisition. The regulator had concerns that the deal would reduce competition in a new market. A December trial to decide if Meta could go forward with the relatively small deal was s...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-elon-musk-ad-revenue-share-some-content-creators-3751604 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-elon-musk-ad-revenue-share-some-content-creators-3751604#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2023 22:54:04 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter will start sharing revenue from ments with some of its content creators, Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Friday. Effective Friday, revenue from ads that appear on a creator's reply threads, will be shared. The must be a subscriber of Blue Verified, Musk said.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/transportation/news/elon-musk-tesla-shareholders-tweet-concerning-inflated-share-price-revealed-friday-3750521 https://www.gadgets360.com/transportation/news/elon-musk-tesla-shareholders-tweet-concerning-inflated-share-price-revealed-friday-3750521#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[transportation]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2023 18:01:40 +0530 <![CDATA[Tesla shareholders’ lawyer is expected to make closing arguments to a San Francisco jury on Friday in a case claiming Elon Musk falsely tweeted about securing funding to take his electric car company private. A jury of nine will decide whether the tweet artificially inflated Tesla's share price by playing up the status of funding for the deal.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-facebook-india-among-top-3-nations-contributing-active-s-growth-3748492 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-facebook-india-among-top-3-nations-contributing-active-s-growth-3748492#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2023 23:57:03 +0530 <![CDATA[India is among the top three nations contributing active s growth for Facebook as of December 31, 2022, social media major Meta said in a regulatory filing. The company has reported a 4 percent increase in worldwide daily active s (DAUs) to 2 billion on average during December 2022 from 1.93 billion during December 2021.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-google-play-app-store-remove-letter-national-security-risk-apple-3746972 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-google-play-app-store-remove-letter-national-security-risk-apple-3746972#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2023 17:00:52 +0530 <![CDATA[A US Senator on the Senate intelligence committee, asked Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores for iOS and Android respectively, stating that the short video sharing platform poses a threat to national security. TikTok says China's government cannot access the personal data of US citizens or manipulate the app's content, but the app is facing increas...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/transportation/news/elon-musk-tesla-shareholder-lawsuit-takeover-handshake-deal-2018-tweets-former-chief-staff-3745926 https://www.gadgets360.com/transportation/news/elon-musk-tesla-shareholder-lawsuit-takeover-handshake-deal-2018-tweets-former-chief-staff-3745926#rss-gadgets-social-networking <![CDATA[transportation]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2023 11:26:46 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk's former chief of staff Sam Teller testified during a Tesla shareholder trial on Wednesday that Elon Musk believed he had a "handshake deal" with representatives from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund to take the company private. Teller's testimony came on the ninth day of a trial triggered by a class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of Tesla shareholders ...]]>