Meta: News
28 Sep 2022
FacebookYou can now switch between Facebook and Instagram with ease
Social media companies seem to think up creative features at the drop of a hat.
27 Sep 2022
WhatsAppWhatsApp adds Call Links; starts testing video calls for 32
Joining a WhatsApp call is about to become easier than ever. The Meta-owned company has started rolling out 'Call Links,' a feature that will help users create a link for an audio/video call.
26 Sep 2022
WhatsAppWhatsApp to support Do not Disturb API for missed calls
WhatsApp, the world's most popular instant messaging platform, is working on a new API (Application Program Interface) for Android.
24 Sep 2022
FacebookFacebook users sue Meta for snooping on iOS through workaround
Another day, another lawsuit against a tech giant for alleged snooping. This time, it's Meta which is the culprit.
23 Sep 2022
TikTokByteDance announces Pico 4 headset to challenge Meta Quest 2
TikTok parent ByteDance's VR subsidiary Pico has announced its first all-in-one virtual reality headset, called Pico 4.
23 Sep 2022
InstagramInstagram outage affects thousands worldwide; leads to a Twitter memefest
Meta's popular social media platform Instagram was down for thousands of users around the globe on Thursday (September 22).
22 Sep 2022
WhatsAppWhatsApp may soon get Voice Status: How will it work?
In July this year, we found out that WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will let users share voice notes as Status.
16 Sep 2022
InstagramInstagram tightens control over Indian teens with Parental Supervision tools
Instagram has introduced Parental Supervision tools, a suite of settings that help parents control the experience of their kids on the platform, in India.
15 Sep 2022
Facebook MessengerMeta starts testing Discord-like Community Chats in Messenger, Facebook Groups
Messenger and Facebook Groups will soon get Discord-like 'Community Chats,' announced Meta CEO, Mark Zuckerberg.
06 Sep 2022
WhatsAppWhatsApp working on 'hide phone number' feature within business chats
Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp is working on a feature that would involve conversations between businesses and customers.
01 Sep 2022
FacebookMeta removed 2.7cr Facebook, Instagram posts in India in July
In July, Meta took action against 2.7 crore Facebook and Instagram posts, according to the company's monthly transparency report.
31 Aug 2022
SnapchatCrisis-hit Snap plans to axe over 1,000 employees
Things are not going well at the Snap Inc. headquarters in Santa Monica, California. The company is planning to lay off approximately 20% of its employees, people close to the matter told The Verge.
30 Aug 2022
WhatsAppHow to order groceries from JioMart using WhatsApp?
It is now easy for WhatsApp users to shop for groceries in India. Meta has joined hands with JioMart for an in-app shopping experience.
21 Aug 2022
CelebrityFormer Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg marries Tom Bernthal in Wyoming
Business executive and philanthropist Sheryl Sandberg and founder and former CEO of Kelton Global, Tom Bernthal, have officially tied the knot!
06 Aug 2022
WhatsAppWhatsApp tests hiding phone numbers from sub-groups in Communities
WhatsApp, the world's most popular messaging app, is working on a new feature that will allow users to hide their phone numbers in its Communities.
01 Aug 2022
Space NewsEarth completes rotation in less than 24 hours; sets record
Earth set a new record for the shortest day on July 29 by completing a full rotation on its axis in 1.59 milliseconds less than the standard 24 hours.
28 Jul 2022
FacebookFacebook, WhatsApp's parent company reports revenue decline for first time
Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has announced its Q2 earnings report, and it is not pretty.
25 Jul 2022
InstagramInstagram Reels gets 'Dual video' feature: How to use it
To increase its popularity among users, social media platform Instagram has introduced a new Reels format called 'Dual.'
21 Jul 2022
GoogleGoogle pauses hiring for 2 weeks; contract extensions in jeopardy
Google has put a halt on its hiring for two weeks. The new announcement comes after the company said last week that it was slowing down the recruitment process.
19 Jul 2022
InstagramInstagram users can now pay for purchases directly in Chat
Instagram has made shopping a lot easier on the app. The company has announced that users can now pay for products directly within Chat.
15 Jul 2022
WhatsAppWhatsApp may soon get Voice Status feature: How it'll work
It seems that update season is still going on for WhatsApp and this time it's an interesting one.
12 Jul 2022
WhatsAppNow, you can react to WhatsApp message with any emoji
WhatsApp users who have been bothered by the limited number of emoji reactions on the platform can finally relax. You can now respond to a message with any emoji of your choice.
06 Jul 2022
WhatsAppWhatsApp users can now use flash calls for account verification
Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp has introduced a new security-oriented feature.
29 Jun 2022
FacebookFacebook is testing new Discord-like features on Groups
Meta is testing some new features on Facebook Groups, including a new sidebar and Channels. What's interesting is that these new features evoke a familiar Discord vibe.
28 Jun 2022
InstagramMeta introduces Reels API after rising developer demand: What's new
Meta sees Instagram Reels as an important part of its future outlook. The company has now introduced Reels API to several endpoints on the Instagram Platform for developers owing to demands from the developer community.
25 Jun 2022
MicrosoftAbortion ruling: US companies reach out to women employees
Companies in the United States, including Walt Disney Co. and Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc., have stated that they will reimburse employees' fees if they need to travel for abortion services, as per Reuters.
13 Jun 2022
WhatsAppNew WhatsApp features: Increased group limit to WhatsApp Pay cashback
To ensure its competitive edge in the market, the popular instant messaging platform WhatsApp has announced several new features.
03 Jun 2022
FacebookYou can now make Instagram Reels for 90 seconds
Instagram has taken a step forward in its chase of TikTok. The Meta-owned social media platform has rolled out several new features for its Reels.
02 Jun 2022
FacebookFacebook and Instagram see jump in hate speech, violent content
Meta has released a report that suggests an increase in hate speech on Facebook and a jump in violent content on Instagram.
02 Jun 2022
FacebookMeta's COO Sheryl Sandberg is stepping down after 14 years
Meta's second-in-command Sheryl Sandberg has announced that she will step down from the chief operating officer (COO) position of the company.
10 May 2022
InstagramNFTs are coming soon to Instagram feed, stories, and messages
Instagram has decided to join the NFT party. The social media platform will soon start testing NFTs with select US creators, said Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri.
06 May 2022
WhatsAppWhatsApp gets emoji reactions and new Group Chat features
WhatsApp, the world's most popular messaging app, has announced that it is rolling out the ability to share files up to 2GB via Group Chats.
15 Apr 2022
WhatsAppWhatsApp Communities and other updates coming this year
WhatsApp is set to launch a new feature called "communities" to improve upon group conversations on its messaging platform.
11 Mar 2022
FacebookFacebook, Instagram allow posts urging violence against Russian leaders, soldiers
In a temporary change to its hate speech policy, Meta has allowed Facebook and Instagram users from select countries to call for violence against Russian soldiers and leaders.
17 Jan 2022
Harry PotterThis couple will hold wedding reception at Hogwarts in metaverse!
A Tamil Nadu couple, who met on Instagram, is checking several boxes with their upcoming wedding reception.
25 Nov 2021
FacebookWhatsApp could soon let you create your own stickers
Meta's messaging service, WhatsApp, is reportedly working on a feature so users can create their own stickers on the app.
23 Nov 2021
FacebookWhatsApp introduces two new privacy-centric features for users in India
Meta-owned instant messaging service WhatsApp has introduced two new safety features for users in India, called Flash Calls and Message Level Reporting.
22 Nov 2021
FacebookDid Facebook collude with the Election Commission of India?
Facebook's internal documents from 2019 revealed by whistleblower Frances Haugen show that in the days leading up to the 2019 general elections in India, the tech giant convinced the Election Commission of India (ECI) to drop its plans of introducing rigid social media regulation.
29 Oct 2021
FacebookWith focus on virtual reality, Facebook changes name to 'Meta'
Facebook has announced that it has changed its parent company name to 'Meta.' The new moniker is based on the sci-fi term metaverse.