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Meta's Messenger to drop SMS support after September 28
Meta is set to drop SMS support in Messenger from next month.
How Instagram, Facebook creators are influencing shopping habits of Indians
Meta-owned platforms like Instagram and Facebook are playing a significant role in shaping customers' buying choices, especially during festive seasons like Diwali.
India's Anju converts to Islam, receives gifts from Pakistani businessman
A married woman from India named Anju, who recently traveled to Pakistan to meet her Facebook lover Nasrullah, has reportedly gotten married to the latter and left her Indian husband in Rajasthan's Alwar.
Indian woman crosses border to meet Facebook lover in Pakistan
In yet another cross-border love story, a married woman from the Bhiwadi district in Rajasthan has reportedly traveled to Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province to meet her alleged Facebook lover.
Dunzo in more trouble: Facebook serves notices over unpaid dues
Dunzo's troubles see no end. It was only yesterday the quick commerce start-up deferred the salaries of its staffers to September.
How to create Meta avatar for Instagram, Messenger video calls
Want to attend a video call but not camera-ready? No problem.
WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram: How they dealt with Indian users' grievances
India is a massive market for Meta. The country has one of the company's largest user bases globally.
Swastika Mukherjee withdraws from 'Shibpur' trailer launch amid harassment incident
The trailer for Arindam Bhattacharya's highly-anticipated political thriller, Shibpur, was released on Tuesday.
Meta Verified launched in India: Check subscription price and benefits
Meta Verified, the paid verification program from Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram's parent company, has reached India.
EU data regulator fines Meta record-breaking $1.3 billion: Here's why
Meta has been slapped with the biggest fine under Europe's data protection regime.
Meta India's partnership head Manish Chopra quits the company
Manish Chopra, who led Meta's partnership efforts in India for four-and-a-half years, has decided to step down from the company.
Upcoming WhatsApp features for Android: Lock chats, privacy checkup, more
Imagine if you could lock your chats on WhatsApp and they could only be accessed using a passcode. The app might soon allow you to do that. This option has been spotted in testing on the beta channel.
Meta's Q1 earnings aren't too exciting but road ahead is
Meta has had a tumultuous time over the past year. Falling revenue, multiple rounds of layoffs, and restructuring defined a frenzied year for the firm.
Meta's efficiency drive may see another 4,000 employees getting fired
Social media giant Meta is set to begin a new round of layoffs today. The job cuts are part of Mark Zuckerberg's quest to make 2023 the "year of efficiency," one that involves a broader restructuring of the organization.
Lotus drummer Chuck Morris, son's bodies found after a month
Bodies of Lotus drummer Chuck Morris and his son Charley, who went missing last month while kayaking, were found on Monday. Per reports, the bodies of the deceased were found in a lake in Arkansas. They went missing almost a month ago, on March 16.
Here's how much Instagram, Facebook blue tick cost in India
Meta Verified, the subscription service from the Facebook and Instagram parent, was first launched in February. The company has now opened the waiting list for Meta Verified in India.
After two massive layoff rounds, Meta now lowers staff bonuses
Meta terminated the services of 10,000 employees earlier this month. Now, Facebook's parent company has decided to reduce bonus payouts to certain staff and conduct employee performance assessments more frequently.
United Airlines trans stewardess dies after sharing emotional post
A transgender woman flight attendant, who gained popularity after appearing in a commercial for United Airlines, was allegedly found dead in her Colorado home on Monday, reported The Independent.
Is Meta doing enough to fight sex trafficking and exploitation
Few Meta shareholders have filed a lawsuit against CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other executives for not doing enough to stop sex trafficking and child sexual exploitation on Facebook and Instagram.
Donald Trump is 'BACK' on Facebook, YouTube after 2 years
Former United States (US) President Donald Trump has returned to Facebook and YouTube over two years after he was banned from the platforms.
Malayalam actor Bala Kumar hospitalized due to liver-related ailments
Actor Bala, popularly known for playing supporting roles in films such as Big B, Veeram, and Lucifer was hospitalized on Tuesday following liver-related ailments.
Mammootty, Lijo Jose Pellissery land in plagiarism controversy, details inside
Indian director Halitha Shameem, who has predominantly worked in Tamil cinema, has recently accused Malayalam filmmaker and actor Lijo Jose Pellissery of plagiarizing the aesthetics of her film Aelay in Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam.
Everything to know about Meta Verified: Requirements, perks, and availability
After Elon Musk's Twitter, Meta has decided to launch its own subscription service. Dubbed 'Meta Verified,' the service will provide users with a blue badge and several other benefits.
Cow vigilantism: Bajrang Dal leader linked to killing Muslim men
Rajasthan Police on Friday charged five persons, including a leader of the right-wing Bajrang Dal, with kidnapping and killing two Muslim men, nearly 100 kilometers from Delhi, NDTV reported.
Meta bracing for another round of layoffs, organizational restructuring
Meta is reportedly planning to further reduce its headcount in the coming weeks.
Donald Trump is back on Facebook, Instagram after 2 years
Two years after he was suspended, Meta has restored Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts. The tech giant suspended him from its platforms in the wake of the Capitol Hill insurrection on January 6, 2021.
Meta surprises with better-than-expected quarterly results; focus on improving efficiency
Meta aims to make 2023 "the year of efficiency," CEO Mark Zuckerberg said while announcing the company's fourth-quarter earnings report.
Swedish woman flies to India to marry Uttar Pradesh man
A woman from Sweden reportedly traveled to India to get married to a man she met online, setting a new example of how love knows no boundaries!
Meta to reinstate Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts
Two years after suspending him from Facebook and Instagram, Meta announced that it will reinstate Donald Trump's accounts on the social media platforms in the coming weeks.
Zara model Jeremy Ruehlemann dies at 27, industry mourns loss
The fashion industry mourned the death of young model Jeremy Ruehlemann. The news of the passing away of the 27-year-old model was announced by his friend Gianni Simpson on Facebook, reportedly.
Centre endorses revenue-sharing model for tech giants, news publishers
The Centre on Saturday said that news publishers must get a "fair share" of revenue from the big tech companies for content.
Here are 5 ways you can overcome social media addiction
This one's for those glued to their screens all the time.
EU ruling could change how Meta serves Facebook, Instagram ads
The days of targeted advertising are possibly nearing their end in Europe. At least, that's what an EU regulator's ruling on targeted ads by Facebook and Instagram suggests.
Year in review: Meta's highs and lows in 2022
With 2023 fast approaching, it is a good time to take a step back and look at how our favorite companies fared this year.
WhatsApp Avatars launched with billions of customizations: How to use
WhatsApp has just gained Meta's signature "Avatars" feature. This option, inspired by Bitmojis, is already available on Facebook and Instagram.
Why is Meta threatening to remove news content in US
If there is one issue that gets Meta riled more than Apple's privacy updates, it is governments asking the company to compensate news organizations for news content.
OTT players must compensate telcos for using infrastructure: COAI
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has suggested charging over-the-top (OTT) players for using telecom services in a letter to the telecom secretary.
Meta fined €265mn over Facebook data breach by Irish watchdog
Last year, over half a billion Facebook users' personal information was leaked online courtesy of a data breach. The issue was investigated by Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC).
Meta tightens privacy settings for teens on Instagram and Facebook
Meta has announced a new set of privacy updates on Facebook and Instagram aimed at teens.
'Postpone large purchases': Amazon founder Jeff Bezos warns of recession
Billionaire entrepreneur and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has warned of economic recession in the world.