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Latest Meta news
Here you will find the latest news and most recent developments on the Meta, with regular updates and all the information you need.
Instagram’s Threads is now available on the web
Last month, Instagram launched Threads, its X (formerly Twitter)-like social networking platform. Back then, it was available only via its Android and iOS apps. However, the company has now launched the web version of its social networking platform, which means anyone with internet access can use it. Threads is now available on the web. You […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 4 weeks ago
Soon, you’ll no longer be able to use Messenger Lite on your Galaxy device
Meta is pulling the plug on its Messenger Lite app for Android devices, including Galaxy phones and tablets. The company has started notifying Messenger Lite users that the app will no longer be available and is advising everyone to switch to the full-fledged Facebook Messenger app. Messenger Lite will cease to be available after September […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 4 weeks ago
Instagram’s Threads can be accessed via a web browser this week
Instagram launched Threads with a bang, with millions of users jumping from X (formerly Twitter) to the new platform. However, soon that was reversed, and thanks to the barebones feature list, Threads lost a good chunk of monthly active users. Thankfully, one of the most requested features, the web version of Threads, could finally launch […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 1 month ago
Threads by Instagram is getting two new Repost features
As per information shared by Instagram head Adam Mosseri on Threads, Meta is pushing some new nifty features to Threads. Notably, the platform is adding a ‘reposts' feature to its ‘Following' feed to help you manage the growing volume of shared content. Moreover, Threads is also getting a new reposts tab that will provide a […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 1 month ago
You can finally share high-res images on WhatsApp
WhatsApp has always been criticized for not allowing users to share high-quality images through its app. While you could send your pictures or videos as a document, that is not a straightforward solution. Of course, photos are compressed on the platform to reduce the file size. Finally, WhatsApp is rolling out the much-awaited feature that […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 1 month ago
WhatsApp starts rolling out screen sharing and landscape video calls
A few weeks ago, it was revealed that Meta is working on the screen-sharing feature for WhatsApp. Now, the company has announced that it is rolling out two new video calling-related features to WhatsApp: Landscape Mode and Screen Sharing. These two features will take WhatsApp closer to specialized video conferencing apps like Google Meet, Microsoft […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 1 month ago
Facebook Messenger to drop SMS support in September
There is some bad news for users who have been using Facebook/Meta Messenger as an SMS app on Android instead of Google Messages or Samsung Messages. Notably, the feature that lets users use Facebook Messenger as an SMS app is going away next month. This feature was introduced in 2016 but is set to depart […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 2 months ago
Facebook is fully embracing videos with new dedicated tab, better video editing
Meta is rolling out a host of new features to the Facebook app. These new features are mainly inclined toward improving video content consumption on Facebook. It includes a new Video tab for easier access, an improved video editing tool, the ability to upload HDR videos, and more. Facebook is getting a bunch of video-related […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 2 months ago
Instagram’s Threads app will soon get direct messaging
Meta launched Twitter's rival Threads earlier this month, and it got off to a rocketing start. Over 100 million users registered on Threads and started their Threads journey within a week of the app's launch. However, there was one feature that was missing on Threads, i.e., the ability to direct message or DM someone. Thankfully, […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 2 months ago
Instagram and Messenger now let you use your avatar in video calls
Meta (Facebook) has announced that people can now present themselves as their Meta Avatar in video calls on Instagram and Messenger. According to the company, this feature will come in handy when you are “not quite camera-ready”, giving you a “third option between camera-off and camera-on to let you feel a little more present on […]
- By Abid Iqbal Shaik
- 2 months ago
Apple Vision Pro forces Samsung to delay launch of its XR headset
Apple announced its venture into the mixed reality space with its Vision Pro headset. Although the device costs $3,500, the use cases are pretty limited. Basically, it is just a rich person's fancy accessory. While the headset will not reach users' hands until sometime in early 2024, Android fans might have to wait for some […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 3 months ago
Facebook will let you opt out of tracking for ads, but there’s a catch
After being fined millions of dollars by European regulators, Meta is finally allowing its Facebook and Instagram users to opt out of tracking on its platforms. This change comes as part of the pressure from the EU. Although Meta first threatened to take down Facebook and Instagram from the European market, however, it went all […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 6 months ago
There could finally be a solid Google Maps alternative on Android
Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Tom Tom have joined forces to develop a new maps service with what seems to be a motive to challenge Google's stranglehold in the mapping world. The new initiative is called Overture Maps Foundation and will be hosted by The Linux Foundation. Data will be sourced from multiple sources The new […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 months ago