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Feb 26, 2021Feb 26, 2021

Facebook launches ‘Hey Facebook’ voice command for Oculus Quest 2 VR set, like Apple’s ‘Hey Siri’

Facebook has introduced new voice command support with ‘Hey Facebook’ on its popular Oculus Quest 2 VR headset. Like Apple’s Siri voice command to wake its devices to perform a variety of tasks, now Oculus Quest 2 users can take…

Feb 26, 2021

Facebook launches new ad campaign to highlight importance of personalized ads ahead of Apple’s ATT feature launch

by Asma Hussain

Facebook has just announced it is launching a new PR campaign that will highlight the importance of personalized ads for small businesses. The new campaign indirectly seems to be an attack on Apple’s upcoming App Tracking Transparency (ATT) feature. ATT…

Feb 23, 2021Feb 23, 2021

WhatsApp users who won’t agree to privacy update will not be able to read and send messages

by Rida Imran

In January 2021, WhatsApp announced the release of a new privacy update that will allow the messaging app to share users’ data with its parent company, Facebook by default on February 8, 2021. However, users’ strong and resentful reaction to…

Feb 14, 2021

Facebook is creating its own smartwatch to take on Apple Watch

by Imran Hussain

Facebook is working on its own smartwatch which will provide access to Facebook’s various messaging services like Messenger and WhatsApp, and also offer fitness and health features. The smartwatch market is saturated by various competitors like Apple Watch, Fitbit, Huawei,…

Feb 13, 2021

Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg on Apple: “We need to inflict pain”

by Imran Hussain

Apple and Facebook’s spat is no secret and has been talked about in the media for years. Recently, it has gained intensity with Apple’s privacy-focused updates for its platforms, which aim to not only educate users about the data they…

Feb 12, 2021Feb 12, 2021

Facebook reportedly working on a Clubhouse clone, Twitter expands Spaces beta

by Asma Hussain

Social audio startup Clubhouse has been receiving a ton of attention ever since Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Tesla CEO Elon Musk made surprise appearances on the app. Now, according to a recent report, Facebook is working on its own…

Feb 2, 2021Feb 2, 2021

WhatsApp now officially uses the app’s Status feature to campaign its privacy policy

by Rida Imran

After receiving backlash, globally, now WhatsApp is using its Status feature on the app to campaign for its privacy policy. Like Stories on Instagram, the Status feature on WhatsApp allows users to post pictures and videos which their contacts can…

Feb 2, 2021

Facebook is about to annoy iPhone users with pop-ups to get ad tracking consent

by Imran Hussain

In what seems like the next step by Facebook in its quest to become everyone’s favorite social media company, it will start intrusive full-screen pop-ups to Facebook and Instagram users to get their consent for ad tracking. It is somewhat…

Jan 30, 2021Jan 30, 2021

Apple CEO Tim Cook implies that Facebook’s business model translates to real-world violence

by Asma Hussain

Apple CEO Tim Cook recently spoke at the virtual Computers, Privacy, and Data Protection conference criticizing the business model of companies like Facebook and about the tech giant’s commitment to improving user privacy and giving users more control over their…

Jan 30, 2021Feb 2, 2021

Facebook is preparing to file an antitrust lawsuit against Apple over iOS 14’s privacy changes

by Usman Hussain

According to a report posted yesterday, Facebook might be looking to file an antitrust lawsuit against Apple, arguing its case on the merits that Apple has abused its power via App Store rules. Recently, Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that…

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Facebook launches ‘Hey Facebook’ voice command for Oculus Quest 2 VR set, like Apple’s ‘Hey Siri’

Facebook launches new ad campaign to highlight importance of personalized ads ahead of Apple’s ATT feature launch

WhatsApp users who won’t agree to privacy update will not be able to read and send messages

Facebook is creating its own smartwatch to take on Apple Watch

Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg on Apple: “We need to inflict pain”

Facebook reportedly working on a Clubhouse clone, Twitter expands Spaces beta

WhatsApp now officially uses the app’s Status feature to campaign its privacy policy

Facebook is about to annoy iPhone users with pop-ups to get ad tracking consent

Apple CEO Tim Cook implies that Facebook’s business model translates to real-world violence

Facebook is preparing to file an antitrust lawsuit against Apple over iOS 14’s privacy changes