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FacebookJul 29, 2022Jul 29, 2022

Meta reports revenue drop, likely due to increasing competition with TikTok and Apple’s ATT feature

Increasing competition from TikTok and the effects of Apple’s App Tracking Transparency continue to negatively affect Meta. The company recently reported its first-ever quarterly drop in revenue causing it to lose almost $30 billion in market value for the day….

Android Facebook iOS iPhone TwitterJul 14, 2022Jul 14, 2022

New Emoji 15.0 designs for ginger, flute and other characters announced for 2022 – 23

by Rida Imran

Emojipedia has announced Emojis 15.0 sample designs for 2022-23. The latest emoji draft list includes a new hand gesture and face, heart colors, animals, plants, objects, and more. The upcoming characters are approved for this September, ahead of World Emoji…

Facebook MacJul 12, 2022Jul 12, 2022

WhatsApp is testing new Mac Catalyst app with native Apple Silicon support

by Imran Hussain

WhatsApp has released a new beta of its desktop app for Mac as a Catalyst app. The new beta is native to Apple Silicon (M1 and M2 Macs), and features a different design than the current app that is available…

FacebookJul 5, 2022Jul 5, 2022

Apple’s AR/VR headset to upstage Meta’s dominance in VR market

by Asma Hussain

Shipments for VR headsets saw a 241.6% year-over-year rise in the first quarter of 2022, according to new research. Shipments for the whole VR market are expected to reach 13.9M units this year. The research further suggests that while Meta…

Facebook iOS iPhoneMay 7, 2022May 7, 2022

Meta blames Apple ATT feature for hiring fewer new employees in 2022

by Rida Imran

Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is once again hitting hard at Apple App Tracking Transparency (ATT) privacy feature. In addition to blaming the ATT feature for a reduction in revenue, Meta now claims that it will hire fewer new employees…

FacebookMay 2, 2022May 3, 2022

WhatsApp to add new “quick reactions” and more to Status Updates feature

by Rida Imran

Facebook, the parent company of WhatsApp and Instagram, introduced the Instagram Stories feature on WhatsApp called the “Status Updates” a few years ago. The feature allows users to share pictures and video clips that appear in a dedicated section in…

FacebookApr 21, 2022Apr 21, 2022

WhatsApp is developing a new subscription plan and linked devices’ UI for business accounts

by Rida Imran

WABetaInfo has discovered that WhatsApp is working on new features for business accounts like redesigned interface for the “Linked Devices” section and subscription plan. Recently, the company announced major changes to the platform. Starting with group chats, WhatsApp has introduced…

Android Facebook iOS iPhoneApr 15, 2022Jul 12, 2022

WhatsApp announces new Communities, reactions, and others feature to improve group chat experience

by Rida Imran

WhatsApp has added several new features to improve the group chat experience on the platform like “Communities” for users to bring different groups to one place and easily manage their communication and coordination, reactions to messages, and more. Most of…

FacebookApr 15, 2022May 7, 2022

Apple calls out Meta for its almost 50% commission on metaverse virtual sales

by Imran Hussain

Apple has hit back at Meta after it announced that it will charge an almost 50% commission fee on virtual sales in its metaverse Horzion Worlds. Meta had constantly called out Apple for charging a 30% commission fee for purchases…

FacebookApr 14, 2022Apr 15, 2022

Meta to charge creators 47.5% commission on Metaverse purchases, calls it “competitive”

by Imran Hussain

Meta has announced that it will charge creators a 47.5% commission fee on purchases made in “Metaverse”. This is the same company that ran a campaign against Apple for its 30% commission rate on App Store purchases. The company has…

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Meta reports revenue drop, likely due to increasing competition with TikTok and Apple’s ATT feature

New Emoji 15.0 designs for ginger, flute and other characters announced for 2022 – 23

WhatsApp is testing new Mac Catalyst app with native Apple Silicon support

Apple’s AR/VR headset to upstage Meta’s dominance in VR market

Meta blames Apple ATT feature for hiring fewer new employees in 2022

WhatsApp to add new “quick reactions” and more to Status Updates feature

WhatsApp is developing a new subscription plan and linked devices’ UI for business accounts

WhatsApp announces new Communities, reactions, and others feature to improve group chat experience

Apple calls out Meta for its almost 50% commission on metaverse virtual sales

Meta to charge creators 47.5% commission on Metaverse purchases, calls it “competitive”