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Facebook InstagramJun 3, 2021Jun 3, 2021

Facebook introduces new business APIs for Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger apps

At the F8 Refresh Developers Conference, Facebook launched new business APIs on its three most popular social platforms: Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger. The new changes include communication, performance improvements, and customer experience across social media apps. Apple recently launched the…

Facebook InstagramMay 25, 2021May 25, 2021

Instagram introduces new Insights for Reels and Live to help creators and businesses

Rida Imran

Instagram has launched new tools for creators and businesses to improve the accounts’ evaluation and reach on its Live and Reel platforms. Titled “Insights for Reels and Live”, the new data provided more information to account holders on effectively assess…

Android Facebook iOS iPhoneMay 22, 2021

WhatsApp working on a feature for migrating chat history to a different phone number

Usman Hussain

Facebook-owned WhatsApp has been working on a chat history migration as part of the highly-anticipated multi-device support. But recent reports have shown that the ability is to migrate chats from one phone number to another. The new development seems to…

FacebookMay 13, 2021May 13, 2021

WhatsApp will restrict app functionality for users who do not accept its new privacy policy

Rida Imran

On May 15, WhatsApp will launch its controversial privacy update and the company’s spokesperson has confirmed that users who will not accept the new privacy policy will eventually lose access to certain features of the app like chat list, ability…

FacebookMay 12, 2021May 12, 2021

Facebook is testing new prompt to encourage users to read an article before sharing it

Rida Imran

Social media giant, Facebook has announced that it is testing a new prompt to encourage users to read an article before sharing it on their Timelines. This is an attempt by the company to restrict the dissemination of fake news…

FacebookMay 9, 2021May 13, 2021

WhatsApp is taking a soft approach to implementation of new privacy policy

Rida Imran

As scheduled, WhatsApp will release its controversial privacy update on May 15. But a few days ahead of the launch, the company is implying that it will not strictly enforce the policy on users. TNW reports that WhatsApp will not…

FacebookMay 6, 2021May 6, 2021

Facebook a ‘surveilling stranger’ would be banned, if it was transparent about user data – Report

Rida Imran

A private messaging app, Signal has highlighted how Facebook-owned platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp show very personalized ads by gaining access to their private information. Stating that the business model of companies like Facebook “aren’t building technology for you,…

Facebook iOSMay 5, 2021May 5, 2021

Steve Jobs once referred to Facebook as ‘Fecebook’ in an internal email

Usman Hussain

New documents brought forth as part of the ongoing legal battle between Apple and Epic Games has shed some light on the history of Facebook and Apple. The documents revealed that the relationship between the two companies has been in shambles…

Facebook Instagram iOS iPhoneMay 4, 2021

Facebook and Instagram threaten to charge for their services if users enable tracking in iOS 14.5

Asma Hussain

Apple introduced its newest privacy feature called App Tracking Transparency to iPhones and iPads with the iOS 14.5 update late last week. The update gives users the control to either allow or deny developers access to track their online activity…

FacebookApr 19, 2021

Leaker shows what chats between Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp could look like if the platforms merge

Asma Hussain

It was reported earlier that Facebook is planning to merge Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp. Now that Instagram and Messenger have been merged, there is some news about the integration between WhatsApp and Messenger as well. In 2020, it was discovered…