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How tos FacebookApr 8, 2024

Easiest way to turn off comments on Facebook post

Whether you’re sharing a personal update, a funny meme, or an important announcement, Facebook comments can be a great way to engage with your audience. But sometimes, you might prefer to keep the conversation private or avoid unwanted negativity. In…

Facebook WhatsAppMar 9, 2024Mar 9, 2024

WhatsApp and Messenger to become interoperable in the EU

Asma Hussain

With the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) coming into effect, tech giants like Meta are redefining their strategies to comply with new regulations while maintaining user privacy and security. Meta’s recent announcements regarding interoperability for WhatsApp and Messenger users…

iOS Android FacebookJan 3, 2024

Facebook introduces link history feature on its mobile app

Ali Hasnain

Facebook recently got a link history feature on its mobile app for Android and iPhone. This lets you view a list of websites you’ve visited on Facebook’s in-app browser for the past 30 days. You can choose to turn link…

Facebook InstagramDec 5, 2023

Meta to disconnect Messenger and Instagram chat this month

Ali Hasnain

Facebook-owned company Meta has announced that it will disconnect Messenger and Instagram chat by the end of this month. This means that users will no longer be able to start new chats or calls with Facebook friends from Instagram, and…

Facebook InstagramAug 2, 2023

Meta blocks news in Canada to prevent paying publishers for their content

Ali Hasnain

It has been reported that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is blocking news in Canada as a response to the recently passed Online News Act. This legislation requires technology giants to pay news publishers for their content….

FacebookAug 1, 2023

Meta to launch AI-powered chatbots across platforms to suggest personalized content

Rida Imran

Meta is developing artificial intelligence-powered chatbots with conversational technology for Facebook, Instagram, and its other social media platforms to increase engagement. According to Financial Times’ new report, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was leading the work on designing prototypes of range…

Facebook iPad iPhone WhatsAppMay 16, 2023Jul 27, 2023

Beeper for iOS combines iMessage, Slack, WhatsApp, and more into one app

Asma Hussain

A new groundbreaking messaging app on iOS, Beeper is here to simplify your communication experience. Designed specifically for iOS devices, Beeper brings your most-used messaging apps into one seamless platform, creating a unified inbox that streamlines your interactions like never…

FacebookMar 17, 2023Mar 18, 2023

Facebook launches Meta Verified subscription service with blue check mark and exclusive features

Asma Hussain

Meta’s Facebook has introduced its own verification program, known as Meta Verified, which grants users access to a blue check mark and exclusive features similar to Twitter’s paid offering. The subscription service, announced in February, allows people to verify their…

Facebook iOSFeb 20, 2023Feb 21, 2023

New ‘Meta Verified’ for Facebook and Instagram offers blue checkmark for $14.99 on iOS

Rida Imran

Facebook and Instagram parent company, Meta has announced new monthly subscription plans for both apps which paywall verification blue checkmarks, offer protection against impersonation, and other perks. However, the monthly fee for plans cost $14.99 on iOS and $11.99 on…

Android Facebook iPhoneFeb 1, 2023Feb 1, 2023

Facebook apps can drain iPhone and Android batteries by design says ex-Meta employee

Asma Hussain

A data scientist who was formerly employed by Meta just dropped a major truth bomb. The ex-Mets employee claims that Facebook apps can purposefully drain the batteries of both iPhones and Android smartphones in order to study how low battery…