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WhatsApp is adding a new notification for mentions in group chats

WhatsApp is working on a new update for its iOS app which will add a new notification for when a person is mentioned in a group chat. This will be similar to the current notification that users get when they…

FacebookDec 30, 2021Dec 30, 2021

Meta’s Oculus was the most downloaded app on Christmas

by Asma Hussain

Meta had the most popular app on Apple’s App Store this Christmas: the Oculus virtual reality app. That is the companion app users must download to manage the Oculus VR headset and its top ranking indicates the device was one…

FacebookDec 29, 2021

Apple offering top employees $180,000 bonuses to prevent poaching from Meta

by Asma Hussain

It was recently reported that Apple hired Meta AR communications chief, Andrea Schubert, ahead of the launch of its rumored mixed-reality headset slated for 2022. Now, the Cupertino tech giant is trying not to lose its own engineers to Meta by…

FacebookDec 27, 2021

Apple reportedly hires Meta’s AR communications chief for 2022 headset launch

by Asma Hussain

As rumors about Apple’s alleged AR/VR headset heat up, a new report says the company has hired Meta’s augmented reality communications lead. As reported by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his Power On newsletter, Apple hired Meta AR communications chief, Andrea…

Facebook iOSDec 24, 2021Jan 8, 2022

WhatsApp working on animated heart emojis for iOS

by Asma Hussain

WhatsApp has been working on a ton of new features recently. According to a recent report, the company is working on is a small visual addition for emojis: new animated heart emojis. The feature is currently under development but it…

FacebookDec 14, 2021Jan 7, 2022

WhatsApp finally hides last seen and online status from strangers

by Imran Hussain

WhatsApp is rolling out a new privacy-focused update that will hide users’ last seen and online status from users that they have never chatted with or don’t have in their address book. This change not only applies to private user…

Facebook iOS SnapchatDec 13, 2021Dec 14, 2021

Here’s the workaround Snapchat, Facebook are using to bypass Apple’s App Tracking Transparency guidelines

by Asma Hussain

Earlier this week, a report revealed that many companies including Facebook and Snapchat are using a loose interpretation of Apple’s App Tracking Transparency (ATT) guidelines to track users across other apps and services even when they have asked not to…

Android Facebook iOSDec 9, 2021Dec 9, 2021

Facebook launches new ‘Stars Store’ webpage to circumvent App Store fees

by Rida Imran

Facebook has launched a new ‘Stars Store’ webpage for users to purchase stars which they can use to support their favorite creators during live streams. And by offering Stars on a separate website instead of in-app purchases on iOS and…

FacebookDec 7, 2021Dec 7, 2021

Facebook’s Messenger Kids app gains Dark Mode, voice effects and the ability to start games from within a chat thread

by Asma Hussain

Facebook today announced three new features for its Messenger Kids app including dark mode, voice effects, and the ability to start games from within a chat thread. The company hopes these new additions to the app will ” help foster…

Facebook InstagramNov 23, 2021Nov 24, 2021

Meta will introduce end-to-end encryption on Instagram and Messenger by 2023

by Rida Imran

Meta will push end-to-end encryption protection on Instagram and Facebook Messenger by 2023. The company had previously planned to roll out privacy protection by 2022 but has now delayed it by a year. Having said that, the company says that…

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

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

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

Facebook Messenger’s encrypted chats are updated with new emoji reactions, themes, and more

EU fines Meta $411 million over compelling users to accept personalized ads

WhatsApp is adding a new notification for mentions in group chats

Meta’s Oculus was the most downloaded app on Christmas

Apple offering top employees $180,000 bonuses to prevent poaching from Meta

Apple reportedly hires Meta’s AR communications chief for 2022 headset launch

WhatsApp working on animated heart emojis for iOS

WhatsApp finally hides last seen and online status from strangers

Here’s the workaround Snapchat, Facebook are using to bypass Apple’s App Tracking Transparency guidelines

Facebook launches new ‘Stars Store’ webpage to circumvent App Store fees

Facebook’s Messenger Kids app gains Dark Mode, voice effects and the ability to start games from within a chat thread

Meta will introduce end-to-end encryption on Instagram and Messenger by 2023