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TwitterMay 20, 2022May 20, 2022

Twitter introduces new global “crisis misinformation policy” to contain the spread of unauthentic information

To stop the spread of unreliable and unverified information about a crisis on its platform, Twitter has introduced a new global “crisis misinformation policy”. As per the new policy, Twitter defines “crisis” as situations of armed conflict, health emergencies, natural…

Android iOS YouTubeMay 20, 2022May 20, 2022

YouTube updates video player with new graphs to show most replayed parts, video chapters and more

Rida Imran

YouTube has updated its video player with new graphs to show the most replayed parts of a video, Single Loop, and more on iOS, Android, and desktop versions of the app. Previously, the most replayed feature was only available to…

TwitterMay 19, 2022May 19, 2022

Twitter rolling out a new Spaces tier for Super Follows creators

Asma Hussain

Twitter has started rolling out a new Spaces tier for Super Follows creators so that they can host Spaces that are exclusively available to their paying subscribers or their “super followers.” The new tier is described as “a new way…

May 19, 2022May 19, 2022

Research reveals Netflix is losing more long-term subscribers

Asma Hussain

Streaming giant Netflix is losing more long-term subscribers, according to new research. As per a note to shareholders, the company lost 200,000 subscribers last quarter and is predicted to lose an estimated two million in this current quarter. Streaming giant…

AndroidMay 18, 2022May 18, 2022

WhatsApp will allow users to “silently” leave groups in a future update

Rida Imran

Recently, WhatsApp introduced new features to improve the group chat experience on the platform like Communities, the ability to add up to 512 participants in a group, Reactions, and others. However, to be added to multiple group chats can be…

Facebook iOS iPhoneMay 7, 2022May 7, 2022

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

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…

iOS AndroidMay 6, 2022May 6, 2022

WhatsApp released new Reactions, 512 groups and support for 2GB file sharing

Rida Imran

WhatsApp has finally released new features on group chats: Reactions, up to 2GB file sharing, and up to 512 group members or participants. The company announced testing the aforementioned features, along with Communities last month. Now, after receiving positive feedback, new…

FacebookMay 2, 2022May 3, 2022

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

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

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 Instagram iOSApr 19, 2022Apr 21, 2022

Instagram is testing a new simple interface by removing the “Recent” tab in hashtags on iOS

Rida Imran

For a small group, Instagram is testing a new change on the app by removing the ‘Recent’ tab from the hashtags page and categorizing recent and timely content in the ‘Top’ and ‘Reels’ tabs only. The company said that change…