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Facebook iOS iPhoneOct 22, 2021Oct 22, 2021

Facebook Messenger introduces new AR ‘Group Effects’ for video calls and Rooms on iOS

Facebook Messenger launched new ‘Group Effects’ for video calls and Messenger Rooms. The new augmented reality (AR) effects bring fun experiences to enjoy video calls on the app with friends and family. Previously, Facebook Messenger rolled out end-to-end encryption for…

FacebookOct 20, 2021Oct 20, 2021

Facebook plans to rebrand the company’s name as early as next week

Rida Imran

The Verge reports that social media giant, Facebook is going to change its company name as early as next week. The effort is inspired by choosing a name that reflects its focus on building the metaverse. According to people familiar…

Android Instagram iOSOct 20, 2021Oct 20, 2021

Instagram rolls out new ability to post from web, Collab and more this week

Rida Imran

Instagram is bringing new features to improve users’ and creators’ experiences on the platform. Starting this week, users will be able to upload photos and videos from the web, add music to their Reels, and collaborate with other creators to…

Facebook iOS iPhoneOct 15, 2021Oct 15, 2021

WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption for backups are rolling out, here is how to enable the feature

Rida Imran

WhatsApp is rolling out its new privacy feature ‘end-to-end encryption for backups‘. The company announced the end-to-end encryption for iCloud backups in September to expand security on its platform. The new privacy feature uses two-factor authentication for key stage and…

Oct 15, 2021Oct 15, 2021

Car Thing by Spotify is now available for all US subscribers

Asma Hussain

In April 2021, Spotify launched its first-ever voice-controlled device for vehicles called ‘Car Thing’ in a limited quantity to select users. At the time of launch the device was released as a “limited product launch”, so it was not easily…

TwitterOct 13, 2021Oct 13, 2021

Hashflag of Apple ‘Unleashed’ October 18 event is now live on Twitter

Rida Imran

After the announcement of Fall’s second event, hashflag for Apple’s upcoming ”Unleashed” event on Monday, October 18 is now live on Twitter with the company’s logo in cool blue color tones. Twitter hashflag is a combination of a hashtag with…

FacebookOct 12, 2021Oct 12, 2021

Facebook is rolling out a new Audio hub in the US for podcasts, live audio rooms and short clips

Asma Hussain

Facebook has been heavily focused on improving and adding new audio features to its platform over the past several months. Now, the social media giant is launching a new Audio hub for users in the United States. This hub will…

Facebook InstagramOct 11, 2021Oct 12, 2021

Facebook to limit political content on the app, along with bringing new changes to Instagram

Rida Imran

Facebook company will introduce new changes to its most popular social media apps: Facebook and Instagram. The company’s vice president for global affairs and communications, Nick Clegg told NBC. The upcoming changes are centered around showing a “more friends, less…

Facebook iOS iPhoneOct 11, 2021Oct 11, 2021

WhatsApp to introduce pause voice recordings feature for iOS

Asma Hussain

A few days after it was revealed that WhatsApp is developing a new ‘Global voice message player’ feature so that users can continue listening to audio messages in any part of the app, it is being reported that the company…

Android iOS SnapchatOct 7, 2021Oct 7, 2021

Snapchat announces new ‘Spotlight Challenges’ for creators to win up to $25K cash prizes

Rida Imran

Snapchat Inc. has announced a new reward program “Spotlight Challenges” as an opportunity for creators to win cash prizes by producing top-performing Spotlight Snaps. The new challenges will be based on specific #topics, lenses, or sounds, and the Snapchatters who…