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Are WhatsApp and Facebook down? Here’s what you need to know

Are you having trouble using WhatsApp, Facebook, or other Meta apps. Unfortunately, you aren't alone. Here's everything we know about the ongoing outage......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsApr 3rd, 2024

Meta to face EU probe for not doing enough to stop Russian disinformation

Insufficient moderation of political ads risk undermining electoral process. Enlarge (credit: FT) Brussels is set to open a probe into Meta’s Facebook and Instagram as soon as Monday over concerns the social media gian.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News22 hr. 18 min. ago

WhatsApp now rolling out passkey support for iPhone users

WhatsApp has been internally testing passkey support in its iPhone app for some time. However, the option was still unavailable to most users. But that seems to be changing now, as Meta is slowly rolling out the passkey option to WhatsApp users on th.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Apple was the real target of China’s App Store crackdown, Telegram founder argues

Last week, Apple was forced by the Chinese government to pull four apps from the App Store in China: Signal, Telegram, WhatsApp, and Threads. Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov has now responded to the situation, arguing that Apple was the real.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

China orders Apple to remove Meta apps after “inflammatory” posts about president

WhatsApp, Threads, Telegram, and Signal removed from Apple App Store in China. Enlarge / An Apple Store in Shanghai, China, on April 11, 2024. (credit: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images) Apple said it complied wit.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

Actions needed beyond lawsuit to address social media"s influence on youth, say experts

While four Ontario school boards recently announced a $4.5-billion lawsuit against the social media giants behind Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok, Brock University experts are calling for additional actions to address the influence popular o.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from App Store in China [U: Signal and Telegram]

Update: Both Signal and Telegram have been removed at China’s insistence as well. Apple statement in story. Apple has removed two Meta apps from the App Store in China at the request of the Chinese government. Both WhatsApp and Threads have.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from App Store in China

Apple has removed two Meta apps from the App Store in China at the request of the Chinese government. Both WhatsApp and Threads have been made unavailable in the App Store, preventing new installs for the messaging and social apps. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

WhatsApp & Threads pulled from Apple App Store in China

Apple has removed Meta-owned apps WhatsApp and Threads from the China App Store after government officials claimed national security concerns.China dictates what it allows on its country's internet and App StoreThe App Store culling continues in Chin.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

Meta’s ChatGPT killer is taking over your favorite apps

Step aside, ChatGPT. Meta's AI assistant is here, and it's coming to apps like Instagram, WhatsApp, and more......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

WhatsApp chat filters separate unread messages, and groups

WhatsApp chat filters are the latest feature to be added to the popular messaging app, a few weeks after allowing users to pin multiple chats. You can now separate out only chats with unread messages, as well as separate group chats from individual o.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

WhatsApp Introduces New “Chat Filters” Option

Users will now be able to access a "Chat Filter" feature which categorizes all of their chats. The post WhatsApp Introduces New “Chat Filters” Option appeared first on Phandroid. WhatsApp has been rather busy lately – the.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Meta’s oversight board to probe subjective policy on AI sex image removals

Celebrity AI sex image scandal spurs Meta to seek comments for policy revamp. Enlarge (credit: IAN HOOTON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY | Science Photo Library) Meta continues to slowly adapt Facebook and Instagram policies to a.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

How to delete messages on WhatsApp

First time using WhatsApp? Wanna know how to delete messages quickly and easily? We got just the guide for you. The post How to delete messages on WhatsApp appeared first on Phandroid. So, you’ve just heard about WhatsApp but you.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

You can now send HD photos in Facebook Messenger

Meta has updated Facebook Messenger where it will allow users to send photos in HD, improving on picture quality. The post You can now send HD photos in Facebook Messenger appeared first on Phandroid. Usually media files sent over messenge.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

Facebook Messenger now lets users upload HD photos and larger files

Meta’s Facebook Messenger received an important update this week with a great addition for its users. From now on, users can upload HD photos, as well as other larger files. Read on as we detail what’s new in Facebook Messenger. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

Are WhatsApp and Facebook down? Here’s what you need to know

Are you having trouble using WhatsApp, Facebook, or other Meta apps. Unfortunately, you aren't alone. Here's everything we know about the ongoing outage......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Whatsapp, Instagram, and other Meta services are down

Don’t throw your phone out of the window. Whatsapp, Instagram, and other Meta services are facing an outage of some kind for lots of users. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

School board social media lawsuits: For too long, we"ve sought individual solutions to a collective problem

Four of the largest school boards in Canada are suing the companies behind popular social media apps Instagram and Facebook, Snapchat and TikTok. According to the Ontario boards, students are "experiencing an attention, learning and mental health cri.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

WhatsApp adds Handy New Feature for Android Users

It looks like this will be the new format going forward, unless Meta decides to switch things up again in the future. The post WhatsApp adds Handy New Feature for Android Users appeared first on Phandroid. While app user interfaces are usu.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

WhatsApp Adds Handy New Feature for Android Users

It looks like this will be the new format going forward, unless Meta decides to switch things up again in the future. The post WhatsApp Adds Handy New Feature for Android Users appeared first on Phandroid. While app user interfaces are usu.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024