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Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp go down

Facebook's week just went from bad to worse......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekOct 4th, 2021

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

Meta protecting teens by blurring nude photos in Instagram DMs, with warnings [U]

Instagram is rolling out a new safety feature, designed to protect teens from being exposed to unwanted nude photos in Instagram direct messages. The system will blur nude photos in Instagram DMs when the recipient is believed to be a teenager. Th.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Meta protecting teens by blurring nude photos in Instagram DMs, with warnings

Instagram is rolling out a new safety feature, designed to protect teens from being exposed to unwanted nude photos in Instagram direct messages. The system will blur nude photos in Instagram DMs when the recipient is believed to be a teenager. Th.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

TikTok confirms their own Instagram clone

TikTok has confirmed that they are working on a new app that will allow users to share photos. Sounds familiar, doesn’t it? The post TikTok confirms their own Instagram clone appeared first on Phandroid. It’s probably safe to say that.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsApr 9th, 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

PSA: Instagram and Threads both facing outages

If you’re having problems accessing Meta’s Instagram and Threads apps today, you’re not alone. Both services appear to be suffering from an outage that affects your ability to post and interact with content. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated 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

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

How to Make Your Instagram Profile Private

If you’re dealing with trolls and spam, or you just simply want some privacy, you can make your Instagram profile private to block out the noise. We’ll show you how to do it and go over reasons why you should. Making your Instagram profil.....»»

Category: mobileSource:  gottabemobileRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

Facebook let Netflix see user DMs, quit streaming to keep Netflix happy: Lawsuit

Facebook Watch, Netflix were allegedly bigger competitors than they let on. Enlarge / A promotional image for Sorry for Your Loss, which was a Facebook Watch original scripted series. (credit: Facebook) Last April, Meta.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Facebook secretly spied on Snapchat usage to confuse advertisers, court docs say

Zuckerberg told execs to “figure out” how to spy on encrypted Snapchat traffic. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) Unsealed court documents have revealed more details about a secret Facebook project.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Instagram and Threads users can now opt to limit political content in their timeline

Meta had confirmed earlier this year that it would let users choose to see less politics-related content on Instagram and Threads. Now the company has confirmed that this option is finally being rolled out to users on both platforms. Read on as we de.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

WhatsApp is about to get smarter with Meta AI

It looks like WhatsApp is building AI support into the app, where users will be able to ask Meta AI questions directly in the app itself. The post WhatsApp is about to get smarter with Meta AI appeared first on Phandroid. Many companies ar.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Users shocked to find Instagram limits political content by default

Instagram never directly told users it was limiting political content by default. Enlarge (credit: Instagram) Instagram users have started complaining on X (formerly Twitter) after discovering that Meta has begun limitin.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Instagram and Theads users reportedly getting logged out of the apps

If you’ve suddenly been logged out of the Instagram and Threads apps, it’s not just you. There’s a bug affecting a number of users of Meta’s platforms on Thursday night, causing their accounts to be logged out for no reason. Read on as we sha.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024