How to get verified on Instagram (the right way)
Have you seen a blue check mark next to an Instagram username? Blue check marks note that an account is verified. Here's how to obtain that rare blue emblem......»»
Instagram announces new features to make Reels more attractive to creators
Instagram has been aggressively trying to compete with TikTok when it comes to short videos. Now the social network has announced multiple new features for its Reels platform in an attempt to make it more attractive to creators. more… The post In.....»»
LinkedIn can now get users verified for free
Prove who you are on LinkedIn and get a verified badge for free - but not everyone can apply......»»
LinkedIn now allows you to verify your workplace
To combat the surge of fake LinkedIn accounts in recent years, Microsoft has introduced Entra Verified ID, a new feature that allows users to verify their workplace on the business-focused social media platform. Verified ID automates verification of.....»»
Twitter Circle tweets are showing up for random users, and you should be careful
Twitter last year introduced the new Circle feature, which works pretty much the same way as Instagram’s Close Friends, allowing you to post content that only selected users will see. However, it seems that Twitter Circle tweets are not so private.....»»
Meta already verified me to influence elections — so why do I have to pay for a checkmark?
If you have to prove who you are and where you live to run political advertising on Facebook and Instagram, paying for a blue checkmark makes even less sense......»»
How to deactivate your Instagram account (or delete it)
Growing tired of scrolling through photos and videos on Instagram? You can deactivate your account. Here's how to temporarily disable or permanently delete it......»»
How your phone learned to see in the dark
Open up Instagram at any given moment and it probably won't take long to find crisp pictures of the night sky, a skyline after dark or a dimly lit restaurant. While shots like these used to require advanced cameras, they're now often possible from th.....»»
How to tell who"s paying for a blue check mark on Twitter, and who isn"t
While once a Twitter checkmark was a verification symbol, now it can mean someone paid for Twitter Blue. Here's how to use Shortcuts to work out if an account is genuine or willing to pay.Elon Musk changed how Twitter Verified worksSince Elon Musk to.....»»
Twitter introduces a sneaky change
Twitter is playing around with words again to make who has a subscription even harder to work out. Twitter is continuing with its shenanigans by playing around again with the wording for verified accounts and Twitter Blue subscribers. This.....»»
Twitter verification mess continues: legacy vs. Blue; gold checkmarks; ‘NY Times’
There’s no letup in the Twitter verification mess, after Musk’s stated deadline for legacy verified accounts to lose their blue checkmark passed with little change. He’s now said they will be given more time, though this decision may have been.....»»
Twitter"s blue ticks disappear as Musk attacks NY Times
The New York Times Twitter account has lost its blue tick after it said it would not pay to stay verified......»»
You can finally ask Meta to stop tracking you – but there’s a catch
Good news, it appears that if you live in the EU, Meta will soon allow you to opt out of being tracked. One of the main reasons to avoid social media is because companies like Facebook and Instagram are known to track your web activity. T.....»»
Twitter source code leaker must be identified; launch of Verified Organizations
A court has ordered that code-collaboration site Github must identify the Twitter source code leaker. The social networking company had earlier applied for the court order, which has now been granted … more… The post Twitter source code leaker.....»»
Facebook tracking will allow users to opt-out – but only in Europe
Parent company Meta reportedly plans to allow users to opt out of Instagram and Facebook tracking – but only if you live in Europe … more… The post Facebook tracking will allow users to opt-out – but only in Europe appeared first on 9to5Mac.....»»
Meta wants EU users to apply for permission to opt out of data collection
Instead of a yes/no consent, Meta users will fill out a form and include justification. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) Meta announced that starting next Wednesday, some Facebook and Instagram users i.....»»
Instagram used to be one of my favorite apps — now I can’t stand it
Instagram used to be one of my favorite apps on my phone. But as the years have gone on, I'm getting to the point where I can't stand it......»»
Twitter will no longer recommend tweets from unverified accounts, blocks non-Blue users from voting in polls
Twitter has been aggressively pushing its Blue subscription, which unlocks some exclusive features and also gives users a blue verified badge. In another attempt to convince more users to pay for Twitter Blue, the platform will now stop recommending.....»»
Twitter expands Blue globally, will pull checkmarks from accounts that are actually verified next week
Months after launch, Twitter has now announced that the new Twitter Blue is available globally and that the company will pull checkmarks from “legacy” verified accounts on April 1. more… The post Twitter expands Blue globally, will pull check.....»»
Starting April 1, all a Twitter blue checkmark will mean is the user is paid
After years of using the blue checkmark to indicate an account of notability or importance, starting on April Fools' Day, only users that pay for Twitter Blue will get one.Since Elon Musk took over Twitter, its longstanding verified checkmark has cea.....»»
Pay $84 a year for Twitter Blue or lose your checkmark beginning April 1, Twitter says
Twitter's free blue "verified" checkmarks for notable users may finally be coming to an end......»»