WhatsApp now allows name-free groups: Know more
Technology | August 23, 2023 22:44 ISTThe company has stated that the group name will appear differently for each participant, depending on how they have saved the contacts on their phone.
The company has stated that the group name will appear differently for each participant, depending on how they have saved the contacts on their phone.
Meta is preparing to unveil the web version of Threads by this week. While Mark Zuckerberg, Meta's CEO, had previously hinted at the web version arriving in the "next few weeks," details regarding the exact launch schedule are reportedly not yet finalized, according to sources from WSJ.
In response to the declining engagement, Meta has unveiled new features for Threads. These include the capability to directly share posts in Instagram direct messages (DMs), a mention button, and more.
Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg exchanged playful banter as Musk challenged Zuckerberg to a cage fight in an undisclosed Italian location. Musk shared their chat on the X platform, proposing the fight in Zuckerberg's “Octagon”.
Priscilla Chan has reportedly overseen the layoff of 48 employees from their philanthropic organization from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), which was established in 2015, and focuses on charitable endeavours.
WhatsApp, the instant messaging app owned by Meta, now allows you to share your screen or a specific app during calls. In addition, you can now also make video calls in landscape mode on your mobile device.
Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk have taken an intriguing turn as they continue to playfully challenge each other to a cage fight. Zuckerberg declared his readiness for the match on Threads and proposed August 26 as a potential date, but Musk has not yet given a definitive confirmation.
The long-awaited cage fight between tech billionaires Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg called the "fight of the century," will be live-streamed on X (formerly Twitter), says Musk.
In the latest update for Horizon Worlds, called 'v120,' the company introduced quests and rewards for all users, a new quick actions menu to pause the experience, and more enhancements to enhance the overall user experience.
Since its launch, Threads has been experiencing unprecedented user growth, attracting attention from celebrities, politicians, and influential figures. This surge in popularity has led analysts to consider Threads as the first significant contender against Elon Musk's microblogging app Twitter.
Threads app, launched on July 5 for iOS and Android users in 100 countries, has rapidly become a top free app on the App Store. With an astounding 100 million sign-ups within five days, Mark Zuckerberg expressed his excitement and attributed the achievement to organic demand.
Ever since the launch of Meta's Threads on July 5, the app became one of the most talked about topics globally. Many influencers, celebrities, and politicians have already signed up on the platform but the one who breached the 1 million followers mark first is a popular American YouTuber MrBeast.
Mark Zuckerberg makes his first tweet in over a decade, playfully responding to Elon Musk's challenge, coinciding with the launch of Meta's Threads app, a potential rival to Twitter's troubles.
To generate excitement among users, Instagram has added a special feature to let users register for Threads, an upcoming app by Meta that offers an alternative to Twitter.
Threads, a new app by Meta (formerly known as Facebook), is set to launch on July 6th. According to the App Store listing, the app indicates that it will be available for iPhones. Previously, an Android version of the app briefly appeared on the Google Play store.
At present, users have the option to transfer their chat history through unofficial third-party apps or by updating their backup on cloud services.
WhatsApp Business app users, totaling over 200 million, can now create ads for Facebook and Instagram that leads directly to WhatsApp, even without having a Facebook account. Additionally, WhatsApp has introduced easier methods for businesses to connect and engage with their customers effectively.
The latest update from WhatsApp brings the introduction of large stickers on Windows beta, while iOS beta users can expect a new update that enhances the interface for action sheets, providing an improved user experience.
WhatsApp stated that the 'Silence Unknown Callers' feature provides users with increased privacy and control over their incoming calls. These calls won't ring on their phones, but will still be visible in the call list, ensuring that important calls from unknown numbers can still be identified.
In February, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, revealed that a new high-level product team would be established within the company, with a primary focus on developing generative AI.
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