Instagram now lets users schedule Direct Messages (DMs), a handy feature for creators to plan posts or users to send messages at the right time. Noticed first by social media expert Lindsey Gamble, Meta has confirmed the global rollout, allowing messages to be scheduled up to 29 days in advance.
Popular platforms WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, and ChatGPT faced a massive global outage, leaving thousands of users unable to access services.
This year, numerous tech companies' servers have experienced long outages, causing significant trouble for users. Let's explore the top five service interruptions of the year.
WhatsApp's new typing indicator has been in testing for a while, and the company has now begun rolling it out to users worldwide.
Cases of online scams and fraud have increased rapidly in the internet world. A scam named 'Pig Butchering' is being discussed a lot these days. This scam has become a big problem for Meta. Due to the 'Pig Butchering' scam, Meta recently banned more than 20 lakh social media accounts.
Meta has announced plans to legally challenge the Indian Competition Commission's order restricting data sharing between WhatsApp and other Meta apps. The ruling imposed a USD 25.4 mn fine, to prevent WhatsApp from sharing user data for advertising across Meta platforms for 5 years.
The new WhatsApp update promises a smoother messaging experience, specifically for the users who often juggle multiple conversations at-ago or get interrupted mid-message.
Meta's AI project, spearheaded by Mark Zuckerberg, appears to be on hold. The company is exploring alternative options as the original deal was hindered by unexpected challenges.
Instagram is developing a new feature to allow users to create AI-generated profile pictures. Similar features are in the works for WhatsApp and Facebook.
In a significant legal victory, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has been shielded from personal liability in 25 lawsuits alleging that the company's platforms, Instagram and Facebook, are addictive and harmful to children's mental health.
Meta has announced to extend its ban on new political ads post-U.S. election until later in the week to curb misinformation. While new political ads are restricted, previously served ads with at least one impression can still run but without editing options.
There are many teen users on Instagram who lie about their age to avoid restrictions on privacy settings. This new tool will identify such accounts and restrict their privacy settings.
After Instagram went down, over 2,000 reports have been filed till now, indicating a substantial disruption to the Meta-owned photo-sharing platform.
The platfrom will address a significant issue in its Android beta that had impacted the use of camera effects. As the app continues to evolve, users could look forward to improved stability and new features like custom sticker packs to enhance their messaging experience.
Hoax bomb threats: In the last few days, more than 250 flights, domestic and international, have received bomb threats. These threats turned out to bo hoaxes but caused widespread panic and financial losses to airlines.
In the recent WhatsApp updates, it was reported that the instant messaging platform is working on a new chat memory feature for Meta AI. This feature was spotted in the WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.24.22.9, available on the Google Play Store, and is currently in development.
Meta's new AI model can enhance the accuracy of AI models that currently rely on human intervention. The model employs similar methods to those used by OpenAI.
There is no information on how many people are affected by the recent job cuts. However, Meta has stated that certain teams are undergoing changes to better align with objectives and location plans.
Meta is reportedly working on a new feature which will cross-post Instagram Reels directly on the Threads platform. Soon users will be able to tap the Instagram button, which will be able to access a grid of their Instagram posts and Reels, selecting which content they want to share on Threads.
US District Judge Amit Mehta ruled in August that Google's search engine has been illegally exploiting its dominance to squash competition and stifle innovation. He has outlined a timeline for a trial on the proposed remedies next spring and plans to issue a decision by August 2025.
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