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Meta enhances calling experience on Messenger with AI backgrounds, HD video

iPhone users can now use Siri to send messages and make hands-free video calls on Messenger

Meta enhances calling experience on Messenger with AI backgrounds, HD video
Updated On : 22 Nov 2024 | 4:17 PM IST

Meta Connect: Meta AI now has voice and can analyse and edit shared images

In addition to new Meta AI features, Meta is now testing AI-generated content on Instagram and Facebook feeds, tailored to users' interests and "current trends"

Meta Connect: Meta AI now has voice and can analyse and edit shared images
Updated On : 26 Sep 2024 | 12:51 PM IST

Trai excludes OTTs like WhatsApp, Telegram from licensing regime overhaul

Three broad categories of telecommunication service authorisations proposed in move to streamline rules

Trai excludes OTTs like WhatsApp, Telegram from licensing regime overhaul
Updated On : 18 Sep 2024 | 10:05 PM IST

Meta to allow messages from 3rd-party apps on WhatsApp, Messenger: Details

Meta is working on new notifications in Messenger and WhatsApp that will inform the user when they have the option to connect chats from supported third-party apps

Meta to allow messages from 3rd-party apps on WhatsApp, Messenger: Details
Updated On : 09 Sep 2024 | 11:26 AM IST

Meta restores posts by Malaysian media on PM Anwar's meeting with Hamas

Muslim-majority Malaysia had sent a letter asking Meta to explain the taking down of posts by two media organisations about the meeting

Meta restores posts by Malaysian media on PM Anwar's meeting with Hamas
Updated On : 16 May 2024 | 10:08 AM IST

AI's capacity to damage democracy, elections may be hard to detect

Meta's WhatsApp makes it possible to scale communication thanks to its 'Channels' feature, which can broadcast to thousands

AI's capacity to damage democracy, elections may be hard to detect
Updated On : 06 May 2024 | 10:39 AM IST

Meta goes after OpenAI, Microsoft, Google with Llama 3 AI model: Details

Meta said it is taking the Llama 3 AI model global by integrating it into its consumer-facing platforms, including WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and more

Meta goes after OpenAI, Microsoft, Google with Llama 3 AI model: Details
Updated On : 19 Apr 2024 | 11:52 AM IST

Explainer: What is RCS and how is it different from SMS, MMS and OTT apps

Available on most Android smartphones, RCS is coming to iPhones later this year. Here is an explainer on the messaging protocol and how it is different from SMS and Apple iMessage

Explainer: What is RCS and how is it different from SMS, MMS and OTT apps
Updated On : 17 Apr 2024 | 12:01 PM IST

Meta is improving media and file-sharing options on Messenger: Know details

Messenger already had the ability to share 4K resolution images; the new update now offers the option for not compressing images

Meta is improving media and file-sharing options on Messenger: Know details
Updated On : 11 Apr 2024 | 5:10 PM IST

Zuckerberg's wealth exceeds Elon Musk's for the first time since 2020

Musk's wealth has shrunk by $48.4 billion this year, while Zuckerberg has added $58.9 billion to his fortune as Meta Platforms Inc. climbs to fresh highs, including a new record on Friday

Zuckerberg's wealth exceeds Elon Musk's for the first time since 2020
Updated On : 06 Apr 2024 | 6:43 AM IST

Best yet to come: Zuckerberg recaps Facebook journey on its 20th birthday

Facebook was co-founded by Mark Zuckerberg, entrepreneurs Dustin Moskovitz and Eduardo Saverin and launched on February 4, 2004

Best yet to come: Zuckerberg recaps Facebook journey on its 20th birthday
Updated On : 05 Feb 2024 | 12:44 PM IST

Meta brings end-to-end encryption on Messenger, adds more functionality

Along with an extra layer of security, Meta is adding a suite of new features, including the ability to edit messages, read receipts control and disappear messages

Meta brings end-to-end encryption on Messenger, adds more functionality
Updated On : 07 Dec 2023 | 1:48 PM IST

Meta to discontinue cross-app chats between Instagram and Facebook: Details

Meta had announced Messenger support for Instagram in 2020 that allowed cross-platform messaging support between Facebook and Instagram accounts

Meta to discontinue cross-app chats between Instagram and Facebook: Details
Updated On : 05 Dec 2023 | 3:34 PM IST

Soon, Instagram to let users add polls in comments under their posts

The feature is currently in beta testing but will be available for all users soon, said Mark Zukerberg

Soon, Instagram to let users add polls in comments under their posts
Updated On : 20 Oct 2023 | 11:54 AM IST

Meta to roll out broadcast channels to Facebook, Messenger after WhatsApp

Social media firms are bringing in more features to shore up engagement across apps in a highly competitive online environment

Meta to roll out broadcast channels to Facebook, Messenger after WhatsApp
Updated On : 19 Oct 2023 | 7:26 AM IST

Meta's WhatsApp tests cross platform messaging in Android beta: Details

Meta owned messaging platform whatsapp is working to meet new European Union regulations. Users even without a whatsapp account will now be able to connect to users on whatsapp

Meta's WhatsApp tests cross platform messaging in Android beta: Details
Updated On : 11 Sep 2023 | 12:10 PM IST

Meta introduces new parental controls: Everything you need to know

Meta's Family Centre offers parents more control and transparency as well as resources regarding digital well-being for their teenagers who are on Facebook Messenger and Instagram

Meta introduces new parental controls: Everything you need to know
Updated On : 05 Jul 2023 | 6:38 PM IST

Meta's Facebook to let you play games during video calls on Messenger

The tech giant said that there are 14 free-to-play games available in Messenger video calls on iOS, Android, and the web, with no installs required

Meta's Facebook to let you play games during video calls on Messenger
Updated On : 05 Apr 2023 | 7:43 PM IST

Meta launches new feature, users can create FB Reels of up to 90 seconds

Meta has launched some new "creative expression" features for creators on Facebook, including the ability to create Reels of up to 90 seconds which were earlier limited to only 60 seconds

Meta launches new feature, users can create FB Reels of up to 90 seconds
Updated On : 04 Mar 2023 | 1:38 PM IST

Meta introduces more features to end-to-end encrypted Messenger app

With the introduction of Group profile photos, users will be able to choose profile photos for different chats with friends or work colleagues

Meta introduces more features to end-to-end encrypted Messenger app
Updated On : 24 Jan 2023 | 2:16 PM IST