Tag: Meta

WhatsApp rolling out ‘screen-sharing’ feature to beta testers on Android

Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new feature called "screen-sharing", along with a new placement for tabs within the bottom navigation bar, to beta testers on Android.

May 29, 2023

Meta conducts another layoff round, 6K jobs to be axed

Meta on Wednesday conducted a fresh round of layoffs that was set to impact about 6,000 employees globally.

May 25, 2023

Meta expands Ads on Reels test with new performance-based payout model

Meta (formerly Facebook) has announced that it is updating and expanding its Ads on Reels test (or monetisation programme) on Facebook, making it possible for more creators to earn money for their engaging reels.

May 11, 2023

Meta logs decent growth as AR-VR vertical loses $4 bn in Q1

Meta (formerly Facebook) has posted revenue of $28.65 billion, an increase of 3 per cent year-over-year and beating Wall Street expectations in its March quarter, as the company still vouches for Metaverse.

April 27, 2023

Align with govt’s vision to keep women, youth safe from online harm: Smriti Irani to Meta

Companies like Meta (formerly Facebook) should align with the central government's vision to keep people, especially women and youth, safe online across cities and towns in India, Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani said on Monday.

April 11, 2023

Meta introduces new WhatsApp app for Windows with better calling features

Meta has introduced a new WhatsApp app for Windows that loads faster and features an interface similar to the mobile version of the app.

March 24, 2023

Meta rolling out its paid verification in US

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced that the company is rolling out its paid subscription plan for Facebook and Instagram to users based in the US.

March 18, 2023

Facebook parent Meta plans new layoffs: Report

The first job losses are expected to be announced next week, with non-engineering roles expected to be hit hard.

March 11, 2023

Meta expanding Instagram’s age verification test to 6 more countries

Meta has announced that it is expanding its "age verification test" on Instagram to six more countries, including Europe and Canada.

March 3, 2023

Meta launches new platform to remove minors’ intimate images online

Meta has announced a new platform designed to proactively prevent young people and minors' intimate images from spreading online.

February 28, 2023

Meta testing new feature ‘Roll Call’ in Messenger

Meta is internally testing a new feature called "Roll Call" in Messenger, which is said to be a lookalike of BeReal (a French photo-sharing app).

February 24, 2023

After Twitter, Meta announces paid verification for FB, Instagram

Inspired by Elon Musk-run Twitter, Meta on Sunday announced it is testing paid verification for Instagram and Facebook for $11.99 per month for the web and $14.99 per month for mobile.

February 20, 2023

Meta to introduce Telegram-like channels on Instagram

American tech conglomerate Meta is set to introduce its own take on Telegram channels with broadcast channels on Instagram.

February 17, 2023

Meta brings new status features to WhatsApp

Meta has now added several new features to WhatsApp status, which will let users post disappearing pictures and other media.

February 9, 2023

Meta working on new version of its halted smartwatch

Meta is reportedly working on a new version of its previously cancelled smartwatch.

February 1, 2023

Meta to shut down social to-do list app ‘Move’ in March

Meta has announced that it will shut down its social to-do list application 'Move', which allows users to earn points for completing tasks on either their personal or group to-do lists, in March.

January 31, 2023

Meta supports FICCI, NeGD to train 100 Indian developers in metaverse tech

Run by FICCI, the XROS programme will provide developers fellowships which include stipend and mentoring.

November 29, 2022