News & Reviews: Facebook
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Sep 28, 2023
Looks like the Internet is going to be more interesting. Recently, Meta rolled out new AI updates for its apps. That includes WhatsApp, Instagram and even Facebook Messenger. That said, what should you know about it?
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Sep 04, 2023
If you are an avid user of Instagram and Facebook, this news might excite you. Meta is considering an ad-free plan for these apps soon. That said, what should you know about it?
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Aug 24, 2023
In 2016, Meta (then still known as Facebook) introduced Messenger Lite, an app aimed at less powerful Android devices which eventually expanded to all smartphones. Well, the company recently revealed that it is discontinuing the app, with the last day of support being 18 September 2023.
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Aug 09, 2023
Today, Mark Zuckerberg announced two new features for WhatsApp. The CEO of Meta says video calls in Landscape mode and screen sharing are now possible on the app. That said, how can you benefit from these features?
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Aug 08, 2023
Facebook announced that SMS messages will no longer be available when you update your Messenger app. If you use Facebook Messenger as your default SMS messaging app on Android, this feature will no longer be available after the update on 28 September 2023.
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Jul 21, 2023
Blue Ticks beside your name or an organisation is one way to prove that you or the group are legitimate. It's a common feature on Twitter and it's finally coming to Facebook. You can find it straightaway if you type out Meta Verified on the Facebook search bar.
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Jul 15, 2023
Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp may be adding a new fun and cool capability soon - Animated Avatars. This is after the feature was spotted on the Android beta versions of the app.
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Jul 09, 2023
The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) has revealed that Malaysians lost approximately RM302 million to online scams on Meta-owned platforms Instagram and Facebook. Moreover, the whopping loss amount is only for the period between January 2021 and June 2023.
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Jul 05, 2023
At the end of June 2023, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) said it will take legal action against Meta for not cooperating to remove scam ads on Facebook. But that has been resolved, as announced by our Minister of Communications and Digital, YB Fahmi Fadzil.
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Jul 02, 2023
Twitter users are ironically taking to the platform to express their frustrations at Elon Musk’s recent decision to aggressively limit how many tweets users can view per day. Allegedly implemented temporarily to address “extreme levels of data scraping”, verified accounts are now limited to 6000 posts per day, unverified accounts to 600 per day and new unverified accounts to 300 per day.
The latest in a flurry of changes to the platform since Musk’s takeover, many have expressed willingness to switch to a competing app. Well, Meta may take this opportunity to expedite the release of its Twitter competitor, Threads. In fact, the app briefly appeared on Google Play yesterday.
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