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Alert! Meta Platforms Tightens Teen Message Settings on Instagram and Facebook

26Jan

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Alert! Meta Platforms Tightens Teen Message Settings on Instagram and Facebook

[ad_1] Meta Platforms Inc. is tightening default direct message settings for teens on Instagram and Facebook, building on efforts to enhance safety as lawmakers and parents concerned about harmful content continue to pressure social media platforms.The ability for teens to get direct messages from anyone they don't follow or aren't connected to will be turned off on Instagram, including other teens, according to a blog post. Users under age 16 in the US, or under 18 in the UK and Europe, will only be able to receive messages or be added to group chats by people they're already connected to, Meta told Bloomberg via email. Teens in supervised accounts will need parental approval to change the setting, which also applies to Messenger. We are on WhatsApp Channels. Click to join. Supervisi...

Enhanced security: Default end-to-end encryption now on Facebook Messenger

8Dec

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Enhanced security: Default end-to-end encryption now on Facebook Messenger

[ad_1] Meta Platforms has fulfilled a longstanding promise by introducing default end-to-end encryption for one-on-one conversations and calls on Facebook Messenger. The company asserts that with this encryption enabled, only the sender and recipient of a message can access its contents. Initially introduced as an opt-in feature in 2016, end-to-end encrypted texts and calls for individual discussions will now be the standard, marking a significant milestone after an extended development process.A Comprehensive OverhaulLoredana Crisan, VP of Messenger, expressed, "This has taken years to deliver because we've taken our time to get this right." The team, including engineers, cryptographers, designers, policy experts, and product managers, worked diligently to rebuild Messenger features co...

Mercury continue to bewilder NASA despite Messenger mission updates about the planet

27Nov

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Mercury continue to bewilder NASA despite Messenger mission updates about the planet

[ad_1] Mercury may not be stealing the spotlight like Mars so often does, but the planet is as intriguing as the Red Planet. The surface of Mercury is marked by mysterious hollows, which have puzzled scientists for decades. These depressions vary in size from 60 feet to over a mile across and can be up to 120 feet deep, with no known origin. The planet's lack of atmosphere means that wind and water couldn't have created these hollows, leaving scientists searching for alternative explanations. And this is despite the fact that NASA had sent its Mercury Messenger spacecraft to study the planet thoroughly.Some facts about MercuryAccording to NASA, Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system and is small and rocky. Notably, it does not have an atmosphere. Also, unlike Earth's 24-hour...

Express yourself effortlessly: Messenger app introduces simple emoji reactions for quick responses

26Nov

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Express yourself effortlessly: Messenger app introduces simple emoji reactions for quick responses

[ad_1] In a bid to streamline messaging interactions, the Messenger app has introduced a feature that suggests relevant emoji reactions for quicker responses, sparing users the need to sift through their recently-used list. Now, when engaging in conversations, the Messenger app will display a set of suggested emoji reactions that users can readily employ to react to messages. This Messenger update simplifies the process, making it more convenient for users to express themselves with a single tap. No longer confined to scrolling through a list, the suggested emoji reactions feature enhances the fluidity of communication within the app.Additionally, Messenger emoji reactions are visible to all participants in a conversation, fostering a more interactive and engaging chat experience. Wheth...

Meta’s Messenger Lite for Android will be shut down on THIS date

25Aug

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Meta’s Messenger Lite for Android will be shut down on THIS date

[ad_1] The Messenger Lite for Android, the popular lightweight application with basic features from the Messenger app, is being pulled by Meta next month. The app was intended for less-powerful Android devices and could run with less RAM usage and required less storage space. The app was first launched in October 2016. It immediately grew in popularity among users who did not own an expensive smartphone, as they too could comfortably use the Messenger app without worrying about it slowing down the phone, taking up too much space, or draining the battery. However, Meta has set a last date for the app, and you should know it too.According to a report by TechCrunch, the app has been removed from the Google Play Store, which means new users cannot download it anymore. For those who already ...

More than 60% of world now on social media: study

21Jul

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More than 60% of world now on social media: study

[ad_1] Nearly five billion people, or slightly more than 60 percent of the world's population, are active on social media, according to a recent study.That represents an increase of 3.7 percent over the past year, according to calculations by digital advisory firm Kepios in its latest quarterly report. The number of social network users is approaching the number that use the 5.19 billion which use the internet, or 64.5 percent of the world population. There are major differences between regions. Only one person out of 11 in east and central Africa use social media. In India, now the world's most populous nation, the figure is one out of three.The amount of time spent on social media has also increased, by two minutes to 2 hours and 26 minutes per day. Here again there are large disparit...

Windows 11 widgets rolling out for Spotify, Xbox Game Pass, Phone Link SOON

23Feb

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Windows 11 widgets rolling out for Spotify, Xbox Game Pass, Phone Link SOON

[ad_1] Microsoft has recently released two new builds available to Insiders in the Beta Channel: Windows 11 Build 22621.1325 and Build 22623.1325. While the former has certain features disabled by default, the latter includes new features that are already enabled. Among these new features, the most significant one is the addition of widgets for Facebook Messenger, Spotify, Phone Link, and Xbox Game Pass. In an effort to enhance the functionality of the Widgets Panel, Microsoft is also incorporating support for third-party widgets, a Windows Insider Blog confirmed.The blog also suggests that you can give new widgets a try. To do so, just go to the widgets collection in the Microsoft Store and update to the latest version of the apps. Then you will need to open the widgets board and navi...

Instagram Broadcast Chat Feature dubbed ‘Channels’ launched; Facebook, Messenger will get it too

17Feb

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Instagram Broadcast Chat Feature dubbed ‘Channels’ launched; Facebook, Messenger will get it too

[ad_1] Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, has made an announcement about the release of a new Instagram feature named "Channels," which facilitates broadcast chatting. He made the announcement with his own “Meta Channels.” The one-to-many messaging tool called "Broadcast Channels" enables creators to engage with their most enthusiastic followers by inviting them all into a public forum. However, Meta is currently testing broadcast channels with a handful of U.S. creators with Instagram only. Later, Broadcast Channels will also reach Messenger and Facebook in the coming months. How does it work? How will followers be able to join it? Find out here. How do Instagram Channels work?Broadcast channels offer creators a convenient and prompt method of updating their followers, allow...