Instagram has recently been reported to be testing unskippable ads on its platform, causing frustration among users. This move by the social media giant has sparked concerns among users regarding their in-app experience and the potential impact on user engagement. Instagram has confirmed the testing of these unskippable ads, which appear as 5-second-long “ad breaks”
Facebook’s recent emphasis on attracting young adults seems like a surprising move, especially considering the platform’s loss of appeal among the youth in recent years. With teenagers gravitating towards platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat, it raises the question of whether Facebook can truly position itself as the social media destination for young adults. Despite
The recent communication strategies from Instagram‘s comms team have been the subject of much debate and confusion within the Instagram community. One of the latest examples of this is the mixed messaging regarding the length of Reels on the platform. While Instagram advised against posting Reels longer than 90 seconds at a creator event, they
Recent reports have revealed that Meta has discovered “likely AI-generated” content being used deceptively on its Facebook and Instagram platforms. This content includes comments applauding Israel’s handling of the war in Gaza, strategically placed below posts from global news organizations and US lawmakers. The accounts responsible for this misleading content posed as Jewish students, African
In a world where social media platforms are constantly evolving to provide a safer and more user-friendly experience, Instagram has introduced a new feature called “limits.” This feature allows users to hide DMs and comments from accounts that may be harassing them. While initially aimed at helping creators deal with harassment campaigns, this feature is
Instagram, the renowned photo and video sharing platform owned by Meta, is rumored to be planning the introduction of a new way for users to gain early access to upcoming features. Currently, users can only opt to join the Android Beta program to access beta features that are still in the testing phase. However, with
WhatsApp is set to revolutionize the way users interact with each other by introducing a new feature that allows for customization of chat themes. This feature will enable users to set a default theme, altering the colour of chat bubbles on their smartphones. The possibilities for personalization are endless, with a selection of colour presets
The families of the victims of the Uvalde, Texas school shooting have filed a lawsuit against Meta and Activision, the developer of Call of Duty, alleging that they promoted the use of firearms to underage boys. The lawsuit claims that both companies exposed the shooter to weapons, conditioned him to see them as a solution
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is aggressively pursuing a leadership position in the field of generative artificial intelligence (AI). The company is pouring billions of dollars into AI hardware and development, and integrating new AI features into all of its apps. One such app is WhatsApp, the world’s most popular messaging platform, known for its
WhatsApp has recently introduced new creative options for its Stories feature, which is known as the “Status” option within the app. These updates aim to provide users with more ways to personalize their ephemeral updates. One notable change is the revamped presentation style of fonts and color options in the Status composer. Additionally, users now