Social Media
Social Media6 days agoMeta Launches Paid Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp Subscriptions
Meta officially launches Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp global subscription plans, marking a major shift from its ad-supported model. Discover enhanced features and future AI integrations as Meta redefines user experience.
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WhatsApp to Let iPhone Users Share Documents with Meta AI Soon
WhatsApp will soon let iPhone users share documents directly with Meta AI, transforming how you get smart answers. Say goodbye to frustrating copy-pasting and hello to seamless data interaction.
Social Media1 week agoMeta Debuts 'Forum': A New Reddit-Like App for Facebook Groups
Meta Platforms quietly rolls out 'Forum,' a new standalone app designed to enhance discussions within Facebook Groups. This strategic move aims to diversify Meta's offerings, challenge Reddit, and capture niche community engagement in the social media landscape.
Social Media2 weeks agoAustralian Teens: Social Media Ban Reduces News Consumption
A new Australian study reveals social media bans reduce news consumption for 51% of affected teens. This impacts civic participation and highlights youth's disconnect from traditional news. Understand the implications.
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WhatsApp Business Icon Gets Modern Refresh on iOS
WhatsApp Business app for iOS is refreshing its icon with a modern 'Liquid Glass' design, currently available to beta testers. Discover the new look and alignment with the main WhatsApp app.
Social Media2 weeks agoHow to Turn Off Instagram Instants & Retract Shared Photos
Learn how to turn off Instagram's new Instants feature, stop daily dual-camera prompts, and retract accidentally shared photos to regain control of your privacy.
Social Media2 weeks agoYouTube Viewers Watch 2 Billion Hours of Shorts on TVs
YouTube viewers are embracing the big screen for short-form content. Discover how 2 billion hours of Shorts are watched monthly on TVs, signaling a major shift in digital media consumption.
Social Media2 weeks agoMeta Launches Instants: New iPhone App for Ephemeral Sharing
Meta launches Instants, a new iPhone app and Instagram feature designed for authentic, ephemeral sharing. Targeting South and Southeast Asia's digitally native youth, Instants aims to redefine social connections by fostering genuine, unedited moments. Discover how Meta is re-engineering social media.
Social Media3 weeks agoThreads AI Expands to India, Africa: What It Means
Meta AI is now expanding its testing on Threads to users in India, Ghana, South Africa, Uganda, and Nigeria. Discover how this integration of advanced generative AI will transform the text-based social platform experience.
Social Media3 weeks agoEU Mandates Child Safety Online by 2026: A New Digital Era
Europe sets a 2026 deadline for social media to protect children online. Learn how this EU regulation will reshape platforms and safeguard youth mental health.
Social Media3 weeks agoInstagram Tests Individual Captions for Carousel Posts
Instagram is testing a new feature: individual captions for each carousel post. This innovation will redefine multi-image storytelling, significantly boosting engagement, education, and e-commerce for creators and businesses, especially in South & Southeast Asia.
Social Media3 weeks agoThreads Updates Its Branding: What's New & Why It Matters
Threads, a prominent digital communication platform, is updating its branding. Discover what's changed, from app icons to color palettes, and understand the significance of these design shifts in the fast-paced tech world.
Social Media3 weeks agoAndroid & iPhone Texts End-to-End Encrypted: A New Era Begins
Apple's integration of the RCS messaging standard revolutionizes Android-iPhone communication. Discover how end-to-end encryption, high-resolution media, and read receipts will transform your texting experience. A more secure and seamless future awaits.
Social Media3 weeks agoBravo Media Labs Pioneers Unscripted Microdramas for Peacock
Discover how Rohan Sharma's Bravo Media Labs is creating unscripted microdramas for the Peacock app, pioneering authentic South Asian storytelling for a global, mobile-first audience. Redefining digital content
Social Media3 weeks agoTikTok UK Launches Ad-Free Subscription Plan for £4.99/Month
TikTok introduces a new ad-free subscription plan in the UK for £4.99/month. Discover how this strategic shift could generate £100M annually and reshape its monetization
Social Media3 weeks agoOnlyFans Sells Minority Stake to Architect Capital for $3.15B
OnlyFans has sold a minority stake to Architect Capital, valuing the content platform at $3.15 billion. This landmark transaction highlights the growing influence of the creator economy and digital commerce.
Social Media3 weeks agoWhat is a ‘Scientology Speedrun’ & Why is Social Media Obsessed?
Discover what a ‘Scientology speedrun’ is and why it's captivating Gen Z on social media. This viral trend represents a new, digital form of activism and investigative journalism.
Social Media3 weeks agoInstagram Targets Long-Form Content & CTV for Ad Growth
Instagram is eyeing long-form content on Connected TV (CTV) as global ad spending soars to $30.4 billion. Discover how this strategic move aims to capture shifting media consumption and leverage new ad revenue opportunities. Learn about Instagram's future in the CTV space.
Social Media3 weeks agoMalaysia weighs legal action against Meta over fake royals
Meta Ignored Malaysia's Royals. Now It's Staring Down a Law That Bites. Kuala Lumpur isn't bluffing. With 15,000 fake royal accounts flooding Facebook in four months and a new enforcement law finally gazetted, Southeast Asia's most ambitious digital economy is about to test whether Big Tech can be held accountable — or fined into compliance.
