Meta Launches A Standalone Reddit-Style Discussion Platform
Meta launched Forum on May 25, 2026, a standalone app that pulls Facebook Groups into a Reddit-style discussion experience. Users sign in with Facebook credentials,…
Instagram Launches Instants for Real-Time Photo Sharing With Close Friends
Instagram has introduced a new feature called Instants, along with a dedicated companion app for it. The company describes Instants as “a new way to…
YouTube Tests Clear Screen Viewing Feature for Shorts to Match TikTok and Instagram Reels
YouTube is developing a Clear Screen option for Shorts to hide on-screen function buttons enabling full unimpeded viewing. App researcher Radu Oncescu shared details about…
Is Instagram Eyeing Long-Form Content Strategy to Battle YouTube?
Instagram is reportedly exploring long-form video content for connected TV platforms as Meta expands its ambitions beyond short-form Reels. The move could position Instagram more…
Instagram Removes End-to-End Encryption Over Safety Concerns
Instagram discontinued its end-to-end encrypted direct messaging on Friday, ending a feature Meta first introduced on Facebook Messenger seven years ago in 2019. Instagram did…
Instagram Overhauls Teen Accounts With 13+ Rating Rules
Instagram has introduced stronger content protections for teenagers in Pakistan, automatically placing all users under 18 into a updated, restricted account setting. Teens placed in…
Meta Expands AI-Based Age Detection Tools to Identify Underage Users Across Its Platforms
Meta is rolling out new artificial intelligence-powered systems designed to detect underage users across Facebook and Instagram as governments and regulators increase pressure on social…
Why Instagram’s Swap Feature Raises Questions About Meaningful Creative Input Requirements
Instagram is testing a new feature that allows users to replace text in other people’s Reels, expanding remix-style interactions. The update aims to boost creativity…
How Meta Lost Daily Active Users for First Time Ever
Meta has reported a slight decline in daily active users for Q1 2026, marking a rare drop in engagement. The company attributed the dip to…
Instagram Improves Insights UI and Adds New Metrics to Help Creators
Instagram has updated its Insights dashboard with a redesigned interface and new metrics aimed at helping creators better understand content performance. The changes focus on…
You Will Now Get One Login for Facebook, Instagram, Threads and WhatsApp
Meta has introduced a new unified account system that allows users to manage apps, devices, and settings in one place. The update simplifies logins across…
Threads Just Announced a Feature That Has Users Talking
Threads is adding a new feature called live chats that resembles Instagram’s Broadcast Channels, enabling users to follow event and topic-related discussions through a more…
Meta Rebuilt Its Entire AI Stack in Nine Months. Here Is What Came Out of It.
Meta’s Superintelligence Labs has released Muse Spark, the first large language model in its new Muse series. The company said the team rebuilt its entire…
