This week, Instagram alternative Flashes released its Bluesky-based photo-sharing app to the public on the App Store, receiving close to 30,000 downloads in the first day. With the ability to upload up to four images and videos up to one minute long, the app provides a traditional Instagram-like experience. The AT Protocol, often known as…
Instagram is currently experimenting with a new feature that allows users to privately dislike or downvote comments on both Feed posts and Reels. This move comes after users began noticing a discreet new button next to comments, prompting speculation about its purpose. Now, the company has confirmed that this test aims to provide users with…
WhatsApp is stepping up its personalization game by introducing a host of new customization options, allowing users to add a personal touch to their chats like never before. The latest update brings a variety of themes, custom color choices for chat bubbles, and an expanded collection of wallpapers, making conversations more visually appealing and easier…
Instagram announced on Tuesday that it is rolling out its Teen Accounts feature in India, one of its largest markets with over 350 million users. This new feature introduces enhanced safety measures designed to protect young users on the platform. Initially launched last year in the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Australia, Teen Accounts were automatically…
Meta’s widely used messaging platform, WhatsApp, is testing a redesigned interface that prominently features its suite of AI chatbots. This new design, currently being trialed through the app’s Android beta version, introduces a dedicated AI tab on the homescreen. According to WABetaInfo, the update allocates one of WhatsApp’s four main tabs exclusively to AI tools.…
WhatsApp has introduced an innovative feature aimed at improving real-time communication on mobile devices. Announced on Thursday, this enhancement brings advanced typing indicators, offering users more intuitive visual cues during active conversations in both private and group chats. This new addition builds upon the platform’s commitment to enhancing user experience, following the introduction of voice…
WhatsApp is rolling out advanced features for its users, but this progress means some older devices and operating systems will no longer be compatible with the messaging app. This change arises because the hardware on these aging devices cannot support the demands of new updates. As a result, WhatsApp will soon cease to function on…
WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform owned by Meta, is reportedly rolling out a new feature designed to enhance group interactions and simplify communication within chats. According to WABetaInfo, users will soon be able to mention entire group chats in their status updates, making it easier to keep all members informed without extra effort. This feature,…
Instagram is testing a new feature that allows users to completely clear all recommended content from their feeds. This “reset” tool, set to roll out globally soon, will enable users to refresh their experience by wiping out algorithm-driven suggestions. However, Instagram notes that recommendations will gradually personalize again over time as users interact with content.…
Beta programs offer an excellent opportunity to get early access to upcoming features, providing users with a sneak peek at new updates. However, participating in beta testing comes with inherent risks, as the primary purpose is to help developers identify and resolve potential bugs. A recent issue faced by WhatsApp beta users serves as a…