Instagram Teen Accounts: Built-In Protections for Teen

Introducing Instagram Teen Accounts: Built-In Protections for Teens, Peace of Mind for Parents

Today, we’re introducing Instagram Teen Accounts, a new experience for teens, guided by parents. Teen Accounts have built-in protections which limit who can contact them and the content they see, and also provide new ways for teens to explore their interests. We’ll automatically place teens into Teen Accounts, and teens under 16 will need a…

Whatsapp Favourite

With the most recent update, WhatsApp now allows users to save contacts as favorites in chats and calls for quick access.

The company said on Tuesday that WhatsApp is rolling out a new version that lets users mark certain contacts as favorites. With WhatsApp Chats and Calls, it allows users to keep the contacts they use most frequently at the top of the screen. It will also be accessible on the instant messaging service as a…

WhatsApp

In the near future, messaging foreigners on WhatsApp may become much simpler.

With billions of users worldwide, WhatsApp is one of the most widely used messaging programs. Due to its default messenger status in many regions of the world, users from many nations frequently utilize it for communication. For its Android client, WhatsApp is working on an in-app translation tool that will help with language barriers and…

WhatsApp for Android

Voice message transcription is reportedly being tested by WhatsApp for Android.

According to a rumor, WhatsApp for Android is developing a new feature that could allow users to transcribe voice communications. A feature tracker in an Android platform beta version of the WhatsApp app noticed it. Users could be able to utilize this to produce transcriptions of voice communications they’ve sent and received. It has been…

instagram

According to Adam Mosseri, Instagram will prioritize short-form content over long videos in order to support users in pursuing their interests.

Adam Mosseri, the CEO of Meta Platforms, has stated that the company’s social media app, Instagram, will prioritize short-form content over lengthy videos. The company’s “core identity” includes assisting customers in pursuing their interests and making friends. Long-form videos can still be posted on the site, but short videos are still given priority, according to…

L-r: Nathan Lee, Business Manager Mobile experience, Samsung West Africa; Joy Tim Ayoola Group Head, Mobile experience, Samsung West Africa; Sungwon Jung, Chief Executive Officer, Samsung West Africa; Oge Maduagu, Head of Marketing, Samsung West Africa, and Stephen Okwara, Product Manager Mobile Experience, Samsung West Africa, during Galaxy Unpacked held in Lagos on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 Elevate Galaxy AI to New Heights

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced its all-new Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6, along with Galaxy Buds3 and Galaxy Buds3 Pro at the Galaxy Unpacked in Lagos. Recall that earlier this year, the tech giant Samsung, ushered in the era of mobile AI through the power of Galaxy AI. With the introduction of…

Meta Llama 3.1 Impact

Meta Rolls out In-Stream Ads & Ads on Facebook Reels across Nigeria & Ghana

Today, Meta announced the availability of two new monetization features for eligible creators in Ghana & Nigeria. In-Stream Ads on Facebook and Facebook Ads on Reels, will enable creators to earn money for crafting original videos and cultivating community. Commenting on the rollout, Moon Baz, Global Partnerships Lead, Africa, Middle East and Turkey (AMET) at…

Truecaller

India Launches Truecaller Fraud Insurance for Users of iOS and Android

On Thursday, Truecaller revealed an insurance protection plan designed to shield subscribers from mobile fraud. The Truecaller Fraud Insurance plan is available to users who have paid for the Android and iOS versions of the app. Initially launched in India, the new strategy will eventually be extended to other countries. The caller ID platform and…

Facebook and Instagram
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Not everyone has the option to opt out of Meta’s intention to train AI using your Facebook and Instagram postings.

Everything you post publicly on Facebook or Instagram if you live in the UK or the EU might soon be used to teach artificial intelligence (AI). Meta intended to utilize the posts from now on to train its AI model, but it was confronted with eleven legal challenges across Europe. Then, in a “disappointing” move,…

Meta Instagram AI

Instagram user-generated AI chatbots are being tested by Meta.

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, declared on Thursday that the firm will start showcasing AI avatars created by creators on Instagram via Meta AI studio. The United States will host the test. The social networking firm and Character, a chatbot startup financed by a16z, both make announcements on the same day.Users will soon be…

WhatsApp Announces Improved Video Calling

WhatsApp announces improved video calling features for mobile and desktop apps.

On Thursday, WhatsApp revealed a number of enhancements to its video calling service for desktop and mobile users. From the previous limit of merely eight participants on the WhatsApp Desktop client, the participant limit for group video calls has been increased across platforms to up to 32 users. Apart from the augmentation of the video…

Microsoft and Truecaller
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Microsoft and Truecaller Work Together to Integrate Personal Voice with AI Assistant: How to Set It Up

In order to considerably improve its current AI Assistant, Truecaller and Microsoft are working together. The caller identification app will make use of Microsoft Azure AI Speech’s Personal Voice function as part of this agreement. When the AI Assistant screens a call or answers on the user’s behalf, this will be linked with the AI…

Microsoft Copilot+
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Microsoft Unveils Copilot+ PCs Enhanced with Cocreate and Recall Features

At its Surface and AI event on Monday, Microsoft revealed Copilot+ PCs, a new generation of Windows PCs driven by artificial intelligence (AI). The manufacturer of Windows emphasized that these computers will have a unique chipset that can perform more than 40 trillion operations per second (TOPS), referring to them as “the fastest, most intelligent…

Google Passkeys
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How to Set Up a Passkey on Your Google Account and Go Passwordless

A year and a few days after Google declared that passkeys will be available, the concept of a world without passwords is beginning to take shape. We mean it when we say things slowly. Even though it’s taken some time, major computer companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Sony PlayStation have released or stated that they…

Limitless AI Pendant
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Release of the Unlimited AI Pendant With AI-Powered Audio Recording and Transcription Functions; Features, Cost

Limitless AI Pendant, a wearable device that is designed to record everything that is said in its vicinity, was unveiled by the company on April 15. The artificial intelligence (AI)-powered device offers a unique form factor and is designed to help users recall important information, eliminating the need to rely on notetaking. The device features a double…

Whatsapp Chat

WhatsApp Added Chat Filters to Easily Recall Previously Read Messages

New Chat Filters are being released by WhatsApp to help with message organization. Without having to browse through the complete chat list, users can now quickly identify the most crucial chats thanks to the latest upgrade. Similar to Google’s Gmail, WhatsApp’s Chat Filters function provides three filter choices to make message browsing more effective. The…

Google Photos

Google Photos: AI-Powered Editing Tools Magic Eraser, Magic Editor, and More Will Be Available for All Users.

In a significant step, Google on Wednesday allowed all users of iOS and Android to access the artificial intelligence (AI) editing features on its Google Photos app. This covers the Pixel 7 series’ Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, and Portrait lighting capabilities. Additionally, the Magic Editor tool, which was introduced with the Pixel 8 series, will…

Messenger

You can now create shared albums, send HD photos, and send files up to 100 MB using Messenger.

A feature that many of its users have long yearned for—the ability to exchange high-quality photographs in Messenger—is finally being added by Meta. The company said on Tuesday, April 9, that users can utilize this file-sharing capability by turning on the HD toggle before clicking Send. WhatsApp also offers high-quality image sharing. The massive social…

Grok
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Grok AI Will Be Available to All Premium Subscribers on X “Later This Week,” according to Elon Musk.

Owner of X (previously known as Twitter), Elon Musk, declared on Wednesday that all XAI Premium subscribers will have access to Grok AI, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot. Only a few days have passed since the billionaire released the open source version of its large language model (LLM), Grok-1. Previously available exclusively with the priciest…

Gboard

How the ‘Scan Text’ Feature to Insert Text from Captured Images on Gboard works.

Gboard, Google’s keyboard software for smartphones, is getting a crucial new feature that will make it easier to insert text using your smartphone’s camera. The most recent version of the keyboard app now supports a new “Scan Text” mode, which uses optical character recognition (OCR) technology to recognize and enter text into a text field….

Whatsapp Secret Code

WhatsApp Is Reportedly Developing a Secret Code for Web Client Locked Chats

An enhancement to the Chat Lock function, which is purportedly being developed for the web version of the well-known messaging program, has been observed by WhatsApp in operation. On WhatsApp for iOS and Android, users can already lock some chats that are protected by a secret code. This feature can help users’ privacy on the…

Google ESIM

Google Allows eSIM Transfer Function During Android Smartphone Configuration: Report

A report claims that Google has made it possible to move eSIMs—an embedded, digital SIM that can be used to activate a cell plan—across Android smartphones. Last year, some users were able to transfer their eSIM from an older Pixel phone to the Pixel 8. This suggests that the feature is becoming available to users…

Whatsapp Pin

WhatsApp Launches Pinned Messages for Individual and Group Chats

A new feature that allows users to pin messages in chats to quickly find significant conversations is being rolled out by WhatsApp. Users can utilize this feature to pin a particular message to the top of individual or group chats by highlighting it. For a maximum of 30 days, a message can be pinned in…

WhatsApp

WhatsApp Will Soon Allow Android Users Share Status Updates to Instagram

As the name suggests, WhatsApp’s latest feature for locked chats allows users to conceal their conversations behind a secret code. It has also been stated that the platform is developing a number of additional features. According to reports, WhatsApp is bringing back the ability to “View Once” images and videos on both the desktop and…

WhatsApp

WhatsApp to Allow Users to Link Their Email Addresses to Their Accounts

WhatsApp is releasing an update that will allow iOS users to link their email address to their WhatsApp account. Users can now log in to their accounts using their registered phone number; adding an email address will provide a another way to access WhatsApp. Email addresses will not be shown to contacts, but adding one…

Instagram

Instagram Allows Customization of Feed Post Audiences; Introduces New Reels Editing Tools, and More

Instagram recently announced that it was exploring capabilities that would allow users to further customize their feeds. It was reported in September of this year that the company is also testing capabilities that will allow users to share Reels and feed posts with a customized list of accounts. The social media platform has already begun…

Gmail

Google to Delete Inactive Gmail Accounts by December 1st

According to the timeframe the firm announced in May, Google will start erasing accounts that have not been used for a period of time starting next month. When an account is inactive for a predetermined amount of time, the search engine giant will permanently destroy everything connected to it, including emails, files, documents, and backup…