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…

WhatsApp

WhatsApp to Introduce Voice Chat Feature for Less Disruptive Group Calls

A new voice chat feature on WhatsApp has started to roll out, providing users with an enhanced group call experience. Group calls now ring members’ handsets, which may not be the best situation, particularly if some players are participating from various time zones. Rather, audio chats will be less obtrusive and, similar to group call…

Threads - Twitter

Threads Users Can Now Delete Their Profiles Without Deleting Their Instagram Account

Within months of its inception, Elon Musk’s microblogging rival, Threads, has eclipsed Meta as a popular social media platform. Instagram’s text-based app is still in its early stages and lacks a few important functions. Users have been complaining about Threads since it launched in July since they can’t remove their profile without also removing their…

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Kenya Unveils its First Local Smartphone Assembling Plant in East Africa

Kenyans may now purchase reasonably priced cellphones that are locally made thanks to the opening of the cutting-edge East Africa Device Assembly Kenya Limited in Athi River. The establishment of the device assembly facility was a collaborative effort between international device manufacturers and local mobile network operators. The gadgets will retail for Sh7,499 and be…

Qualcomm

Qualcomm Rolls out Snapdragon Seamless, a new Cross-platform Technology for Linking Multiple Devices

At the Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii on Tuesday, Qualcomm unveiled a wide range of fresh goods and services, including its newest flagship chip, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. A new cross-platform solution that enables the smooth integration of numerous devices into a single ecosystem was also presented by the company. According to the manufacturer, Snapdragon…

Facebook and Messenger

Meta to Introduce Broadcast Channels on Facebook, Messenger

Mark Zuckerberg revealed today that TV channels are coming to Facebook and Messenger. The most recent addition to Facebook’s extensive collection of tools that Page admins, such as artists and public personalities, can use to directly connect and further engage with their communities, are broadcast channels, which are a public, one-to-many messaging platform for Pages….

WhatsApp

WhatsApp: Support for Passkeys is now Live on Android

Android users who use WhatsApp will soon be able to securely re-login to their accounts using their device PIN or biometric authentication. Before, users of WhatsApp had to enter a one-time password (OTP) and an optional six-digit PIN for two-factor authentication in order to access their accounts. Android users will now be able to use…

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Exceptional Galaxy Features Are Now Available to Even More Users with the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE, and Galaxy Buds FE.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced the latest FE series addition to the Samsung Galaxy ecosystem — the new Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE and S9 FE+, and Galaxy Buds FE. Known for their iconic and durable designs, advanced performance, cutting-edge camera and audio capabilities, and so much more — these are the most…

Passkeys will use your face, fingerprint or device PIN to log in to your account

Google Introduces Passkeys for Personal Accounts to Replace Passwords

Months after adding support for the secure login method across all of its services, Google has revealed that it has started urging users to set up passkeys on their devices. Passkeys, a “passwordless” but secure alternative that enables you to connect to apps and services using biometric identification on your smartphone and other devices, are…

Gmail

Google to Introduce Emoji Reactions Feature for Gmail on Android, iOS

Google’s well-known email client, Gmail, has been receiving improvements and new features to improve usability. Now, Gmail may soon get a new emoji reaction function that will enable users to respond to emails with emojis on both iOS and Android. The capability that is already present in Microsoft Outlook is comparable to this one. A…

Telegram

Telegram Introduces Reaction Stickers, Music in Stories, Other Features

The tales feature of Telegram was first made available to premium members in July before being made available to all users in August. Users may now add music and reaction stickers to the stories thanks to new enhancements the firm has made to the feature. In addition, users can instantly send and share media in…

Instagram
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4 hidden gems for Creators on Instagram

Creators come to Instagram everyday to create and connect, grow their audience, and build their business. With more than 2 Billion people using Instagram each month, Instagram offers a global reach and wide breadth of features, which makes it a one-stop-shop for all creators, and offers a variety of opportunities and experiences for creators everywhere….

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Telegram Releases Stories, Other Features for All Users

Monday saw the launch of Stories for all users, according to Telegram. The feature is now available to all users on the platform after being first made available to Premium subscribers last month. Compared to those found on competing social media platforms, this function has a few changes and improvements. The social media site is…

X video call
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Elon Musk’s X to Feature Video Calling Support

Future additions of X video calls to the app have been confirmed by the platform’s CEO in an interview. As part of the billionaire’s strategy to make X into an “everything app,” Elon Musk is attempting to introduce support for new features to the microblogging platform he runs that was formerly known as Twitter. Users…

Threads - Twitter

Meta Releases 3 New Features for Threads This Week

The social media competitor to Elon Musk’s X (previously Twitter), Threads, is having trouble keeping the users it attracted right away. As it has lost more than half of its user base in the weeks following its launch, Meta is reportedly preparing new methods. This week, Meta unveiled a number of new capabilities for Threads…

WhatsApp

WhatsApp Releases Screen Sharing and Landscape Mode for Video Calls

A new feature is being rolled out to WhatsApp users. The social media site that is owned by Meta now lets you share your screen during video calls. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, posted updates about this functionality on his Facebook and Instagram accounts. With this inclusion, Meta advances in its strategy to take on…

L-r: Solomon Osibeluwo, Master Trainer, Mobile Experience Division; Oyetola Akeredolu, Marketing Operations Manager; Charlie Lee, Managing Director; Joy Tim-Ayoola, HOD - MX Division; Chika Nnadozie, Head of Marketing, and Stephen Okwara, Product Manager, MX Division, all of Samsung Nigeria, during the Galaxy Z Flip5, Galaxy Z Fold5 in Nigeria, Wednesday, July 27 2023 at Eko Hotel and Suites.
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Samsung Unveils Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5: Delivering Flexibility and Versatility without Compromise

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced its fifth generation of Galaxy foldables: Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5. The form factors offer unique experiences for every user with sleek and compact designs, countless customisation options, and powerful performance. The new Flex Hinge makes the foldable experience possible, while offering an aesthetically balanced and solid design….

twitter

Twitter for Elon Musk starts using X branding with a new site logo and profile picture.

A white X on a black background was used as the new Twitter logo, which Elon Musk and Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino presented on Monday in favor of the well-known blue bird icon. X is present! Let’s do this,” tweeted Yaccarino, who also shared a photo of the company’s San Francisco offices with the logo…

ChatGPT
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Next Week Sees the Release of ChatGPT for Android, with a Pre-Order Option on Google Play Store

Finally, ChatGPT will soon be available for Android. The long-awaited ChatGPT app for Android will be available starting next week, according to a weekend announcement from OpenAI. Between November 2022 and April of this year, the business that created the newest generative AI platform ChatGPT observed it gain a cult-like following online. Android smartphone owners…

Twitter
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Twitter’s Crypto Scammers are on the Rise on Threads

Last week, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, combined Instagram with Threads, a brand-new Twitter-like site. Five days after its introduction, Threads has already established itself as a haven for cryptocurrency scammers. On numerous social networking sites, members of the global Web3 and crypto communities are posting advisories to warn unwary victims about the financial…

Threads - Twitter
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Elon Musk’s Twitter reportedly experiences a decline in traffic as Threads App adds 100 million users in less than a week.

Less than a week after Facebook parent company Meta unveiled its new microblogging site, Threads had 100 million registered users. A competitor to services like Twitter, which Elon Musk purchased last year, the company’s app is intimately connected to a user’s Instagram account. The app has experienced a meteoric growth in users joining up for…

Android
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Android in 2023: most used versions, brands, and browsers

Uptodown— the renowned mobile app download platform— has conducted a comprehensive study on the habits of its 132 million users worldwide. The data provides an overview of the most widely used mobile browsers, operating systems, and device models. The browser war has a winner Google Chrome celebrates a decade as the top browser on Android thanks to…

Threads - Twitter
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Over 30 million users have signed up to Meta’s Threads according to Zuckerberg

According to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, 30 million people have already downloaded the company’s brand-new Threads app. He marketed the application as a “friendly” rival to Twitter, which Elon Musk acquired in October. According to experts, Twitter users dissatisfied with recent platform changes may flock to Threads. Although Twitter is “often imitated,” according to…

Meta Facebook
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Meta Now Allows Secure Chat Transfer Using QR Code on WhatsApp Between Devices

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, unveiled a new function for WhatsApp, the platform’s instant messaging application, on Friday. The CEO of Meta claims that customers will now be able to easily and securely move their chat history between devices. Currently, the transfer can only occur if both devices are running the same OS (operating…

Instagram and Messenger

Meta Releases New Parental Supervision Tools for Instagram and Messenger

Today, Meta unveiled new parental control features for Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger. This includes a new parental supervision portal on Messenger, a tool that prevents unsolicited DMs on Messenger and Instagram in advance, and nudges to remind kids to take a break. Messenger supervision controls, which will be available in Meta’s Family Center, will be…