Category: Social

YouTube has big plans for its platform and creators in 2026. The company is planning to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) more deeply in existing and new tools. The CEO of the streaming platform revealed on Wednesday that content creators will soon be able to use AI to generate Shorts in their likeness.

YouTube announced additional parental controls. The Google-owned company allows Parents to help teens be even more intentional about how they watch, with a control to set the amount of time spent scrolling through Shorts. It is also bringing new principles and a creator guide to steer teens toward content that is fun, age-appropriate, higher-quality, and […]

Instagram has denied suggestions of a data breach on its platform. On Sunday, the Meta-owned platform issued a statement highlighting that all accounts were secure and no data was stolen. The statement comes days after several users received an email asking them to change their passwords. The social media app says an issue allowed a […]

Grok has been temporarily suspended in Indonesia and Malaysia. The xAI’s artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot received global criticism after it began editing images of users posted publicly on X (formerly Twitter). The feature was widely exploited by some users to generate sexually inappropriate images of others without consent, and many countries, including the Eu…

WhatsApp is reportedly working on parental controls through new secondary accounts designed for minors. These accounts would limit interactions to saved contacts and allow parents to manage privacy settings and receive activity updates. Importantly, parents would not be able to view messages or call details, suggesting WhatsApp is trying to balance child safety with u…

WhatsApp on Wednesday announced several new features aimed at helping users stay connected and express themselves better in group chats. The Meta-owned instant messaging platform is rolling out member tags, which can be added to a user’s name to provide more contextual information about them. They can also turn any word they type into a […]

Instagram Head Adam Mosseri believes that the rise of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated images and videos is forcing the platform to evolve quickly. The Meta-owned social media platform gained popularity for its image and video-centric feed, and is a major driver of the creator economy, which is run by influencers and content creators. However, the executive […]

MeitY issued a statutory advisory reminding all intermediaries of the mandatory due diligence under the IT Act, 2000, and the IT Rules, 2021, amendment. The ministry reiterated a strict 24-hour takedown requirement for content depicting identifiable individuals in sexual acts or impersonations, including digitally altered or AI-generated material. The advisory calls f…

WhatsApp has announced New Year 2026 features as it prepares for its busiest day of the year, when message and call volumes are claimed to exceed its daily average of over 100 billion messages and 2 billion calls. The update includes a 2026 sticker pack, new video call effects like fireworks and confetti, animated confetti […]

WhatsApp is preparing several new features for 2026, many of which are already appearing in Android and iOS beta updates. These include AI-powered Imagine tools for creative status updates, a username reservation system, advanced chat clearing controls, a strict account security mode, and an @all mention feature for group chats. They highlight WhatsApp’s push toward…

The year 2025 is coming to an end, giving us the perfect opportunity to do a recap of what all happened this year. Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, recently announced that the photo and video sharing app now has over three million monthly active users. While the platform achieved a notable milestone this year, […]

Instagram has announced a new ‘Your Algorithm’ tool powered by AI. With this new feature, the Meta-owned company is aiming to provide more personalised recommendations for users. This new feature will appear in the top right corner of Reels with an icon that looks like two lines with hearts. It is available in the US […]

Want to delete your Snapchat account? In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to delete your Snapchat account. You can delete your Snapchat account using a web browser on a desktop or laptop, or you can choose to delete your account from the Snapchat app on an Android smartphone or iPhone.

Instagram is said to be testing a new limit for content discovery. According to a report, the Meta-owned social media platform is testing a restriction on the number of hashtags added to a post. Users are reportedly encountering a notice when they attempt to insert more than three hashtags. The new functionality, however, is yet […]

Stanford researchers found that a browser-based tool that reorders posts on X can reduce political hostility. Tested during the 2024 US election, it pushed extreme or partisan content lower in users’ feeds without hiding anything. After ten days, participants reported warmer feelings toward the opposing political side. The study suggests small ranking tweaks may inf…

Meta Platforms has announced support for additional Indian languages across Instagram, Facebook and the Edits app. The update was revealed at the House of Instagram event in Mumbai on Friday. According to the company, the rollout is aimed at helping creators reach wider audiences and engage more effectively. Meta AI Translations is also expanding to […]

X is reportedly rolling out a new Android interface, according to a tipster, who claims the UI can be enabled through a hidden menu in version 11.42.0-release.0. The tipster also highlights limited-time discounts on X Premium plans, offering the first month of Premium for Rs. 100 and Premium+ for Rs. 890. The offer is said […]

WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature for its Android app that adds a celebratory animation in chats. According to details shared by a feature tracker, the platform is working on a confetti effect that appears when users react to messages with certain emojis. The change is purely visual and aims to make reactions in […]

Microsoft has announced that its Copilot AI chatbot will be discontinued on WhatsApp beginning January 15, 2026. The decision follows Meta’s updated Business API policies, which restrict AI developers and service providers from accessing or operating through the WhatsApp Business Solution. With this change, Microsoft becomes the second major AI company to withdraw i…

Telegram has added three creator-focused features to its app, including Live Stories, which let users stream directly from their Story feed with real-time comments and star-based interactions. Scheduled messages now support repeat intervals, and collectible Gifts will be distributed through an auction system for fairer access. The features are rolling out to all users…

Telegram has announced a new update that adds several new features. The instant messaging platform now allows users to host live streams in Telegram Stories. It also has a live chat feature where viewers can add comments. Users can also enable scheduled messages and reminders to be repeated at set intervals for task automation. Further, […]

Snapchat has announced a new feature that enables conversations on trending topics and events in its community. Dubbed Topic Chats, it is claimed to bring the social media app’s popular features to public conversations, where Snaps are clustered about the topics being talked about in the community. Topic Chats appear in several places in the […]

WhatsApp’s contact-discovery flaw let researchers match 3.5 billion phone numbers to active accounts. By exploiting the absence of rate limits, they checked vast number ranges to see which were registered. They also found that many users exposed their profile photos and About texts publicly. The team even identified millions of accounts in countries where WhatsApp […]

Elon Musk has begun rolling out X Chat in beta, replacing Direct Messages with a new encrypted communications system. Aimed at unifying messaging on the platform, X Chat offers end-to-end encryption, file sharing and vanishing messages, with audio and video calling built in. Access requires a four-digit PIN, a move some early users say adds […]

Elon Musk impressed many netizens on Tuesday after he posted a conversation with the Grok chatbot. In the conversation, the multipreneur shared an image of Lord Ganesha and asked the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot to identify the deity. Not only was the chatbot able to identify the Indian God, it was also able to describe […]

Perplexity and Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, announced a partnership on Wednesday to integrate Perplexity’s AI-powered answer engine within the social media app. The chatbot will soon be available alongside My AI, allowing users to ask questions and explore topics directly in Snapchat. As part of the deal, Perplexity will pay Snap $400 million […]

Tinder is testing “Chemistry,” an AI feature that scans users’ camera rolls, after permission, to suggest a small number of more relevant matches each day and reduce swipe fatigue. Positioned as a major part of Tinder’s 2026 product strategy, the tool is live in Australia and New Zealand. However, its approach raises privacy concerns about […]

Instagram Lite, first released in 2020, was taken down by Meta soon after its launch, only to be relaunched later in March 2021 in 107 countries. The ‘Lite’ version of Instagram was aiming to serve people who live in regions with poor internet connectivity, as it can render content even on a 2G connection. Moreover, […]

Elon Musk confirmed that a major bug in X’s “For You” algorithm caused users to see fewer posts from accounts they follow, adding that a fix is on the way. He also announced a new “Following” feed option that will let users choose between viewing all posts or only key highlights. Additionally, Musk revealed that […]

Instagram is rolling out a highly-requested feature, which enables users to find and revisit the Reels they have watched previously. It is expected to work similarly to the Watch History feature on YouTube. As per an Instagram official, they will be able to filter out Reels based on a specific date or date range, and […]