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Meta introduces revamped Meta Account system to unify apps and devices

Meta is rolling out Meta Account, a new system to manage apps and devices in one place, offering simpler logins, shared settings and improved security across its platforms

Meta rolls out parental monitoring of kid's AI chats on FB, IG, Messenger

Meta has rolled out parental supervision tools that show what topics teens discuss with its AI across apps, aiming to improve visibility, safety, and meaningful parent-teen conversations

Andhra Pradesh plans law to regulate children's social media access | Meta | Snapchat | Instagram

In a significant policy move aimed at safeguarding children in the digital ecosystem, the Andhra Pradesh government plans draft law to restrict social media access for children under 13

Meta says content norms for teenagers further tightened on Instagram

Instagram rolls out stricter age-based content controls in India, limiting teen exposure and boosting parental oversight amid growing calls for social media regulation

Tech Wrap April 10: Instagram comment, Voice Notes on X, One UI 8.5 beta

Instagram now allows comment editing. X reintroduces 'Voice Notes' to chats. Samsung expands One UI 8.5 beta to older Galaxy devices. OPPO Find X9 Ultra camera. Google AI Mode

Instagram rolls out stricter restrictions for teenagers in India: Details

Meta has introduced stricter controls for teen users in India, with new content filters and parental settings on Instagram

Instagram now lets you edit comments without deleting them: How it works

Instagram now lets users edit comments within 15 minutes of posting, reducing the need to delete and repost for minor fixes, though the feature comes with some limitations

Tech Wrap Mar 31: Lava Bold N2 Pro, iOS 26.5, Instagram Plus subscription

Lava Bold N2 Pro launched. Apple released iOS 26.5 dev beta 1. Meta tests Instagram Plus subscription. Vivo X300 Ultra. Sony halts CFexpress and SD card sales. OPPO Find X9 Ultra

Tech Wrap Mar 31: Lava Bold N2 Pro, iOS 26.5, Instagram Plus subscription

Lava Bold N2 Pro launched. Apple released iOS 26.5 dev beta 1. Meta tests Instagram Plus subscription. Vivo X300 Ultra. Sony halts CFexpress and SD card sales. OPPO Find X9 Ultra

Meta tests Instagram Plus subscription with additional features: Report

Reportedly, Meta is testing Instagram Plus, a paid plan with features like anonymous Story viewing, custom audience lists, and Story boosts, as it explores new subscription-based revenue options

Meta, Google lose landmark case. Are kids paying the mental health cost?

With Meta and Google found liable in a US case, experts warn addictive app design may worsen anxiety, depression and attention issues, especially among young users

How Meta, YouTube were found 'negligent' in social media addiction lawsuit

A Los Angeles jury ruled that Meta and YouTube were negligent in designing addictive platforms that harmed a young user, marking a landmark decision amid social media addiction concerns

Tech Wrap March 24: Apple WWDC26, OnePlus Nord 6 launch, Instagram update

Apple WWDC26 starts June 8. OnePlus Nord 6 to launch on April 7. Instagram allows reordering carousel posts. Claude AI update. Razorpay partners with Sarvam AI. Vivo V70 FE is launching in India soon

Instagram now lets you reorder carousel posts after publishing: How to use

Instagram now allows users to reorder carousel posts after publishing, making it easier to fix sequence mistakes without deleting posts, though adding new media is still not allowed

Tech Wrap Mar 19: Fortnite returns, OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro, Realme P4 Lite

Fortnite returns to Play Store. OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro launched. Realme P4 Lite 5G launched. Instagram Reels. Perplexity Comet AI browser app for iPhones. Powerbeats Pro 2 Nike edition. iOS 26.4 RC

Like YouTube Shorts, Instagram now lets you tap to pause reels: What's new

Instagram has rolled out a new tap-to-pause feature for Reels, letting users pause videos with a single tap and resume instantly, replacing the earlier press-and-hold control for easier viewing

Instagram adds AI voice effects for voice notes in DMs: Step-by-step guide

Instagram now lets users add AI voice effects to voice notes in DMs, making chats more interactive by allowing recipients to reuse the same effects in replies

Tech Wrap Mar 16: JBL Grip, Instagram DM encryption, Gemini task automation

JBL Grip speaker launched. Instagram to end support for E2E encryption in DM. Gemini task automation on Galaxy S26. POCO X8 Pro series to launch tomorrow. OPPO Find N6. Realme P4 Lite 5G launch

Soon, Instagram will stop supporting end-to-end encrypted DMs: Details

Meta will remove end-to-end encryption support from Instagram DMs after May 8, with the company advising users to download affected chats if needed

Disney+ adds Instagram-like vertical video feed 'Verts' to its mobile app

Disney+ has launched the Verts feature in the US, a vertical video feed that lets users swipe through scenes from movies and shows to discover content and add titles to their watchlist