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Instagram tests 'Locked Reels' feature: What is it, how it works, and more

Meta's social media platform Instagram is testing a new engagement feature that lets users post locked reels, which can only be viewed and interacted with using a code

Tech Wrap April 9: Samsung Odyssey monitors, Realme Narzo, Instagram app

Samsung Odyssey gaming monitor launched. Realme launches Narzo 80 series smartphones. Instagram to launch a dedicated Instagram app for iPads. New Aadhaar app

Instagram may soon release a dedicated app for Apple iPads: What to expect

Currently, iPad users can only access Instagram through the iPhone version of the app, which lacks proper optimisation for larger screens

Meta adds stricter controls for teen users across Instagram, FB, Messenger

Teen Accounts on Facebook and Messenger will include protection features similar to those available on Instagram-such as limiting exposure to inappropriate content and restricting unwanted contact

YouTube introduces new Instagram-like tools for making Shorts: What's new

YouTube is making Shorts creation easy with improved video editor, AI-generated stickers, pre-made templates, and more features

Turkey fines Meta for refusing to restrict content on Facebook, Instagram

Meta said it has been hit with a hefty fine for resisting Turkish government demands to limit content on Facebook and Instagram. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government has been trying to restrict opposition voices on social media after widespread protests erupted following the arrest of Istanbul's mayor, who's a key rival. We pushed back on requests from the Turkish government to restrict content that is clearly in the public interest, and have been fined by them as a consequence, the company said in a statement. The social media company did not disclose the size of the fine, except to say it was substantial and did not provide any more details about the content in question. The Associated Press has approached the Turkish government for comment. Government requests to restrict speech online alongside threats to shut down online services are severe and have a chilling effect on people's ability to express themselves, Meta said. In recent years the Turkish government has ...

Brands make a beeline to ride Ayush Hu Mai's Croissant-Prashant reel wave

Britannia Industries was the first to jump on the viral Croissant-Prashant reel and even renamed its Britannia Treat Instagram account to Britannia.Prashant

Instagram brings option to fast-forward Reels, drops content notes: Details

Reportedly, Instagram users can press and hold the side of the screen to watch Reels in 2x speed

Meta's AI comments draw flak, Instagram users fear fake engagement surge

Meta is under fire for AI-generated Instagram comments, with users accusing the company of inflating engagement and worsening social media authenticity concerns

To lower infra cost, Meta begins testing its 1st in-house AI training chip

Meta is working with Taiwan-based chip manufacturer TSMC to produce the chip, this person said. The test deployment began after Meta finished its first 'tape-out' of the chip

Meta in talks to build $200 billion data centre for AI projects: Report

Meta's decision to invest heavily in data centres is a part of the larger trend where tech giants are announcing huge investments one by one in data centres, particularly to meet the future AI demand

Instagram brings music stickers, text translation, more to DMs: What's new

Instagram users can also pin up to three messages, including text, images and shared posts or reels to the top of any 1:1 or group chat

Soon, WhatsApp will let users link social media profiles on their account

Beta version of the new WhatsApp feature only allows Instagram links. Options for other Meta platforms like Facebook and Threads may be included in the final release

Tech wrap Feb 11: Instagram teen account, Samsung Galaxy F06 5G, iOS 18.3.1

Meta introduces Instagram teen accounts in India. Samsung Galaxy F06 5G launch. Apple iOS 18.3.1. OnePlus Watch 3 launch. Lava's Prowatch X launching on Feb 15

Meta introduces Instagram for teenagers in India: Check safeguard details

In addition to Teen accounts, Meta is bringing an age verification feature to Instagram to ensure that young users do not misrepresent their age

Instagram shows AI generated image option in Stories in India: How it works

With the new feature, Instagram users in India can prompt Meta AI to generate an image which can be shared on Stories

Mark Zuckerberg frustrated over internal leaks, Meta warns employees

To counter leaks, Meta has modified its internal Q&A format. Instead of taking direct questions, employees now submit questions in advance, and the most popular ones are addressed

Meta AI getting more personalised with memory and social media integration

The features are currently rolling out to Meta AI users in the US and Canada, while it is expected to be available in more regions in the coming months

Meta's big payoff: $5,000 for TikTok users to move to Facebook, Instagram

Meta is offering up to $5,000 in bonuses to creators who switch from TikTok to Facebook and Instagram. The deal includes access to monetisation tools and a free trial of Meta Verif

AI, reels, WhatsApp drive customer engagement for auto dealership: Report

AI, reels, content creators, and WhatsApp are driving customer lead generation for automobile companies and their dealerships, according to a whitepaper by Meta and Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations. Interestingly, as many as 72 per cent of new automotive buyers discovered the brand on the family of apps of Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. "This whitepaper underscores the potential of AI, reels, and messaging platforms such as WhatsApp to strengthen customer relationships and drive growth," Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) President C S Vigneshwar said in a statement. As per the survey commissioned by Meta, "72 per cent of new automotive buyers who were surveyed in this research discovered the brand on the Meta family of apps". It further said WhatsApp led the buyer-dealer communication as among new automobile buyers, 48 per cent used WhatsApp to directly connect with dealerships for vehicle availability inquiries, making