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Twitter to launch advanced search filters on iOS devices soon: Report

Twitter is finally bringing a much sought-after feature that will help users find specific tweets and profiles by filtering based on date, user, retweet count, hashtags and more

TikTok expands features for creators to restrict videos to adult audience

TikTok announced that it has expanded its 'audience controls' feature to allow creators to restrict their short-form videos to adult viewers

Telegram's new update includes revamped media editor with blur tool

Telegram also added a way to quickly add shapes, such as rectangles, circles, arrows, stars, and chat bubbles by tapping the "plus" icon in the editor

Five essential reads on consequences of Musk's takeover of Twitter in 2022

The microblogging platform has seen a rise in hate speech and technical problems as media reports say up to 75% of the staff has been cut since he took over

New IT rules: WhatsApp bans over 3.7 mn 'bad' accounts in India in Nov

The messaging platform has more than 400 million users in the country

CEO Elon Musk actively searching for new chief for Twitter: Report

Billionaire Elon Musk is actively searching for a new chief executive officer for Twitter Inc, CNBC reported on Tuesday, citing sources

Social media app Tumblr adds support for livestreaming via Livebox

Livebox allows users to tip streamers, and by the same token, Tumblr will allow viewers to pay creators with a virtual currency called Diamonds

Twitter now supports themed icons in latest Android 13 update: Report

With the new update, it will change the Twitter icon's colour to match the users' wallpaper and system, as well as any other apps that support this feature

Twitter starts restoring suspended accounts, to reinstate more in 30 days

The company said reinstated accounts still need to comply with its rules. "Permanent suspension remains an enforcement action for serious violations," it said

Elon Musk seeks new investors for Twitter at the same price he paid

Musk, who also runs Tesla Inc. and SpaceX, has acknowledged in the past that he paid too much for Twitter but has expressed confidence in its prospects in the long run

WhatsApp details privacy and safety features rolled out in 2022

WhatsApp on Thursday announced a list of privacy and safety features it rolled out this year. These features include admin control, online presence, code verification, and more. Details here

Microblogging platform Twitter to shut down newsletter tool Revue in 2023

Users will not be able to access their Revue account from January 18, 2023 and all data will be deleted

US Senate votes to ban TikTok app on govt-owned phones amid data concerns

The Biden administration has been attempting to forge an agreement with TikTok that would allow the video-sharing site to keep operating in the US by enacting additional safeguards on how US user data

Meta introduces new features 'Notes', 'Candid Stories' on Instagram

Notes are short posts of up to 60 characters using just text and emojis. This feature has already started rolling out to users

Discord to soon expand 'Connections' by rolling out 'Linked Roles' feature

Over 20 official Connections will roll out with new functionality across the next few weeks, from categories like gaming, social, fitness, finance and art

IT rule tweak likely if social media firms abuse power: Chandrasekhar

The latest stance by the minister follows a series of confrontations between the government and Twitter over the moderation of user-generated content on the platform

Twitter shuts 'Moments' feature that allowed curated collection of tweets

The company said that the existing Moments will stay on the platform but users will not be able to create new ones

Paid Telegram Premium service tops 1 mn subscribers, says CEO Durov

Telegram in October reduced the subscription cost of its premium tier in India from Rs 469 to Rs 179

Telegram shares user info with Delhi High Court in copyright case

The plea was filed by Neetu Singh and KD Campus, seeking to restrain users from sharing their videos, lectures, and books on Telegram. The matter will be heard again on February 14 next year

Twitter to show you more tweets from people you don't follow: Report

Twitter will now show you more tweets from people you don't follow, as Elon Musk continues to tinker with the platform inorder to woo more users and make more money.