Instagram Feature to Download Publicly Posted Reels Now Available Globally

[ad_1] Instagram rolled out the ability to download Reels posted by public accounts earlier this year in the US. The company has now confirmed that the feature is rolling out to users globally. Until now, Instagram users could share the reels on public profiles directly to their Stories or DMs. Users can also save those … Read more

WhatsApp Channels Said to Get Sticker Access As it Crosses 500 Million Monthly Active Users

[ad_1] WhatsApp Channels was rolled out in 150 countries, including India in earlier this year in September. These channels, much like Instagram Broadcast, are one-way broadcast tools that some users can share updates with a large number of WhatsApp users. Only Channel owners can send a message on Channels, while other users can react to … Read more

Instagram Allows Feed Post Audience Customisation; Introduces New Reels Editing Tools, More

[ad_1] Instagram recently said that it was testing features to allow users to customise their feeds more. In September this year, it was reported that the company is also testing features that will allow users to choose to share Reels and feed posts with a customised list of profiles. Now, the social media platform has … Read more

Threads Users Can Now Stop Their Posts From Being Suggested on Facebook, Instagram

[ad_1] Threads was released to the public earlier this year in July. Soon after, possibly to increase engagement on the newly launched platform, Meta started to suggest users Threads posts on Facebook and Instagram. The Home feed of Facebook and Instagram regularly suggest Threads posts from other users. Meta states that this was done to … Read more

Facebook and Instagram Introduce Support for Seamless Shopping via Amazon: How it Works

[ad_1] Facebook and Instagram recently added support for the ability to make purchases via Amazon without leaving the social networking apps. The seamless shopping experience on Meta’s apps is reportedly part of a new partnership with the e-commerce giant that will allow customers to connect their shopping and social networking accounts, allowing them to choose an … Read more

WhatsApp Head Will Cathcart Says Company Could Show Ads, but Not in Main Inbox: Report

[ad_1] WhatsApp could show users ads in some parts of the app, according to the company’s top executive. In a recent interview with a Brazilian publication, WhatsApp Head Will Cathcart confirmed that the messaging platform will not display ads in the main inbox or in chats, but advertisements might be shown in two other sections … Read more

Instagram Testing New Feature to Turn Off Read Receipts in Direct Messages

[ad_1] Instagram is working on a new feature that will allow users to turn off read receipts in Instagram DMs. The Meta-owned social media site did not confirm when the feature will roll out to users. WhatsApp, the instant messaging platform from Meta, already carries a similar feature that allows its users to customise whether … Read more