Meta Partners with Popular Mobile Apps for New End-of-Year Stories Collaborations

The collaborations provide more TikTok-like creative functionality, which could help to keep users within Meta's apps instead.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 17, 2021

Meta Publishes New Study on the Importance of Maximizing Inclusion in Gaming [Infographic]

The study looks at the importance of inclusion in game development, which could also be extended to many other elements.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 17, 2021

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Meta Launches New Tool that Animates Kids' Character Drawings

The new app uses AI to bring your kids' weirdo characters to life.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 16, 2021

Meta Looks to Take More Action Against Data Scraping with Expansion of its Bug Bounty Program

The announcement could significantly boost Meta's capacity to detect and block misuse of user data.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 15, 2021

Meta Opens Up Simplified AR Creation Tools to More Users

By providing simplified AR creation tools, Meta can better position itself to lead the next big AR trends.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 13, 2021

Facebook Announces New Comment Moderation and Support Features, Including Live Chat for Some Account Issues

Live chat for those locked out of their Facebook accounts will address a key issue for many users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 10, 2021

Meta Takes Next Steps Towards VR Social with the Expansion of Horizon Worlds

The next stage of immersive digital connection is coming, with Horizon Worlds now available to all VR users in the US and Canada.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 9, 2021

Meta's Novi Cryptocurrency Project Launches New Trial on WhatsApp in the US

Meta's crypto project moves to the next stage of testing, which could help build the case for the option.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 9, 2021

Meta Launches Personalized Year in Review Features on Facebook and Instagram

The features provide a summary of your shared experiences on the platform's throughout the year.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 9, 2021

Facebook Launches New Tools for Live-Stream Creators, Including Links in Streams and Additional Stream Guests

The new additions provide a range of new considerations and opportunities for live-stream creators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 9, 2021

Facebook Launches 'Professional Profiles' to Help More Creators Maximize their Presence

Facebook's making a push to win over more creators, as part of its broader effort to win back young audiences.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 8, 2021

Facebook Launches 'Stars Fest' to Increase Creator Donations, and Bring More of their Fans to the App

Facebook's hoping to encourage more Stars usage, and win over more creators and their fans.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 7, 2021

Meta Adds New Interactive Elements to Facebook Gaming to Help Build Community Engagement

Meta's looking to expand Facebook Gaming as part of its broader push to win back younger users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 7, 2021

Facebook Publishes New Guide to Marketplace Optimization for the Holidays

The guide provides tips on Marketplace listings, with many of the data points also tied back to broader eCommerce trends.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 6, 2021

WhatsApp Adds New Auto-Delete Options, Enabling You to Set All Your Chat Threads to Self-Erase

The new option will enable you to auto-delete all your WhatsApp threads after 24 hours, a week or 90 days.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 6, 2021

Messenger Kids Adds Dark Mode, Voice Effects and New Collaborative Gaming Options for the Holidays

Dark mode will help protect young eyes when using the popular messaging app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 6, 2021

Messenger Adds New Group AR Effects, Tests Automated Bill-Splitting Process

Some new additions are coming to your Messenger threads, including Taylor Swift Soundmojis and new group AR effects.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 3, 2021

Meta Partners with Industry Experts on New Process to Detect and Remove 'Revenge Porn'

The process will provide a more comprehensive way for people to detect and remove images shared without their permission.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 2, 2021

Meta Launches New Initiative to Share Data on Coordinated Inauthentic Behavior with More Researchers

Meta's new project will open up its coordinated inauthentic behavior research to more academic groups, improving detection and enforcement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 2, 2021

Facebook Adds New Trend Insights in Creator Studio, Which Could Help Shape Your Posting Strategy

The new insights could be hugely valuable in formulating your optimal Facebook posting process.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 1, 2021

Meta Updates Policy on Cryptocurrency Ads, Opening the Door to More Crypto Promotions in its Apps

As cryptocurrencies become more mainstream, Meta is lowering its thresholds for crypto ads.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 1, 2021

Meta Outlines Evolving Safety Measures in Messaging as it Seeks to Allay Fears Around the Expansion of E2E Encryption

Meta's messaging integration plan, including universal messaging encryption, continues to spark fierce debate among privacy advocates and law enforcement groups.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 1, 2021

Meta's Crytpo Project Loses Top Executive, the Latest Blow for the Company's Digital Payments Push

Meta's troubled Novi project looks set to remain troubled for some time yet, with its top executive moving on from the company.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 30, 2021

How to Create and Promote Podcasts on Facebook [Infographic]

Podcasters can now promote their programs direct on Facebook - here's a look at how Facebook's podcasts work.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 30, 2021

Facebook Could Be Forced to Sell-Off Giphy After UK Regulatory Ruling

The UK competition watchdog has ruled that Meta's acquisition of Giphy stifled competition in the sector, which could be a significant ruling. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 30, 2021