Facebook Announces its New Oversight Board to Guide Content Rules on the Platform

Facebook has announced the first members of its new Oversight Board which will help it make decisions on what content should be allowed, and removed, from its platforms. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 6, 2020

Facebook Sees Uptick in Account Removals on its Main Platform Due to Coordinated, Inauthentic Behavior

Facebook has published its latest update on account removals due to 'coordinated, inauthentic behavior' - or efforts to manipulate public opinion.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 5, 2020

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Facebook Adds New Setting to Stop Private Groups Being Switched to 'Public'

Facebook is making a change to its group privacy settings in order to stop admins of private groups from switching them to public.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 5, 2020

Facebook Is Running a New Series of Education Sessions for Facebook Group Admins

Facebook has announced a new series of education sessions for Facebook group admins to help them make the most of their groups.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 4, 2020

Facebook Expands Community Help Hub to Cater to More Assistance Options

Facebook is expanding its COVID-19 Community Help Hub to cater to more types of assistance amid the pandemic. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 4, 2020

Facebook Is Testing a 'Hit Me Up' Sticker to Prompt Message Interaction from Stories

Facebook is working on a new sticker that prompts Stories viewers to get in touch with the creator via direct message.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 1, 2020

Facebook Begins to Re-Open Moderation Centers as Concerning Content Gains Momentum in the App

Facebook is re-opening some of its content moderation centers as COVID-19 lockdowns ease, which will help it manage an influx of concerning posts. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 30, 2020

Facebook Expands Access to Option to Transfer Your Photos and Videos to Google Photos

After initially launching its photo and video transfer tool to selected users last year, Facebook is now providing the option in more regions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 30, 2020

Facebook Closes in on New Milestone of 3 Billion Total Users Across its Platforms

Facebook has published its latest earnings report, showing increases in users and revenue, though it's also warned that the impacts of COVID-19 are coming.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 29, 2020

Facebook Releases Details of its New, Human-Like, Conversational Chatbot Process

Facebook has outlined its advanced in conversational chatbots via its new Blender process.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 29, 2020

WhatsApp Officially Launches New, 8-Person Group Video Chat Option

WhatsApp has officially launched its new, 8-person, encrypted video chat option, doubling the capacity of WhatsApp group video calls.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 28, 2020

Facebook's Holding a Virtual Graduation Event for the Class of 2020, Hosted by Oprah Winfrey

With physical graduation events canceled due to COVID-19, Facebook is hosting a virtual celebration, with a range of celebrity guests.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 28, 2020

Facebook Moves to Expand its eCommerce Presence in India via WhatsApp Shopping Integration

Facebook is quickly moving to boost its eCommerce presence in India following the purchase of a majority stake in internet provider Jio.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 28, 2020

Facebook Shares New Data on the Psychological Impacts of Social Comparison, and How It Can Be Reduced

Facebook has shared the results of a new study which looks at the impacts of social comparison, facilitated by social networks.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 26, 2020

Facebook Outlines a Range of New Video Tools, Including Messenger Rooms for Group Video Hangouts

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has outlined a range of new video tools that Facebook is adding across its apps to meet demand during COVID-19.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 24, 2020

Facebook Workplace Adds New Tools to Improve Information Flow and Employee Connection

Facebook has added a range of new tools to its professional Workplace platform, catering to usage trends as people switch to working from home.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 24, 2020

Federal Court Approves Facebook's $5 Billion Privacy Agreement with the FTC Over Cambridge Analytica

The Federal Court has now approved Facebook's $5 billion settlement with the FTC over the Cambridge Analytica data misuse scandal.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 24, 2020

Facebook is Adding New Location Transparency Listings on Posts from Pages with High Reach

In an effort to improve transparency, Facebook will now list the primary location from where a Facebook or Instagram page is managed on the post itself. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 23, 2020

Facebook Adds New 'Animate' Option to Add Motion to Still Images in Facebook Stories

Facebook has added a new 'Animate' option to Facebook Stories, which provides a way to add basic motion to still images.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 23, 2020

Facebook Outlines Improved Detection of Fake Accounts Based on Rejection of Friend Requests

Facebook has outlined its latest advancement in detecting and removing fake profiles by monitoring account behavior in relation to friend requests.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 22, 2020

Facebook Expands Access to its Cartoonish 'Avatars' to European Users

Facebook is bringing its cartoonish 'Avatars' to European audiences, after first launching them in Australia last June.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 22, 2020

Facebook Abandons Mandatory Shift to Campaign Budget Optimization for Ad Campaigns

Facebook has abandoned its push which would have forced all advertisers to switch to its automated Campaign Budget Optimization process.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 22, 2020

Facebook Purchases Majority Stake in Indian Internet Provider Jio for $5.7 Billion

Facebook has purchased a majority stake in Indian internet provider Jio, as it moves to solidify its position in the developing Indian market.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 22, 2020

Facebook Expands Messenger Kids to More Regions, Adds New Connection Options

With schools shut down, Facebook is expanding Messenger Kids into more regions to help provide a social outlet.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 22, 2020

Facebook Provides New COVID-19 Symptom Maps to Assist in Response Planning

Facebook, in partnership with Carnegie Mellon, has published the first of its COVID-19 symptom maps to assist in planning for future outbreaks.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 21, 2020