Facebook's Testing an Improved Facial Recognition Process for Identity Verification

Facebook's working on an advanced facial recognition flow as part of its user ID processes.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 6, 2019

Facebook Launches Next Steps in Full Messaging Encryption Plan

Facebook will seek to further its end-to-end encryption for messaging push this week as it moves ahead with its privacy plans.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 6, 2019

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Facebook Has Discovered Another Data Access Issue, This Time Within Groups

Facebook has discovered another flaw in its data access systems which would have enabled some app developers to access more information than they should have been able. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 6, 2019

Facebook Launches Updated Company Logo Which Will be Included in All of its Apps

Facebook has launched a new company brand logo, which will help to differentiate the overarching organization from the separate apps. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 5, 2019

Facebook Will Implement Limits on How Many Ads a Page Can Run in 2020

Facebook says that it will implement new limits on how many ads a Page can run as of mid-2020.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 5, 2019

Facebook Was Reportedly Looking to Buy FitBit, and Move Into the Wearable Space

After it was announced that Google had purchased FitBit for $2.1 billion, reported emerged that Facebook was also bidding for the wearables maker.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 2, 2019

Facebook Launches New Work Groups to Connect with Coworkers on the Platform

Facebook has launched a new groups option called 'Work Groups' where users will be able to create communities of co-workers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 2, 2019

Facebook Takes Aim at Scammers Misusing Related Domain Names in New Lawsuit

Facebook has filed a new lawsuit against two providers who've used Facebook-like domain names in order to dupe users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 1, 2019

Facebook Announces Changes to Ad Metrics, Including Removal of 10-Second Video Views

Facebook's implementing some tweaks to its video metrics, including renaming several elements and removing 10-second video views. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 1, 2019

Instagram's Testing a New Option to Make it Easier to Remove Stories Content Across Platforms

Instagram is testing out a new option which would enable users to remove their Stories content from both Instagram and Facebook in one action. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 1, 2019

Facebook Announces New Updates to Help Brands Connect with Customers via Messenger

Facebook has released its latest Messenger Graph API update, which includes some new options for Messenger brand interactions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 1, 2019

Facebook Q3 Update: More Users, Higher Revenue, Despite Ongoing Controversies

Facebook continues its run of continual user and revenue growth in its latest earnings report.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 31, 2019

Facebook Won't Stop Lies in Political Ads - Here's What it Should do Instead

Facebook has said that it will not fact-check political ads - but there are alternate ways it could better protect users while still enabling such ads to run.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 30, 2019

Facebook Launches 'Preventive Health' Tool to Raise Awareness of Personal Health Concerns

Facebook has launched a new tool which will prompt users to get regular health check-ups based on their age and gender info.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 29, 2019

Facebook Publishes New Research on Evolving TV Viewing Behaviors [Infographic]

Facebook's latest research report looks at evolving TV viewing behaviors, and how video consumption is rising online.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 29, 2019

Facebook Launches New Option Which Enables Advertisers to List Ad Text Variants

Facebook has added a new option which will enable advertisers to include multiple text variations for their ad copy.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 29, 2019

Facebook Launches Facebook News, a Dedicated Tab for News Content

Facebook has launched the first stage of its new dedicated News tab, which will help users find more relevant, trustworthy news content on the platform. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 26, 2019

Zuckerberg Faces US Congress on Libra, Privacy and More

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been grilled by US Congress over its Libra currency, user privacy concerns and various other issues.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 24, 2019

Facebook Publishes New Insights on How to Connect with Gen Z Consumers

Facebook has published a new report which looks at how marketers can better connect with Gen Z consumers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 23, 2019

Facebook Outlines New Election Security Measures In the Lead Up to the 2020 Election

In the wake of CEO Mark Zuckerberg's defense of Facebook's position on free speech, Facebook has outlined a new set of measures designed to protect against voter manipulation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 22, 2019

How to Raise Money for Charitable Causes Using Facebook Stories

You can now use Facebook's fundraising stickers in Facebook Stories, providing another way to help raise money for nonprofits.

By Julia Campbell • Oct. 19, 2019

Facebook Launches New 'Disruptor Hub' to Outline How Businesses are Seeing Major Growth Online

Facebook has launched a new resource hub for high growth online companies which outlines how they're seeing growth and boosting performance.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 18, 2019

Facebook Expands its Music Options into Seven New Regions

Facebook is rolling out its range of music options, including songs on profiles and 'Lip Synch Live' to more regions in Europe.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 18, 2019

Facebook Expands Search Ads Availability, Adds Search Results to Automatic Placements

Facebook is giving more businesses access to its search ads, which will appear in general and Marketplace queries.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 18, 2019

Facebook Tests 'Suggested Time' Feature for Scheduled Posts

Facebook is working on a new 'Suggested' scheduling option to help Page admins reach their audiences when they're most active.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 18, 2019