WhatsApp introduces new feature

WhatsApp introduces new feature

Meta-owned WhatsApp is rolling out a significant update for verified channels and businesses, replacing the familiar green verification badge with a new blue checkmark. This change, reported by WaBetaInfo, is aimed at enhancing brand consistency across Meta ...


Spotify

Spotify India narrows net loss in FY23

Spotify India has reported a significant reduction in its net loss for the financial year ending March 2023. According to financial data from business intelligence platform Tofler, the audio streaming giant's India unit narrowed its net loss by 26 percent to INR 344 crore.


Threads hits 175 million users on first anniversary

Threads hits 175 million users on first anniversary

Meta's alternative to X (formerly Twitter), Threads, has reached a significant milestone by hitting 175 million monthly users on its first anniversary. The announcement was made by Meta CEO and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday via Threads, celebrating the platform's rapid growth since its unexpected launch, AFP reported. Threa...


WhatsApp

WhatsApp bans 66 lakh accounts in India

Meta-owned WhatsApp has said that it banned more than 66 lakh accounts in India in May for violating the laws of the land. Out of 6,620,000 banned WhatsApp accounts, 1,255,000 were blocked, before any reports from users. According to the IANS report, which is required to be published by social media companies under the Indian IT Rules 2021, t...


Meta

Meta removes over 21 mn pieces of bad content in India

Meta, the tech giant led by Mark Zuckerberg, reported the removal of over 21.4 million pieces of content from Facebook and Instagram in India during May. This action is part of the company's ongoing efforts to enforce its community standards and comply with the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. Accordi...