Category: Apps
Threads expand with scheduled posting
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Threads, Meta’s microblogging platform, is making headlines for its announcement on December 17, 2024, about the new ability…
Nigerian court protects Facebook from complying with ARCON’S N60 billion fine
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The Lagos Division of the Federal High Court has issued an interim order of injunction to restrain the…
Over 15 million offensive channels, groups were removed in 2024: Telegram
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Since its inventor, Pavel Durov, was detained in France and charged with spreading dangerous content on his messaging…
Yango launches in-app digital lending services for drivers in Côte d’Ivoire
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Yango, a ride-hailing service, announced on December 10, 2024, a partnership with Yabx and COFINA to launch in-app…
Snapchat extends 24-hour chat retention, offering users more time to keep conversations
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Snapchat has announced an exciting update today. Instead of the previous 24-hour auto-delete setting, users can retain chat…
YouTube expands AI auto-dubbing feature to knowledge-sharing creators
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YouTube officially rolled out its AI-powered auto-dubbing feature to a broader audience on December 10, 2024. Initially tested…
Instagram introduces “trial reels” for creative experimentation
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Instagram launched “trial reels” on November 10th, 2024, a feature designed to allow creators to experiment with content…
Meta’s Threads rolls out advanced search features to rival X and Bluesky
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Meta is significantly enhancing its microblogging platform, Threads, with new search functionalities, signalling its intent to compete more…
TikTok bans under-16 users from using beauty filters to combat low self-esteem
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TikTok has announced new restrictions on the use of beauty filters for teenage users in an effort to…
Meta enhances Threads with customisable default feeds, to compete with Bluesky
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Since its launch last year, Threads users have been vocal about wanting to set their “Following” feed as…
