Meta's latest subscription move is an attempt to offset its AI bets

As some users have noticed, Meta is rolling out premium subscriptions that bundle AI tools with ad-free access, shifting advanced features behind a paywall while free users remain part of its advertising model.

Andrew Orr 4 months ago 7

Reminder: Ignore Instagram password reset messages if you didn't request one

It's not entirely clear what's the full truth of the matter is, but a wave of Instagram password reset emails is hitting users, which may or may not be related to data tied to roughly 17.5 million accounts for sale online.

Andrew Orr 4 months ago 0

After 15 years and 396 updates, Instagram is on the iPad

Meta's reasoning why Instagram took so long to come to the iPad remains nonsensical, but at least it's arrived on the world's best-selling tablet, 396 updates later.

William Gallagher 9 months ago 7

Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram block use of Apple Intelligence

All Meta apps for the iPhone have been updated to take out the option to use the Writing Tools in Apple Intelligence.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 10

Instagram may finally be coming to iPad after 15 years

Instagram is a visual social media platform, the iPad has best screen for photos, yet it's taken the rollercoaster situation with TikTok for the Meta-owned company to start work on an iPadOS app.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 8

Here are the most likely TikTok alternatives, should it get banned

As the clock winds down toward TikTok's potential ban, we've compiled a list of the most realistic alternative short-form platforms for both creators and viewers.

Amber Neely 1 year ago 5

Meta stored 600 million Facebook and Instagram passwords in plain text

Across Facebook and Instagram, Meta has been storing more than half a billion users' passwords in plain text, with some easily readable for more than a decade.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 16

Facebook and Instagram were down for some users

Users reported that various Meta applications were down Tuesday night, including Instagram and Facebook.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 5

Beats Pill revival resurfaces thanks to F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo

The unannounced Beats Pill has made another public appearance. This time, it's caught in the hand of F1 racing driver Daniel Ricciardo.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 0

Apple and Meta's latest fight is over social media boosted post fees on iPhone

Meta's suggesting that users should purchase boosted posts outside of the App Store in order to avoid a 30% fee has drawn Apple's ire with it now accusing Meta of attempting to evade fees it knew was coming for over a year.

Amber Neely 2 years ago 11

Instagram being blamed for iPhone 15 overheating issues

Hot takes on social media about Apple's iPhone 15 overheating problem are starting to point fingers at Instagram for causing the issue.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 34

Code leak says WhatsApp is finally coming to iPad

We've been here before, but a new report about beta test versions of WhatsApp appear to show that it will be getting a native iPad version soon.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 1

Instagram chief's mic drop: 'Android's now better than iOS'

Falling a little short in the details, Instagram head Adam Mosseri has announced that Android is better than iOS, then dropped the mic and moved on.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 46

Meta blocks EU users from accessing Threads via a VPN

Meta is going to extensive lengths to prevent users in Europe from accessing Threads, including attempts to use the service while using a VPN.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 2

Meta's Instagram soft-launches Threads to take on Twitter

Originally set to launch on July 6, Meta-owned Instagram has gone ahead and activated its Twitter competitor, Threads, ahead of schedule.

Evan Selleck 2 years ago 13

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