NYT: Facebook to integrate WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger chats
Facebook is planning to integrate chats from its messaging properties WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger in 2020.
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Twitter is testing a new tag to help you distinguish genuine accounts from copycats
The feature shouldn’t just let users distinguish threads started by genuine users from posts made by fake accounts, but also help curb abuse on the platform.
Apply a custom color palette to iOS’ official Twitch app with Serene
Ever wish you could customize the color scheme of the official Twitch app for iOS? If so, you’re in luck!
At long last, Twitter lets you switch to the chronological timeline
Twitter has announced chronological ordering for the posts in your timeline as a handy option that many, many of its users have actually been yearning for for years now.
A bug permitted apps to access photos you uploaded to Facebook but chose not to post
The now-fixed bug did not impact photos privately shared through Messenger but those that were uploaded but not shared could have winded up with app developers.
How to prevent people from sharing your Instagram Stories as messages with others
You don’t have to share your Instagram Stories with people you don’t know. Here’s how to disable Story Sharing on Instagram.
Twitter’s considering removing the Like icon, but not soon
Twitter is thinking about removing the service’s Like button. Naturally, this isn’t well with some Twitter users who think the idea is wrong.
TWPlus offers video downloading and more in the official Twitter app
If you use the official Twitter app for iOS and want a way to make it more useful, then you might want to try a new free jailbreak tweak called TWPlus.
Twitter’s removing the ability to create Moments on apps
Twitter has announced it will soon end the ability of users to create Moments through its iOS and Android apps. The tool will remain on the web version.
Facebook announces Portal, a video-chatting device for the home
Facebook has introduced an all-new video-based smart display called Portal. The device’s primary purpose is to connect family and friends.
InstagramUnleashedXI augments your Instagram experience on the iOS platform
Looking to improve your Instagram experience on the iOS platform? This jailbreak tweak might interest you.
Facebook’s been using your two-factor authentication phone number for ad targeting
If you have been getting spammed with Facebook notifications to the number you provided for the two-factor authentication security feature, you’re definitely not alone.