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.
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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.
Hundreds of Instagram user accounts have reportedly been hacked in recent days
In recent days, hundreds of users have reportedly seen their Instagram accounts hacked. The breaches might have started in Russia.
Facebook and Instagram are rolling out Screen Time-like digital wellbeing features
Not unlike Apple’s own Screen Time feature in iOS 12, a new set of digital wellbeing tools on Facebook and Instagram permit users to keep their device time under control, limit notifications and set daily reminders.
Timehop admits more data was exposed during July 4th breach
Timehop has admitted that more user data was compromised as part of a recent breach. Regardless, the company should be commended for its transparency.
Timehop hit by a security breach that compromised millions of users, social app says
Timehop was hit with a data breach on July 4 that compromised the personal data for nearly everyone who uses the service.
Instagram tries to explain its user feed algorithm, again
Instagram’s all-new “You’re All Caught Up” tool is supposed to bring clarity to to its confusing feed that’s based on a algorithm.
Facebook is testing keyword snooze
It’ll let Facebook fans temporarily hide all post in their News Feed by keywords. Posts by people, pages and groups can be snoozed for up to 30 days, but the social network may increase the limit if enough users decide they want more time.
Facebook is testing Screen Time-like digital wellbeing features for its mobile app
The social network is Facebook is reportedly working on a “Your Time on Facebook” feature that should be similar in terms of capabilities to Apple’s new Screen Time thingy.
In macOS Mojave, Facebook and Twitter lose integration
Facebook, Twitter, and other social networking sites no longer have third-party integration in macOS Mojave. The shift follows a similar move made in iOS.