FB adds joinable video calls to group chats and events on 13 May 2020. To maximize this feature, Facebook links messenger rooms on Instagram this 22 May 2020. Instagrammers can tap the video chat icon on the direct inbox to create a room. The host can invite up to 50 friends from Instagram. Once done, …
During this time of physical distancing, keeping connections is very important. Today, the NPE Team of Facebook introduces CatchUp for group voice calls. The app facilitates a unique and convenient way of talking to someone over the phone. The New Product Experimentation (NPE) is a Facebook team of developers for consumer-focused apps. In the last …
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Facebook Adds New Scam Warnings on Messenger The new normal witnesses the rise of online communication. To better provide safety and security, Facebook adds new scam warnings on Messenger. Two new warning tools are added to Facebook Messenger. These are safety prompts to help users spot scams and fake accounts. They will also suggest actions …
Facebook is making social commerce a reality. Such a push was driven by the present crisis. Today, the platform announces the launch of Facebook Shops. It makes online shopping smooth, and eases the burden of going out to buy something, One can find Facebook Shop on a Facebook Business Page. Just add products and services …
On 11 May 2020, Facebook launched unpaid promotion tags, stickers, and hashtags. This is to support businesses from the ongoing crisis. COVID-19 pandemic poses a big challenge to businesses. As most of them remain closed, social media serves as their point of contact with the world. Facebook adds unpaid promotion tags or “in support of” tag …
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Facebook makes it easier for users to connect on Messenger group chats and events. Last 24 April 2020, it launched joinable group video calls. This 13 May 2020, Facebook links Messenger Rooms to group chats and events. From the Groups composer, admins can create Messenger Rooms or allow members to create one. Anyone who has the …
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Brand safety for Facebook is an effort to maintain a safe but collaborative community. The platform continuously invests in people and technology to prevent harmful content. Since 29 November 2019, they have been testing ad safety options with selected partners. As of 12 May 2020, Facebook expands ad safety control for all advertisers and brands. …
As of 2020, Facebook grew to 2.6 billion users. This means more difficult content decisions to make. Last 06 May 2020, Facebook welcomed an Oversight Board. With such an independent board comes a new content appeal process for both Facebook and Instagram. The new appeal process challenges content decisions made by Facebook or Instagram. There …
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Facebook welcomed its new Oversight Board on 06 May 2020. The team has 20 members – including academics, journalists, law experts, and politicians. They’ll represent a new content discipline for both Facebook and Instagram. Notable Members Mark Zuckerberg believed that Facebook should not settle content choices all alone. With 2.60 billion monthly active users, they must promote freedom …
The COVID-19 pandemic has made a huge change to the world. With people sheltered at home, there’s an increasing demand to connect online. Facebook’s mission is to give people the power to connect to the world. To address the need, it recently launches joinable group video calls. As of 24 April 2020, Facebook is rolling out Messenger …