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“How does Instagram decide what shows up for me first?”, “Why do some of my posts get more views than others?”; “How does Instagram decide what to show me in Explore?” — if you have ever wondered about these questions as a user or a creator on Instagram, don’t worry. The photo-sharing platform has now

If you’ve never jumped on the Instagram bandwagon but want to view someone’s account, you can still take a look without having a profile yourself. Features are extremely limited without having an actual account, but you are able to view someone’s profile and get an overview of posts if you know the right method. Here’s

Y Combinator, the US-based startup accelerator, has allegedly kicked out an American entrepreneur and another founder for speaking out against misogyny and members’ efforts to jump the COVID-19 vaccine queue. Paul Biggar, a Y Combinator graduate, said he was expelled for his tweet in March but Prolific co-founder and CEO Katia Damer was kicked out

Voice messages are great for when something is better explained through voice rather than text, or for when you’re simply feeling too darn lazy to type. That said, getting a long voice message can be a pain to listen to all the way through. WhatsApp is trying to remedy this, by adding new options for

WhatsApp is reportedly developing a Flash Call feature that helps users to log into their accounts quickly. When a user tries to log in to WhatsApp, a 6-digit code is sent on their phone for verification. A new alternate method is reportedly being developed, wherein WhatsApp will make a flash call to the user for

What if you could get in trouble with the law for tweeting? That scenario might sound silly to you, but it’s now a reality in Nigeria. Nigerians Can Now Be Prosecuted for Sending Tweets The federal government of Nigeria has indefinitely suspended Twitter, “for the persistent use of the platform for activities that are capable

Citing non-compliance of New Intermediary Guideline Rules by Twitter, the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Saturday sent a final communication to Twitter asking them to comply immediately with the requirements of the new guidelines failing which resultant consequences as enjoined in the law shall follow. A letter issued by the Ministry

If you’re a TikTok user and residing in the US, a change has been made to the app’s privacy policy that you’ll probably want to be aware of. TikTok Adds More to the List of Data It Automatically Collects From You As first spotted by TechCrunch, TikTok has added a new Image and Audio Information subsection to the What information

Nigeria’s government said on Friday it was suspending Twitter’s operations indefinitely, two days after the social media giant deleted a tweet from President Muhammadu Buhari’s account for violating its rules. Twitter was still working in Africa’s most populous country soon after Friday’s statement, which triggered immediate criticism from rights groups and analysts about freedom of

One of Telegram’s biggest advantages over similar chat apps is how easy it is to join channels and groups. Telegram channels allow you to meet up with people to talk about any topic you’re interested in. Let’s take a look at the best Telegram channels you should know about. With so many to sort through,

Facebook on Thursday appointed Marne Levine, vice president of global partnerships, as the social media giant’s first chief business officer. Fifty-year-old Levine said she will oversee Facebook’s advertising business and global partnerships, in a post. She will report to Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg. In Levine’s over a decade-long stint at the company, she has

Social media is such a massive part of all our lives that it can no longer be ignored. The question is whether social networking sites are good for society. As with everything, there are good things and bad things about social networking. And in this article we explore some of the positive impacts of social

World Environment Day 2021 will be celebrated on Saturday, June 5. And in the run-up to it, Snapchat has introduced dedicated Bitmojis to let you virtually showcase your efforts and love for nature. There are specific Bitmojis that you can use while watering plants, saving water, or looking at the rains. This year’s World Environment

Twitter has announced that it will be adding full-screen ads to Fleets. The company first introduced Fleets last year, where it allows users to upload ephemeral content similar to Snapchat or Instagram Stories that lasts for up to 24 hours. Twitter has been trying to diversify its revenue sources, and this is just another step

Google has contended that Information Technology rules for digital media are not applicable to its search engine, and urged the Delhi High Court on Wednesday to set aside a single judge order which applied the rules on the company while dealing with an issue related to removal of offending content from the Internet. The single

It seems that Twitter is planning to roll out new misinformation warning labels, in a bid to keep users informed and protect them against misleading or false statements. Twitter Is Developing New Warning Labels You may have seen warning labels on Twitter already. During the recent US election, tweets from then-president Donald Trump were often

Australian broadcaster and publisher Nine Entertainment said it signed multi-year content-supply deals with Google and Facebook, harnessing tough new licencing laws to bolster profit. The step means that all of Australia’s three largest media firms now have deals with US tech giants that had until this year fiercely opposed laws making them negotiate over the fees they

Twitter for Android usually works just fine. However, there are times where it experiences hiccups. If you’re experiencing an issue where Twitter keeps crashing on your Android device, something is definitely off either with your device or the app. Figuring out the exact cause of the issue is sometimes difficult. In cases like this, it’s

Twitter has to comply with the new Information Technology Rules for digital media if they have not been stayed, the Delhi High Court said on Monday.  Justice Rekha Palli issued notice to the Centre and social media platform Twitter seeking their stand on a plea by a lawyer, Amit Acharya, claiming non-compliance of the rules

Two months after Twitter asked its users for their opinions on the possibility of having more than just the Like to react to tweets with, we get a glimpse of what that idea could actually look like. Twitter Has “Tweet Reactions” in the Works According to app researcher Jane Manchun Wong, Twitter is currently working

Chinese-owned short video-sharing app TikTok has been given a month to respond to multiple complaints from EU consumer groups that it allegedly violated the bloc’s consumer laws and also allegedly fail to protect children from hidden advertising and inappropriate content. Owned by China’s ByteDance, TikTok has seen rapid growth worldwide, particularly among teenagers. However a

You don’t always have to use emojis and GIFs to express your feelings and emotions. Stickers are becoming increasingly popular with smartphone users because of their versatility. If you love using stickers, you have probably exhausted the available messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram. However, with sticker maker apps, you can now create your own

Large social media companies like Google, Facebook, and WhatsApp have shared details with the IT Ministry as per requirement of the new digital rules, but Twitter is still not following the norms, government sources said. Twitter has not sent details of chief compliance officer to the IT Ministry, and shared details of a lawyer working

While Instagram is a great place for photographers to share their work, the platform has become quite saturated. Many are looking for other apps where they can publish their content and connect with like-minded people. In comes YouPic—a platform designed to help photographers do both of those things. But what exactly is YouPic and do

Two tech trade groups filed a lawsuit against Florida on Thursday over a new law that would fine social media companies that ban political candidates, which they said violated free speech rights. The lawsuit, which said the bill signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday was unconstitutional, was filed by Internet lobbying groups NetChoice

TikTok is everyone’s new favorite app, and we often find ourselves spending hours scrolling through the endless trends, skits, and memes. The majority of TikTok accounts are simply created to watch and observe. But if you’re reading this article, chances are that you’re a creator who’s looking to pop up on people’s For You Page.

Twitter said on Thursday it was worried about the safety of its staff in India, days after police visited its office as part of a probe related to the social media firm’s tagging of certain posts as manipulated. “Right now, we are concerned by recent events regarding our employees in India and the potential threat

Media has always had the power to influence our society, but it wasn’t until the social media boom that we saw it on this scale and magnitude. While it has potential for good, social media has been also been harmful to society because of how we use it. Here’s how social media is harming our mental health,

A Russian court said on Tuesday it has fined US technology giants Google and Facebook over a failure to delete content that Moscow deems illegal, the latest development in an escalating standoff between Russia and Big Tech. Russia has already placed a punitive slowdown on US social network Twitter for not deleting banned content, part

Looking for a new way to get creative with your Instagram Stories? Try adding a rainbow ombre effect to your text. With a little tricky maneuvering of the fingers, you can add a unique, colorful pop to your story. Here’s how… How to Get Rainbow Text on Instagram Stories Instagram doesn’t offer a rainbow or any ombre option