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Facebook has admitted that an “issue” with the system caused it to share user data with 5,000 developers after 90 days of inactivity. In 2018, Facebook announced that it would automatically prevent apps using Facebook Login from getting user data if the user has not used the particular app in the last 90 days. However,

WhatsApp has introduced a number of new features. These include QR codes for adding new contacts and animated stickers to make messaging more fun. These new WhatsApp features will be rolling out over the next few weeks, so keep an eye out for updates. Advertisement New WhatsApp Features to Make Use Of In a post

TikTok distanced itself from Beijing after India banned 59 Chinese apps in the country, according to a correspondence seen by Reuters. In a letter to the Government dated June 28th and seen by Reuters on Friday, TikTok Chief Executive Kevin Mayer said the Chinese government has never requested user data, nor would the company turn

With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to affect our lives in a number of different ways, there’s a debate about whether everybody should be wearing face masks. Some people say face coverings help stop the spread, while others think they do more harm than good. In the US, face masks have become a political issue. However,

Brazil’s central bank president said on Thursday that Facebook messaging service WhatsApp would be allowed to launch its new payments service in the country, but called for proof it can operate safely in terms of data protection in a competitive market. “We are not saying that it is not competitive, we just want them to

Have you seen a great video clip on Facebook that you want to save for all eternity? Don’t worry. It’s easy to save or download Facebook videos, whether they are regular uploads or Facebook Live recordings. You just need the right tools for the job. Some of the tools are web apps, and some are

LGBT+ rights groups urged Facebook on Tuesday to act on a rise in online hate speech after the death of an Egyptian activist jailed for waving the rainbow flag. The letter from activist groups in the Middle East and North Africa added to the pressure on Facebook to do more to block hate speech after

Snapchat is the go-to social media platform for many people between the ages of 13 and 25. Although Snapchat has stolen some of its glory in recent years. Advertisement The app lists your contacts in the Send To function, and right at the top, you’ll find your “Best Friends”. But what does Best Friends mean

The United States remains committed to global talks on the taxation of big digital companies despite its call for a pause, the head of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said on Wednesday. US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin’s suggestion last month that a break was needed sparked European concerns about Washington’s commitment to

WhatsApp Web offers a quick and easy way to read and reply to WhatsApp messages on your computer. It lets you use WhatsApp online from your browser. And in this guide we show you how to use WhatsApp Web on your PC. [embedded content] What You Will Need to Run WhatsApp Web Largely speaking, it’s

A day after the Centre banned 59 mobile apps with China links, NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said that any apps released in the country must adhere to India’s data integrity, privacy, sovereignty, and transparency and stressed that the country has to stay “data sovereign.” “All Apps released in India must adhere to India’s data

WhatsApp Web is the easy way to use WhatsApp on any computer in the world, as long as you have your phone to sign in. Once you know how to use WhatsApp Web on your PC Use WhatsApp Web on Your PC: The Ultimate Guide WhatsApp Web is a quick and easy way to use

Chingari app, which is being touted as a new “Indian alternative” to TikTok, has crossed over 25 lakh downloads on Google Play store. According to the company, the app reached the latest milestone of 25 lakhs downloads from roughly 6 lakh downloads in just ten days. The short video-sharing app has largely favourable reviews with

Google has launched Keen, a new social networking site that shares a lot in common with Pinterest. Keen focuses on your passions, whether that’s baking bread or bird-watching. Helping you curate and share a collection of resources around your hobby. Google Launches Another Social Networking Site Google has its fingers in lots of different pies.

Facebook said on Friday it will start labelling newsworthy content that violates the social media company’s policies, and label all posts and ads about voting with links to authoritative information, including those from politicians. A Facebook spokeswoman confirmed its new policy would have meant attaching a link on voting information to US President Donald Trump’s post

These days, there’s much more to Facebook than just poking your friends and sharing photos of your vacation. Facebook has grown to become a thriving and active marketplace. And like any marketplace, there are times when you need to get a refund for something you’ve purchased. Unfortunately, the Facebook payment refund process isn’t always easy

The US Department of Homeland Security sent a letter to chief executives of five large tech companies asking them to ensure social media platforms are not used to incite violence in the wake of nationwide protests following George Floyd’s death. “I am writing to ask you to do your part to put an end to violence

Snapchat is a social media platform that is designed to send pictures and videos that will automatically delete after a certain period of time. The temporary nature of these “snaps” has been the big selling point for the app. While Snapchat has some really cool features beyond that, the ease of use when it comes

Britain, France, Italy, and Spain suggested a “phased approach” to global digital taxation talks in a joint letter to the US treasury secretary last week, which they said could open the way for a deal this year. The four countries sent the letter, seen by Reuters, to Secretary Steven Mnuchin after he called for a

Telegram is much better than WhatsApp in countless ways, and here are the reasons why you should give Telegram a chance 8 Reasons Telegram Is the Only Messaging App You Need WhatsApp has ruled the roost for too long. Today, there are much better alternatives out there. Here’s why the Telegram messaging app is the

A handful of US companies have pulled advertising from Facebook in support of a campaign that called out the social media giant for not doing enough to stop hate speech on its platforms. The Stop Hate for Profit campaign was started by several US civil rights groups after the death of African American George Floyd

Twitter is now built directly into Opera. So you can scroll through your feed and send tweets straight from the Opera sidebar. This makes Opera a much more appealing choice of desktop browser for anyone who is constantly checking their Twitter feed. Differentiating Opera From the Competition Opera is constantly looking for ways to differentiate

WhatsApp is testing animated stickers in the beta versions of its app for Android and iPhone. The feature is reportedly available via WhatsApp v2.20.194.7 beta for Android and WhatsApp v2.20.70.26 beta for iPhone. The instant messaging app has been reported to be working on animated stickers for a while now; however, details of full rollout

Facebook has 2.6 billion active monthly users across the world and knows a surprising amount about us—information we willingly volunteer. It’s not just basic details like name, age, and education: some are very personal and will make you want to check the Facebook privacy policy. Social networks are businesses. So what does this particular business

The social media phenomenon TikTok joined the EU’s disinformation code of conduct on Monday as tech giants seek to persuade Europe to back away from setting laws against harmful content online. “We’re proud to sign up to the code of conduct, to play our part,” said Theo Bertram, TikTok’s director of government relations for Europe.

How do you find any user’s most retweeted or most liked tweets? How do you shut out the incessant noise on Twitter? These awesome, free Twitter tools are full of insights and shortcuts to make Twitter better. Twitter is all about an avalanche of the latest and greatest posts, but you can’t easily find the

TikTok users and fans of Korean pop music took partial credit for inflating attendance expectations at a less-than-full arena at President Donald Trump’s first political rally in months, held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Saturday. Social media users on platforms including the popular video-sharing app have said they completed the free online registration for the rally

Facebook on Thursday acquired Swedish mapping technology company Mapillary, which collects images from tens of thousands of contributors to build immersive and up-to-date maps, the companies said. Mapillary Chief Executive Officer Jan Erik Solem, who founded the Malmö-based startup after leaving Apple in 2013, said his company’s technology would be used to power products like

Ahead of the 2020 United States presidential election, Facebook is launching a new Voting Information Center. This is an effort to inform people about the election, including guidance on registering to vote and how, when, and where to vote on the big day. However, in conjunction with this effort to inform and educate, Facebook is

Twitter has added a new feature to its ‘Lists’ that will help users discover new lists and add them to their feed. The social networking platform made the announcement through its Twitter account sharing a short clip of how to use the feature. Twitter users will now see a ‘Show more recommendations’ option in the