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As demand for live video increases during COVID-19 lockdown, Facebook is allowing non-users watch live streams from mobile devices, a feature that was earlier available only available on desktop. The new feature is already available to Android users and will be rolling out to iOS “in the coming weeks,” reports Engadget. Facebook is also adding

Have you ever wanted to browse Instagram with friends? Well, now you can, with Instagram launching a Co-Watching feature. This is just one of several things Instagram is doing to make the COVID-19 crisis, and the subsequent self-isolation, easier to bear. Advertisement Instagram Helps Us Cope With Coronavirus This pandemic requires everyone to play their

Video conferencing app Zoom has picked up popularity ever since people have been forced to work from home due to the coronavirus outbreak. Now, a report claims that Zoom is sending some analytical data to Facebook from iOS users, even if a user does not have Facebook account. It also claims that Zoom does not

Have you been using Facebook wrong this whole time? With these tips and tricks, you can unlock the full power of Facebook and make it work wonders for you. Quick Links Facebook has made all kinds of headlines for its controversial practices, yet people all over the world still use it. It’s hard to get

Millions of US teenagers shut up in their homes and receiving their education online are turning for morale support and comic relief to each other – via immensely popular video sharing apps like TikTok. The social media platform is owned by China’s ByteDance and has prompted national security concerns in Washington over fears about how it

In 2017, Snapchat launched Snap Map, a feature that lets you see where your friends are, and lets your friends see where you are. It sounds creepy, but isn’t activated by default. Nonetheless,  not many users know much about Snap Map. Which is worrying. So, how safe is Snapchat Map? Can you turn your location

Sitting cross-legged in her living room, Donna Borak rested her palm on her heart as she guided a small group of virtual participants in meditation and deep breathing. Notice where you might be holding tension, she instructed. “Send your attention to your head … maybe acknowledging it’s OK if you’ve been worried and scared,” she

Nextdoor has launched two new features which could prove invaluable during the COVID-19 crisis we’re currently living through. Help Map lets you volunteer to help your neighbors in need, while Nextdoor Groups allows you to create groups with like-minded individuals. For the uninitiated, Nextdoor is a social network focused on local connections Why You Need

More people are working from home than ever before, and along with work, we’re also streaming more and playing more video games. Schools and colleges are also turning to videoconferencing. The Web makes all of this possible, but there have been fears that the increased demand could actually take the Internet down. Indian Internet providers

Facebook will downgrade video streaming quality on its platform and on Instagram in Europe, the latest US tech giant to respond to an EU call to stave off Internet gridlock as thousands work from home due to the coronavirus outbreak. Earlier this week, Netflix, Alphabet’s YouTube, Amazon, and Disney said they would downgrade their video quality.

As COVID-19 spreads around the world, the misinformation about coronavirus also spreads. Some people are spreading outright lies, while others are using the pandemic to spread propaganda for political reasons or trying to make money off the back of it. When people start spreading misinformation, we need the platforms they’re using to step up and

As the world goes into social isolation amid the coronavirus pandemic, social media platforms are jumping in to help their users in any way possible. Getting rid of fake news and offering accurate information about the COVID-19 illness is probably on top of their lists. Snapchat owner Snap is now rolling out a new search

Snapchat’s selection of filters, lenses, and geofilters change daily. These are great for adding some variation to your selfie game, but can also be a little overwhelming. If you want to pick the best Snapchat filters and lenses for your photos, we’ve got you covered. Advertisement This list of the best Snapchat filters and lenses

The massive surge in fake news, videos, GIFs and authentic-looking government notifications related to coronavirus (COVID-19) in India has left millions of users, civil society members, journalists and authorities completely baffled and cornered, starting with panic buying across the country. Two top physicians in the country — Medanta Medicity’s Dr. Naresh Trehan and Narayana Health’s Dr

If you no longer use an online service it’s a good idea to delete or deactivate your account. This is safer and more secure than letting it sit there unused. Thankfully, you can deactivate or delete your LinkedIn account if you’re no longer searching for a job or interested in networking. Here’s everything you need

WhatsApp has received a bot from the World Health Organisation (WHO) that will let you stay informed about the latest coronavirus updates. The new move by the international agency would help limit the spread of fake news and misinformation and provide all the necessary information about the pandemic directly through the instant messaging app that

Who blocked me on Facebook? It’s a question many of us will have asked since joining Facebook. Thankfully, there’s plenty you do if you suspect someone has blocked you on Facebook. Advertisement Perhaps a good friend has suddenly started ignoring you. Or perhaps you have stopped seeing their posts on your feed. Are they just

With governments clamping down on social interactions to contain the coronavirus spread, dating sites are discouraging dates and asking users to get to know each other virtually instead. “We don’t know who needs to hear this, but now is NOT the time to go out with your date to a bar,” leading match-maker OkCupid tweeted

MSQRD, the Facebook-owned augmented reality app, is shutting down. Facebook is pulling the plug on April 13, removing MSQRD from app stores and shuttering the whole project. This move comes four years after Facebook acquired MSQRD in 2016. The Rise of AR Filters There was a time not so long ago when augmented reality face

WhatsApp on Wednesday announced the launch of a dedicated webpage that it calls the WhatsApp Coronavirus Information Hub in partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to highlight how the instant messaging app can be used at the time of the coronavirus outbreak across

You log into Snapchat. You see that wonderful fire symbol next to the name of your best friend. The number is growing daily. You are enjoying your best ever Snapchat Streak (officially known as a Snapstreak). You’ve become a Snapchat master! Then the worst thing that could possibly happen happens. Unexpectedly, you’ve lost your Snapchat

TikTok has millions of users around the world who create short videos on just about anything. While the app continues to dominate app stores globally, it seems like the company told its moderators to prevent people with “abnormal body shape” or “ugly facial looks”, and even people with a “beer belly” from showing up on

Snapchat streaks, officially called Snapstreaks, are much like Reddit karma: utterly useless in the real world, but a source of pride for those who have racked up massive totals. Advertisement Whether you’re just starting out on Snapchat or you’re a long-time user who’s been enviously looking at your buddies’ growing Snapstreaks, you have come to

With several Indian organisations implementing work from home for employees in the wake of growing COVID-19 threat, hackers have turned their eyes on breaking into companies’ networks and systems in absence of robust, multi-layered firewall and security solutions within the boundaries of workers’ homes. Over 20 lakh employees are likely to work from home —

While pyramid schemes have been around for some time and suffered from plenty of negative press, the age of social media has revitalized them for a new generation. Advertisement If you aren’t aware of Facebook pyramid schemes, you might end up falling for a scam that costs you both time and money. So, in this

Although Twitter is yet to listen to users for edit and auto-deletion buttons to serve them better, a Twitter client called Brizzly has launched a new subscription service that offers these functionalities built on the Twitter API (application programming interface). The subscription costs just $6 per month and gives people access to non-native Twitter features like an

If there are particular conversations on WhatsApp you want to keep to hand, you need to pin them to your chat list. The process differs slightly between iOS and Android. However, in both cases, pinning conversations in WhatsApp is pretty straightforward. Keep reading to learn how to pin WhatsApp conversations in Android and iOS… How

Facebook has announced to shut down its Augmented Reality (AR) face-filtering app called MSQRD. On April 13, Facebook will remove the app from both the Android and iOS app stores. Facebook acquired MSQRD in 2016 and the AR app played a key role in enhancing the company’s portfolio of AR image and video tools like

Facebook has endured several scandals over the years, and they invariably concern the privacy and security of its users. This led to the #DeleteFacebook campaign, and you might have been tempted to delete Facebook as a result. However, there is another option. Rather than deleting Facebook, you can just deactivate your account. But what happens

A Tel Aviv court ordered Facebook to unblock the private account of a worker at Israeli surveillance company NSO Group, and similar rulings are expected for other employees in the coming days, an NSO spokeswoman said on Tuesday. A group of NSO employees filed a suit against Facebook in November, saying the social media group