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Instagram’s IGTV Gives up on Vertical Videos

Almost a year after launching its vertical video platform IGTV, Instagram is giving up on…

Instagram Just Can’t Stop Copying Snapchat

Instagram is copying Snapchat's Community Lenses feature to let users find AR effects created by…

Instagram’s Improved Explore Tab Focuses on Stories, IGTV, Shopping

Instagram upgrades its Explore tab by bringing Stories, and improved focus on IGTV and Shopping.

Instagram Direct is Dead

Instagram is shutting down Instagram Direct, its erstwhile SnapChat competitor, a little over a year…

WhatsApp Users Targeted in Spyware Attack

The makers of WhatsApp are warning users to upgrade the popular messaging app to avoid…

Facebook Co-Founder Calls for Breakup of Company

Facebook co-founder---and former Mark Zuckerberg college roommate---Chris Hughes has called for a breakup of the…

Facebook is Launching a Major Redesign

Facebook today announced that it will soon launch a major refresh of its core social…

Facebook Messenger is Coming to Windows, Mac

Facebook announced a major overhaul of its Messenger service that focuses on privacy and speed.…

Snapchat Promises Faster Android Experience With Rebuilt App

Snap is finally releasing its brand new Andorid app, promising a faster experience, but some…

Snapchat Announces Massive Update to Its AR Platform and Snap Kit

Snapchat is announcing new types of lenses, updated Lens Studio, a new AR bar, and…

Facebook Finally Explains Why You Are Seeing Certain Posts on Your News Feed

Facebook is launching a new "Why am I seeing this post?" feature that explains the…

Instagram Will Finally Let You Fast Forward Videos

Instagram will finally let you skip to any part of a video you want.

Facebook Stored Millions of Passwords Without Any Encryption

Facebook stored user passwords in plain text, allowing employees to read user passwords.

Facebook’s Chief Product Officer and Head of WhatsApp Just Left the Company

Facebook's head of product and head of WhatsApp are leaving the company just a week…

Twitter Launches New Camera Influenced by Instagram

Twitter starts testing a new experience for sharing photos and videos on its mobile apps.

Elizabeth Warren Wants to Break Up Amazon, Facebook, and Google

U.S. presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren wants to break up Amazon, Facebook, and Google and “unwind”…

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