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Fraudsters using ‘Facebook profile cloning’ to dupe people
The fraudsters have devised a new mechanism to dupe people by using their Facebook profiles to coax their friends for money.The modus operandi of the fraudsters involves cloning of the Facebook profile of an individual and then sending…
Facebook rolls out dedicated tab for Instagram Reels in India
As millions of Indians scout for new platforms to unleash their creativity in absence of Chinese TikTok, Facebook on Friday rolled out a dedicated tab for Instagram Reels for most of India.The Reels tab is a new tab in the navigation bar so…
Apple’s ‘stranglehold’ on App Store blocks innovation: Mark Zuckerberg
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has slammed Apple for its App Store policy, saying it blocks innovation and allows the tech giant to "charge monopoly rents".Buzzfeed first reported that Zuckerberg told 50,000 employees in a webcast that Apple…
Facebook invites people to explore Horizon VR project
Facebook has invited people to join its Horizon project which is a social experience where people can explore, play and create with others in virtual reality (VR) at one place.To begin with, the invite-only beta will be available on Oculus…
Facebook launches TikTok rival Instagram Reels in US
Amid uncertainties surrounding TikTok's business in the US, Facebook on Wednesday introduced Instagram Reels in the country that will allow people to create and discover short, entertaining videos.With Reels, one can record and edit…
Mark Zuckerberg bought Instagram as it was a ‘threat’ to Facebook
The US House antitrust subcommittee has made public the email exchanges between Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and former chief financial officer David Ebersman, revealing that the company (and Zuckerberg, in particular) wanted to buy…
Facebook inks music licensing pact with IPRS
The Indian Performing Rights Society Ltd on Monday announced a pact to license its music repertoire for video and other social experiences across Facebook and Instagram.People will now be able to choose music from the IPRS repertoire with…
Facebook to launch new section to debunk corona myths
Facebook has announced that it will launch 'Facts About Covid-19' -- a dedicated section -- on its social media platform next week to limit the spread of misinformation about the pandemic.It will debunk common myths that have been…
Facebook expands Messenger screen sharing to iOS, Android
Facebook has now made screen sharing available globally on the latest versions of Messenger's Android and iOS apps, besides the desktop app and Web.Screen sharing allows people to instantly share their screen with friends and family…
Facebook, Google see value and opportunities to co-exist in Jio Platforms
Facebook and Google both are now investors in Jio which indicates that the two have non-overlapping commercial arrangements with the Indian platform.According to a research report by BofA Securities, RIL announced that Google will be buying…