3 reasons WhatsApp could be your next big social network
WhatsApp has evolved into a viable social media option with channel and community features, offering a non-toxic alternative to traditional platforms. [ more ]
The new, redesigned WhatsApp is what Android users always wanted
WhatsApp for Android rolled out its first major redesign; now resembles Apple's Messages with a cleaner, minimalist design, making it more appealing. [ more ]
Meta Reports Profits More Than Tripled and Issues Its First Dividend
Meta reported a 25 percent increase in quarterly revenue and a tripled profit, driven by its ads business.
Meta plans to issue its first dividend and authorized $50 billion in share buybacks, while making heavy investments in capital infrastructure. [ more ]
The case of Bad Bunny: What's the point of deleting your entire Instagram history?
Social media platforms like Instagram and WhatsApp allow users to reshape their digital identity by deleting or archiving posts and conversations.
Deleting or archiving posts on Instagram can signify detaching from the past, while deleting WhatsApp conversations can signify the end of a relationship. [ more ]
63% of Publishers Concerned about Decline in Referral Traffic from Social; TikTok Introduces Ad Performance Updates; OpenAI States NYT Lawsuit is "Without Merit" - ExchangeWire.com
Publishers are concerned about the decline in referral traffic from social media, leading them to focus on their own direct channels.
TikTok is introducing new options for marketers, including Cross-Channel and Lift partners to analyze ad performance and measure incremental impact. [ more ]
End government by WhatsApp, urges former GCHQ head
The former head of GCHQ has called for an end to the government handling crises over WhatsApp, saying the platform might suit gossip and informal exchanges but is inappropriate for important decision-making.
WhatsApp's 'View Once' feature for photos and videos expands to voice messages
WhatsApp has expanded the 'View Once' feature to voice messages, allowing users to send self-destructing audio messages.
The View Once audio messages can only be heard once by the recipient, cannot be saved, and display an 'Opened' label when read receipts are turned on. [ more ]
WhatsApp now lets you share photos and videos in their original quality
WhatsApp is rolling out an update for iOS users that allows them to share photos and videos in their original quality with no compression.
The update treats media files as standard data files, rather than transforming them into chat window previews, allowing recipients to view the files in their original quality. [ more ]
WhatsApp group voice chats are 'less disruptive' than calls
WhatsApp now offers 'voice chats' as an option for group conversations, allowing users to join and leave the chat as they please.
Voice chats have call controls at the top of the chat, making it convenient to unmute, hang up, or message the group without leaving the conversation. [ more ]