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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Announces Facebook Plus, Instagram Plus and WhatsApp Plus Subscription Plans: See Price, Features]]></title>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 10:46:55 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta has launched Facebook Plus, Instagram Plus, and WhatsApp Plus. It is currently available to select users and is confirmed to bring new features. The new features and all subscriptions are being tested under Meta One. The Instagram Plus and Facebook Plus reportedly cost $3.99 (roughly Rs. 350) per month. WhatsApp Plus is said to be priced at $2.99 (roughly Rs. 270...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Hide Your Number on WhatsApp: How to Set a Username for Better Privacy]]></title>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:00:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is introducing usernames, allowing users to chat without sharing their phone numbers. Once available, you will be able to choose a unique username from the Settings menu and share it instead of your mobile number. Usernames are optional and can be changed later without affecting your chats. WhatsApp has started testing the feature with some Android and iPhone...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for iOS Gets Redesigned Media Share Sheet to Make Sharing Photos Easier: Report]]></title>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:41:49 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a redesigned media attachment sheet for iOS users. The feature is said to be available on WhatsApp for iOS version 26.19.75 and appears to be currently available to a limited number of users. This new interface allow users to select recent photos and videos quickly without leaving the chat screen.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[YouTube’s Likeness Detection Tool Is Now Available to All Adult Creators]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/youtube-likeness-detection-tool-ai-deepfakes-expansion-creators-above-18-years-age-details-11512186#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:21:40 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[YouTube is finally ready to release its Likeness Detection tool to all adult creators on the platform. After first announcing it in 2024, the company has also expanded its access to users. Last year, a select group of content creators received the tool, and in March this year, the streaming giant opened the deepfake spotting tool to government officials and journalist...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Reportedly Begins Beta Testing View-Once Disappearing Messages Feature on iOS]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-ios-beta-after-reading-disappearing-messages-report-11501106#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:14:26 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta-owned WhatsApp is rolling out a new disappearing messages option to some iPhone beta testers. The feature, previously spotted on Android, lets users delete messages after they are read, with post-read timers of 5 minutes, 1 hour, or 12 hours. Unread messages are automatically removed after 24 hours. The feature is available in WhatsApp beta for iOS 26.19.10.72 an...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Launches Instants Feature for Ephemeral Content Sharing; Standalone App Announced]]></title>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 08:56:58 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta on Wednesday announced the launch of Instants. It is a new Instagram feature designed to make casual photo sharing between friends faster and more spontaneous. The company claims it allows users to share unfiltered, ephemeral photos directly through Instagram’s inbox. Alongside the feature, Meta is experimenting with a standalone Instants app in select countrie...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Bumble to Kill Swipe, Replace It With Something ‘Revolutionary’: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/bumble-swipe-feature-killing-replacing-with-new-revolutionary-mechanic-ceo-whitney-wolfe-herd-report-11467312#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:52:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Bumble is reportedly killing off the swipe. As per the report, the dating app is planning to remove one of its most integral features for something new. The company’s CEO reportedly revealed the information recently, after teasing the same on its social media handles. The move away from the “swipe-to-match” style of interaction is also said to be linked with inc...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Launches Business AI With Automated Customer Support for Small Businesses in India]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-business-ai-automated-customer-support-small-businesses-india-11466185#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:50:55 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp on Friday announced a new feature aimed at providing customer support using artificial intelligence (AI). Dubbed Business AI, it is being introduced within the WhatsApp Business app. As per the Meta-owned platform, Business AI can help businesses automate customer interactions, respond to queries around the clock, and drive sales. It does not require any addi...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta to Detect Teenagers With Fake Birthdays Using AI-Powered Height, Bone Structure Analysis]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-ai-bone-structure-height-analysis-teenager-age-detection-protection-expansion-details-11455979#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:31:10 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta is adding new weapons to its age-detection arsenal to ensure teenagers and those under the age of 13 aren’t faking their date of birth to access the platform. The latest tool is an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered visual analysis system that goes through users’ photos and videos and picks up on cues that might reveal the true age of the user.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Jack Dorsey-Backed Divine Brings Popular Vine Platform Back to Life Using Open Protocols]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/vine-reboot-divine-app-features-rolling-out-jack-dorsey-report-11429317#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:55:53 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Divine, a reboot of Vine backed by Jack Dorsey, is rolling out with support for new uploads and a restored archive of 500,000 videos from nearly 100,000 creators. The app reportedly focuses on open protocols, limits AI-generated content, and introduces features like compilation mode. Built on Nostr, it aims to support decentralised social networking while giving creat...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Reportedly Preparing to Launch X Money Soon With Payments, Banking Features]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-x-money-launch-timeline-expected-features-benefits-report-11419210#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:26:21 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk is reportedly close to launching X Money, a payments and banking service built into X. The feature is said to be nearing early public access and may include peer-to-peer transfers, a debit card, and an AI assistant for tracking expenses. Early users have mentioned perks such as cashback and higher savings interest rates. However, key details remain unclear, ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[XChat Launched for iPhone, iPad: What is It, Key Features and How the App Works]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/features/xchat-launched-for-iphone-ipad-what-is-it-how-it-works-and-top-features-11414934#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:11:10 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk’s X has expanded its portfolio of apps with the launch of XChat. Currently available on iPhone and iPad, it is a standalone messaging app that builds on existing X networks. The company has positioned it as a privacy-focused solution, allowing users to connect with others without needing to exchange phone numbers or send invites. XChat, notably, marks a sh...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Launches Instants App With Disappearing Photos to Rival Snapchat, BeReal]]></title>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:44:48 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram is said to be testing a new image-sharing app called Instants. The Meta-owned social media confirmed to a publication that the standalone app is currently being offered in select markets, including Italy and Spain. Built on a similar premise as Snapchat, Instants would allow users to send and receive disappearing photos and videos. It is said to focus on fac...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[MeitY Adds Stricter AI-Generated Content Disclosure Rule, Extends IT Rules Feedback Deadline]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meity-proposes-stricter-ai-generated-content-deepfake-labelling-ai-rules-feedback-deadline-extended-11392049#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:12:57 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) proposed a new change to its draft IT Rules amendments, bringing stricter guidelines for artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content labelling across online platforms. Additionally, the Ministry has also extended the consultation deadline to submit feedback on the new rules, pushing it from April 29 to ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Plus Subscription: What Is It, Pricing, Features and Benefits]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/features/whatsapp-plus-subscription-price-features-benefits-11387971#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:44:19 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is testing a subscription called WhatsApp Plus that adds optional features without affecting core services like messaging, calls, or encryption. Priced at around EUR 2.49 (roughly Rs. 274) per month, it is currently in limited rollout. The plan includes custom themes, alternate icons, exclusive stickers, expanded chat pinning up to 20 chats, bulk chat setting...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Working on Business Chat Filtering Feature That Could Offer Tidier Chat List: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-filter-business-chats-messages-automatically-organise-feature-report-11365688#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:00:39 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new feature designed to help Android users better organise conversations with businesses. It is expected to help users to reduce clutter and spam. WhatsApp currently shows messages from business accounts alongside regular chats in the main chat list. Business messages will reportedly automatically be moved to a dedicated section 24 ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Adds Support for Editing Comments Within 15-Minute Window]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-comment-editing-feature-roll-out-update-11338312#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:03:52 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram has announced the rollout of a new feature that allows users to edit their comments. The move, announced on Friday, addresses a long-standing limitation on the social media app. The Meta-owned platform said that the feature is being rolled out globally. It lets users make changes to their comments shortly after posting, making it easier to fix typos or refin...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Reportedly Rolls Out Noise Cancellation for Voice and Video Calls to Android Beta Users]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-noise-cancellation-voice-video-calling-android-beta-testing-report-11318202#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:18:47 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a noise cancellation feature for voice and video calls to Android beta users. The feature is said to be available in the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.26.14.1. Designed to minimise background noise in real time without affecting the speaker’s voice, the feature aims to improve call clarity. It is expected to be especially useful in n...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[DoT Reportedly Extends SIM Binding Mandate Till the End of 2026]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/telecom/news/dot-sim-binding-mandate-extension-2026-report-11301917#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:32:35 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is said to have extended the SIM-binding mandate till the end of the year. First announced in November 2025, the directive intends to curb digital fraud and identity misuse by ensuring that registered identities remain verifiable and linked to telecom subscriber records at all times. According to a report, social media platfo...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Plus Subscription Reportedly in Testing With Premium Story Tools, Exclusive Features]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-plus-testing-story-tools-expected-features-leak-11290678#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:59:30 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram appears to be testing a paid subscription called Instagram Plus that focuses on enhancing Stories. The feature, spotted by Matt Navarra, is being tested in the Philippines at PHP 65 (roughly Rs. 100) per month with a free trial. It may allow users to manage story audiences, view rewatch insights, extend story duration, and boost visibility through features l...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[How to Transfer WhatsApp Chats From iOS to Android: A Step-by-Step Guide]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/how-to/features/how-to-transfer-whatsapp-chats-from-ios-to-android-step-by-step-guide-11274205#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:12:28 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Switching phones, especially between iOS and Android ecosystems, is often a hassle. The biggest headache is usually ensuring your WhatsApp account is properly migrated without any loss of data. However, WhatsApp has now announced support for seamless cross-platform chat transfer, allowing users to move their conversations, photos, and videos between operating systems....]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Announces Big Update; Rolls Out Cross-Platform Chat Transfer Tool, Dual Accounts on iOS and More]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-cross-platform-chat-transfer-tool-dual-accounts-ios-ai-features-11272686#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:06:49 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp on Thursday announced a new set of features that are aimed at improving cross-platform functionality, organisation, and usability. As per the Meta-owned instant messaging app, new tools are rolling out for managing storage, transferring chats between Android and iOS devices, and improving conversations with AI features. iPhone users can now also maintain two ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[World Happiness Report 2026: Heavy Social Media Use Linked to Lower Life Satisfaction Among Teenagers]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/world-happiness-report-2026-heavy-social-media-use-life-satisfaction-among-teenagers-link-11242062#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:46:14 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Heavy social media use is linked to lower life satisfaction among teenagers, according to the World Happiness Report 2026, based on self-reported data from over 270,000 students across 47 countries. Girls who used social media for less than an hour a day reported the highest satisfaction, with levels declining as usage increased. Among boys, results varied by region, ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta AI Support Assistant Rolls Out on Facebook, Instagram for Help With Account, Moderation Issues]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-ai-support-assistant-facebook-instagram-account-help-11241468#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:00:54 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta Platforms launched the Meta AI Support Assistant on Facebook and Instagram on Thursday. This move is part of the Menlo Park-based tech giant’s ambitions to introduce tools for support and content enforcement on its apps. The new AI assistant is claimed to be able to respond to questions and take action on behalf of the user. Meta also claimed positive results o...]]></description>
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                    <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-creator-fast-track-facebook-initiative-content-creator-large-following-increased-reach-guaranteed-pay-launched-11237822</guid>
                    <title><![CDATA[Meta’s New Facebook Initiative Offers TikTok, YouTube Creators Increased Reach and Guaranteed Pay]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-creator-fast-track-facebook-initiative-content-creator-large-following-increased-reach-guaranteed-pay-launched-11237822#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:08:18 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta launched the Creator Fast Track programme for Facebook on Wednesday. The new initiative is aimed at bringing established content creators from rival platforms to Facebook and to regularly publish posts. In return, the social media giant is offering increased reach on eligible posts and guaranteed pay for up to three months.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Rolls Out Tap-to-Pause Feature for Reels With More Control Over Playback]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-reels-tap-to-pause-feature-roll-out-11237765#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:34:12 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram on Wednesday announced the rollout of a new feature that lets users pause Reels with a single tap. It replaces the earlier press-and-hold gesture, which was required to pause a clip. The change aims to address a usability limitation and aligns Instagram’s controls more closely with other video platforms, such as YouTube Shorts. Tap-to-pause has been in tes...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Beta Update Reportedly Adds Noise Cancellation for Video, Voice Calls on Android]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-update-noise-cancellation-voice-video-calls-android-wabetainfo-report-11236187#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:52:20 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is said to be testing a new feature aimed at improving call quality on its platform. As per a feature tracker, the Meta-owned instant messaging app is developing a built-in noise cancellation system for voice and video calls. The feature was spotted in a recent WhatsApp beta for Android update and is expected to reduce background noise during calls, offering ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Garmin Introduces WhatsApp App for Select Fenix, Forerunner, Venu Series Smartwatches]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/news/garmin-whatsapp-app-supported-models-fenix-forerunner-venu-vivoactive-series-connect-iq-11232234#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:35:25 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Garmin has introduced WhatsApp support on select smartwatches through a new app available on the Connect IQ Store. The feature works on models across the Fenix, Forerunner, Venu, and Vívoactive series and requires a paired smartphone. Users can read and reply to messages, view recent chats, and decline calls from the watch. The app supports up to 10 conversation thre...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram to Discontinue End-to-End Encryption for DMs on May 8: What It Means for You]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/features/instagram-end-to-end-encryption-for-dms-ending-on-may-8-what-it-means-for-you-11221827#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:57:05 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram has announced that it will discontinue support for end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) starting in May 2026. The feature, first introduced in 2022, encrypts conversations in direct messages (DMs) so that no one, including Meta, can read them. The recently announced change means that encrypted chats currently available on the platform will no longer be supported afte...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Rolling Out Guest Chats for Temporary Conversations With Non-WhatsApp Users in Beta: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-guest-chats-temporary-conversations-beta-update-features-wabetainfo-report-11221449#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:31:15 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature that enables users to send messages to those people who do not have a WhatsApp account, according to a feature tracker. The feature, dubbed Guest Chats, allows non-WhatsApp users to join the chat via a secure web link, eliminating the need to specifically create a WhatsApp account. Such chats are said to leverage a unique identifi...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Musk’s X to Alter Verification System in Europe, Commission Says]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/elon-musk-x-alter-verification-system-europe-commission-11211069#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:54:17 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[The blue check badge was previously only added to the profiles of people who might be targets for impersonation, including journalists, celebrities and other public figures. Elon Musk’s 2022 decision to make it a for-pay feature, the commission argued, misled X users into falsely believing that verified accounts were trustworthy.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[How to Set Up a Parent-Managed Account on WhatsApp: A Step-by-Step Guide]]></title>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:53:32 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[One of the most popular messaging apps around the world is WhatsApp. With the growing use of messaging apps among the youth of the world, parents always look for ways to allow their children to use these apps safely. To address these issues, WhatsApp has now come up with a new feature called Parent-Managed Accounts. So, if you are planning to allow your kid to use the...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Introduces Device Linkage Warning as Meta Expands Anti-Fraud Tools Across Facebook, Messenger]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-device-linkage-warning-meta-anti-fraud-tools-facebook-messenger-11203434#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:45:41 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta Platforms announced a new set of anti-scam tools across its major messaging platforms on Wednesday. Rolling out on Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp, the additions are aimed at helping users identify and avoid online scams. As per the Menlo Park-based tech giant, new features include new in-app alerts, improved safety controls, and partnerships with financial ins...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Adds Support for Parent-Managed Accounts With Stricter Controls for Children Under 13]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-parent-managed-accounts-pre-teen-users-how-to-setup-11200727#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:30:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp has announced a new feature through which parents or guardians would be given more controls to oversee communication settings and restrict various features so that pre-teen users may focus on messaging and calling. Parent-managed accounts are to be rolled out over the coming months. It has been developed with feedback from families and experts to create a mor...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[YouTube’s Likeness Detection Tool Expanded to Government Officials and Journalists]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/youtube-likeness-detection-tool-expanded-to-government-officials-journalists-political-leaders-deepfakes-11200464#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:30:50 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[YouTube began rolling out its Likeness Detection tool to creators on the platform in October 2025. The tool was designed to monitor videos on the platform that mimic the likeness of a user's face or voice without consent. The feature was part of the Google-owned video streaming giant’s initiative to protect users from the harmful usage of artificial intelligence (AI...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Six Upcoming WhatsApp Features That Could Soon Roll Out on iOS, Android]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/features/six-upcoming-whatsapp-features-that-could-soon-roll-out-on-ios-android-11190171#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:22:12 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp regularly tests updates through beta versions before releasing them widely on Android and iOS. Reports indicate that several notable upgrades are in development, from subscription plans and parental controls to UI customisation and profile enhancements. Here are six upcoming WhatsApp features that could roll out in future updates on Android and iOS devices.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta to Introduce Paid Third-Party AI Chatbot Integrations on WhatsApp After EU Intervention]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-whatsapp-third-party-ai-chatbots-support-for-a-fee-eu-intervention-11176802#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:22:39 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta, on Wednesday, changed its policy to allow third-party artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots on WhatsApp in select regions. The updated policy was specified following objections from the European Union (EU), which found the older policy in breach of its competition rules. However, while the social media giant has agreed to open WhatsApp to rival AI platforms, it ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Plus Paid Subscription Reportedly in Development With Additional Customisation Options, Up to 20 Pinned Chats]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-plus-paid-subscription-development-expected-features-report-11172140#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:13:59 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is said to be developing an optional premium tier called WhatsApp Plus for Android and iOS. According to WABetaInfo, the subscription could introduce new customisation tools, including themes, accent colours, and about 14 alternative app icons. Subscribers may also be able to pin up to 20 chats instead of the current limit of three and use exclusive ringtones...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram to Warn Parents When Teens Search for Self-Harm Content]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-parental-alerts-for-teenagers-self-harm-searches-meta-11140808#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:16:44 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta has announced that Instagram will notify parents if supervised teens repeatedly search for suicide or self-harm related terms within a short period. The feature will roll out next week in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada, with other regions to follow. Alerts will be sent via email, text, WhatsApp, or in-app notifications and include expert...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[How to Turn Off Active Status on Instagram Using Different Methods]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/how-to/features/how-to-turn-off-active-status-on-instagram-step-by-step-guide-11111977#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 14:00:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram’s Active Status shows when you’re online or recently active. It can be fun to see when friends last opened the app, but some people feel pressured to reply when others see them online. Luckily, Instagram lets you turn this feature off. Once disabled, you can browse freely without worrying that others know you’re online. Here's how you can disable your ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Rolls Out Group Message History Feature for Easy Onboarding of New Members]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-group-message-history-feature-rollout-meta-11102904#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:00:32 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp on Friday announced a new feature for its app, which is aimed at reducing interruptions in group conversations. Dubbed Group Message History, it simplifies group onboarding without compromising user privacy by eliminating the need for manually forwarding older messages, while adhering to end-to-end encryption policies. The instant messaging platform says grou...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[X Building Smart 'Cashtags' to Let Users Check Cryptocurrency Prices in Real-Time]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/news/x-smart-cashtags-feature-real-time-cryptocurrency-prices-checking-testing-11010983#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:04:14 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[X (formerly Twitter) might soon let users check live price fluctuations of crypto and other digital assets on its social media platform. A company executive recently revealed that a new feature was currently under testing that will enable users to add a live ticker to their posts. Dubbed Smart Cashtags, the new feature is designed to work for all leading cryptocurrenc...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Threads Rolls Out ‘Dear Algo’ Feature That Lets Users Shape and Control Their Feed]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-dear-algo-feature-personalise-feeds-launch-features-rollout-10992566#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:05:28 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta is rolling out the 'Dear Algo' feature on Threads. This AI-powered functionality gives users more control over what they see on their feeds. With this feature, users will be able to tell the app what’s important to them in the moment. To use the feature, users can type “Dear Algo” in a public Threads post, followed by what they’d like to see more or less ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Said to Be Working On AI-Powered Face Swap Feature, Takes On OpenAI’s Sora]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/instagram-ai-face-swap-feature-under-development-rival-openai-sora-app-leak-10988537#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:54:06 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram might soon release a feature that allows it to compete with OpenAI’s Sora app. As per a tipster, the Meta-owned platform is working on a face swap feature that allows users to submit their own likeness and generate images and videos using AI. Additionally, it is said that users will be able to request the likeness of other users as well.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing Custom App Icons and Themes Tied to Premium Subscription]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-android-beta-app-icons-theme-customisation-wabetainfo-report-10981683#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:00:33 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature for its Android app that aims to provide users more control over the appearance of the app. As per details shared by a feature tracker, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform is working on several new visual elements for WhatsApp, enabling customisation of the app theme, icon, and accent colour as per their preference. T...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Web Finally Introduces Support for Voice and Video Calls for Some Users: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-web-voice-video-calls-support-beta-users-rollout-feature-update-report-10979207#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:26:23 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp Web is reportedly getting voice and video calling support. The long-awaited feature is currently available to select beta users for one-to-one chats, and this could be available for more users in the coming weeks. The update adds end-to-end encrypted calls and screen-sharing support to WhatsApp Web. Currently, WhatsApp allow Web users to send text messages an...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram to Reportedly Rival Snapchat With New ‘Instants’ App for Sending Disappearing Photos]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-instants-app-development-disappearing-photos-snapchat-report-10978931#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:00:44 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta is said to be developing a new standalone app that is expected to rival Snapchat in terms of ephemeral communication. According to a report, the company confirmed that an internal prototype of the app, dubbed Instants, is in development that would allow users to send and receive disappearing photos and videos. The Meta-owned social media platform is reportedly al...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Will Soon Let You Add a 'Close Friends' Status, Just Like Instagram: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-close-friends-list-for-status-updates-in-development-10960205#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 19:43:14 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp may soon let users share Status updates with a Close Friends list, offering more privacy and control over who can view certain posts. WABetaInfo spotted the feature in an Android beta build, though it remains under development with no release timeline confirmed. The option could work alongside custom contact lists, allowing users to manage Close Friends throu...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[How to Reset Your Instagram Reels Algorithm: A Step-by-Step Guide]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/how-to/features/how-to-reset-instagram-reels-algorithm-step-by-step-guide-10931971#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:30:35 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[In recent years, Reels has become one of the most popular features on Instagram. As such, it has become a highly-used feature on the app. Reels are powered by a recommendation algorithm that recommends Reels to users based on their engagement and viewing patterns. There are, however, instances when content seems repetitive or not in line with your current interests. y...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Reportedly Working on Subscription Plan That Offers Exclusive Features, Customisation Options]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-new-subscription-plan-exclusive-features-report-10906188#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:54:16 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new optional subscription that will unlock exclusive personalisation and productivity features, according to WABetaInfo. Spotted in the WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.26.4.8, the plan is not yet available to testers and may launch via a waitlist system. Expected features include premium stickers, themes, extra pinned chats, cus...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[How to Create AI Stickers on WhatsApp for Customised Republic Day 2026 Wishes: A Step-by-Step Guide]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/how-to/features/how-to-create-whatsapp-ai-stickers-personalised-republic-day-2026-wishes-step-by-step-guide-10831242#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:00:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp’s AI Stickers feature allows you to create personalised Republic Day 2026 stickers instead of sharing generic forwards. Using simple text prompts, you can generate patriotic stickers with tricolour themes, messages, or fun designs and send them instantly in chats. The feature works from the sticker section inside WhatsApp and requires the app to be updated ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[YouTube Takes on OpenAI’s Sora, to Soon Let Users Create AI-Generated Shorts Using Their Own Likeness]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/youtube-shorts-ai-create-in-user-likeness-openai-sora-app-rival-new-features-2026-neal-mohan-10827867#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:56:05 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[YouTube has big plans for its platform and creators in 2026. The company is planning to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) more deeply in existing and new tools. The CEO of the streaming platform revealed on Wednesday that content creators will soon be able to use AI to generate Shorts in their likeness.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[YouTube Brings More Parental Controls, Allows Parents to Set the Shorts Feed Limit to Zero]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-parental-controls-kids-account-shorts-time-limits-sign-in-teens-update-features-tools-rollout-10753466#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:41:43 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[YouTube announced additional parental controls.  The Google-owned company allows Parents to help teens be even more intentional about how they watch, with a control to set the amount of time spent scrolling through Shorts. It is also bringing new principles and a creator guide to steer teens toward content that is fun, age-appropriate, higher-quality, and more enrichi...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Might Soon Let Parents Control Who Minors Interact With]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-parental-controls-interaction-limits-secondary-account-under-development-leak-10731394#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:33:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly working on parental controls through new secondary accounts designed for minors. These accounts would limit interactions to saved contacts and allow parents to manage privacy settings and receive activity updates. Importantly, parents would not be able to view messages or call details, suggesting WhatsApp is trying to balance child safety with u...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Denies Reports of Hacking and Data Breach, Says ‘Accounts Are Secure’]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-denies-data-breach-hacking-17-million-accounts-says-no-such-risk-10721833#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:18:23 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram has denied suggestions of a data breach on its platform. On Sunday, the Meta-owned platform issued a statement highlighting that all accounts were secure and no data was stolen. The statement comes days after several users received an email asking them to change their passwords. The social media app says an issue allowed a third party to send those emails, b...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Grok Banned in Indonesia and Malaysia Following Deepfake Image Concerns]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/grok-banned-in-indonesia-and-malaysia-following-deepfake-image-concerns-10718237#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:05:13 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Grok has been temporarily suspended in Indonesia and Malaysia. The xAI’s artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot received global criticism after it began editing images of users posted publicly on X (formerly Twitter). The feature was widely exploited by some users to generate sexually inappropriate images of others without consent, and many countries, including the Eu...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Spotify Launches Real-Time Listening Activity and Request to Jam Feature]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/spotify-listening-activity-request-to-jam-feature-roll-out-10526748#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:50:14 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Spotify has introduced two new Messages features, Listening activity and Request to Jam, to make music sharing more social. Listening activity lets users share what they are playing in real time with connected contacts, while Request to Jam allows Premium users to invite others into shared listening sessions. Free users can join Jams when invited. The features are rol...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Introduces Member Tags for Group Chats, Event Reminders, and More]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-update-member-tags-for-group-chats-event-reminders-and-more-10508479#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:49:40 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp on Wednesday announced several new features aimed at helping users stay connected and express themselves better in group chats. The Meta-owned instant messaging platform is rolling out member tags, which can be added to a user’s name to provide more contextual information about them. They can also turn any word they type into a sticker, using the new text s...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Will Have to Evolve Fast, Warns Adam Mosseri Amid Rise of AI Content]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/instagram-will-have-to-evolve-fast-adam-mosseri-ai-generated-images-videos-10202297#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:34:59 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram Head Adam Mosseri believes that the rise of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated images and videos is forcing the platform to evolve quickly. The Meta-owned social media platform gained popularity for its image and video-centric feed, and is a major driver of the creator economy, which is run by influencers and content creators. However, the executive thin...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[MeitY Issues Compliance Reminder to Online Platforms Over Obscene Content]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meity-advisory-compliance-reminder-online-platforms-social-media-remove-obscene-content-10089559#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:10:17 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[MeitY issued a statutory advisory reminding all intermediaries of the mandatory due diligence under the IT Act, 2000, and the IT Rules, 2021, amendment. The ministry reiterated a strict 24-hour takedown requirement for content depicting identifiable individuals in sexual acts or impersonations, including digitally altered or AI-generated material. The advisory calls f...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Launches New Year 2026 Features With New Stickers, Video Call Effects and Status Tools]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-new-year-2026-features-stickers-video-call-effects-status-tools-10088720#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 13:02:15 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp has announced New Year 2026 features as it prepares for its busiest day of the year, when message and call volumes are claimed to exceed its daily average of over 100 billion messages and 2 billion calls. The update includes a 2026 sticker pack, new video call effects like fireworks and confetti, animated confetti reactions, and animated stickers for Status u...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Year Ender 2025: WhatsApp Features Coming in 2026]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/features/whatsapp-features-updates-in-2026-meta-10056888#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:12:58 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is preparing several new features for 2026, many of which are already appearing in Android and iOS beta updates. These include AI-powered Imagine tools for creative status updates, a username reservation system, advanced chat clearing controls, a strict account security mode, and an @all mention feature for group chats. They highlight WhatsApp’s push toward...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Year Ender 2025: Instagram Features Launched This Year, Including ‘Your Algorithm’, Watch History and More]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/features/instagram-features-launched-this-year-your-algorithm-watch-history-and-more-9987725#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 18:31:15 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[The year 2025 is coming to an end, giving us the perfect opportunity to do a recap of what all happened this year. Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, recently announced that the photo and video sharing app now has over three million monthly active users. While the platform achieved a notable milestone this year, it also marked the introduction of various new feature...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp May Soon Allow Channel Admins to Share Invite Links With Contacts on iOS]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-ios-invite-channel-admins-contacts-feature-beta-testflight-report-9977574#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 13:26:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature that will allow WhatsApp group admins to share a channel invite with their contacts. This functionality is said to be rolling out via the TestFlight beta Programme, with the 25.37.10.74  beta version for iOS. It is reportedly available to some beta testers. Admins can select up to 64 contacts at once to share the invite.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[How to Delete a WhatsApp Account: Know the Steps, Things to Do Before Deactivation and Safety Tips]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/features/how-to-delete-whatsapp-account-steps-things-to-do-safety-tips-9902862#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 14:00:50 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Deleting a WhatsApp account permanently removes your profile, chats, groups, and cloud backups linked to your phone number. Here we explain the difference between uninstalling and deleting, walk through step-by-step instructions for Android and iOS, and answer common questions so you know exactly what to expect before taking the step.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Top Snapchat Features You May Not Know About: Custom Privacy Controls, Object Recognition, and More]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/features/top-snapchat-features-you-may-not-know-about-custom-privacy-controls-object-recognition-and-more-9898489#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:00:39 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Snapchat is a popular social media app that stands out due to the inclusion of social features like disappearing photos, Stories, AR Lenses, and Snap Map. For many users, it is primarily used to send snaps to friends, maintain streaks, and occasionally browse content from creators and publishers. However, there is much more to it. Snapchat also offers a suite of featu...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Begins Testing Support for Viewing Connected Peripherals]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-ios-beta-connected-peripherals-testing-report-9901623#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 18:50:36 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is testing a new “Connected peripherals” feature on iOS that lets users see devices automatically linked to their account. Rolling out with the iOS beta version 25.37.10.71 via TestFlight, the feature appears in the Linked Devices menu and currently supports the Apple Watch. It shows device details and last activity, improving transparency around message ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Could Embrace Long-Form Video, Premium Content to Compete With TikTok, Says Adam Mosseri]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-long-form-video-premium-content-to-compete-with-tiktok-adam-mosseri-report-9867524#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:06:32 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[In a recent interview, Instagram head Adam Mosseri outlined where the platform may be headed in the coming years, with the aim of taking on short-form content platforms like TikTok and YouTube. The official hinted at deeper investments in long-form videos, premium content, and new technologies that could change how people interact with the app beyond their phones.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp GhostPairing Scam Reportedly Lets Hackers Take Over Accounts Without Authentication]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-ghostpairing-scam-report-hacking-without-password-9849496#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:44:55 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[A WhatsApp 'GhostPairing' account takeover scam has been uncovered that abuses the app’s device-linking feature. Attackers trick users into linking to a malicious device by posing as trusted contacts and using fake Facebook-style links. Victims unknowingly approve a pairing code, granting attackers full WhatsApp Web access without password theft or SIM swaps. First ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[YouTube Bans Popular Indian Channel for Making Misleading AI-Generated Movie Trailers]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/youtube-channels-banned-ai-generated-videos-millions-of-subscribers-fake-movie-trailers-9849139#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:02:04 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[YouTube has permanently banned two channels for posting misleading AI-generated movie trailers. One of them, Screen Culture from India, and Georgia-based KH Studio were accused of using synthetic visuals to pass off fake trailers as real. After earlier ad suspensions and repeat policy violations, YouTube removed both channels, citing deceptive content and failure to p...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Top Instagram Features You May Not Know About: Quiet Mode, Auto-Scroll for Reels, and More]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/features/top-instagram-features-you-might-not-know-exist-quiet-mode-auto-scroll-for-reels-and-more-9848761#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:15:50 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram is one of the most widely used social media platforms today. Beyond the everyday interactions, Instagram has steadily been adding a range of features. Many of these tools, however, are not prominently highlighted within the app, which means they often go unnoticed. Here are five hidden features you might not know exist and why they’re worth using.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Announces a Five-Hashtag Limit for Reels and Posts to Improve Content Discovery]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-announces-five-hashtag-limit-for-reels-and-posts-to-improve-content-discovery-9844191#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:41:47 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram on Friday announced a limit for content discovery on its platform. It is enforcing a restriction on the number of hashtags that can be attached to a Reel or post. As per the Meta-owned social media giant, fewer and targeted hashtags can help creators much more in content discovery and performance, as opposed to spamming posts with generic and many hashtags. ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta India Appoints Amazon Executive Aman Jain as New Head of Public Policy in 2026]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-india-amazon-executive-aman-jain-head-of-public-policy-2026-9797932#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:58:42 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta India announced the appointment of Aman Jain as its new head of Public Policy on Friday. As per the company, Jain will take charge early next year and report directly to Simon Milner, Vice President of Policy for Asia Pacific (APAC) at Meta. The new executive will also join Meta’s India leadership team, which oversees the company’s strategy across platforms, ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Who Is Aman Jain? The Industry Veteran Who Will Shape Meta’s Public Policies in India]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/features/who-is-aman-jain-meta-india-head-public-policy-roles-career-details-9797782#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:37:10 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta India has appointed Aman Jain as its new Head of Public Policy. He will begin early next year, reporting to APAC policy chief Simon Milner and joining Meta’s India leadership team. Jain is a seasoned public policy professional with experience at Google, Amazon and government agencies. His move comes after a two-year stint at Amazon, where he led public policy. ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Announces Voicemail-Like Missed Call Messages, Image Animation and More Features]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-update-missed-call-messages-image-animation-meta-ai-new-stickers-9795872#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:40:45 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp announced a slew of new features for its app on Thursday ahead of the holiday season. According to the Meta-owned instant messaging platform, its new Missed Call Messages feature is a replacement for traditional voicemail and is designed to make it easier to catch up with loved ones. Image creation with Meta AI is also said to have received upgrades, includin...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Introduces 'Your Algorithm' Tool That Lets You Shape Recommendations in Your Reels Tab]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-your-algorithm-reels-tool-ai-feature-update-rollout-recommendations-9790044#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:03:29 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram has announced a new 'Your Algorithm' tool powered by AI. With this new feature, the Meta-owned company is aiming to provide more personalised recommendations for users. This new feature will appear in the top right corner of Reels with an icon that looks like two lines with hearts. It is available in the US from today and will roll out for more users soon.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram’s Edits App Updated With New Templates, Lock Screen Widgets and More]]></title>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:29:40 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram has added new features for the Edits app. The video editing app gets new Templates, Storyboards, along new customisation options. It also gets new iOS lock screen widgets. The new Templates on Edits are currently available in select countries. The video editing app now also allows users to add public reels to their videos.  The platform also allows users to ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Prepares to Expand Ads on Status and Channels to More Users]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-ads-status-updates-channels-rolling-out-features-update-meta-9784097#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:46:53 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp started rolling out ads in WhatsApp Status and Channels. Several users have spotted the ads on WhatsApp, but these ads do not appear in private chats. The company is displaying a pop-up message on the platform informing users that they will begin seeing ads on the app. Personal messages, calls, and statuses are claimed to remain end-to-end encrypted. WhatsApp...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[How to Delete Your Snapchat Account on Mobile and Web: A Step-by-Step Guide]]></title>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:37:46 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Want to delete your Snapchat account? In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to delete your Snapchat account. You can delete your Snapchat account using a web browser on a desktop or laptop, or you can choose to delete your account from the Snapchat app on an Android smartphone or iPhone.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Spotify's 2025 Wrapped Gains Party Mode Feature for Live, Group Stat Comparison]]></title>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:09:51 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Spotify has begun rolling out 2025 Wrapped. The personalised experience, which the platform has been releasing since 2019 on the first day of December, features top artists, albums, songs, playlists, and podcasts that you have played throughout the year. Big changes, however, have been made this year, beginning with a new multiplayer feature called Wrapped Party. Furt...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Reportedly Testing a Three-Hashtag Limit on Posts for Content Discovery]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-testing-a-three-hashtag-limit-on-posts-for-content-discovery-report-9735248#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:15:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram is said to be testing a new limit for content discovery. According to a report, the Meta-owned social media platform is testing a restriction on the number of hashtags added to a post. Users are reportedly encountering a notice when they attempt to insert more than three hashtags. The new functionality, however, is yet to be announced and is believed to be p...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[The End of Anonymous WhatsApp? What the SIM-Binding Rule Means for User Privacy in India]]></title>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:42:08 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[The DoT has issued a new directive that will impact users who access messaging apps across multiple devices. Under the updated rule, instant messaging platforms are required to enable SIM-based login verification. This means services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal must ensure that users have the same active SIM used during account registration inserted in the ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[New Stanford Algorithm Derank Divisive Political Posts on X]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/stanford-researchers-x-algorithm-divisive-political-posts-derank-system-soxial-media-feed-study-9716694#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 18:24:18 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Stanford researchers found that a browser-based tool that reorders posts on X can reduce political hostility. Tested during the 2024 US election, it pushed extreme or partisan content lower in users’ feeds without hiding anything. After ten days, participants reported warmer feelings toward the opposing political side. The study suggests small ranking tweaks may inf...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Expands Meta AI Translations to New Languages, Rolls Out New Indian Fonts on Edits App]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-meta-ai-translation-new-languages-indian-fonts-edits-app-facebook-9714976#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:00:52 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta Platforms has announced support for additional Indian languages across Instagram, Facebook and the Edits app. The update was revealed at the House of Instagram event in Mumbai on Friday. According to the company, the rollout is aimed at helping creators reach wider audiences and engage more effectively. Meta AI Translations is also expanding to new languages, inc...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[X Said to Be Rolling Out Hidden Android UI Update, Premium Plan for Rs 100 in India]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-android-ui-update-roll-out-leak-premium-plus-plan-price-cute-report-9701726#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:31:42 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[X is reportedly rolling out a new Android interface, according to a tipster, who claims the UI can be enabled through a hidden menu in version 11.42.0-release.0. The tipster also highlights limited-time discounts on X Premium plans, offering the first month of Premium for Rs. 100 and Premium+ for Rs. 890. The offer is said to run until December 2, 2025. Premium reduce...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing Confetti Animation for Emoji Reactions Ahead of New Year]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-android-beta-confetti-animation-emoji-reactions-new-year-wabetainfo-9701637#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:11:09 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature for its Android app that adds a celebratory animation in chats. According to details shared by a feature tracker, the platform is working on a confetti effect that appears when users react to messages with certain emojis. The change is purely visual and aims to make reactions in Chats, Channels and Status updates feel more ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Microsoft’s Copilot AI Chatbot to No Longer Be Available on WhatsApp Next Year]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/microsoft-copilot-ai-chatbot-on-whatsapp-discontinued-business-api-policy-changes-9701025#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 08:50:31 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Microsoft has announced that its Copilot AI chatbot will be discontinued on WhatsApp beginning January 15, 2026. The decision follows Meta’s updated Business API policies, which restrict AI developers and service providers from accessing or operating through the WhatsApp Business Solution. With this change, Microsoft becomes the second major AI company to withdraw i...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Telegram Rolls Out Live Stories, Repeated Messages, and Other Creator-Focused Features]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-live-stories-repeated-messages-collectible-gift-auctions-9697625#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:23:36 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Telegram has added three creator-focused features to its app, including Live Stories, which let users stream directly from their Story feed with real-time comments and star-based interactions. Scheduled messages now support repeat intervals, and collectible Gifts will be distributed through an auction system for fairer access. The features are rolling out to all users...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp's About Feature Upgraded With Improved Visibility, New Design Inspired by Instagram Notes]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-about-feature-update-rollout-instagram-notes-9675512#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:40:25 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp has officially brought back its 'About' feature. The reintroduced feature lets users share short, casual status updates with text or emojis. The About will be placed at the top of individual chats and on profiles, and users can tap on it to reply directly. The update will expire after 24 hours by default, but users can customise the timer.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Researchers Claim to Uncover Billions of WhatsApp-Registered Phone Numbers Using Automation Techniques]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-security-flaw-exposed-billions-of-phone-numbers-details-9664768#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:26:05 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp’s contact-discovery flaw let researchers match 3.5 billion phone numbers to active accounts. By exploiting the absence of rate limits, they checked vast number ranges to see which were registered. They also found that many users exposed their profile photos and About texts publicly. The team even identified millions of accounts in countries where WhatsApp i...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Telegram Rolls Out Live Stories, Auctions for Gifts, Enhanced Liquid Glass UI for iPhone, and More]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-update-live-stories-gift-auctions-liquid-glass-ui-iphone-more-9669941#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:26:11 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Telegram has announced a new update that adds several new features. The instant messaging platform now allows users to host live streams in Telegram Stories. It also has a live chat feature where viewers can add comments. Users can also enable scheduled messages and reminders to be repeated at set intervals for task automation. Further, the company said that new Teleg...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Snapchat Announces Topic Chats for Facilitating Community-Driven Conversations]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snapchat-topic-chats-feature-community-driven-conversations-amazon-fire-tablets-app-9668324#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:18:47 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Snapchat has announced a new feature that enables conversations on trending topics and events in its community. Dubbed Topic Chats, it is claimed to bring the social media app’s popular features to public conversations, where Snaps are clustered about the topics being talked about in the community. Topic Chats appear in several places in the Snapchat app, such as Sp...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for iOS Finally Begins Testing Multi-Account Support With Seamless Switching]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-multi-account-support-on-ios-beta-report-9657555#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:15:02 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp has reportedly begun introducing multi-account support on iOS, giving users the ability to use two accounts in a single app while maintaining separate chats, alerts and privacy controls. The feature, available to a limited group of beta testers on version 25.34.10.72, adds an Account List menu, enhanced notification handling, easy switching options and App Lo...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Testing Username-Based Search and Calling in Latest iOS Beta: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-username-based-search-feature-ios-beta-wabetainfo-report-9634999#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:11:19 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly working on its upcoming username-based search and calling feature, with the newest iOS beta indicating continued development. The update shows work on displaying usernames when users look up unfamiliar phone numbers, along with limited profile details, while keeping numbers hidden during username searches. The feature is planned for release next...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Replaces X DMs With New Encrypted Chat Feature Supporting Large File Transfers]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-x-chat-rollout-replaces-dm-encryption-file-transfer-pin-code-9634611#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:16:58 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk has begun rolling out X Chat in beta, replacing Direct Messages with a new encrypted communications system. Aimed at unifying messaging on the platform, X Chat offers end-to-end encryption, file sharing and vanishing messages, with audio and video calling built in. Access requires a four-digit PIN, a move some early users say adds friction. The feature is cu...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk's Grok AI Recognises Lord Ganesha, Wows the Internet]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/elon-musk-grok-ai-conversation-recognises-lord-ganesha-internet-reacts-9616594#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:53:22 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk impressed many netizens on Tuesday after he posted a conversation with the Grok chatbot. In the conversation, the multipreneur shared an image of Lord Ganesha and asked the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot to identify the deity. Not only was the chatbot able to identify the Indian God, it was also able to describe the identifying features and the regiona...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Rolling Out Media Hub to Easily Browse Shared Images, Videos and More Shared Across Chat: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-media-hub-mac-desktop-web-rolling-out-shared-image-files-feature-update-report-9607312#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:38:15 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new Media Hub feature for a limited number of users on WhatsApp Web and WhatsApp for Mac. This feature works like a centralised hub for all media shared across chats. This feature could help in content discovery and improve overall media management on the platform. It allows users to find recent media files by searching with the na...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Perplexity Partners With Snapchat to Power the AI Search Experience in the App]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/perplexity-snapchat-partnership-ai-search-experience-400-million-dollars-payment-announced-9593987#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:39:15 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Perplexity and Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, announced a partnership on Wednesday to integrate Perplexity’s AI-powered answer engine within the social media app. The chatbot will soon be available alongside My AI, allowing users to ask questions and explore topics directly in Snapchat. As part of the deal, Perplexity will pay Snap $400 million over one year ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Tinder Wants to See Through Your Camera Roll to Suggest Potential Matches]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/tinder-new-feature-chemistry-ai-can-see-user-camera-roll-to-suggest-matches-privacy-concern-9586358#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:56:06 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Tinder is testing “Chemistry,” an AI feature that scans users’ camera rolls, after permission, to suggest a small number of more relevant matches each day and reduce swipe fatigue. Positioned as a major part of Tinder’s 2026 product strategy, the tool is live in Australia and New Zealand. However, its approach raises privacy concerns about how sensitive photos...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Working on 'Strict Account Settings' Feature to Protect Users From Cyberattacks: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-strict-account-settings-cyberattack-protection-report-9581423#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:42:33 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is said to be developing a new lockdown-style mode to enhance security for users at risk of targeted cyberattacks, according to feature tracker WABetaInfo. Spotted in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.33.4 update on the Google Play Store, the feature will reportedly let users apply stricter privacy settings with one toggle. It includes protections lik...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Snapchat Web: What Is It and How to Use Snapchat Web on Your Computer]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/features/snapchat-web-what-is-it-how-to-use-browser-version-9580708#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:00:21 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Snapchat Web offers access to the popular messaging app on your desktop browser, letting you chat, send Snaps, and make calls without picking up your phone. While Snapchat is known for features like AR Lenses and Snap Map, the web version offers a streamlined experience with some limitations. Read on for a complete guide to accessing Snapchat Web, its available featur...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Tests Companion App for Apple Watch With Core Messaging Functionality]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-apple-watch-companion-app-beta-ios-features-report-9550011#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:07:15 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp has reportedly developed a dedicated app for Apple Watch. It is said to be rolling out via the TestFlight beta Programme, with the 25.32.10.71  beta version for iOS. Some early beta testers can avail the feature now. The app allows users to read and reply to messages and react with emojis directly from their wrist, without taking their paired Phone.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Announces Passkey-Encrypted Chat Backups With Biometric Authentication for Extra Security]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-passkey-encrypted-chat-backup-biometric-authentication-end-to-end-encryption-9549955#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:56:45 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta Platforms on Friday announced a new security measure for keeping WhatsApp chat backups safe by encrypting them with passkeys. With passkey-encrypted chat backups, users will not be required to memorise a password or a 64-digit encryption key anymore. Instead, they can utilise the handset's buil-in security methods, such as fingerprints or facial recognition, or e...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Lite vs Instagram: Differences Explained]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/features/instagram-lite-vs-instagram-differences-explained-features-9545227#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:11:29 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram Lite, first released in 2020, was taken down by Meta soon after its launch, only to be relaunched later in March 2021 in 107 countries. The 'Lite' version of Instagram was aiming to serve people who live in regions with poor internet connectivity, as it can render content even on a 2G connection. Moreover, it occupies significantly less space on your phone. ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Tests New Feature That Lets Users Customise Their Reels Algorithm]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-reels-algorithm-testing-new-feature-customise-adam-mosseri-9542478#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:32:05 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram is testing a new “Your Algorithm” feature that lets users personalise their feeds by adding or removing topics of interest, starting with Reels and later expanding to Explore. Announced by CEO Adam Mosseri, the tool summarises user engagement patterns and allows further topic adjustments via an Add+ option. The update aims to give users more control over...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Might Soon Let You Set a Profile Cover Photo, Just Like Facebook and LinkedIn]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-cover-photo-profile-feature-all-users-android-beta-report-9531779#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:48:23 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp could soon allow normal users to keep cover photos on their accounts. The inclusion of the cover image feature was spotted on the WhatsApp 2.25.32.2 beta for Android version, via the Google Play Beta programme. The feature is not visible to beta testers. Once rolled out, this feature will let users express their personality through a customisable cover photo....]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Adobe Will Now Let You Edit YouTube Shorts on the Premiere App]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/adobe-premiere-app-youtube-shorts-video-editing-tools-integration-partnership-9531605#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:32:14 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Adobe has partnered with YouTube to make Premiere for iOS a central hub for Shorts creators, offering seamless import, editing, and direct publishing to YouTube. The workflow is optimised for short-form, vertical videos to help creators produce content faster. The move complements Adobe’s broader rollout of new AI tools across its creative platforms.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Promises Fix for X Algorithm Bug That Showed Users Fewer Posts From Accounts They Follow]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/elon-musk-x-for-you-feed-bug-update-fix-9528405#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:26:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk confirmed that a major bug in X’s “For You” algorithm caused users to see fewer posts from accounts they follow, adding that a fix is on the way. He also announced a new “Following” feed option that will let users choose between viewing all posts or only key highlights. Additionally, Musk revealed that X’s recommendation system will soon be power...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Massive Data Breach Leaves 183 Million Email Credentials, Including Gmail Passwords, Exposed: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/data-breach-183-million-email-credentials-exposed-gmail-passwords-leak-report-9528111#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:09:07 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a massive data breach involving tens of millions of leaked Gmail accounts. According to a report, the breach occurred in April of this year and was recently made public, with a record of over 183 million credentials in total. It not only includes email accounts, but also the passwords that are associated with them. The data br...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Announces Watch History Feature for Revisiting Already-Watched Reels]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-reels-watch-history-feature-rollout-9522832#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:08:04 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram is rolling out a highly-requested feature, which enables users to find and revisit the Reels they have watched previously. It is expected to work similarly to the Watch History feature on YouTube. As per an Instagram official, they will be able to filter out Reels based on a specific date or date range, and even search for Reels shared by a particular accoun...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Is Reportedly Testing AI-Powered Restyle Text for Stories and Edits App]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/instagram-restyle-text-feature-testing-stories-edits-app-report-9510344#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:58:53 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram is reportedly testing a new feature called Restyle Text, which lets users create custom fonts through natural language prompts. Built on Meta AI, it expands the existing Restyle tool that already allows AI-based photo and video edits. Users can also choose from presets like Chrome or Balloon to give their Stories unique, AI-generated visual flair.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Tinder Rolls Out Facial Verification Feature to Ensure Authentic Matches, Reduce Impersonation]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tinder-face-check-facial-verification-feature-rollout-us-9507481#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:44:15 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Tinder has announced the rollout of Face Check, a new facial verification feature that is claimed to ensure real users and match their profile photos, in the US. As per the company, Face Check leverages a non-reversible, encrypted face map and face vector to help verify photos and prevent duplicate accounts. Coupled with other safety initiatives, it is aimed at reduci...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Begins Testing Feature That Lets Users Manage Storage Directly Within the Chat Window]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-android-beta-device-storage-management-shortcut-chat-window-wabetainfo-report-9507360#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:05:55 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature for its Android app, which makes managing storage an easier process. As per details shared by a feature tracker, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform is working on a new quick option that lets users monitor and free up storage space directly from the conversation window, eliminating the need to navigate through the app...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing a New Feature Which Lets Users Filter Media Files and Stickers]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-android-filter-options-media-files-stickers-chats-wabetainfo-report-9502320#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:31:33 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature for its Android app, which introduces new filters to simplify content discovery. According to a feature tracker, the Meta-owned instant messaging app is rolling out a redesigned interface to select users, to help them review their photos and videos shared content within a conversation with new filter options. It is also sai...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp's Upcoming 'Mention All' Feature for Groups Is Now Available to Beta Testers on Android]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-mention-all-feature-groups-android-beta-report-9497578#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:03:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly testing its new “@all” mention feature with select beta testers in the Android 2.25.31.9 update, gradually rolling it out to more users. The feature lets users alert all group members at once, saving time and improving coordination. In small groups, everyone can use it, while in groups with over 32 members, only admins can use it to prevent ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Will Soon Crack Down on Spam by Limiting Messages in New Chats: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-limit-messages-chats-google-play-beta-report-9492727#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 19:09:04 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly working on the option to let users limit sending messages in new chats without replies. The feature has been spotted on the WhatsApp for Android beta  2.25.31.5 version, which is available via the Google Play Beta programme. It will reportedly be available to both individuals and businesses.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta AI App Has Reportedly Gained Popularity With the Vibes Features]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-app-download-daily-active-users-increase-vibes-feature-ai-videos-9490041#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:03:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta AI’s popularity has reportedly surged, driven by its new Vibes feature, an image-to-video generator with a public sharing feed similar to Instagram Reels. Data from Similarweb (via TechCrunch) shows sharp growth in app downloads and daily users since late September, suggesting that accessibility and creativity are fuelling the rise.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Begins Testing Status Update Notifications on Android: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-android-status-update-notifications-testing-report-9459091#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:07:10 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is said to be testing a new feature on its Android beta that notifies users when selected contacts post new status updates. Users can enable alerts directly from a contact’s status via the overflow menu and mute them anytime. Notifications show the contact’s name and a small preview for image or video statuses, allowing quick updates without opening the a...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Boosts Teen Safety, Sets PG-13 Content Limits for All New Teen Accounts]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-boosts-teen-safety-sets-pg-13-content-limits-for-all-new-teen-accounts-9453981#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:11:33 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram is going to follow the guidelines of PG-13 movie ratings when it comes to showing content to teen accounts. On Tuesday, the Meta-owned platform announced that teenagers under the age of 18 will be automatically placed into an updated 13+ setting, which they will not be able to opt out of without the permission of one of their parents.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Could Offer Improved Navigation on iPad With Left-Aligned Sidebar]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-ipad-sidebar-navigation-spotted-development-beta-9445562#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:26:26 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly testing a sidebar for the iPad app version. WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out the feature via the TestFlight beta Programme, with the WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.29.10.72. Beta testers cannot access the feature, as it is still in development, but it may be rolled out to testers with a future update . The feature could make navigation smoother. It ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Now Lets Beta Testers Add a Link to Their Facebook Profile]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-facebook-profile-link-feature-rolling-out-android-beta-update-meta-9432244#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:30:21 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature in its Android beta that lets users add their Facebook profile links to their WhatsApp info page. The link can be verified through the Accounts Centre or left unverified, and adding it is optional. Users can control who sees the link via privacy settings, sharing it with everyone, contacts, specific people, or keeping it private. ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram, Facebook Add Support for Meta AI-Powered Reels Translation in Hindi and Other Languages]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-translation-hindi-portuguese-facebook-instagram-reels-9429548#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:39:13 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta has expanded its Reels translation feature on Instagram and Facebook to include Hindi and Portuguese, in addition to the existing English and Spanish support. The AI-powered tool replicates the creator’s voice and offers a lip-sync option for natural-looking translations. Dubbed Reels carry a “Translated with Meta AI” label, and users can choose to enable o...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[LinkedIn's Open to Work Feature Now Lets You Show Your Notice Period, Salary Expectations to Recruiters]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/linkedin-open-to-work-feature-update-notice-period-salary-expectations-9426207#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 19:20:23 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[LinkedIn has updated its Open to Work feature, allowing users to add their notice period and expected salary to profiles. These optional details are visible only to recruiters, helping streamline hiring by matching availability and compensation expectations. Candidates who define roles, update profiles, and enable the feature are more likely to get callbacks, with cha...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp's Liquid Glass Design Update Reportedly Rolls Out to Some Users]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-ios-liquid-glass-design-ui-rollout-report-9423708#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 13:59:15 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Liquid Glass UI is Apple’s latest design language introduced in iOS 26 operating system. Apps like WhatsApp are now slowly adopting the new style to align with the design of iOS 26. WhatsApp for iOS 25.28.75 has reportedly brought Liquid Glass compatibility for select users.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Begins Testing Facebook, Instagram Quick Sharing Options for Status Updates]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-ios-beta-quick-sharing-options-for-status-updates-facebook-instagram-wabetainfo-report-9410074#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:07:42 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is developing new quick sharing options for status updates on its iOS app, according to a feature tracker. It will allow users to share status updates to Facebook and Instagram, without having to navigate through a separate interface. However, users may reportedly have to link their WhatsApp account to the Meta Accounts Centre to use the new functionality. Th...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Map Feature Rolling Out in India Alongside Privacy Tools: Here's How It Works]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-map-feature-india-rollout-privacy-tools-9405690#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 18:06:18 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram has rolled out its Map feature in India, allowing users to share their last active location with selected friends or groups and explore location-tagged posts, Reels, Stories, and Notes. Available on iOS and Android, the feature lets users customise sharing, block certain areas, or turn it off entirely, with parents managing supervised teen accounts. Updates ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing a Feature That Lets Users Reserve Their Usernames]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-android-reserve-username-beta-app-feature-wabetainfo-report-9394765#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2025 14:48:40 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp may soon allow you to reserve usernames, as per a feature tracker. The feature is currently said to be in development for its Android app and is not yet available to beta testers. Since features are gradually rolled out, reserving usernames will help users pick out their preferred usernames and reduce the risk of them being taken by others. This feature is sa...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Announces Support for Sharing Live Photos, Meta AI-Powered Chat Themes, New Sticker Packs, and More]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-update-live-photos-sharing-meta-ai-chat-themes-call-background-sticker-packs-android-ios-9368725#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:55:53 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp has announced several new features for its app. Users can now share Live Photos on iOS and Motion Photos on Android via the app, complete with sound. Further, Meta AI can be used to generate chat themes. Similarly, background for video calls can be created using text prompts. WhatsApp has introduced new sticker packs, support for document scanning on Android,...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Arattai Explained: What Is This WhatsApp Rival and Who Developed It - All You Need to Know]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/features/arattai-what-is-it-developer-features-free-to-use-founders-whatsapp-rival-zoho-all-you-need-to-know-9363368#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:23:18 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Zoho has launched Arattai, a new instant-messaging app targeting India’s vernacular audience. The name means “casual talk” in Tamil. Like WhatsApp, it supports chats, media sharing, audio and video calls, stories, channels, and even business accounts. A web version is also available, making it a full-fledged alternative to the Meta-owned platform.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Is Testing a Reels-First Layout on Mobile Apps in India]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-testing-reels-first-layout-mobile-apps-india-ipad-9364800#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 10:14:07 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram is testing a Reels-first layout in its mobile apps in India, the company confirmed Monday. A small group of users will see the app open directly to the Reels tab, with Stories placed on top. The design, similar to Instagram’s new iPad app, highlights Reels’ growing popularity and simplifies access to favourite features.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Threads Reportedly Testing Tool to Let Users 'Tag' Algorithm for Custom Feeds]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-testing-algorithm-tag-tool-custom-feed-report-9347301#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 11:01:32 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[A Threads feature is reportedly in development that would let users control their own algorithm, linked to similar tools coming to Instagram. Instagram is said to have confirmed that the tool remains an internal prototype with no testing or release date yet. Screenshots suggest users could tag a dedicated account to indicate content they want to see more or less of. T...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Said to be Testing a Feature Which Lets You Select Who Can Reshare Your Status Updates]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-android-status-update-resharing-beta-app-feature-wabetainfo-report-9346940#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 09:39:15 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is said to be testing a new feature for its Android app. As per a feature tracker, it may soon allow users to select who can reshare their status updates. The option is turned off by default and has to be enabled by the original author. This feature is reportedly only available to beta testers currently, who are registered via the Google Play Beta programme.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp’s New Message Translations Feature Can Translate Messages in More than 19 Languages]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-message-translations-feature-android-ios-supported-languages-9332598#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 08:58:37 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp has introduced a new feature called Message Translations. As the name suggests, it aims to facilitate communication between users around the world by translating messages in real time. It supports six languages on Android and more than 19 on iOS. As per WhatsApp, Message Translations feature works in individual chats, group conversations, as well channel upda...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Facebook Dating Brings an AI Assistant to Help Users Find Prompt-Based Matches]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/facebook-dating-ai-assistant-meet-cute-features-personalised-match-prompts-9329140#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:50:34 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Facebook Dating is introducing two new features to improve users’ matchmaking experience. The Meta-owned service, launched in 2019 within the Facebook app, will now include an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant that suggests tailored profiles based on user prompts. In addition, a new blind date-style feature, Meet Cute, has been added to help users connect in a ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing Feature Which Lets Users Mute ‘Everyone’ Mentions in Group Chats]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-android-mute-everyone-mentions-feature-development-wabetainfo-9326061#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 09:07:29 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is testing a new feature which lets users mute 'everyone' mentions in group chats, as per a feature tracker. The in-development option is said to be available below the mute toggle in the notifications settings on WhatsApp for Android. It is currently under development and is not available even to beta testers who are registered via the Google Play Beta progr...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for iOS Adds Notification Reminders for Messages, Meetings, and Deadlines]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-ios-notification-reminders-roll-out-report-9292638#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:21:38 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp has rolled out a new update of its app for iOS, adding a feature that lets users schedule notification reminders for messages. This helps highlight important information and tasks in chats, preventing them from getting lost in active conversations. Currently, the feature is available to select iOS users and is expected to expand in the coming weeks, according...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Is the TikTok War Over? US and China Reportedly Find a Path Forward]]></title>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 07:04:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[OpenAI on Tuesday announced new safety measures for children and teenagers using ChatGPT, while confirming a different approach for adults. The company said users over 18 will be treated “like adults,” meaning the chatbot may provide sensitive information, such as on self-harm, if framed as educational. OpenAI also teased a privilege system restricting employee ac...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android Testing Message Threads for Easier Group Chat Organisation]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-message-thread-replies-group-chat-organisation-feature-android-beta-testing-wabetainfo-9262905#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:50:26 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android is testing a threaded replies feature to improve group chat organisation, according to a feature tracker. The tool opens a separate window showing all replies to a single message. Currently limited to select beta testers, the feature may expand soon. Notably, the threaded icon appears only when a message gets multiple replies.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Reels Viewership Surpasses TV in India, Meta Report Claims]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-reels-top-short-video-platform-in-india-higher-consumption-than-tv-ott-meta-survey-9257942#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:36:45 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta said Instagram Reels has become India’s top short-video viewing platform on Thursday, citing results from a user survey conducted to mark the fifth anniversary of the launch of the Reels tab in the country. The company claimed Indian users prefer Reels over rivals and that short-video consumption now surpasses traditional TV and OTT platforms in viewing frequen...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[YouTube Begins Global Rollout of Multi-Language Audio Dubbing Feature for Creators]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-multi-language-audio-dubbing-feature-creators-rolling-out-9256926#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:03:19 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[YouTube has begun rolling out multi-language audio, a creator-focused feature tested over the past two years. The tool allows creators to add dubbed versions of their videos in multiple languages without separate uploads or channels. Available globally, the feature requires manual audio track uploads, as YouTube does not automatically generate dubbed versions.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Facebook Is Trying to Bring Back Pokes Playing on the 2010s Nostalgia]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-poke-your-friend-trend-easier-access-feature-update-9223206#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 17:58:56 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Facebook is making it easier to use the Poke feature. The quirky tool, which used to be a sensation in the 2010s, had lost popularity among users towards the end of the last decade. However, in 2025, the Meta-owned platform is planning to bring it back by adding a dedicated Poke button to users’ profile screens.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Launches an Optimised Version of Its App for iPad With a Reels-Focused Design]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-ipad-app-reels-home-redesign-following-tab-features-details-9214318#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:12:02 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, Instagram launched its official app for iPad, ending a 15-year drought. The Meta-owned platform redesigned the app layout to bring Reels to the Home tab, highlighting that users prefer to watch video content on bigger screens. The app is now available to download on the App Store for iPadOS.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Adds Meta AI-Powered Background Generation Feature for Video Calls]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-meta-ai-video-calls-background-generation-feature-rolling-out-9201645#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:00:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is now letting users generate backgrounds during video calls via artificial intelligence (AI). The Meta-owned platform is adding a new feature that lets users type a prompt to generate their desired background for a video call. The company highlighted that the feature is powered by Meta AI. This is how you can use it.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android Testing New Feature Which Lets You Create, Save Stickers Without Sending Them First]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-android-sticker-pack-create-save-favourites-beta-app-wabetainfo-9200403#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:39:46 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is developing a new way for you to create and save stickers in your collection. Currently, users are required to send a sticker in an active chat in order to save it. However, the Meta-owned app is working on a new feature which lets you directly add a sticker as favourite or save it in a collection, offering a quicker sticker management avenue.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Fixes Zero-Click Vulnerability that Affects iOS, macOS Versions of the App]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-zero-click-vulnerability-ios-macos-app-potentially-exploited-9195226#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 13:24:39 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp has fixed a zero-click security vulnerability, which could have been used to carry out sophisticated attacks against targeted individuals, the company said. The flaw affected the Meta-owned messenger app’s iOS and macOS versions, and could “trigger processing of content from an arbitrary URL on a target's device.”]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Is Reportedly Allowing Users to Create Flirty AI Chatbots of Celebrities Without Consent]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-chatbots-celebrities-flirty-messages-suggestive-content-taylor-swift-selena-gomez-walker-scobell-anne-hathaway-9194719#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:08:14 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta has reportedly created numerous artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots in the name and likeness of popular celebrities without their consent across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. As per the report, the Menlo Park-based tech giant’s celebrity-mimicking chatbots were also spotted sending flirtatious and suggestive messages to users, and even sending lewd image...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Rolls Out AI-Powered Writing Help Feature to Rephrase Text for Different Styles and Tones]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-writing-help-feature-rolled-out-meta-ai-private-processing-9172779#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:08:04 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp on Wednesday announced a new feature that leverages AI to rewrite text for different tones and clarity. As per the Meta-owned instant messaging platform, users can draft a basic text, and the AI-powered writing assistant will provide suggestions for improvement, including different tones and styles. WhatsApp said that its new Writing Help is built on top of P...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for macOS Updated With Chat Filtering Feature to Display Unread, Favourite, and Group Chats]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-mac-25-22-79-chat-filters-feature-latest-update-find-messages-app-store-report-9163387#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 20:03:45 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Mac got a new update via the App Store. The latest update with version 25.22.79 reportedly introduces a chat filtering feature with Unread, Favourites and Group options. This is available to a limited group of users. The messaging service is is making it easier to see unread, favourite, and group chats on your Mac computer.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[TikTok India Return Rumours Debunked by Company: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-india-return-rumours-website-report-9145233#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2025 16:27:15 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[TikTok on Friday denied circulating reports that it had been unbanned in India. The app was first banned by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in June 2020, due to concerns regarding national security and data privacy. The rumours of a possible comeback surfaced on Friday, after the official website of the Chinese social media platform beca...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Begins Testing Record Voice Message Feature for Unanswered Calls on Latest Beta]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-voice-message-unanswered-calls-feature-android-beta-report-9136511#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:12:49 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will allow users to leave a voice message when a call isn't answered. The upcoming feature is currently available for some beta testers. It has been spotted in WhatsApp for Android beta version 2.25.23.21, which is available via the Google Play Beta programme.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[How to Use WhatsApp Message Summaries on iOS and Android: A Step-by-Step Guide]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/how-to/features/how-to-use-whatsapp-message-summaries-step-by-step-guide-9079197#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2025 07:00:09 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp message summaries were recently introduced to help you quickly catch up on long conversations. The AI-powered feature generates a summary of messages you received since you last opened a chat, but it is only available in select regions and currently supports English. While messages are end-to-end encrypted, they are temporarily sent to secure servers for proc...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Russia Imposes Partial Restrictions on WhatsApp, Telegram Voice Calls]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/russia-partial-restriction-whatsapp-telegram-voice-calls-report-9085468#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 17:52:11 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Russia, through its media and internet regulator, Roskomnadzor, has reportedly imposed a partial restriction on voice calls made via two instant messaging apps, WhatsApp and Telegram. The regulator said that it took this step to better fight crime. Moreover, the regulator said that several law enforcement agencies and citizens appealed that the two instant messaging s...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp May Soon Assist You With Message Writing; Suggests Latest Android Beta Update]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-writing-help-assistant-ai-private-processing-feature-android-2-25-23-7-beta-google-play-programme-report-9082471#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:04:18 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a Writing Help assistant feature powered by AI Private Processing for select beta users. The new functionality will allow users to enhance their messages using AI-powered assistance. It was reportedly spotted on WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.23.7 update.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[LinkedIn Launches Mini Sudoku Game as the Sixth Entry to Its Gaming Catalogue]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/linkedin-games-mini-sudoku-launched-modern-take-on-classic-puzzle-9076135#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:44:05 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[LinkedIn launched a new game, Mini Sudoku, on its professional social networking platform on Tuesday. The game, which is a modern take on the classic puzzle, is available to all users. It also marks the sixth entry in the platform’s gaming catalogue, a new service which started in May 2024.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing Support for Motion Photos With Audio]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-android-testing-motion-photos-support-new-feature-beta-leak-9052560#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2025 17:02:09 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android is said to be testing a new feature for users that will allow them to send motion photos. As per the feature tracker, the new feature was spotted in the latest beta version of WhatsApp and might be available to some beta testers. With this, users can send motion photos, which capture the audio and movement before and after a shot is taken.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[YouTube’s AI Age Estimation Model to Begin Rolling Out Next Week, Will Add Restrictions to Minor Accounts]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-ai-age-estimation-model-rolling-out-next-week-9045171#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:36:46 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[YouTube is now preparing to roll out its artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) age estimation tool. Announced in July, this tool uses several user activity metrics to determine the real age of the user. The streaming giant says this feature will better protect minors who have provided fake dates of birth while making their accounts.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Grok's Imagine Feature Updated With 'Spicy' Mode for NSFW AI-Generated Images and Videos]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/grok-imagine-feature-spicy-mode-nsfw-images-videos-released-9025090#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 09:43:16 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Grok Imagine was officially released on Sunday as a multimodal feature that can generate images and videos. It is currently available in beta to all SuperGrok and Premium+ X subscribers on the iOS app. The feature also comes with a Spicy mode which can generate not-safe-for-work (NSFW) content of explicit nature.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Rolls Out Safety Overview Which Lets You Review Group Information for Protection Against Scams]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-safety-overview-tool-group-chats-anti-scam-feature-9028455#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 09:39:28 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is rolling out a new scam prevention tool, it announced on Tuesday. This feature, dubbed Safety Overview, works when someone who is not saved in your contacts adds you to a WhatsApp group. The Meta-owned messaging app will provide key information about the group, along with tips to stay safe from phishing and scams. As part of its ongoing efforts to protect i...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Announces Post-Level Demographics, Viewers Metric, and More Features for Creators]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-update-new-features-for-creators-post-level-demographics-viewers-metric-9020743#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 09:40:56 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram on Tuesday announced a new set of features to help creators keep a track of their audience growth metrics more effectively. The Meta-owned social media platform is rolling out insights for likes on photo carousels and Reels, showcasing the exact moment and the slide when others decided to like the post. Meanwhile, post-level demographics can help creators un...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Developing Username Keys to Help Users Avoid Unsolicited Messages]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-android-username-keys-feature-under-development-meta-ai-voice-chats-ios-expansion-leak-9015554#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:32:45 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android might be developing a new feature that comes with several privacy benefits. Dubbed Username keys, there are two parts to this feature, a WhatsApp tracker revealed. The first part is the username itself, which is said to replace the need to share one’s number when sharing their WhatsApp account. The second is Username keys, which allow users to m...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Banned 98 Lakh Accounts in June in India Citing Harmful Activity]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-account-banned-india-june-2025-meta-report-9014943#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 13:56:30 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp banned over 98 lakh accounts in India in June to tackle abuse, with nearly 19.79 lakh removed proactively before any user complaints. The platform also received 23,596 user grievances and acted on 1,001 accounts, including bans and reinstatements. Most complaints were ban appeals, according to the company. Other concerns included account support, product issu...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Jack Dorsey Launches Bitchat Mesh Chat App for iPhone That Works Without Internet Access]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/jack-dorsey-bitchat-mesh-app-launch-ios-bluetooth-chat-8974048#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:38:20 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Jack Dorsey has launched Bitchat Mesh, a new Bluetooth-based messaging app for iPhone. He previously unveiled Bitchat as a peer-to-peer (P2P) app, a weekend project designed to function without phone numbers, email, or access to the internet. Bitchat Mesh supports both end-to-end encryption and identity verification. An Android release date for the Play Store is expec...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Testing Night Mode Option in Camera Interface in Android Beta App]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-android-night-mode-camera-interface-beta-app-wabetainfo-8972951#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 13:58:32 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature for its Android app which aims to improve photography in low light conditions. As per a feature tracker’s report, a dedicated night mode option is present in the camera interface of a beta version of the instant messaging app. It reportedly optimises the image clarity and brightness when shooting in low-lit environment...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Said to Be Testing Feature That Lets You Import Profile Photos from Facebook or Instagram]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-android-profile-photo-import-facebook-instagram-meta-platforms-wabetainfo-8963862#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:41:16 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is said to be testing a new feature for its Android app which makes it easier to import profile photos from other existing social media accounts. According to a discovery by a feature tracker, the instant messaging client may bring support for directly importing profile pictures from other apps under Meta Platforms’ umbrella, such as Facebook and Instagram....]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Video-Sharing App Vine Is Returning 'In AI Form', Says Elon Musk]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/vine-video-sharing-app-returning-in-ai-form-elon-musk-x-8949285#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:34:30 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk made the announcement in a post on X, formerly Twitter, but did not provide further details. X did not immediately respond to a Reuters request seeking more information on the reboot.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing Real-Time Voice Chats With Meta AI]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/whatsapp-meta-ai-real-time-voice-chat-feature-testing-android-wabetainfo-8941059#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 17:21:55 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is said to be testing a new feature for Android users that will allow them to have real-time voice conversations with Meta AI. As per a feature tracker, the new artificial intelligence (AI) feature is now rolling out to select beta testers, and allows users to either directly initiate voice chat or switch to it while within the chatbot’s interface.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[CloudSEK Researchers Expose Social Media-Based Counterfeit Currency Network, Unmasks Perpetrators]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/cloudsek-counterfeit-currency-network-exposed-group-administration-identity-revealed-8940415#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 16:52:21 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[CloudSEK, a cybersecurity firm, announced that it has unmasked a syndicate involved in printing and selling counterfeit Indian currency. As per the firm, the group was marketing the fake notes via social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, and even used authentic marketing channels such as Meta ads. As per the report shared by the company, the group spread...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Announces New Safety Features for Instagram Teen Accounts, Adult-Managed Profiles for Children]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-teen-accounts-new-features-adult-managed-children-profiles-8934066#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 20:08:47 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta announced a couple of new safety features for teen accounts on Instagram on Wednesday. The Menlo Park-based social media giant said it is expanding its Teen Account protection and safety features to offer more tools to teenagers while they exchange messages with other users via the platform’s direct messaging (DM) feature.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Developing Quick Recap Feature for Catching Up With Relevant Unread Chats]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-android-quick-recap-feature-ai-summaries-private-processing-wabetainfo-8916578#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:54:54 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is developing a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered feature for its Android app which aims to make it easier to catch up with unread messages. As per claims by a feature tracker, it is currently testing the Quick Recap feature, enabling users to select a specific number of chats and get a summary of the most relevant unread messages in each one of them, ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta AI’s Imagine Me Feature Now Available in India, Can Generate Images of Users in Different Styles]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-imagine-me-feature-india-released-generate-user-images-different-styles-scenarios-context-8892352#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[ai]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:47:26 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta announced the introduction of the Imagine Me feature in India on Thursday. The artificial intelligence (AI) feature has been available in the US and a select few countries so far. But with its expansion in the country, Indian users will be able to generate AI images of themselves in different styles, contexts, and scenarios. The feature is available within the Me...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Beeper Messaging App Updated With On-Device Accounts, Support for End-to-End Encryption]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/beeper-plus-launch-price-features-service-support-8892491#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:45:18 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Beeper has been updated with support for on-device connections to WhatsApp, Telegram, Messenger, Instagram, and Google Chat, ensuring end-to-end encryption (E2EE) without relying on Beeper Cloud. The app's core features remain free, but a new Beeper Plus subscription will unlock additional features and customisation options.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta AI Vulnerability That Could Leak Users’ Private Conversations Fixed: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-vulnerability-bug-private-conversations-leaked-fixed-researcher-report-8886607#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 17:45:35 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta AI reportedly had a vulnerability that could be exploited to access other users’ private conversations with the chatbot. As per the report, a researcher found the bug late last year and informed the Menlo Park-based social media giant about it. The company then deployed a fix to the issue in January, and rewarded the researcher for finding the exploit.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Introduces Stringent Measures Against Unoriginal, Improperly Reused Facebook Content]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/facebook-crackdown-unoriginal-reshared-content-meta-attribution-8878614#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:19:29 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Facebook says it will crack down on unoriginal content. According to Meta, the reach of accounts that improperly reuse content will be lowered and access to monetisation tools will be limited. Original videos might also get more views, as the distribution of duplicate copies will be restricted. Meta's changes to its policy were announced after YouTube announced it was...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Musk-Owned X's CEO Linda Yaccarino to Step Down in Surprise Move]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/elon-musk-owned-x-ceo-linda-yaccarino-to-step-down-8855674#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:34:51 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Yaccarino, 61, made the announcement in a post on X suggesting it was her decision, though Musk has a history of dismissing deputies suddenly. "I've decided to step down as CEO of X," Yaccarino wrote.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Grok 4 AI Model Launched by Elon Musk's xAI Alongside the World’s Most Expensive AI Subscription Plan]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/grok-4-ai-model-launched-elon-musk-xai-agents-300-dollar-subscription-8853831#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:51:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Grok 4 artificial intelligence (AI) model was released by xAI on Monday. The new AI model was introduced by xAI developers and company owner Elon Musk in a live stream on X (formerly known as Twitter). The company claimed that the new large language model (LLM) comes with a significantly improved reasoning ability and better performance across multiple subject areas.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk’s Grok Chatbot Reportedly Made Racist and Hateful Posts on X, Later Deleted]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/elon-musk-grok-chatbot-racist-hateful-x-posts-antisemitic-hitler-praise-deleted-xai-report-8847172#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:49:05 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Grok reportedly ran wild on X (formerly known as Twitter) on Tuesday, making racist and hateful comments on posts. As per the report, the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s xAI began generating less neutral responses after it was updated on Friday. However, on Tuesday, the chatbot was said to post comments that were racially charged and di...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Rolls Out AI-Powered Chat Wallpaper Feature; Threaded Message Replies Spotted in Development]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-ai-chat-wallpaper-rollout-threaded-replies-development-8843201#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 18:01:45 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is rolling out an AI-powered feature that lets users generate custom chat wallpapers. After updating to the latest stable version of WhatsApp for iOS, users can create backgrounds with prompts and fine-tune them. WhatsApp will also make it easier to view replies to messages in the form of structured threads, in the future. Here's everything you need to know a...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Jack Dorsey Announces Bitchat, a Decentralised Messaging App Which Does Not Require Phone Numbers]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/bitchat-messaging-app-jack-dorsey-decentralised-platform-features-8841089#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:39:12 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Jack Dorsey on Monday announced a new decentralised messaging app called Bitchat. It is a peer-to-peer public domain messaging project which operates over Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) mesh networks. Bitchat is said to offer a more secure method of messaging, protected with end-to-end encryption. The app does not require internet, an account, or even a phone number to fu...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[TikTok Building New Version of App Ahead of Expected US Sale: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-building-new-version-of-app-us-sale-bytedance-report-8836516#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 14:30:39 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[TikTok is building a new version of its app for users in the United States ahead of a planned sale of the app to a group of investors, The Information reported on Sunday, citing unnamed sources.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[YouTube to Revise Monetisation Policy to Target Mass-Produced and Repetitive Content]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-monetisation-policy-mass-produced-repetitious-content-targeted-8824458#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:24:36 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[YouTube is updating its monetisation rules to increase its scrutiny of mass-produced content. The YouTube Partner Programme (YPP), which governs the platform’s monetisation policy, has always encouraged creators to publish original and authentic content. Now, with this update, the streaming giant is better defining mass-produced and repetitious videos to evaluate th...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Telegram Rolls Out Checklists, Suggested Posts and Monetisation Tools in Channels]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-update-new-features-checklists-suggested-posts-monetisation-tools-channels-8823782#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:08:36 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Telegram on Friday announced a new update for its app which enables creators to earn directly from within the platform, along with more features. With Checklists, Telegram Premium users can create interactive checklists in individual and group chats to manage tasks and track progress in real time. Channel subscribers can also suggest posts in channels and it also beco...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta AI Chatbots Will Soon Send Users Proactive Follow-Up Messages to Boost Engagement: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-chatbots-sending-follow-up-messages-remember-past-conversations-engagement-report-8823138#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:28:08 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta is reportedly training its customisable artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, which can be created in the AI Studio, to be able to message users unprompted. As per the report, the Menlo Park-based social media giant is adding a new capability to its Meta AI-powered chatbots that will allow them to send follow-up texts to users proactively.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Verified Users Claim ‘Useless’ Customer Support Amid Account Bans Despite Paying for Subscription]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-verified-subscribers-account-bans-customer-support-facebook-instagram-report-8817937#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:01:38 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta Platforms has been on a banning spree which is affecting users across the many social media apps under its umbrella. Amidst the ongoing mass bans, even those who are paying a premium for the Meta verified subscription have been left disappointed by tech giant’s customer support. Users have deemed the service “useless”, despite Meta claiming to offer access ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Business to Soon Get AI Chatbot That Can Make Product Recommendations]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/whatsapp-business-ai-feature-personalised-product-recommendation-8813967#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 18:43:48 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp Business users will soon get to use two new features, Meta announced on Tuesday. The company unveiled new features for businesses at its global Conversations conference in Miami. The first feature is aimed at larger businesses that will soon be able to receive and make voice calls to customers.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[X to Reportedly Use AI Agents to Write Community Notes In a Bid to Scale the Programme]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/x-community-notes-ai-agents-public-posts-twitter-elon-musk-human-users-report-8811654#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:54:03 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[X (formerly known as Twitter) is reportedly planning to use artificial intelligence (AI) to write Community Notes on the platform. As per the report, the company has asked developers to submit custom AI agents capable of verifying the authenticity of posts and providing neutral explanations about them. This will mark a big shift in the social media platform’s fact-c...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Threads Rolls Out DMs With Message Controls, Inbox Filters for Users Aged 18 and Above]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-direct-messages-dm-rollout-message-controls-inbox-filters-highlighter-8811143#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:42:38 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Threads has finally introduced direct messages (DMs) on its platform, allowing users to communicate one-on-one without leaving the app. As per Instagram head Adam Mosseri, the feature has been a “top request” from users since the launch of Threads in 2023. It arrives with several options, including messaging controls, inbox filtering, and group messaging.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Now Lets You Share Songs From Spotify on Stories With Audio Preview]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-stories-share-spotify-songs-audio-preview-report-8806554#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:24:29 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram has released a new feature which makes it easier to share songs with others on the platform, as per a report. Users can now share tracks on their Instagram Stories and they will appear with a preview of the song. While users could previously share tracks too, only the album cover appeared without any audio. This builds upon the recent rollout of another feat...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Facebook Reportedly Asking Users Access to Private Media in Camera Roll for Meta AI Features]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/facebook-access-to-camera-roll-meta-ai-features-privacy-report-8798738#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:34:28 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Facebook is reportedly asking users to share private media from their camera roll to Meta’s cloud servers. As per the report, a pop-up message requesting access appears when users upload a photo or a video to Stories. The social media giant reportedly says that by giving access, Meta AI will suggest collages and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered edits that they c...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for iOS Said to Be Testing Feature Which Lets You Switch Between Multiple Accounts]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-ios-switch-multiple-accounts-beta-testing-wabetainfo-8798415#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:35:55 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature for its iOS app which aims to simplify the ability to handle multiple accounts on one iPhone. Earlier this year, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform was reported to be developing multi-account support for iOS devices. Building upon this, a feature tracker claims WhatsApp for iOS will add a new section in settings t...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[YouTube Introduces AI-Powered Search Results Carousel, Shows a Snapshot of Suggested Videos]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/youtube-ai-search-results-carousel-feature-video-suggestion-topic-description-rolling-out-8776058#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:50:48 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[YouTube is adding a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature to its platform. On Thursday, the video streaming giant announced Search Results Carousel, which will show up when users search certain keywords. The new carousel will feature suggested videos in a new layout as well as a text description of the videos to help users learn more about them before beginning to ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Telegram Bot Reportedly Spotted Selling Sensitive Personal Data of Indian Users]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-bot-selling-personal-data-indian-users-name-address-voter-id-pan-card-report-8768765#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:46:27 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Telegram reportedly has a bot that sells sensitive personal data of Indian users to willing buyers. As per the report, the bot operates independently and shares information such as names, addresses, father’s name, and even Aadhaar, Pan Card, and Voter ID numbers. The bot reportedly lets users find the full profile data of another Indian user based on their phone num...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Introduces Meta AI-Powered Message Summaries to Catch Up on Unread Messages]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-message-summaries-meta-ai-private-processing-8763880#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 09:16:33 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp has rolled out a new artificial intelligence (AI)-backed feature which can summarise messages for you. Called Message Summaries, it leverages Meta AI to help users catch up on unread texts. As per Meta, the feature uses a new technology called Private Processing which is claimed to keep the message from being read by anyone else in the chat, including Meta.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[YouTube Exemption From Australian Teen Social Media Ban Opposed by Regulator]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/youtube-exemption-australian-teen-social-media-ban-opposed-regulators-8746879#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:31:58 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, called on the government to reverse its controversial exemption for YouTube from a social media ban for under-16s. In a blog post, YouTube said Inman Grant’s comments ignored the benefits YouTube offered to school students and teachers.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Perplexity Bot on X Gets AI-Powered Video Generation Capability, Available to All Users]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/perplexity-bot-x-free-ai-video-generation-feature-twitter-rolled-out-8737016#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 11:50:11 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[X (formerly known as Twitter) users can now generate artificial intelligence (AI) videos using Perplexity’s chatbot on the platform. On June 19, the company announced that users can now write a prompt to generate a video when tagging “@AskPerplexity” in their posts and top-level comments. The feature is available to all X users.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Facebook Rolls Out Passkey Support for Easier and Secure Sign-In, Meta Pay Purchases]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-passkeys-support-sign-in-meta-pay-purchase-8705206#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:04:50 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Facebook has announced passkeys as an alternative sign-in method for its app on Android and iOS devices. It enables users to verify their digital credentials in an easier and a more secure way. As per the company, passkeys on Facebook leverage the fingerprint, face or PIN that is used for unlocking the device, eliminating the need of memorising individual passwords.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Reddit Unveils Reddit Community Intelligence, Its Suite of AI-Powered Ad Tools for Enterprises]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/reddit-community-intelligence-ai-ad-tools-unveiled-conversation-summary-insights-enterprise-8691066#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 17:55:45 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Reddit Community Intelligence, a new artificial intelligence (AI) engine for advertisement tools, was unveiled by the company on Monday. The announcement took place at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, where Reddit also showcased two new AI ad tools which are currently in early stage. These tools are dubbed Reddit Insights and Conversation Summary...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta AI App Now Shows a Warning Message to Dissuade Users from Publicly Sharing Private Chats]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-app-warning-message-private-chat-sharing-discover-feed-8689047#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:21:07 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Meta AI app is now showing a warning message informing users about the consequences of sharing a conversation publicly. The warning message tells users to avoid posting conversation that could contain personal or sensitive information. Last week, several users and reports spotted a large number of seemingly personal conversations posted on the app’s Discover fee...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Announces Ads in Status, Channel Subscriptions, and More Features for Businesses]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-ads-in-status-channel-subscriptions-promotion-updates-tab-8687437#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:42:21 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[For years now, WhatsApp has been deliberating over bringing ads to its app and it has finally rolled them out. Ads will be displayed in the Updates tab, enabling businesses to promote their services or products. Further, it also introduces Channel subscriptions and Promoted Channels.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Reportedly Working on Ability to Scan Documents on Android Smartphones]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-scan-documents-feature-development-report-8683752#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 19:46:59 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp has finally been spotted working on a document scanning feature for Android, six months after it was introduced on WhatsApp for iOS. This allows users to scan and send documents directly within the app as media attachments. Last week, WhatsApp starting rolling out a message summarisation feature on a recent version of WhatsApp beta for Android.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[TikTok Pushes Deeper Into AI-Generated Video Ads With New Tools]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/tiktok-deeper-ai-generated-video-ads-new-tools-8683655#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 19:31:31 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[TikTok is rolling out a set of new AI advertising features. With these, marketers will be able to upload an image of a product they want to feature, or write a short text prompt and TikTok’s AI tools will produce various five-second clips that can then be used in an ad.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta AI Discovery Feed Is Reportedly Filled With Users' Seemingly Private Chats]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-app-discovery-feed-privacy-private-chats-photos-appearing-social-report-8660375#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 19:38:30 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta AI app’s Discover feed is reportedly filled with users unknowingly posting their private conversations and requests. Multiple reports have claimed spotting text conversations and image requests that appear to be of a personal nature, leading to the belief that the users are posting them to the artificial intelligence (AI) app’s social feed unknowingly.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Will Soon Let You Re-Order Your Feed, Post Without Broadcasting to Everyone]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-re-order-feed-post-without-broadcasting-spotify-songs-in-notes-update-features-8656378#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 10:35:19 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram will soon let users re-order their feed for better control over the content, the company announced on Thursday. It will also let them post photos and videos without broadcasting it to everyone's feed. The social media platform also announced a new feature which lets users share currently playing Spotify tracks in Notes, alongside a partnership with Catalan a...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Brazil's Top Court Votes to Hold Social Media Platforms Accountable for User Posts]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/brazil-court-social-media-platforms-accountable-user-posts-8650587#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:40:39 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Brazil's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that social media firms are responsible for certain user-posted content in the country. This could result in fines against social media companies in Brazil. The decision could impact the business of platforms including Meta's Facebook and Instagram, as well as TikTok, Elon Musk's X and other internet giants, such as Alphabet's Go...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Is Rolling Out a Template-Style Generative AI-Powered Video Editing Tool]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-video-editing-tool-new-preset-prompt-template-change-background-clothes-rolling-out-8647985#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:54:04 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta is rolling out a new artificial intelligence (AI) video editing tool in the US and a dozen more countries across the world. On Wednesday, the Menlo Park-based tech giant announced that more than 50 preset AI prompts were being added to the Meta AI app, Meta.AI website, and the new Edits app, and they can change various aspects of a video.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Threads Begins Testing the Ability to Send DMs Without Switching to Instagram]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-direct-messages-dm-mark-zuckerberg-adam-mosseri-instagram-8640566#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:40:31 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Threads will soon let you send DMs to other users, as per a company official. The Meta-owned company is testing the feature and it is reported to be introduced in select markets this week. Instagram head Adam Mosseri stated that the ability to send messages directly on Threads has been a “top request” since the platform was launched.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Snap Specs to Launch in 2026 as Competitor to Meta's AI Smart Glasses]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/news/snap-specs-launch-timeline-features-evan-spiegel-snapos-updated-8640836#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:19:46 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Snap Specs are set to launch next year as a consumer-focused version of Snap's augmented reality (AR) smart glasses. The company's five previous developer-exclusive AR glasses will be succeeded by a commercial version. The upcoming Snap Specs will feature machine learning capabilities, AI assistance, and allow users to share games with friends, and is expected to inte...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing Auto-Download Quality for Photos and Videos]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-android-media-auto-download-quality-beta-app-wabetainfo-8622777#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 11:59:15 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature for its Android app which provides users with more control over the quality of media that is automatically downloaded on their devices. According to information shared by a feature tracker, the instant messaging platform may allow them to select between standard or high-definition (HD) quality settings. The new option wa...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Telegram Update Brings DMs to Channels, Voice Message Trimming, and More Features]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-update-direct-message-channels-voice-message-trimming-hd-photos-features-8582813#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:49:21 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Telegram on Tuesday rolled out a new update for its app which makes it easier to start conversations, navigate topics, and trim voice messages. It enables users to send direct messages to channels and have discreet chats with channel owners and admins via a new mode. The company is also adding a new tab layout for topics in groups for quick access and a new way to tri...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Character.AI Unveils Video Generation Tool, Community Feed and Other Interactive Features]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/character-ai-unveils-multimodal-video-generation-community-feed-8577527#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 17:31:39 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Character.AI unveiled several new multimodal artificial intelligence (AI) features on Monday. The California-based AI company said it is introducing new ways to let users interact and engage with the characters on the platform. Among them is a new image-to-video generation tool that will allow users to create videos of their characters.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Said to Be Aiming to Fully Automate Advertising With AI by 2026]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-fully-automate-advertising-ai-2026-report-8576568#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:12:50 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta Platforms aims to allow brands to fully create and target advertisements with its AI tools by the end of 2026. The Mark Zuckerberg-led firm also plans to let advertisers personalise ads using AI, so that users see different versions of the same ad in real time, based on factors such as geolocation, according to a WSJ report.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android, iOS May Soon Let You Copy Specific Parts of a Message]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-android-ios-copy-message-feature-development-wabetainfo-8575570#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:07:19 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is said to be working on a new functionality for its Android and iOS app that aims to make it easier to copy specific parts of a message in a chat window. As per a feature tracker, users may be able to highlight and extract specific words or sentences within a message. Spotted within a beta version of WhatsApp for both mobile platforms, it is speculated to el...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android May Soon Let Users Create Custom AI Chatbots]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/whatsapp-custom-ai-chatbots-feature-beta-testing-android-8574791#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 11:50:08 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android is said to be testing a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will allow users to create custom AI chatbots. As per a feature tracker, Meta is rolling out the feature to select beta testers, and more users might get access to it over the next few weeks.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Says New XChat on X Comes With Bitcoin-Style Encryption, New Features]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-xchat-x-dm-bitcoin-style-encryption-new-features-8569606#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:18:19 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk revealed on Sunday that XChat, the social media platform’s new direct messaging (DM) feature, will offer Bitcoin-style encryption. Currently available in beta on X (formerly known as Twitter), XChat is a new offering for the paid subscribers. Apart from encryption, the messaging tool will also come with vanishing messages, audio and video calling capabilit...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Reportedly Planning to Replace Human Reviewers With AI for Risk Assessment]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-risk-assessment-human-reviewers-replacement-with-ai-planning-report-8568098#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:12:07 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta is reportedly planning to shift a large portion of risk assessments for its products and features to artificial intelligence (AI). As per the report, the Menlo Park-based social media giant is considering letting AI handle the approvals of its features and product updates, which were so far exclusively handled by human evaluators.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Adds Collages, Photo Stickers to Its Status Feature; Username Picker Spotted in Development on iOS]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-status-sticker-collages-music-sharing-features-update-username-testing-ios-report-8545291#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 14:27:59 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp has launched a new set of features for Status updates on Thursday. The Meta-owned instant messaging platform now allows users to post collages, music and new stickers to their Status updates. With the latest update, WhatsApp's Status feature works much like Stories on Facebook and Instagram. In addition to enhancing status updates, WhatsApp is said to be work...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Adds Support for 3:4 Aspect Ratio Photos Shot Using Smartphone Cameras]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-photo-3-4-aspect-ratio-support-posts-carousels-8545108#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 14:02:07 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram now supports 3:4 aspect ratio photos, a default format for many smartphone cameras. Users can now upload images without the need for prior cropping, streamlining the sharing process. Previously, the platform only allowed images in 5:4 or 1:1 (square) aspect ratios to be uploaded, while others would need to be cropped.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Working on Logout Option for Primary Phones on Latest Beta Release: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-logout-button-feature-android-report-8536480#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 14:34:52 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp could soon introduce a logout feature for primary devices, according to details spotted in a recent teardown. This new functionality would offer users greater flexibility, allowing them to temporarily stop using the messaging platform or switch accounts without deleting app data.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Telegram to Distribute Grok Chatbot to Users After $300 Million xAI Deal]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/grok-ai-chatbot-on-telegram-xai-usd-300-million-deal-elon-musk-8536091#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 13:47:56 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk's AI startup xAI will pay Telegram $300 million (roughly Rs. 2,564 crore) to deploy its Grok chatbot on the messaging app. Musk said no deal has been signed in a reply to the post on X, to which Durov said the parties have agreed in principle but formalities were pending.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta’s Future Lies With Judge as FTC Antitrust Trial Ends]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-future-lies-judge-ftc-antitrust-trial-end-8527403#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 14:03:26 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta's fate against the FTC's antitrust case is now up to a federal judge to decide whether the company should be broken up. If Judge Boasberg sides with the FTC and finds the company illegally monopolised that market, it’s possible Meta could be forced to spin off Instagram, WhatsApp, or both.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Reportedly Developing Unified Chat Media Hub Feature for Web Client]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-web-chat-media-hub-feature-development-report-8522023#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 20:50:45 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly developing a unified media browser for WhatsApp Web, aiming to simplify viewing and managing sent and received media. This feature, currently in development, will offer WhatsApp Web users a centralised location for all media, similar to the existing functionality on WhatsApp for Android and iOS.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Says X Money Payments Will Launch in 'Very Limited Access Beta' Soon]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/news/elon-musk-x-money-payment-system-limited-beta-test-launch-8520165#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 17:06:28 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk has revealed that the X Money service will undergo a limited beta testing before being launched. This X Money platform is expected to debut later this year with support for crypto transactions, especially those being facilitated through Bitcoin.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Says He'll Resume Working '24/7' at His Companies, X Outage Mostly Restored]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/elon-musk-resume-working-24-7-companies-x-outage-restored-8509451#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2025 12:45:40 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk's X was largely restored for most users after an outage that impacted tens of thousands of users in the US on Saturday. Musk has now decided that he is shifting his attention back to his business empire amid growing investor concerns.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[X Restores Access After Thousands of Users Report X Website and App Not Working]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/x-down-twitter-not-working-outage-not-loading-india-8497416#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2025 18:53:26 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[X (formerly Twitter) is experiencing widespread outages, including in India, with users unable to load posts or videos on both the website and mobile apps this Saturday. Reports on a popular downtime tracking website confirm the inaccessibility. While the X developer platform indicated a site-wide outage was resolved days ago, some login-related functions are still su...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Rolls Out Voice Chat Feature for All Group Chats With End-to-End Encryption]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-voice-chats-group-end-to-end-encryption-8485195#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 10:17:33 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp has introduced a new feature that makes it easier and more seamless to connect with others in group chats through live audio. The Meta-owned instant messaging client says users can now hop on a voice chat without having to leave the group or switch to a voice call. This feature was previously available only for large groups but has now been introduced for all...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Signal’s New Update Prohibits Microsoft’s AI-Powered Recall Feature From Taking Screenshots]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/signal-microsoft-ai-recall-windows-11-feature-screenshots-rolling-out-8480651#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 19:10:36 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Signal, the popular privacy-focused messaging platform, rolled out a security feature on Wednesday to counteract Microsoft’s Recall feature. The new feature, dubbed Screen Security, will prevent devices from capturing screenshots of the application’s window. The San Francisco-based company said it was forced to take such drastic measures as Microsoft left it with ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[LinkedIn Introduces AI-Powered Job Search Tool That Supports Natural Language Search Queries]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/linkedin-ai-job-search-tool-natural-language-queries-new-feature-rolled-out-8478105#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 14:15:36 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[LinkedIn is rolling out a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will let users look for ideal roles easily. The Sunnyvale, California-based professional networking platform released the AI job search tool in the US earlier this month. It is now expanding its access globally, including in India. The AI tool will let professionals type the desired role as a natu...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Had No Plans to Compete With Facebook, Co-Founder Says]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/whatsapp-no-plans-to-compete-facebook-meta-co-founder-brian-acton-8470951#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 16:55:44 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton said that the messaging app had no plans to compete with Facebook. Acton was present at a federal courthouse in Washington to testify in the ongoing US Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust trial against Meta Platforms.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[YouTube Announces Gemini-Powered ‘Peak Points’ to Pinpoint Optimal Ad Moments in a Video]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/youtube-peak-points-gemini-ai-feature-most-engaged-moments-video-ad-placement-unveiled-8428744#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 14:43:34 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[YouTube unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature for its advertisers on Wednesday. The new feature, dubbed Peak Points, was showcased at the company’s Brandcast event held in New York. The Google-owned video streaming giant said that the feature will use Gemini to determine the moment in a video where viewers are most engaged.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[TikTok Adds Support for AI-Powered Alternative Text and Other Accessibility Features]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/tiktok-ai-alt-text-support-high-contrast-mode-bold-global-accessibility-awareness-day-features-8422178#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 19:06:22 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[TikTok announced three new accessibility-focused features on Thursday. The new features were announced on the occasion of the Global Accessibility Awareness Day, which falls on the third Thursday in May (this year, it is on May 15). One of the new features is an update to the alternative text (alt text) support, which now uses AI to generate automatic descriptive capt...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[TikTok Introduces New AI Alive Tool to Create Videos From Photos in Stories]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/tiktok-ai-alive-tool-image-to-videos-generated-stories-new-feature-introduced-8410459#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 13:42:40 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[TikTok is introducing a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will allow users to turn an image into an animated video. On Tuesday, the vertical video-based social media platform announced a new AI feature dubbed AI Alive that uses generative AI technology to create videos from photos. Currently, the tool can only be used to generate videos in TikTok Stories, ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Threads Begins Testing Video Ads to Help Businesses Expand Reach, Increase Audience Engagement]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-video-ads-testing-businesses-meta-platforms-8369680#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 13:28:13 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Threads announced its latest advertising initiative in the form of video ads at the Interactive Advertising Bureau NewFronts 2025 on Thursday. The Meta-owned platform says it has begun video ads as a way for businesses to expand their reach and engage a wider audience. Ad creatives will appear in between the organic content (user posts) in the Threads feed in multiple...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Chief Says App Has Feared TikTok Threat for Years]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-chief-app-feared-tiktok-threat-years-8369900#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 12:53:56 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[As Instagram has evolved to compete with TikTok with more video entertainment, so has the reason people come to the platform, platform’s chief Adam Mosseri told a federal court in Washington during the US antitrust trial against Meta. Only one in six posts to Instagram’s Stories feature are now from people engaging with their friends and family, he said.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Threads Rolls Out Instagram-Like Account Status Feature for More Transparency]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-account-status-feature-rollout-instagram-meta-8368436#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 09:33:51 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Threads on Friday rolled out a new feature to help users understand about their posts and profile. Account Status, which was previously only available on Instagram, has been brought to the Meta-owned microblogging platform. With this feature, users will be able to see when their Threads posts are removed or demoted, in compliance with its community standards. If they ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Reportedly Considered Bringing Facial Recognition Support to Its Smart Glasses]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/news/meta-smart-glasses-facial-recognition-support-report-8360221#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 11:30:20 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta explored adding facial recognition to its smart glasses, allowing users to identify nearby individuals, according to a report. This opt-in feature raises privacy concerns, as people whose faces would be scanned wouldn't be offered a choice. While current Ray-Ban Meta glasses use an LED to indicate recording, it's unclear if facial recognition would have a similar...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[YouTube Testing Two-Person Premium Subscription Plans in India]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-premium-two-person-subscription-plans-india-pilot-8342254#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 12:43:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[YouTube is testing a two-person subscription plan for its Premium service. The company said that they are piloting the new tier in four countries, including India. It is expected to roll out to all users eventually. This is being seen as a move to push YouTube's subscription growth. Much like the Spotify Duo plan, the two-person YouTube Premium membership will allow t...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Will Soon Offer Secure AI Access via Meta's Private Processing Technology]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-private-processing-whatsapp-secure-ai-usage-overview-8294051#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:09:45 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta is introducing a new technology called Private Processing for WhatsApp that will allow users to access artificial intelligence (AI) tools in a private and secure environment. On Tuesday, the Menlo Park-based tech giant shared a first look at the technology and how it is ensuring both data security as well as transparency at the user level.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta AI App With Voice Conversations, Social Discover Feed Launched]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-app-voice-launched-features-conversations-discover-feed-ray-ban-meta-companion-8293347#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:42:44 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta released a standalone app for its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Meta AI, on Tuesday. The new Meta AI app is available on Android via Google Play and iOS via the App Store. The Menlo Park-based tech giant has added a social element to the app where users can see others' posts and images in a Discover feed.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Begins Testing Sticker Reactions for Messages and Media]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-stickers-reactions-messages-media-android-google-play-beta-programme-report-8284353#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 12:42:11 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp launched emoji reactions on the platform long ago, which lets users express their feelings toward a message with six different emojis. Now, the Meta-owned instant messaging service appears to be taking a step ahead with message reactions to express yourself with stickers. WhatsApp is reportedly adding sticker reactions for messages and media files on its Andr...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[YouTube Testing AI Overviews in Search Results With Video Carousel Format]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/youtube-ai-overviews-search-results-video-carousel-format-test-8253476#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:09:32 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[YouTube announced on Wednesday that it is testing a version of Google Search’s AI Overviews on its platform. The video streaming giant is experimenting an implementation of the artificial intelligence (AI) feature to show users clips from videos in a carousel which could be most relevant or helpful to the searched query.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Reddit's AI-Powered Answers Chatbot Is Now Available to Users in India]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/reddit-answers-ai-chatbot-india-launch-features-details-8251940#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:52:17 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Reddit is rolling out its artificial intelligence (AI) conversational chatbot to more users. Dubbed Reddit Answers, the chatbot is now available in India, and users can access it via the website, mobile web, as well as Android and iOS apps. The discussion forum-style social media platform first began testing the feature in December 2024.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Opens Threads to Advertisers Globally]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-opens-threads-advertisers-global-8242762#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:40:51 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta Platforms said on Wednesday it is expanding advertising on its social network Threads to all eligible advertisers globally.  A growing user base on Threads—exceeding 320 million monthly users—and uncertainty surrounding a potential TikTok ban in the US could bolster Meta's ability to attract advertisers.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Adds Advanced Chat Privacy Feature to Block Chat Exports, Disable Automatic Media Downloads]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-advanced-chat-privacy-feature-release-how-it-works-8242348#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:46:50 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp has introduced the "Advanced Chat Privacy" feature that adds an extra layer of protection to one-on-one and group conversations. The new privacy and security feature is designed to prevent attempts to save media and export chat content. WhatsApp already offers end-to-end encryption for messages and calls.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Co-Founder Says Mark Zuckerberg Saw App’s Growth as ‘Threat’]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-co-founder-kevin-systrom-mark-zuckerberg-saw-app-growth-threat-8237206#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:43:16 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom testified that the app  could have succeeded without being acquired by Meta Platforms. Systrom, testifying Tuesday at Meta’s antitrust trial in Washington, recounted how quickly Instagram was growing before Zuckerberg’s purchase offer.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta’s Oversight Board Rebukes Company Over Policy Overhaul]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-oversight-board-rebukes-company-policy-overhaul-8234163#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:55:20 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta Platforms’ Oversight Board on Wednesday sharply rebuked the Facebook and Instagram owner over a policy overhaul in January that cut fact-checking. The board, which operates independently but is funded by Meta, urged the world's biggest social media company to assess “potential adverse effects” of the changes, put in place just before US President Donald Tru...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram’s Edits App With On-the-Go Video Editing Features and AI Image Animation Rolls Out]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/edits-app-launch-features-instagram-8232507#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 09:41:22 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram rolled out the Edits app to the public on Tuesday, nearly three months after it was first announced. It is a mobile video editing solution which brings a suite of creative tools such as high quality video capture, keyframing, automatic captions, and camera settings for resolution, frame rate and dynamic range. Instagram says Edits users can leverage artifici...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram to Use AI-Powered Age Detection Tools to Find Teen Accounts Posing as Adults]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/instagram-ai-age-detection-tools-teen-accounts-posing-as-adults-testing-8224640#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:05:26 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram is expanding its Teen Accounts setting, which was first rolled out in 2024, with a new proactive technology and parents' reach-out campaigns. Announced on Monday, the Meta-owned social media platform is testing the use of AI-powered age detection tools to identify teenagers on the platform who have added an adult birthday.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Message Translation Feature Spotted on Latest Beta Version]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-message-translation-feature-testing-update-8202791#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2025 15:11:28 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp has begun testing a new in-app message translation feature on its Android app. Spotted by a feature tracker, the new message translation feature enables seamless, automatic on-device translation. The 'translate messages' feature processes chats directly on the user's device, and will ask users to select and download language packs for offline processing.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Rolls Out New Feature Which Lets Users Create, Organise and Share Custom Sticker Packs]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsap-custom-sticker-pack-android-ios-rollout-8193930#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:09:47 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature which makes it easier to sort out stickers. Meta Platforms’ instant messaging client now enables users to create custom sticker packs without leaving the app. They can organise saved stickers in multiple folders to speed up the process of finding the relevant sticker and sending it to their loved ones. WhatsApp has also introduc...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Blend Feature With Personalised Content Suggestions Launched: How it Works]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-blend-feature-launch-invite-how-it-works-8189663#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 21:32:13 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram 'Blend' feature for users on Thursday, a new private co-operative feed that works similarly to direct messages. Users can invite friends to a blend, and Instagram's algorithm will automatically curate a unique, ongoing feed of recommended Reels for both members, based on their individual platform activity.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta's Zuckerberg Eyed Instagram Spinoff Amid Antitrust Scrutiny, Document Shows]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-mark-zuckerberg-instagram-spinoff-antitrust-scrutiny-8176884#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:58:57 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg considered spinning off Instagram in 2018 over concerns about growing risk of antitrust scrutiny. The document was shown during Zuckerberg's second day of testimony at the high-stakes trial, in which the Us Federal Trade Commission is seeking to unwind Meta's acquisitions of prized assets Instagram and WhatsApp.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta's Mark Zuckerberg Disputes US Antitrust Case in Trial Testimony]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-mark-zuckerberg-disputes-us-antitrust-case-trial-testimony-8167840#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:45:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Mark Zuckerberg testified in a US antitrust trial this week. The FTC is seeking to force Meta to restructure Instagram and WhatsApp, challenging its reliance on ad revenue and its dominance in the social networking space. Meta has argued that its purchases of Instagram in 2012 and WhatsApp in 2014 have benefited users.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Spotify Ad Exchange Launch in India, Offers Access to Platform’s Logged-in Users]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/spotify-ad-exchange-sax-generative-ai-ads-india-launch-real-time-users-access-enterprise-8162911#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 19:38:28 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Spotify is launching its Spotify Ad Exchange (SAX) platform and advertiser-focused artificial intelligence (AI) tools in India. Announced on Monday, the new services for advertisers in the country were launched just a week after its global launch. SAX is a programmatic ad platform that automates the process of buying and placing ads on the platform.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[YouTube Is Upgrading Creator Music With AI-Powered Music Generation Feature]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/youtube-creator-music-ai-generated-instrumentals-feature-videos-free-releasing-8138761#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:40:48 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[YouTube is adding a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature for the creators on its platform. Announced on Tuesday, the new tool is an AI-powered music generator that will enable content creators to generate custom instrumentals for their videos. The new feature is part of the Creator Music tab within YouTube Studio and will be available to creators at no cost.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Threads Reportedly Testing New Feature for Importing Social Graph, Finding Creators Followed on X]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-social-graph-import-follow-x-creators-feature-under-development-8138258#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:46:09 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Threads is said to be testing a new feature which aims to make it easier to import the social graph from other microblogging platforms. According to a tipster, it is currently in beta and not available to all users. The feature is expected to introduce a way through which users can easily follow the same accounts on Threads as they do on X (formerly Twitter) without h...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Rolls Out Tappable Reactions, Video Notes for Channels and Other Features for Android, iOS]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-update-tappable-reactions-video-notes-channels-new-features-8137602#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:03:19 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp on Wednesday announced several new features for Android and iOS users which bring more functionality to chats, voice calls, video calls, and Channels. As per Meta’s instant messaging platform, there is now an “Online” indicator in group chats which lets users know about others who are available for a conversation in real time. Then there are tappable re...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Faces FTC Trial With Instagram, WhatsApp Breakup at Risk]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-faces-ftc-trial-instagram-whatsapp-breakup-risk-mark-zuckerberg-8131552#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:13:22 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[The US Federal Trade Commission is targeting Meta's deals for Instagram and WhatsApp in a landmark antitrust lawsuit set to go to trial Monday, alleging that the acquisitions were illegal, should never have been approved and should be broken up.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram is Finally Developing a Dedicated iPad App to Boost App Usage: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-finally-working-ipad-app-report-8124372#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:04:57 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram is reportedly developing a dedicated iPad app, 15 years after its debut. Currently, iPad users rely on a zoomed-in version of the Instagram iPhone app or the mobile website. While Meta has not officially announced plans to develop an Instagram app for the iPad, this move could finally address user requests for better support on larger screens.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Snapchat Introduces Sponsored AI Lenses to Let Brands Create Immersive AI-Generated Experiences]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/snapchat-sponsored-ai-lenses-image-generation-tool-ad-format-introduced-8123098#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:55:48 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Snapchat introduced a new ad format on Tuesday to let brands engage users on the platform. Dubbed Sponsored AI Lenses, it is a new tool for brands to create artificial intelligence (AI) Lenses that users on the social media app can use to click selfies and post them. The Santa Monica-based social media company has been building out its augmented reality (AR) filters o...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Expands 'Teen Accounts' to Facebook, Messenger Amid Children's Online Safety Regulatory Push]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-expands-teen-accounts-facebook-messenger-children-online-safety-regulatory-push-8116986#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 17:45:20 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta's expansion of safety features for teens comes as some lawmakers say they plan to press ahead with proposed legislation, such as the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), seeking to protect children from social media harms. Meta users under 16 will also not be allowed to disable a feature that automatically blurs images potentially containing nudity in direct messages.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[EU Decisions on Alleged Apple, Meta Tech Rule Breaches Due in Coming Weeks, Antitrust Chief Says]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/eu-decision-apple-meta-dma-breach-due-coming-weeks-antitrust-chief-8116761#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 17:22:18 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[The EU, in the coming weeks, is likely to decide if Apple and Meta breached landmark tech rules aimed at curbing their market power. Both companies are expected to face modest fines for DMA violations, sources told Reuters last month.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for iOS Testing Advanced Chat Privacy Feature Which Prevents Media Auto-Saving]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-ios-beta-advanced-chat-privacy-development-wabetainfo-8114861#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:05:46 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature for its iOS app which aims to improve privacy in conversations by adding another layer of security. As per a feature tracker, the new feature, dubbed Advanced Chat Privacy, implements several changes which restrict the automatic saving of media shared by the user on the recipient device.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[ByteDance Confirms US Talks on TikTok After Trump Gives 75-Day Extension for Deal to Save App]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/bytedance-confirms-us-talks-tiktok-donald-trump-75-day-extension-deal-save-app-8108052#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 16:38:10 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[ByteDance confirmed it’s in discussions with the US government about plans to keep TikTok running in the US. For the second time now, US President Donald Trump extended a deadline for the Chinese company to divest the app’s American operations. The latest extension permits the president to give a “one-time extension of not more than 90 days.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Working on Suggested Conversation Topics for Meta AI]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/whatsapp-android-meta-ai-suggested-topics-conversation-under-development-leak-8085022#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 15:36:02 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android might soon offer artificial intelligence (AI)-generated topics to converse with Meta AI. As per the new leak, the instant messaging platform is working on a feature to show suggested topics that users can chat about with the AI chatbot. These include educational topics that users can learn about, humour, and different conversation styles for the c...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Amazon Submits Bid to Buy TikTok, Adding 11th Hour Intrigue to Acquisition Drama]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/amazon-bid-to-buy-tiktok-acquisition-sale-deadline-us-bytedance-8076317#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:19:35 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Amazon.com became the latest big name to jump into the fray, submitting a bid to the White House to buy out a business once valued at $60 billion (roughly Rs. 5,13,272 crore).]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Lobbies Donald Trump to Avoid Antitrust Trial: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-ceo-mark-zuckerberg-lobbies-donald-trump-avoid-antitrust-trial-8076133#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:57:57 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta and its representatives met with President Trump and his senior advisers ahead of an April 14 Federal Trade Commission trial that could force the company to unwind its acquisitions of messaging platform WhatsApp and image-sharing app Instagram.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Adopts Popular TikTok Feature, Adds 2X Playback Speed Option for Reels]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-reels-2x-playback-speed-tiktok-8032579#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:48:37 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram has silently rolled out a new feature for its app which lets users double the playback speed of Instagram Reels. Earlier this year, Instagram extended the duration of Reels to up to three minutes and this latest feature is aimed at offering an option to users for consuming longer content quickly.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Facebook Introduces Friends Tab Without Recommended Content as Part of 'OG' Revamp]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/facebook-friends-tab-feed-og-revamp-countries-8032092#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:35:05 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Facebook is launching a 'Friends' tab to display posts, stories, reels, birthdays, and friend requests from your connections, free of recommended posts. Similar to Instagram's Following and Close Friends feeds, this feature marks the first of several "OG" updates Facebook plans to introduce in the coming months, enhancing the user experience.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for iOS Update Lets Users Set It as Default App for Calls and Messages]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-ios-update-default-app-calls-messages-iphone-8030140#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 13:12:08 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp has rolled out a new update for its iOS app which lets users set it as the default app for calls and messages. The feature was initially spotted in a beta version of the app but has since been rolled out widely and is available to all WhatsApp for iOS users.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Pulls Back Content Notes Feature for Posts and Reels Due to Low Adoption]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-content-notes-feature-discontinued-posts-reels-8021789#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:06:13 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram is pulling back a feature from its app which was initially aimed at making the platform a more “fun and social” experience. Content Notes, introduced less than a year ago, lets users add notes to individual posts, photo carousels, and Reels which are only visible for a limited time and only to others followed by the uploader.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Signal Head Defends Messaging App's Security After US War Plan Leak]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/signal-head-defends-messaging-app-security-us-war-plan-leak-8013543#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:14:29 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Signal's president defended the app's security after US officials mistakenly added a journalist to an encrypted chatroom discussing US military action in Yemen. While not addressing the error, Meredith Whittaker called Signal the "gold standard in private comms" on X, highlighting its security benefits over WhatsApp amid claims of a national security breach by Democra...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for iOS Reportedly Developing Ability to Share Music on Status Updates via Spotify]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-ios-sharing-music-on-status-updates-spotify-integration-report-7998009#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:19:09 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature for its iOS app aimed at making sharing music on status updates easier. According to claims by a feature tracker, it was spotted within the latest beta version of WhatsApp for iOS and enables users to share music from Spotify on their status updates.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[SEBI Directs Intermediaries to Use Registered Contact Details for Advertising on Social Media Platforms]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/sebi-intermediaries-ads-provide-contact-details-7982084#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2025 10:55:41 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[SEBI has directed registered intermediaries advertising on social media platforms like Google and Meta to use the contact details shared with the market regulator, such as email IDs and mobile numbers. This step aims to combat rising securities market frauds observed on platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, X (formerly Twitter), Telegram, and Google P...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Reportedly Developing AI-Powered Rewrite Feature, Two-Way Voice Chats with Meta AI]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/whatsapp-meta-ai-rewrite-two-way-voice-chat-calling-features-under-development-report-7977530#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:00:13 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android is reportedly working on two new artificial intelligence (AI) features that could offer newer ways of interacting with the app. As per the report, the instant messaging platform is working on an AI-powered Rewrite feature that can transform a typed message across different styles. The feature is also said to proofread users’ messages before they...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Threads Rolls Out Default Feed Order, Topics for Bio and Other Features]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-update-default-feed-bio-topics-features-7974615#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:09:17 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Threads on Thursday rolled out several new features which offer improved profile personalisation, feed curation, and video playback. The Meta-owned microblogging platform now lets users customise their feed by personalising the order. By introducing topics for bio, Threads says they can also show off their favourite communities and interests to those who visit their p...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta AI Finally Rolling Out in Europe, to Offer Limited Features at First]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-europe-rolling-out-limited-features-text-six-languages-7968119#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:47:24 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta AI is finally rolling out in European countries. The company’s artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot will be available to users in the European Union (EU) nearly 1.5 years after it was first launched. This comes nearly eight months after the Menlo Park-based tech giant stated that the rollout of its AI services in the region will be delayed due to requests from ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[India's Ministry of Consumer Affairs Partners with Meta on Digital Consumer Protection Initiative]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/india-ministry-of-consumer-affairs-partners-meta-digital-consumer-protection-initiative-7958472#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 13:33:12 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[India's Ministry of Consumer Affairs and Meta have come together to launch a consumer awareness campaign called "Be an Empowered Consumer". The initiative, unveiled by Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi and Meta's Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan aims to enhance digital literacy and protection for online consumers.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Snapchat Introduces New AI-Powered Video Lenses to Paid Subscribers]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/snapchat-ai-video-lenses-platinum-subscription-raccoon-fox-spring-flowers-released-7913890#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 14:25:03 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Snapchat introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature on Thursday that uses its in-house foundational video models. Dubbed AI video Lenses, the new Lens format combines Augmented Reality (AR) and generative AI elements to create unique and immersive video effects. Currently, these features are only available on the platform’s premium subscription tier.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android Could Soon Let Users Turn Off Camera Before Video Calls]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-android-turn-off-video-calls-apk-teardown-report-7897798#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 09:44:33 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is developing a new functionality which may provide users with more choice when it comes to picking up video calls, according to a new report. The instant message platform is said to be testing a new option which offers the choice of turning off the device’s camera before picking up the video call. The in-development WhatsApp feature was reportedly discover...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Telegram Brings Chromecast Support for Android Devices, New Security Feature]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-android-chromecast-support-security-feature-update-rolling-out-7901040#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:01:19 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Telegram rolled out a new update last week that brings new features and improvements to the instant messaging platform. The company is now adding Chromecast support for Android users, letting them quickly cast any videos on the platform to a big screen. In addition, the company has also added several new security-focused features that will allow users to protect thems...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Grok AI Chatbot Can Now Be Accessed in the Replies of Posts on X]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/grok-ai-chatbot-x-posts-replies-availability-tag-7897735#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:15:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Grok can now be summoned in the top level replies on posts on X (formerly known as Twitter), and the chatbot will respond to users. When the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot is tagged in the reply to a post, it already comes with the contextual understanding of the content, and can answer queries to even the vaguely worded prompts.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Reddit Rolls Out Post Insights for Performance Analysis, Community Suggestions and Other Tools]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/reddit-update-tools-post-insights-community-suggestions-7867835#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:09:19 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Reddit on Thursday rolled out new tools for Redditors which makes it easier to check if their posts conflict with the community’s rules, help them recover it, and display the requirements for posting in communities. With the new Post Insights feature, they can get a comprehensive view of their post’s performance, with metrics such as views, upvotes, and shares. Th...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Said to Be Working On a Redesigned Meta AI Interface on Android]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/whatsapp-android-meta-ai-interface-redesign-leak-7854895#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:09:27 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android might soon get a redesigned Meta AI interface. As per the new leak, the instant messaging platform is making several changes to the way users access and use the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot. The new interface is said to offer an automatic voice mode, and it comes with prompt suggestions to help users get started.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Big Tech Opposes YouTube Exemption from Australia's Ban on Social Media for Children]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/big-tech-opposes-youtube-exemption-australia-ban-social-media-children-7852364#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 12:51:33 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Facebook and Instagram owner Meta Platforms, Snapchat and TikTok believe Australia should not exempt YouTube from its decision to ban social media for minors. YouTube stands to be exempted from the ban as it is considered a key educational tool and is the only service allowed for children as part of a family account with parental supervision rights.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian Joins Frank McCourt’s Bid for TikTok]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/reddit-co-founder-alexis-ohanian-joins-frank-mccourt-bid-tiktok-7838655#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:05:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Alexis Ohanian, the co-founder of Reddit and a venture capitalist, has joined his bid to acquire TikTok's US operations. The former Los Angeles Dodgers owner and his partners submitted a bid for TikTok in early January, as a deadline approached that would require ByteDance to sell the app to a US owner or face a ban.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[UK Launches Investigation into TikTok, Reddit Over Children's Personal Data Practices]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/uk-launch-investigation-tiktok-reddit-children-personal-data-protection-7835383#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:16:48 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[UK's Information Commissioner's Office is probing TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur over their children's safety features. As per UK laws, social media platforms are mandated to prevent children from accessing harmful and age-inappropriate content by enforcing age limits and age-checking measures.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Reportedly Considering Launching a Standalone Reels App as a TikTok Competitor]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-reels-app-launch-features-tiktok-competitor-us-report-7807092#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:17:03 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram is deliberating over plans of launching a standalone app for its short-form  Reels video content, according to a report. With this purported launch, the social media platform is expected to introduce itself in the short-form video app space which is largely dominated by TikTok — the ByteDance-owned video-hosting service which recently made the headlines ov...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Reportedly Developing UPI Lite Functionality for Quick Low-Value Transactions]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-upi-lite-feature-development-payments-report-7805318#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:22:46 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp may be developing a UPI Lite functionality for users, according to a report. It is speculated to simplify the payment process by enabling them to carry out transactions without entering the PIN. Similar to other platforms, WhatsApp’s in-development feature was spotted following an APK teardown of a beta version of the app and it may work for low-value trans...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Rolls Out Testimonials Which Lets Creators Get Paid by Writing Endorsements]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-testimonials-partnership-ads-creators-7760631#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:58:17 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram on Thursday announced a new avenue for creators to earn money through partnership advertisements called Testimonials. It is a type of content which a brand posts in collaboration with a creator for the promotion for a product or service. Such ads are featured on the creator’s Instagram handle in the form of videos or written-only text. The social media pla...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Rolls Out Message Translation, Easy Music Sharing and More for DMs]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-update-message-translation-music-sharing-qr-code-group-chat-dm-7752023#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:29:42 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram on Wednesday announced new features for direct messages (DMs). It adds the capability of translating messages in different languages in 1:1 chats, enables users to schedule messages, and makes it easier to share music with others without leaving the chat window. And while Instagram previously allowed users to pin up to three chat threads at the top of the DM...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[OnePlus 13 Partners Instagram to Add Night Mode to In-App Camera]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/oneplus-13-update-instagram-camera-low-light-photos-7746458#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[mobiles]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:20:12 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[OnePlus 13 users can now utilise Night Mode from the built-in camera app while capturing images on Instagram. The smartphone maker worked with Instagram to bring this low-light photography feature to the platform. Users can now take better photos in low light without switching apps. The company has yet to announce whether this feature will be available on its other ha...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[X Premium+ Subscription Price Reportedly Hiked Hours After Grok 3 AI Model Launch]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/x-premium-plus-price-hike-grok-3-launch-report-7739122#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 18:10:52 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[X Premium+ subscription, the highest subscription tier on X (formerly known as Twitter), has reportedly witnessed a price hike. As per the report, the price increase was rolled out just hours after Elon Musk’s xAI introduced the Grok 3 family of artificial intelligence (AI) models. The new prices are said to be doubled to what they previously used to be.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Exploring Dislike Button for Comments, with Potential Impact on Ranking Algorithms]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/instagram-dislike-button-comments-testing-adam-mosseri-threads-7732100#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 19:57:35 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram has finally confirmed that it is testing a new 'dislike' button that lets users downvote a distasteful or irrelevant comment on the platform. The dislike button will appear across both Feed posts and Reels. The Meta-owned photo and video-sharing platform will not show the dislike count but it will be considered in ranking comments.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[YouTube Shorts Now Supports Veo 2 AI Model, Lets Users Create Standalone AI-Generated Videos]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/youtube-shorts-veo-2-standalone-ai-generated-videos-dream-screen-introduced-7711179#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 19:56:49 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[YouTube added a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature for the creators on the platform on Thursday. The video streaming platform announced that Google’s Veo 2 AI model is being integrated with the Dream Screen feature. The new video generation model also adds the capability for users to generate standalone AI-generated videos.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta to Allow Rival Ads Providers to List on Facebook Marketplace After EU Antitrust Fine]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-show-rival-ads-providers-marketplace-eu-antitrust-fine-7709638#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 16:09:39 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta Platforms will allow rival classified ads service providers to post listings of their ads on Facebook Marketplace. Calling it the Facebook Marketplace Partner Progam, Meta said the scheme is a response to the EU competition watchdog even as it challenged the fine in court.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[TikTok Returns on Apple, Google US App Stores as President Trump Delays Ban]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-returns-apple-google-us-app-stores-donald-trump-delay-ban-7708362#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 13:13:18 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump has delayed a ban on TikTok. Owing to the development, the app has returned to the US app stores of Apple and Google. Although TikTok resumed service after Trump's assurances, Google and Apple kept the app removed from their US app stores.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Telegram Adds AI-Powered Custom Sticker Search and Video Improvements]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/telegram-ai-custom-sticker-search-cover-video-time-stamp-star-reacts-bots-features-7707982#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:37:03 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Telegram added several new features to its platform on Thursday. The instant messaging platform is now expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) sticker search capability to show custom stickers created by the community. Additionally, there are several video-based upgrades. Users can now copy and share video links in the app with a specific time stamp. Telegram chann...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for iOS Could Soon Get a Feature to Let Users Add Instagram Profile Links]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-ios-feature-add-instagram-profile-links-under-development-leak-7693617#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:51:49 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is said to be working on a new feature for its iOS app that will allow users to add their Instagram profile links to their account. As per the claims by a feature tracker, the feature is aimed at letting users showcase their social media profiles in the same space to let their contacts easily connect with them.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Brings Teen Accounts With Additional Protections to Users in India]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-teen-accounts-india-rollout-age-verification-7686248#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 17:32:17 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram's Teen Accounts feature is being rolled out in India to improve the safety of younger users. It restricts account functionalities for underage users and requires parental consent for certain settings. Parents of users aged 16 and above can enable supervision features, and offensive words and phrases will be filtered out of messages and comments.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Tinder Dating Safety Guide Released in Four Indian Languages Ahead of Safer Internet Day]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tinder-dating-safety-guide-released-indian-languages-hindi-marathi-kannada-bengali-safer-internet-day-7657412#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 18:42:19 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Tinder released its Dating Safety Guide in four Indian languages on Friday. The Match Group-owned dating app said that the regional language version of the guide was created in collaboration with the non-profit institution Centre for Social Research (CSR) ahead of the Safer Internet Day, which is observed on February 11. The company said that the guide was part of its...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Reportedly Testing Feature to Allow Users to Make Bill Payments in India]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-bill-payment-option-testing-report-7649721#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:14:54 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature for users in India. This feature is expected to allow users to make bill payments directly from within the messaging app. In November 2020, WhatsApp introduced the option to send money using the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) to select users in the country.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta to Show Labels for Ads That Have Been Significantly Edited Using AI Tools]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-labels-for-ads-edited-tools-transparency-facebook-instagram-7639569#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:42:49 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta announced a new transparency tool for its social media platforms on Monday. The company will now start showing labels indicating that an ad has used artificial intelligence (AI) tools to edit images or videos. This new AI label will be shown on all the Meta platforms that display ads, including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[ChatGPT on WhatsApp Gets Upgraded to Support Images and Voice Messages as Input]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/chatgpt-whatsapp-images-voice-messages-input-support-7633440#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 19:11:07 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[ChatGPT on WhatsApp has received a couple of new upgrades. OpenAI introduced an official phone number for ChatGPT in December 2024, allowing people to save it on WhatsApp to access the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot directly within the instant messaging app. At the time of launch, it only supported text input, but now the San Francisco-based AI firm has expanded...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android Begins Testing Ability to Open View Once Media on Linked Devices]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-view-once-feature-linked-devices-wabetainfo-7630557#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:45:28 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is developing a new feature for its Android app which lets users open a media file which has been set as ‘View Once’ on linked devices, according to claims by a feature tracker. It is said to be introduced with a recent update of the WhatsApp beta for Android app and is currently only available to beta testers.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Says Spyware Company Paragon Targeted Users in Two Dozen Countries]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-says-paragon-spyware-targeted-users-in-two-dozen-countries-7609018#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2025 10:43:57 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp reported that Israeli spyware company Paragon Solutions targeted numerous users, including journalists and civil society members. Following the hack, WhatsApp issued a cease-and-desist letter to Paragon. WhatsApp emphasized its commitment to protecting users' private communication.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Threads Update Adds Media Tab for Photos, Videos and Photo Tagging Feature]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/threads-update-media-tab-photo-tagging-features-7605309#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 20:02:13 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Threads has updated its iPhone and Android apps with a dedicated media tab for photos and videos on user profiles. The Meta-owned platform now supports a markup feature that can be used while reposting other users' posts. Additionally, users can tag others while sharing photos on Threads.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Reportedly Testing Events Scheduling Feature in Individual Chats for iOS and Android Users]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-events-feature-personal-chat-android-ios-users-report-7605189#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 19:39:08 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp will likely to bring its Events feature to personal chats soon. The Meta-owned messaging platform first brought this feature to WhatsApp Communities in May 2024. Reports now suggest that the company is testing the functionality in individual chats for both Android and iOS users. It may roll out to global users in the upcoming days.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Telegram Now Lets Users Display Collectible Gifts as Status, Move Them to Blockchain and More]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-update-collectible-gifts-status-blockchain-features-release-7594956#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 18:52:09 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Telegram is rolling out six new features which may enhance the gifting experience, the company announced on Thursday. As part of the changes, users can now display collectible gifts as emoji statues and transfer gifts to the blockchain and even auction them. Further, it also brings the ability to share collectible gifts via Telegram stories.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Drops Support for These iPhone Models With Latest Beta Release]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-support-older-iphone-ios-version-7587234#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 17:03:11 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp will soon drop support for certain older iPhone models, and the platform has already prevented beta testers from installing the latest release on these unsupported iPhone models. By the May deadline, users must update their iPhones to iOS 15.1 to continue receiving WhatsApp updates. This change enables WhatsApp to integrate features that leverage the latest i...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[X Money Digital Payments Service Unveiled; Platform Partners Visa to Introduce P2P Payments]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-money-launch-p2p-payments-visa-partnership-7584850#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:44:54 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[X Money was introduced by Elon Musk's X platform on Wednesday as a new digital wallet and payments service. The new X Money service will allow users to send and receive P2P payments, transferring funds from their bank to a digital wallet and then to another wallet, or directly using their debit card. Partnering with Visa, X Money aims to compete with apps like Cashapp...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Signal to Allow Synchronisation Across Multiple Devices Like Desktop, iPad Soon for iOS, Android Users]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/signal-android-ios-users-multi-device-sync-blog-post-7579468#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:00:41 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Signal, the popular messaging app, allows users to link additional devices like desktops or iPads to their primary Android or iOS smartphone. The company now says that users will soon be able to transfer and synchronise messages and media of one account across different devices. ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Reportedly Fixed View-Once Media Bug That Allowed Indefinite Viewing]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-view-once-media-bug-fix-ios-meta-report-7578665#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:42:22 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp introduced the 'View Once' feature for photos and videos in August 2021 and it was brought to voice messages in December 2023. All media shared with the View Once toggle enabled disappears after it is viewed or played one time by the recipient. However, concern over a feature's bug resulting in indefinite viewing surfaced online recently. A report now claim...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta AI Is Getting a New Memory Feature and Personalised Recommendations]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-memory-personalised-recommendations-features-facebook-instagram-messenger-whatsapp-7578435#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 16:00:34 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta AI is getting a couple of new upgrades, the company announced on Monday. Meta wants its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot to offer a more personalised experience to users, and the two new features will enable it to learn more about users. The first is a memory feature that will allow the chatbot to remember certain information shared by the user in individual ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Microsoft Is in Talks to Acquire TikTok, Says US President Donald Trump]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/us-president-donald-trump-says-microsoft-talks-acquire-tiktok-7577517#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[internet]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:48:36 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[US The reported talks mark the second time that Microsoft has been in the frame to acquire TikTok. The app, which has about 170 million American users, was briefly taken offline just before a law requiring its Chinese owner ByteDance to either sell it on national security grounds or face a ban took effect on January 19.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Tipped to Be Working on an X-Styled Community Notes Feature]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-community-notes-feature-x-working-on-leak-7571249#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[apps]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 18:01:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram is tipped to be working on implementing Community Notes on its platform. As per the tipster, the Meta-owned platform is adding a new option to write a community note to the published posts. The leaked information comes weeks after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced shutting down of the existing fact-checking programme, citing censorship mistakes and rigid co...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for iOS Testing Multi-Account Support for Managing Multiple Accounts on Same iPhone]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-ios-beta-multi-account-support-feature-7568403#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[apps]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:48:43 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature for its iOS app which lets users control multiple accounts on a single device, as per the claims by a feature tracker. It is said to simplify account management and negate the need to carry multiple devices with different accounts or have parallel versions of WhatsApp for iOS. With multi-account support on-the-go, users ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta to Begin Testing Ads on Threads in the US and Japan]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/threads-ads-testing-two-countries-meta-7557477#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[social]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 25 Jan 2025 18:34:42 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta announced on Friday that it will start testing ads on its Threads platform with select brands in the US and Japan, as the app surpasses 300 million monthly active users. The company will closely monitor the tests before a wider rollout, allowing businesses to extend their existing Meta ad campaigns to Threads.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Threads Rolling Out Post Insights, New Markup Tool, and a Scheduling Feature]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-post-insights-markup-scheduling-features-rolling-out-7550077#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 19:06:48 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Threads announced the release of three new features on Thursday. The Meta-owned social media platform is now letting users schedule posts, view insights from individual posts, as well as add a creative touch when reposting and quote-sharing on the platform. While the first two features are rolling out widely, the company stated that the Markup tool will first be intro...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp, Meta Win Relief as NCLAT Suspends Data Sharing Ban]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-meta-relief-india-nclat-suspend-data-sharing-ban-7542201#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:19:36 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta had challenged the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) directive issued in November that imposed a ban on data sharing between WhatsApp and other Meta entities for advertising purposes, warning it may have to roll back some features. Meta also criticised the CCI for not having the "technical expertise" to understand the ramifications of its order.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Will Soon Let Users Share WhatsApp Status Automatically on Facebook and Instagram]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-accounts-centre-status-share-facebook-instagram-meta-platforms-7530146#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[apps]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:40:46 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp will soon benefit from an optional integration with Meta Accounts Centre with the aim of delivering a more connected experience, the company announced on Tuesday. This move will enable users to share their WhatsApp statuses automatically on other Meta Platforms’ apps such as Facebook and Instagram.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Will Use Fact Checkers Outside the US ‘For Now’]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-use-fact-checkers-outside-us-for-now-7524850#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[social]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:15:48 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta, which said it will replace third-party fact checkers in the US with a community notes system, will see how the change plays out before deciding about a transition in other regions, Mendelsohn said in an interview with Bloomberg Television’s Francine Lacqua at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Monday.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Facebook, X and YouTube to Do More Against Online Hate Speech, EU Says]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/facebook-x-youtube-do-more-against-online-hate-speech-eu-says-7524621#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[social]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:45:36 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta's Facebook, Elon Musk's X, Google's YouTube and other tech companies have agreed to do more to tackle online hate speech.  Compliance with the updated code could impact regulators' enforcement of the Act, EU officials said.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[X and Bluesky Roll Out Vertical Video Feeds as TikTok Restores Service in the US]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-vertical-video-feed-bluesky-release-tiktok-ban-7518372#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[apps]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 19:55:26 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[X (formerly Twitter) has announced a new feature for its users. It has introduced a dedicated vertical video feed, similar to Instagram's Reels or YouTube's Shorts feeds. Another social media site, Bluesky, founded by Jack Dorsey, who was incidentally one of the founding members of Twitter, also revealed a similar vertical video feed feature. These announcements ar...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Rolls Out Rectangular Profile Grid, Increases Reel Duration to Three Minutes]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-update-profile-grid-reels-duration-three-minute-7517402#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[apps]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 18:23:09 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram is rolling out several profile-based changes this week that might not be up to users’ liking. The Meta-owned platform began testing vertical grids on profiles in August 2024, and is now rolling it out to all users. This will now change the current square grids into vertical grids and can potentially alter the curated profiles where users use multiple grids...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Reportedly Testing Music for Status Updates on Android, iOS]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-music-status-update-testing-android-ios-users-report-7517707#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[apps]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 18:20:28 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that is expected to roll out to users soon. People using the Meta-owned app may soon be able to add music to their Status updates on the platform. This feature is currently being tested with select beta users for both Android and iOS versions.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Perplexity AI Said to Be Considering Merger with TikTok US]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/perplexity-ai-consider-merger-tiktok-us-7515585#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[social]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 13:42:08 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Perplexity would merge with TikTok US and create a new entity by combining the merged company with New Capital Partners, the person said. Perplexity AI's search tools enable users to get fast answers to questions, with sources and citations.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[TikTok Restores Service After US Ban, Thanks Incoming President Donald Trump]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/tiktok-restores-service-us-ban-president-elect-donald-trump-7515205#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[social]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 12:51:33 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[TikTok began restoring its services on Sunday after President-elect Donald Trump said he would revive the app's access in the US. TikTok’s public thanks to Trump, the day before he takes office, comes at a tense moment in US-China relations. Trump has said he intends to place tariffs on China but has also indicated he hopes to have more direct contact with China’s...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Announces Edits App With AI Animation and More Features for Creators]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-edits-app-features-launch-creators-7514028#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[apps]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 09:37:40 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram on Monday announced a new standalone app that lets creators edit their videos with even more creativity and precision. Called ‘Edits’, it arrives as a mobile video editing solution with a suite of creative tools such as enabling high quality video capture, dedicated tab for drafts and videos, and camera settings for resolution, frame rate and dynamic ran...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Hinge Introduces AI-Powered Prompt Feedback to Help Users Improve Dating Profiles]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/hinge-ai-prompt-feedback-feature-gpt-4o-introduced-dating-profiles-improve-7496113#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[ai]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:27:27 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Hinge is adding a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will enable users to build a unique and interesting profile. Dubbed Prompt Feedback, the new AI tool gives personalised feedback when a user writes an answer for a suggested text prompt. This is the first AI feature in the Match Group-owned dating app, and is aimed at helping users avoid generic, boring, ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Targeted by Russian Hackers Seeking Data on Ukraine]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-russian-hackers-data-ukraine-7495628#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[social]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:31:46 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Attackers associated with Russia’s Federal Security Service, or FSB, sent emails to specific targets asking them to join WhatsApp groups, Microsoft researchers said in a blog post Thursday.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta's 'Community Notes' Model Said to Not Apply to Paid Ads]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-community-notes-model-paid-ads-7494067#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 13:08:41 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Facebook parent Meta's 'Community Notes' will not apply to paid ads when they arrive later this year, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday. Aspects of the program remain subject to change, according to the Wall Street Journal that first reported the development.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Sued by US SEC Over Late Disclosure of Twitter Stake]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/us-sec-sues-elon-musk-late-disclosure-twitter-stake-7477847#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:13:05 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[In a complaint filed in Washington, D.C. federal court, the SEC said Musk violated federal securities law by waiting 11 days too long to disclose his initial purchase of 5% of Twitter's common shares.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Reportedly Testing X-Inspired Community Notes Feature on Threads]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-community-notes-meta-feature-testing-report-7472227#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[apps]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:27:22 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Threads recently rolled out a new feature that allows users to share photos and videos from other users on the app without quoting the original post. Recently, the microblogging app revealed that it was testing a scheduled post feature. The microblogging site is now reportedly testing a Community Note feature as well. It is expected to be similar to the Community ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[EU Said to Reassess Tech Probes into Apple, Google, Meta]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/eu-reassess-tech-probe-apple-google-meta-7471389#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:02:33 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[The European Commission is reevaluating its probes into tech giants. Apple, Meta, and Google are among tech giants that have urged US President-elect Trump to challenge European Union's regulatory scrutiny against them.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[EU Considers Expanding Probe Into Elon Musk’s X, Digital Chief Says]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/eu-expand-probe-elon-musk-x-7470503#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[social]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:15:53 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[EU may expand its probe into whether Elon Musk’s X breached its content moderation rulebook. The commission has accused the platform of failing to tackle illegal content and disinformation.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[China Said to Discuss Sale of TikTok US to Elon Musk as One Possible Option]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/china-tiktok-sale-us-elon-musk-option-7470378#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 13:55:09 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Beijing officials strongly prefer that TikTok remains under the ownership of parent ByteDance Ltd., the people say, and the company is contesting the impending ban with an appeal to the US Supreme Court. But the justices signaled during arguments on January 10 that they are likely to uphold the law.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Brazil Gives Meta 72 Hours to Explain Changes to Fact-Checking Program]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/brazil-meta-72-hours-expain-changes-fact-checking-programme-7462294#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 12:56:24 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Brazil will give Meta until Monday to explain the changes to its fact-checking programme. On Thursday, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said the changes were "extremely serious" and announced he had called a meeting to discuss the topic.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android Could Soon Get an AI Character Creation Feature]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/whatsapp-create-ai-character-feature-android-development-leak-7442800#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 17:15:13 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android is working on an artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will let users create personalised AI characters within the app, as per a claim by a feature tracker. The new feature is said to be similar to the AI character creation feature available on Instagram and Messenger. The feature tracker claimed that users will be able to describe the persona...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk’s Grok AI Could Soon Get an ‘Inappropriate and Offensive’ Unhinged Mode]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/elon-musk-grok-ai-unhinged-mode-inappropriate-offensive-faq-mention-7441359#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:21:47 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk-owned xAI could soon add a new ‘Unhinged’ mode to its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Grok. The AI firm recently updated its frequently asked questions (FAQ) page and added mentions of this new mode which is designed to be “objectionable, inappropriate, and offensive.” If this new mode is added, it would join the regular and Fun modes available ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Offers to Publish EBay Ads on Facebook Marketplace to Comply With EU Antitrust Order]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-ebay-ads-comply-eu-antitrust-order-7434004#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 13:24:36 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta said on Wednesday it will launch a test in Germany, France and the US that will enable “buyers to browse listings from eBay directly on Facebook Marketplace while completing their transaction on eBay.”]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Shelves Fact-Checking Program in US, Adopts X-Like ‘Community Notes’ Model]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-shelves-fact-checking-policy-reversal-donald-trump-administration-7426253#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 13:29:20 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[For Meta, this move is its biggest overhaul of its approach to managing political content on its services in recent memory and comes as CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been signaling a desire to mend fences with the incoming administration.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Telegram Rolls Out Collectible Gifts, Message Search Filters, QR Code Scanner and More Features]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-update-collectible-gifts-message-search-filters-qr-code-scanner-features-7388687#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 10:01:26 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Telegram is rolling out several new features with its first update of 2025, the company announced on Wednesday. As part of the changes, the instant messaging app gives users the ability to convert received gifts into collectibles which come with special attributes and can be transferred to others. Additionally, the update brings an in-app QR code scanner, service mess...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[X to Offer Streaming and Financial Services in 2025 With X TV and X Money, Says CEO]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-tv-money-services-launch-2025-7382797#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 13:39:36 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[X (formerly Twitter) will offer financial and streaming services in 2025, the company CEO announced on Wednesday. This move builds upon the microblogging platform’s ambitions of becoming an “everything app” and competing against other platforms such as China’s WeChat under the leadership of Elon Musk. The official also highlighted X’s efforts to allow users ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Reportedly Planning to Add ‘Hundreds of Thousands’ of AI Users to Facebook, Instagram]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-planning-to-add-ai-users-to-facebook-instagram-report-7382320#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 12:34:45 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta reportedly plans to flood its social media platforms with artificial intelligence (AI) bots that will act as regular accounts. As per the report, the tech giant is working on introducing AI-powered characters that can post, share, like, and perform other activities that human users can do. These AI bots are said to be added to both Facebook and Instagram.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Web Tipped to Be Working on a Google-Enabled Reverse Image Search Feature]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-web-reverse-image-search-feature-google-working-on-leak-7364367#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 18:48:11 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is said to be working on a new feature for WhatsApp Web that will allow users to perform a web lookup on shared images. The feature, dubbed Search on Web, is tipped to let users quickly do a reverse image search via Google without having to leave the messaging platform. The feature can be useful to curb the spread of misinformation and protect users from fall...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[US President-Elect Donald Trump Asks Supreme Court to Pause Law That Could Ban TikTok]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/donald-trump-ban-tiktok-law-pause-supreme-court-7362676#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 14:38:05 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[President-elect Donald Trump has urged the US Supreme Court to pause implementation of a law that would ban TikTok. The law would require TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the platform to an American company or face a ban.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for iOS Rolls Out New AR Effects and Backgrounds, Adds Option to Scan Documents]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-ios-ar-effects-backgrounds-scan-documents-7333415#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2024 10:10:10 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp for iOS has received several new features with the latest update. It adds the option to apply augmented reality (AR) effects and backgrounds when using the camera through the app. The instant messaging platform also makes it easier to share documents with others, courtesy of the new document scanning feature which is integrated into the file-sharing option on...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Reportedly Testing Feature to Allow Users to View Story Highlights From a Week Ago]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-story-highlights-viewing-extended-test-meta-report-7329207#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:51:06 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram may soon allow users to view older stories from their followers that they have missed in the first 24 hours. A recent report suggested that the Meta-owned social media site is testing a feature that will allow users to view Story Highlights from mutual followers for a week after they were posted.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Wins Ruling Against NSO Group as US Court Finds It Liable for Pegasus Spyware Hack]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-wins-ruling-nso-group-us-court-pegasus-spyware-liable-hacking-7313246#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:27:38 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp claimed a legal win over the NSO Group, the makers of the Pegasus spyware, on Friday. A US District Court judge ruled in favour of the Meta-owned platform and found that the Israeli company is liable for hacking 1,400 individuals’ devices and infecting them with spyware via the instant messaging platform’s servers.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Is Working on an AI-Powered Editing Tool That Can Reimagine Users’ Videos]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/instagram-ai-video-editing-tool-reimagine-meta-movie-gen-under-development-7291669#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:50:51 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram is working on a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will allow users to reimagine their videos. The AI-powered video editing tool is built on Meta’s Movie Gen AI model, an early research project that can generate videos from text prompts. On Instagram, instead of letting users generate videos from scratch, the feature will add enhancements to vid...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Rolls Out New Calling Effects, Animations and Stickers Ahead of New Year]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-new-calling-effects-animations-stickers-new-year-7290668#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:36:23 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is introducing fun new features to enhance the texting and calling experience ahead of the new year, the company announced on Thursday. For a limited time, WhatsApp users will be able to take advantage of new calling effects with the New Year theme during video calls. Further, the instant messaging platform rolls out new animations and sticker packs to match ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Threads Now Lets Users Reshare Photos, Videos from Others Without Quote Posting]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-use-media-feature-quote-posting-7284112#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:02:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Threads is rolling out a new feature which lets users share photos and videos from posts without quoting the original post, the platform head announced on Wednesday. Users will be able to add their own text and express their creative takes alongside the media while crediting them to the original poster.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[YouTube Partners With Creative Artists Agency to Help Celebrities Combat AI-Generated Deepfakes]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/youtube-creative-artists-agency-caa-partnership-celebrities-deepfakes-ai-7277868#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:34:48 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[YouTube announced its partnership with the entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA) on Tuesday to protect public figures from deepfakes. With this partnership, the Google-owned video-streaming giant will offer early access to its AI-generated deepfake detection technology, while the celebrities will provide feedback to help YouTube improve its too...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Threads Testing Schedule Posts Option; Instagram Allows Scheduling Direct Messages ]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/thread-posts-schedule-instagram-direct-messages-roll-out-7277107#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:14:54 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta has revealed that it is testing a new feature for Threads that will allow users to schedule their posts. The release timeline for this feature has not yet been confirmed. Meanwhile, another Meta-owned social media site, Instagram, has quietly introduced a schedule option for direct messages. Users will be able to schedule text messages in DMs using this feature....]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta’s Irish Arm Fined $264 Million by Watchdog Over Data Breach]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-irish-arm-fine-eur-251-million-data-breach-7275623#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:51:35 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Ireland’s data protection commission fined Meta Platforms Inc.’s Irish arm following two inquiries into a personal data breach. The breach was reported by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited in September 2018. It impacted data including full names, email addresses, phone numbers, posts on time lines and groups of which the user was a member,]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[YouTube Creators Get New Option to Allow Third-Party AI Firms to Train Models on Their Videos]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/youtube-creators-allow-third-party-ai-model-training-7269694#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 18:33:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[YouTube announced a new update on Monday that will allow content creators on the platform more control over third-party artificial intelligence (AI) training. The move comes after the video-streaming giant introduced new tools to protect creators from deepfakes that imitate their likenesses, including their faces and voices. The new option will let content creators de...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Apple App Store’s Top Apps and Games of 2024 in India Announced: WhatsApp, Instagram, BGMI and More]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/app-store-free-apps-paid-games-2024-list-india-apple-7267630#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 13:27:55 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Apple on Monday announced its annual year-end charts of the most downloaded apps and games on the App Store in over 35 countries, including India. WhatsApp — the popular instant messaging platform owned by Meta Platforms — has emerged as the top free iPhone app. Meanwhile, the Forest: Focus for Productivity app, which helps users put down their iPhone and focus on...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Facebook-Parent Meta Settles with Australia's Privacy Watchdog Over Cambridge Analytica Lawsuit]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/facebook-meta-settles-australia-privacy-watchdog-cambridge-analytica-lawsuit-7266906#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:47:44 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta Platforms has agreed to a AUD 50 million settlement ($31.85 million or roughly Rs. 270 crore), Australia's privacy watchdog over the Cambridge Analytica scandal. In June 2023, the country's federal court ordered Meta and the privacy commissioner to enter mediation.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[TikTok Turns to US Supreme Court in Last-Ditch Bid to Avert Ban]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/tiktok-us-supreme-court-last-bid-avert-ban-7266787#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:29:52 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[TikTok made a last-ditch effort on Monday to continue operating in the United States.  TikTok has denied that it has or ever would share US user data, accusing US lawmakers of advancing speculative concerns.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Rolls Out 2024 Collage Feature With New Year-Themed Fonts: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-2024-collage-feature-new-year-report-7266762#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:23:26 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[With 2024 coming to an end, Instagram has rolled out a new feature for users to create a collage from all the moments that they have shared on social media throughout the year, according to a report. It is said to be visible in the Instagram story interface once an image has been selected and resized. The Meta Platforms-owned social media platform is also reported to ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[UK's Ofcom to Tweak Social Media Rules in Response to Summer Riots]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/uk-tweak-social-media-rules-response-summer-riots-7262086#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:54:34 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[To regulate social media practices, Ofcom said it is planning additional measures for next spring that include new proposals for removing material tied to child sexual abuse and terrorism. It will also introduce “crisis response protocols for emergency events.”]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[YouTube Opens Its Health Content Shelves to Registered Health Professionals]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-health-content-shelves-registered-health-professionals-showcase-videos-7261346#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:18:47 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[YouTube is expanding one of its health-related initiatives to allow verified content creators to spread awareness about different topics and diseases. Last week, the video streaming platform announced it was opening up ‘health content shelves’ and ‘health source information panels’, two exclusive features reserved for accredited health organisations, to regist...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Mozi Social Networking App Launched to Help Create More Personal Connections]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/mozi-app-launch-ios-7242148#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 21:08:50 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Mozi, an alternate social media platform, was recently launched on iOS. The founder of the platform claims that it is not really a media platform as users cannot post photos or videos on it. The unique selling point of the platform is that users can connect with new people and those they know in a meaningful way.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Rolls Out New Effects for Video Calls, Group Calling Improvements]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-update-video-call-effects-participants-features-desktop-mobile-7237084#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:35:06 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is rolling out several new features to improve the audio and video calling experience on desktop and mobile platforms ahead of the holiday season, the company announced on Thursday. The social media platform now lets users pick from even more effects in video calls. Further, it adds the ability to select specific participants for calls in group chats. WhatsAp...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Sony Releases PlayStation 2024 Wrap-Up, Featuring Gaming Stats for PS4, PS5 Users]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/games/news/playstation-2024-wrap-up-gaming-stats-ps4-ps5-released-sony-7232509#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:37:18 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Sony has released the PlayStation 2024 Wrap-Up, detailing player stats for year for PS5 and PS4 users. This year’s Wrap-Up follows a retro PlayStation aesthetic that pays homage to the 30th anniversary of the brand.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Rolls Out Trial Reels to Help Creators Test New Content With Non-Followers]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-trial-reels-features-eligibiility-rollout-7221016#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 10:22:46 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram is rolling out a new feature dubbed trial reels which makes it easier for creators to experiment with new content, it announced on Tuesday. This feature was first announced in May this year and was rolled out in the test phase. With its arrival, the social media platform will enable Instagram creators to create trial reels and show them to users who do not f...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Reddit Answers, an AI-Powered Conversational Summaries Feature Introduced]]></title>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 18:34:40 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Reddit is testing an artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will make it easier for users to search topics and find information. On Monday, the discussion forum-styled social media platform introduced the new feature, dubbed Reddit Answers. The AI feature is a conversational chatbot with which users can interact by asking text-based queries. The AI will generate a ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[xAI Announces Aurora AI Image Generation Model for Grok, Days After Its Removal]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/xai-aurora-ai-image-generation-model-grok-announced-removal-x-7215130#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:57:20 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[xAI officially launched Aurora, a native artificial intelligence (AI) image generation model, on Monday after deploying it briefly over the weekend. On December 7, several users reported spotting Aurora in the model selector menu within the Grok interface and were able to generate images using the tool. However, it disappeared a few hours later and no explanation behi...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk’s Grok AI Made Available to All X Users: How to Access the Chatbot]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/elon-musk-grok-ai-free-x-users-available-how-to-access-7209255#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 19:33:08 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk-owned xAI has silently released the free version of Grok. The company’s native artificial intelligence (AI) model is now available to all users on X, although with certain limitations. Grok AI’s interface can be accessed via both the desktop website and mobile app. While there is a rate limit on the free tier, users can access all the capabilities of the...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk’s Grok AI Reportedly Gets Upgraded With New AI Image Generator, Taken Down Within Hours]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/elon-musk-grok-ai-aurora-image-generator-added-taken-down-report-7207100#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 15:02:18 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk-owned artificial intelligence (AI) firm xAI reportedly added a new AI image generator to Grok on Saturday. This image generation model, dubbed Aurora, was confirmed by Musk to be internally developed, unlike Flux which was developed by Black Forest Labs. After spotting the tool in Grok, several users posted images that were said to be generated using Aurora.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Message Reminders Rolling Out to Beta Testers on Android]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-update-message-reminders-feature-7195346#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 07 Dec 2024 19:54:36 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp message reminders are now rolling out to beta testers, making it easier to users to keep track of messages received on the app. The status updates reminders feature has been updated with the ability to receive reminders for messages that users may have missed, on the latest beta version of WhatsApp for Android.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[TikTok Ban: US Appeals Court Upholds Law Forcing Its Sale Ahead of Deadline]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/tiktok-us-ban-law-upheld-sale-deadline-7193898#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 07 Dec 2024 16:06:02 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[A US federal appeals court has upheld a law requiring ByteDance to divest its popular short video app TikTok in the US by early 2025, ahead of an upcoming deadline. The decision from the appeals court increases the chances that TikTok will face an unprecedented ban in six weeks, that could cut off access to the service for 170 million users in the country.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Adds Replies, Insights and More Features to Broadcast Channels for Improved Audience Engagement]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-broadcast-channels-new-features-replies-prompts-7184405#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 12:15:51 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram announced new features for broadcast channels on Wednesday. The latest update adds more ways for creators to engage with their audience instead of simply liking and reacting to messages — the only avenue for interaction on the social media platform until now. Instagram users can now reply to messages from creators as well as each other. Further, it now ena...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Introduces New Typing Indicators for Real-Time Engagement in Chats]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-typing-indicators-feature-messages-android-ios-7183792#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 10:35:26 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature for mobile devices which makes it easier for users to engage in chats in real time, it announced on Thursday. It will now display typing indicators with visual cues appearing in chats when users are engaged in active conversations in both one-to-one and group chats.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[How to Turn On or Off Instagram’s Quiet Mode on Android and iPhone?]]></title>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 15:10:28 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram’s Quiet Mode is designed to help users take control of their social media experience. When activated, it silences all notifications, changes your activity status to “In Quiet Mode,” and sends auto-replies to anyone who sends you a direct message. This ensures you can focus on important tasks, relax, or recharge without interruptions. Quiet Mode can be ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp to Drop Support for iPhone 6 Plus, Previous Models Running iOS 15 or Lower Firmware: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-ios-15-1-iphone-6-plus-support-update-2025-7162473#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:43:10 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp will drop support for iOS 15 and older versions of Apple’s operating system (iOS) for the iPhone like iOS 12 next year, according to claims by a feature tracker. The list of iPhone models for which support is expected to discontinue includes legacy handsets such as the iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, and iPhone 5S. Newer iPhone models running the latest version of...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Threads Will Roll Out Profile and Other Tools for Search Bar to Refine Searches]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-app-search-bar-filters-features-7161848#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:14:03 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Threads is rolling out a new feature to refine searches with the help of additional options. Following its rollout, users will be presented with additional filters for date ranges and profiles which can be applied in the search bar. This development builds upon a recent rollout of a new feature in the testing phase which brings an option of setting a custom feed as de...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Proposed Australia Law Would Fine Big Tech Over Digital Competition]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/proposed-australia-law-fine-big-tech-digital-competition-7153710#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 14:19:05 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Australia's centre-left Labor government has targeted Big Tech's influence, and parliament passed a law last week that banned social media for children aged under 16.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Starts Testing Feature to View, Share Channels Using QR Codes]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-update-channel-qr-code-feature-7141909#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 30 Nov 2024 19:14:31 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is beta testing a feature that lets users share, view, and follow WhatsApp Channels using a quick response code (QR code) code in the app. The feature is currently available to beta testers and could roll out to all WhatsApp users in the future.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Begins Testing Sticker Pack Sharing Feature on iOS, Android]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-sticker-pack-sharing-message-forwarding-7135331#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 21:01:50 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp beta testers can now share sticker packs installed on their devices after updating to the latest beta versions of WhatsApp for iOS and Android. Additionally, WhatsApp has begun to permit some testers to include a message when forwarding content on the messaging platform.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Says xAI Will Start an AI Game Studio ‘To Make Games Great Again’]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/elon-musk-ai-game-studio-plans-xai-7135172#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 20:39:23 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk might be planning to start an artificial intelligence (AI) game studio. The world’s richest person made a cryptic post on X (formerly known as Twitter) highlighting his frustrations with a large number of game studios being owned by large corporations. This is not the first time Musk has posted about gaming. He recently live-streamed himself playing Diablo...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Australia Passes Social Media Ban for Children Under 16]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/australia-passes-social-media-ban-children-under-16-7131721#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 11:57:06 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Australia has approved a social media ban for children aged under 16. A trial of methods to enforce it will start in January with the ban to take effect in a year.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Google, Meta Urge Australia to Delay Bill on Social Media Ban for Children]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/google-meta-urge-australia-delay-bill-social-media-ban-minors-7116833#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:12:54 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's centre-left government wants to pass the bill, which represents some of the toughest controls on children's social media use imposed by any country, into law by the end of the parliamentary year on Thursday.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Australia Moves Closer to Ban Social Media for Children]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/australia-close-ban-social-media-children-7116162#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:37:18 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Australia on Wednesday moved closer to banning social media for children under 16. Australia's House of Representatives passed the bill 102 votes to 13 after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's centre-left Labor government secured bipartisan support for the ban.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Threads Is Testing New Feature Which Lets Users Pick the Default Feed]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-default-feed-option-testing-7108110#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 13:39:21 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Threads is testing a new feature that lets users pick their default feed, the company CEO announced via social media on Monday. Following its rollout, it may present them with an additional option of setting a custom feed as default, in addition to choosing from the existing two options. This development builds upon a recent algorithm change that will result in users ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Google Messages Rolls Out Merged Camera and Gallery UI, Adds Image Quality Selection in Beta: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/google-messages-camera-gallery-ui-hd-plus-image-quality-report-7078057#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:50:35 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Google Messages has rolled out a redesigned user interface (UI) for sending photos and videos via rich communication services (RCS) that merges the camera viewfinder and the gallery picker, according to a report. Instead of the combined view including the camera UI, up to four recent images, and the folders option, the viewfinder now takes up most of the space, with t...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[YouTube Shorts’ Dream Screen AI Feature Upgraded With Video Background Generation Capability]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/youtube-shorts-dream-screen-ai-feature-video-background-generation-update-7078097#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:47:44 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[YouTube first began testing a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature for Shorts dubbed Dream Screen in June. The feature earlier could generate AI-generated image backgrounds for the vertical short video format, but on Thursday, the company announced a new capability. Dream Screen can now generate video backgrounds alongside image backgrounds allowing users more cre...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Threads Algorithm Updated to Show Users Less Recommended Content]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/threads-algorithm-update-reach-engagement-meta-7077666#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:54:23 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Threads has updated its algorithm to show users more posts from people that they follow. Users will see fewer recommended posts, which are published by accounts that they don't follow, according to details shared by Instagram head Adam Mosseri, who said that content creators on Threads will see a drop in 'unconnected' reach, while 'connected' reach will increase, afte...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Rolls Out Voice Message Transcripts With Support for English and Other Languages]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-voice-message-transcripts-feature-android-ios-supported-languages-7076668#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:16:42 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp rolled out a new feature on Thursday that aims to make sharing voice messages more convenient. It introduces voice message transcripts on WhatsApp for Android and iOS platforms, enabling users to see a text-based transcription of the voice message received from others. The feature is said to come in handy while on the move or in a loud environment.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Rolls Out AI-Powered Backgrounds, HD Video Calls and More for Messenger Calling]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-ai-powered-backgrounds-hd-video-calls-messenger-facebook-features-7070258#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:50:20 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta Platforms has introduced new features for Messenger which aim to improve the experience during audio and video calls. Powered by artificial intelligence (AI), users will be able to take advantage of custom backgrounds during Messenger video calls for better expressivity. It also brings HD video calls to the app, in addition to other updates such as background noi...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Australia Launches 'Landmark' Bill to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/australia-launch-landmark-bill-ban-social-media-children-under-16-7069636#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:43:43 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Australia's government has introduced a bill in parliament that aims to ban social media for children under 16. The proposals are the highest age limit set by any country, and would have no exemption for parental consent and no exemption for pre-existing accounts.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Will Let Users Reset Their Content Recommendations]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-let-users-reset-content-recommendations-7056897#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:32:33 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram will let some users reset the algorithm that determines what types of posts and videos they see in their feed. The change is designed to give people more control if they find the content in their Instagram feed no longer matches their interests.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[CCI Imposes Rs 213 Crore Penalty on Meta; Firm Plans to Appeal Decision]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/cci-meta-penalty-plans-appeal-decision-7052893#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:37:47 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Competition Commission of India imposed a Rs 213-crore penalty on Meta regarding its WhatsApp privacy policy on Monday, and the company expressed disagreement with the decision and said that it intends to appeal. The CCI directed WhatsApp on Monday to desist from sharing user data with Meta-owned applications for advertising purposes for a period of five years.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Bluesky Confirms It Will Not Train Its Generative AI Models on User Posts]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/bluesky-generative-ai-user-posts-platform-privacy-7047278#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 17:23:27 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Bluesky social media platform officially stated on Friday that it does not train its generative artificial intelligence (AI) models on user data. The company also highlighted the areas where it uses AI tools and claimed that none of the models have been trained on the public and private posts made by users. The statement was released after several creators and users r...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Fined EUR 798 Million by EU Over Abusing Classified Ads Dominance]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-fined-eur-798-million-eu-classified-ads-dominance-7026023#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 16:03:07 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[The European Commission ordered Meta to stop tying its classified-ads service to Facebook’s sprawling social media platform, and refrain from imposing unfair trading conditions on rival second-hand goods platforms.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Will Face Antitrust Trial Over Instagram, WhatsApp Acquisitions]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-face-antitrust-trials-instagram-whatsapp-acquisitions-7017334#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:33:48 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta will be facing a trial in a US Federal Trade Commission lawsuit seeking its break-up over claims that it bought Instagram and WhatsApp to crush emerging competition in social media.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Slack Is Reportedly Working On an AI-Powered File Summary Feature]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/slack-ai-file-summary-feature-under-development-report-7008499#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:22:41 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Slack, the work management and productivity platform, is reportedly working on a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature. As per a report, the new feature is called AI file summary, and it can summarise documents uploaded to the platform. The new feature is said to be able to summarise text-heavy files to help users quickly get a gist of the topic. This is an under-d...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta to Offer Less Personalised Ads in Europe to Appease Regulators]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-offer-less-personalised-ads-europe-appease-regulators-7008162#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:23:19 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta Platforms plans to offer Instagram and Facebook users in Europe the option to receive "less personalised ads". These ads will also target users based on age, gender, and location, with some being unskippable for a few seconds.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram AI Feature That Lets Users Generate Profile Pictures Spotted in Development]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/instagram-ai-profile-picture-feature-testing-7003358#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[ai]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:16:09 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram might be working on a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will allow users to upload AI-generated images. A new leak claims that the Meta-owned social media platform is testing a feature that will allow users to use AI models to generate profile pictures using AI. While not a lot is known about the feature at this point, similar features are report...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Signal Updated With Call Links Feature, Raise Hand Button, Emoji Reactions and More Improvements]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/signal-update-call-links-raise-hand-emoji-reactions-call-tab-7000544#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:09:49 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Signal has been updated with Call Links, a feature that enables users to initiate a group call with multiple participants without the need to form a separate group chat. Additional updates include a "raise hand" button, emoji reactions, and a dedicated calls tab on Signal.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[X Said to Be Testing a Free Version of Grok AI for Users With Updated Logo]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/x-grok-ai-free-version-testing-logo-update-leak-6994345#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:09:50 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[X (formerly known as Twitter) is testing a free version of the platform’s native artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Grok, several users posted. On Sunday, some users claimed to have received access to Grok despite not being a paid subscriber on X. There are some limitations to the free tier of the chatbot, as per the users, and its availability is said to be limit...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for iOS Gets Drafts Label for Unread Messages in Chats, New Widget for Home Screen]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-ios-drafts-label-unread-chats-iphone-home-screen-widget-6991789#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:50:39 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp for iOS has rolled out a new feature which lets users check their drafted and unsent messages without opening a specific chat. With the app’s latest update, a new 'Draft' label appears next to the chat which contains an incomplete message, enabling the user to find it quickly without the hassle of scrolling through the chat list.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Gets Rid of ‘Annoying’ Automatic Feed Refreshing When App is Opened]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-automatic-feed-refresh-feature-adam-mosseri-6990551#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:13:56 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram is implementing a change for the removal of a feature that was long been considered annoying by users, the company head has confirmed via social media. From now on, the social media platform’s feed will not automatically refresh when the app is opened after a period of brief inactivity, enabling the user to see the posts which first appear on their screen.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Says App Stores Should Police Australia Under-16 Social Media Ban]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-australia-under-16-social-ban-6971352#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[social]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:00:49 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Australia will impose a ban on social media for people aged under 16 despite calls by Meta Platforms for it to consider shifting responsibility for policing. The legislation will be brought before parliament in the week beginning November 18.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Canada Orders Shutdown of TikTok's Business in Country, App Access to Continue]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/canada-shutdown-tiktok-canadian-business-app-access-continue-6966311#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 19:18:36 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Under Canadian law, the government can assess potential risks to national security from foreign investments, such as the TikTok proposal. The law prevents the government from revealing the details of such investments.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Australia Proposes 'World-Leading' Ban on Social Media for Children Under 16]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/australia-social-media-ban-children-under-16-age-6966157#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:57:29 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Australia is trialing an age-verification system to assist in blocking children from accessing social media platforms, as part of a range of measures that include some of the toughest controls imposed by any country to date.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Begins Testing 'Search on Web' Image Lookup Feature on Android]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-update-image-search-lookup-feature-6949796#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 17:56:06 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is testing a new feature that enables users to quickly look up images received from others on the app. This feature simplifies the process of checking the authenticity of images in chats, potentially curbing the spread of misinformation on the messaging service.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Now Lets Creators Filter Message Requests in DMs With Its New Feature]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-message-requests-sort-filter-dms-story-replies-features-6946161#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 11:03:59 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram has rolled out a new feature for creators that aims to make interactions with other creators and businesses easier, the platform’s head recently announced via social media. Following its rollout, they can now sort and filter message requests received from others in direct messages (DMs) based on the account type, instead of having to scroll through each on...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[X Begins Rolling Out Updated Block Feature That Lets Blocked Users See Posts, Followers List]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-block-update-posts-followers-following-list-visible-twitter-6942208#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 19:20:12 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[X (formerly known as Twitter) announced the roll out of the new block function on Sunday. The social media platform first announced the decision to change the way block works last month. With the new system, the blocked users can see the profile, posts, as well as followers and following lists of the users who had blocked them.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Facebook, Nvidia Ask US Supreme Court to Spare Them from Securities Fraud Suits]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/facebook-nvidia-us-supreme-court-spare-securities-fraud-suits-6942018#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[internet]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:04:34 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Social media platform Facebook and Artificial Intelligence chipmaker Nvidia appealed to the Supreme Court after the San Francisco-based 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals allowed separate class action securities fraud lawsuits to proceed against them.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[OpenAI Will Not Release GPT-5 This Year But ‘Some Very Good Releases’ Are Coming, Says CEO Sam Altman]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/openai-gpt-5-release-2024-unlikely-some-very-good-releases-coming-ceo-sam-altman-6922932#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[ai]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 20:15:16 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and several other company executives hosted an ask-me-anything (AMA) session on Thursday. The session was hosted on the social networking platform Reddit and users were told to ask questions about the AI firm’s products such as ChatGPT or general queries about artificial intelligence (AI) and artificial general intelligence (AGI). During the se...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Telegram Update Adds Improved Video Speed Controls, Last Edit Timestamps and Chat-Specific Hashtags]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-update-features-video-speed-control-edit-timestamps-chat-hashtags-6922817#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 19:54:59 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Telegram has been updated with new video and chat editing features. Users will get access to new video speed controls and enhanced video quality. Additionally, Telegram will indicate the most recent edit time of a message within a chat. Developers have access to new monetisation options on the platform.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Rolling Out Custom Lists Feature to All Users Globally]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-custom-lists-feature-roll-out-chat-filters-6920598#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[apps]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:46:55 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp recently introduced a feature where users could categorise certain groups and individual chats as favourites for quick access. This was accessible through a tab in the chat filters bar alongside tabs like unread, groups and all. Now the company has announced that it is rolling out a Custom Lists feature where users will be able to create and edit customisabl...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Warns of Worsening AI Losses After Sales Narrowly Beat]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-warns-of-worsening-ai-losses-after-sales-narrowly-beat-6914595#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[ai]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:14:45 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the company will ramp up heavy investments in AI and other futuristic technologies. The Meta executive has warned investors that the firm will continue to spend significantly on infrastructure and other projects like the metaverse and AI-powered glasses.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[‘Simple’ Snapchat App to Launch in Q1 2025, Says CEO; Announces Expansion of Spectacles to More Countries]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snapchat-simple-app-launch-2025-spectacles-expansion-q3-2024-earnings-call-6907617#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:24:17 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Snap Inc. is planning to introduce a “Simple” Snapchat app next year, the company CEO announced at the quarterly investors call on Tuesday. The multimedia instant messaging app revealed that it added 37 million users daily active users globally in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024, taking the total to 443 million.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[LinkedIn Hiring Assistant AI Agent That Automates Hiring Process for Recruiters Introduced]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/linkedin-hiring-assistant-ai-agent-recruiters-automation-process-introduced-6906406#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[ai]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:46:41 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[LinkedIn introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool dubbed Hiring Assistant on Tuesday. The company said that the feature is the platform’s first AI agent which can automate multiple tasks in the hiring workflow to make the process easier for recruiters and hiring professionals. The tool is currently being rolled out to a select number of enterprise clients,...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Lowers Video Quality of Stories and Reels That Do Not Fetch Views, Says Adam Mosseri]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-lower-video-quality-reels-stories-less-views-adam-mosseri-says-6894268#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 23:26:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram lowers the quality of videos that do not get a lot of views, Instagram Head Adam Mosseri said on Friday. The social media platform’s head executive revealed this during an ask-me-anything (AMA) session held on Instagram Stories. As per him, this applies to all video formats on the platform including Stories, longer videos, and Reels.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Government Issues Advisory to Curb Hoax Bomb Threats on Social Media]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/government-issues-advisory-to-curb-hoax-bomb-threats-on-social-media-6892163#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:07:08 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has released an advisory outlining the duties of social media platforms, also known as intermediaries, in preventing the spread of hoax bomb threats by various airlines operating in India. The necessity for these intermediaries to adhere to the IT Act, the IT Rules of 2021, and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Working on Ability to Create and Share Custom Sticker Packs: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whasapp-beta-custom-sticker-pack-sharing-feature-development-6854620#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:29:29 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is developing a custom sticker pack creation feature that will enable users to make their own packs, that can also be shared with other users on the platform. Here's everything you need to know about WhatsApp's custom sticker pack feature and how it works.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Will Soon Make It Easier to Add or Manage Contacts on Web and Other Linked Devices]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-web-linked-device-contact-saving-feature-rollout-6852209#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:47:56 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp has announced that it will soon roll out a big change that will make managing contacts on linked devices an easier process. At present, users need to save a contact on their primary device for it to show up on WhatsApp with the saved name. However, this is now expected to change, following the announcement. Users will be able to add or manage contacts on What...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android Reportedly Testing Snapchat-Like Camera Effects With Filters and Backgrounds]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-camera-effects-filters-backgrounds-video-calls-testing-report-6848286#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 19:06:19 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android might be getting a new feature which will make video calls and capturing images within the app more fun. As per a feature tracker, the instant messaging platform is testing camera effects. The new feature is said to add filters, backgrounds, and other effects to the users’ faces when the camera is turned on either to capture an image or during v...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Testing Facial Recognition to Spot Scam Ads That Use Celebrity Images, Faster Identity Verification]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-facial-recognition-celeb-bait-scam-ads-spotting-account-recovery-testing-6845762#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:33:30 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta announced testing facial recognition technology to detect scam ads and assist users in faster account recovery on Monday. The social media giant is specifically targeting “celeb-bait” ad scams, where scammers use images of celebrities and public figures to lure users into interacting with the ad and clicking malicious links.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android Reportedly Testing a Chat Memory Feature for Meta AI]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/whatsapp-meta-ai-chat-memory-feature-android-report-6837907#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[ai]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:53:28 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android might be getting a new feature for its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Meta AI. As per a feature tracker, the instant messaging platform is adding a new chat memory feature that will let users ask the AI to remember specific information about themselves. Once a piece of information has been saved in the chatbot’s memory, it is said to then ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Releases AI Model That Can Check Other AI Models' Work]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-release-check-other-models-work-6823539#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 19 Oct 2024 10:34:56 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta has released new AI models, including a "Self-Taught Evaluator" that could reduce human involvement in the AI development process. The tool was first introduced by Meta in an August paper, and it uses the same "chain of thought" technique used by OpenAI's recently released o1 models.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram’s Threads Rolls Out Activity Status Indicator for Real-Time Engagement With Others]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-threads-activity-status-indicator-feature-update-6800376#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:54:55 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Threads is getting a new feature that lets users see if others are online. Similar functionality is already present on Meta’s other social media apps such as Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook, and Threads is the latest in line to add it. Like its availability on other apps, only users who have turned on this feature will be able to see the activity status of other us...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Rolls Out Customisable Profile Card Feature for Easy Sharing via QR Codes]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-profile-card-feature-easy-sharing-update-6799693#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 09:49:16 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram has announced a new feature for creators that makes it easier and more fun for them to share their profiles with others. They can now create a two-sided digital card on the Meta-owned social media platform which matches their style courtesy of multiple customisable options, depending on their preference.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Apple Accused of Restricting Workers' Slack, Social Media Use by US Labor Board]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/apple-workers-slack-social-media-restrictions-us-labor-board-6771809#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 12 Oct 2024 10:22:52 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Apple has been accused by the US National Labor Relations board of interfering with workers' rights to collectively advocate for better working conditions by restricting their use of Slack. The NLRB complaint also alleges that the iPhone maker illegally fired an employee who advocated for workplace changes on Slack, and made another worker delete a social media post.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[YouTube Reportedly Confirms Reducing Elements on the Ads as Users Claim ‘Skip Button’ Is Being Hidden]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-ad-skip-button-hidden-reducing-elements-on-player-spokesperson-report-6766366#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:39:18 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[YouTube might be hiding the “skip button” that appears on its ad interface. Some users have reported that the skip button is entirely missing whereas others have found it appearing after the countdown duration has passed. The video-streaming giant has reportedly stated that the skip button is not being tampered with, however, the company is testing the reduction o...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Brazil Suggests Reform to Tighten Antitrust Regulation for Big Techs]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/brazil-suggest-tighten-antitrust-regulation-big-tech-6765709#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:21:07 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Brazil's Finance Ministry says that local legislation needs to be equipped with more tools to address a new reality where big tech firms, due to their size and market power, inhibit competition.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[ByteDance's TikTok Cuts Hundreds of Jobs in Shift Towards AI Content Moderation]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/bytedance-tiktok-cuts-hundreds-jobs-shift-towards-ai-content-moderation-6765340#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:17:56 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[TikTok is laying off hundreds of employees from its global workforce, including a large number of staff in Malaysia, the company said on Friday. Two sources familiar with the matter earlier told Reuters that more than 700 jobs were slashed in Malaysia.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta AI Expanded to the UK and Five Other Countries; to Be Available Within Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-uk-brazil-bolivia-guatemala-paraguay-philippines-expansion-support-6757643#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:18:14 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta announced the expansion of Meta AI, the company’s in-house artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, to six new countries on Wednesday. The UK has been included in the list of countries which are getting access to the AI chatbot now. The social media giant also highlighted that the AI platform will be expanded to 15 more countries soon, taking the number of total s...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Testing New Feature That Allows You to Post Instagram Reels Directly on Threads]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/threads-post-instagram-reels-testing-alessandro-paluzzi-6753244#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 19:26:19 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Threads was launched a year ago as Meta's direct micro-blogging rival to Elon Musk's X (formerly known as Twitter). As the platform continues to grow, Meta is eyeing to add a range of fresh functionalities to the app. The social media giant seems to be working on a new feature to let users post Instagram Reels and posts directly to Threads.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Facebook Gets a New Video Tab as Meta Introduces AI-Powered Video Ad Tools via Advantage+ Platform]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/facebook-video-tab-meta-ai-video-ad-tools-advantage-plus-platform-advertisers-6750401#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 15:06:40 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Facebook will soon get a new video tab on its platform which will play all the different types of video formats in the same place. This announcement was made by Meta at the Advertising Week event on Tuesday. Alongside, the social media giant also introduced several new artificial intelligence (AI) tools for video-based ad creation and deployment.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk's X Gets Approval to Resume Service in Brazil After Bending to Top Court's Demands]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-x-approval-resume-service-brazil-bending-court-demands-6750395#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:08:21 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who had been locked in a months-long feud with Musk, gave X the green light to resume operations in Latin America's largest country effective immediately.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Snapchat Announces Testing of Sponsored Ads in Chats and Promoted Places in Snap Map]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snapchat-sponsored-ads-chats-promoted-places-snap-map-6749908#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:37:36 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Snapchat has announced that it will begin testing advertisement placements in two places in its app, improving customer relationship management (CRM) system integrations. It is partnering with two dining franchises and an entertainment company whose ads will be visible on the app, enabling businesses to visually engage with consumers.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[TikTok Smart+ Platform With AI-Powered Ad Campaign Automation Capabilities Launched]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/tiktok-smart-plus-platform-ai-ad-campaign-automation-creation-6742287#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:08:52 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[TikTok launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) platform on Monday to help advertisers easily create and deploy ads on the app. Dubbed Smart+, the AI-powered platform automates the entire ad campaign journey starting from the creative development to delivering the ad to the right audience. The platform is focused towards performance marketing and lets clients measu...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for iOS Reportedly Rolling Out Chat Theme Feature With Options for Chat Colour, Wallpapers]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-chat-theme-feature-rolling-out-ios-wallpaper-report-6736648#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 19:17:31 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp might be rolling out a new customisation feature for iOS users. According to a feature tracker, the instant messaging platform has now started shipping a chat theme feature that will let them select from multiple options of chat colours and wallpapers to add some variety to their messaging experience. This feature was first spotted in August when the Meta-own...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Unveils Movie Gen AI Model Capable of Generating Video With Sound to Rival OpenAI]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-movie-gen-ai-model-generate-video-with-sound-6720336#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 05 Oct 2024 10:21:33 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta Movie Gen has been unveiled by the company as a new AI model that can generate video and audio clips that appear realistic in response to user prompts, to compete with tools from OpenAI and ElevenLabs. Additionally, Meta showed off sample videos from Movie Gen featuring animals engaging in activities like swimming and surfing, and videos that use actual photos of...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Adds Private Mentions and Likes to Its Status Feature]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-rolls-out-status-likes-private-mentions-features-update-blog-6713480#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 14:18:13 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp has introduced a new set of features for status updates. The Meta-owned instant messaging platform is rolling out new status likes and private mentions features for Android and iOS users. Likes on Status is a new way to acknowledge a contact's status update by tapping the heart emoji. With private mentions, users can now mention and tag contacts in their stat...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Snapchat Rolls Out Footsteps Feature for iOS That Lets Users Track Explored Locations]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snapchat-for-ios-update-footsteps-feature-iphone-6690438#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:46:33 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Snapchat has begun rolling out a new feature for iOS users which lets them keep track of all the places they have explored and sent snaps from. The feature, dubbed Footsteps, only works when the Ghost Mode is not enabled on Snapchat for iPhone. In addition to counting new places the user travels to, it can also leverage stored Memories to take past trips into account.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[EU Privacy Regulator Fines Meta EUR 91 Million Over Password Storage]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-eur-90-million-fine-eu-privacy-6668121#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 28 Sep 2024 10:48:31 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta has been fined EUR 91 million by the lead European Union's privacy regulator for storing some users' passwords without protection or encryption. The  company says it took immediate action to fix the error after identifying it during a security review in 2019, and that there is no evidence the passwords were abused or accessed improperly.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[LinkedIn Silently Rolls Back Artificial Intelligence Prompts on Its Platform: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/linkedin-ai-prompts-rollback-report-6663193#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 17:45:51 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[LinkedIn is reportedly removing artificial intelligence (AI) prompts it was previously displaying on its platform. These AI prompts would appear on the feed of Premium users as a way to make them interested in using the platform’s AI features. However, it is said that several users have highlighted not seeing these prompts lately. The company has also reportedly con...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk's X Seeks Brazil Comeback, Retreats on 'Censorship' Feud]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-x-brazil-comback-censorship-feud-6661789#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:17:48 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk's X told Brazil's Supreme Court it had complied with orders to stop the spread of misinformation and asked a judge to lift a ban on the platform. The billionaire had held out for more than five months against what he called "censorship" in a feud with a judge in one of X's largest and most coveted markets. The court shut Brazilians' access to the platf...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Rolls Out AI-Powered ‘Imagine’ Feature to Facebook, Instagram and Messenger]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-imagine-feature-facebook-instagram-messenger-image-generation-connect-2024-6653681#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:19:26 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta AI features were a major highlight during the company’s annual Meta Connect event on Wednesday. The company introduced the new voice chat feature and added new artificial intelligence features to the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. The social media giant also expanded the experimental ‘Imagine’ feature to [Facebook](https://www.gadgets360.com/tags/facebook), In...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta AI Voice Chat Feature With Celebrity Voices Rolled out to Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-voice-chat-celebrity-awkwafina-dame-judi-dench-john-cena-keegan-michael-key-kristen-bell-facebook-instagram-whatsapp-connect-2024-6652590#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 12:53:02 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta AI voice chat feature was finally introduced on Wednesday, after rumours about it appeared earlier this week. The social media giant announced multiple new artificial intelligence (AI) features for its native chatbot at the Meta Connect 2024, among which the voice chat feature was a major highlight. It will allow users to have a two-way conversation with the AI w...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Snapchat Partners With Google to Deploy My AI Powered by Gemini, Adds Computer Vision Capabilities]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/snapchat-google-my-ai-gemini-computer-vision-features-partnership-6646697#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 16:33:08 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Snapchat has partnered with Google Cloud to bring the capabilities of its artificial intelligence (AI) model Gemini to My AI. Announced on Tuesday, the strategic partnership has allowed the social media platform to add computer vision capabilities as well as improved processing of text, audio, and code. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, Snapchat’s My AI is ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Expands Testing for 'Read All' Chats Feature on Latest Beta for Android Phones]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-android-read-all-chats-feature-testing-6640022#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 19:26:08 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android may be testing a feature that lets users mark all chats as read at once, according to claims by a feature tracker. In recent months, this feature has been tipped to be in testing multiple times but was not accessible by even beta testers. However, the instant messaging platform’s latest beta update for Android changes things and makes it availab...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk’s X Will Soon Let Users View Posts From People Even if They Have Been Blocked]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-blocked-users-visible-posts-feature-elon-musk-6638601#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 17:10:38 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[X (formerly Twitter) is said to be developing a new functionality that will enable users to view posts even from the people they have blocked. At the moment, users are unable to see the posts, replies, media and followers of the person they have been blocked by, this might change soon, according to Elon Musk who owns the microblogging platform.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta AI Voice Chat Said to Feature Voices of Celebrities Including John Cena, Judi Dench]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-voice-chat-feature-celebrities-report-6638527#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:36:42 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta is reportedly planning to announce a new voice mode feature for the native Meta AI chatbot. The feature is believed to work similarly to the voice mode on OpenAI’s ChatGPT and allows users to have two-way conversations with the AI. However, the social media giant is said to have partnered with various celebrities and public figures to include their voices in th...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Telegram to Provide Users' IP Addresses, Phone Numbers to Law Enforcement Authorities, CEO Says]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-user-data-ip-addresses-phone-numbers-law-enforcement-authorities-ceo-pavel-durov-6636686#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:54:17 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Telegram will provide users’ IP addresses and phone numbers to relevant authorities in response to valid legal requests. The move represents a marked difference from Telegram’s approach to government requests for data and its reputation for lax moderation.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Beta Introduces Feature to Block Messages From Unknown Accounts]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-block-message-unknown-account-feature-6618514#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 21 Sep 2024 20:25:25 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is rolling out an update to beta testers, introducing a new feature aimed at safeguarding users from unwanted messages from unknown accounts. The optional feature automatically protects users from unidentified senders by filtering messages under certain conditions.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[US SEC Intends to Seek Sanctions Against Elon Musk in Twitter Probe]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/elon-musk-us-sec-sanctions-twitter-probe-6616353#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 21 Sep 2024 14:38:52 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[The US Securities and Exchange Commission plans to seek sanctions against Elon Musk for not attending the court-mandated testimony on September 10 related to its investigation into his acquisition of Twitter for $44 billion. The SEC's motion seeks an order to show cause why Musk should not be held in civil contempt for informing them just three hours before his schedu...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Social Media Users Lack Control Over Data Used by AI, US FTC Says]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/social-media-users-lack-control-data-sharing-ai-us-ftc-report-6610089#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 17:06:35 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Social media companies collect, share and process vast troves of information about their users while offering little transparency or control, including over how it is used by systems incorporating artificial intelligence, the US Federal Trade Commission said in a report released on Thursday.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android Could Soon Let Users Pick Default Chat Theme From Multiple Design Styles]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-android-beta-default-chat-theme-picker-feature-6602996#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:33:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android may be working on a new feature that lets users make default theme picks for chats and chat bubbles from a multitude of design styles, according to claims by a feature tracker. The purported feature is said to provide users with multiple design options via a new user interface (UI), potentially expanding the customisation choices on the instant me...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[YouTube Reportedly Rolling Out 'Pause Ads' Widely After Strong Advertiser Response]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-pause-ads-videos-rolling-out-widely-report-6602757#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:28:20 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[YouTube is reportedly rolling out pause ads widely to users and advertisers. The video streaming giant first announced its plans to show these ads that appear when a video is paused last year. Many netizens have reported seeing these ads, expressing concerns over this move. These appear as a pop-up ad and can either be a static image or a short looping video.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[YouTube Communities With Interactive Features Announced Alongside 'Hype' Button to Boost Creators]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-communities-hype-button-feature-how-it-works-6600749#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:33:59 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[YouTube Communities is the company's latest feature, aimed at increasing user engagement on YouTube. With this feature activated, users can post within a YouTube Community and engage with posts from other subscribers. Additionally, the company is introducing a 'Hype' button, a feature designed to promote rising creators by enabling broader discovery of their channels ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[LinkedIn Reportedly Trained Generative AI Models on User Data Without Permission Before Updating Policy]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/linkedin-trained-generative-ai-models-user-data-without-permission-updates-policy-criticism-report-6600354#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:26:49 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[LinkedIn, the social networking site for professionals, was reportedly scraping user data on the platform without informing the users first. The company has now updated its terms of service to reflect this, however, it continues to automatically opt-in users unless they manually find and toggle off the setting to opt-out. Several netizens took to social media platform...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Snapchat to Introduce AI-Powered Video Generation Tool for Creators, Improvements to My AI]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/snapchat-ai-video-generation-tool-for-creators-my-ai-improvements-announced-6592638#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:25:51 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Snapchat announced new artificial intelligence (AI) tools for users on Tuesday. The social media giant revealed at its 6th annual Snap Partner Summit that the company is planning to introduce an AI video tool for those with a creator account. The AI tool will allow users to generate videos from text and image prompts.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Snapchat Spectacles Fifth Generation With AR Capabilities, 45-Minutes of Battery Life Unveiled]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/news/snapchat-spectacles-ar-glasses-fifth-generation-price-launch-features-specifications-6592525#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:22:56 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Snapchat unveiled its fifth generation Spectacles with augmented reality (AR) capabilities at the Snap Partner Summit 2024 on Tuesday. They bring upgrades over the fourth generation Spectacles, including more immersive AR displays with micro projectors, dual Snapdragon processors and longer battery life.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Discord Introduces End-to-End Encryption Protocol for Audio, Video Calls in DMs and Voice Channels]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/discord-end-to-end-encryption-audio-video-calls-dms-dave-protocol-features-6591857#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 13:18:30 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Discord launched end-to-end encryption protocol dubbed DAVE for audio and video calls on Tuesday. It will offer encryption in direct messages (DMs), Group DMs, voice channels, and Go Live streams, for its estimated 200 million monthly users. The social media platform said that users will be able to check when end-to-end encryption is in effect and verify other members...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Teen Accounts With Enhanced Safety Features for Younger Users Launched]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-teen-accounts-safety-features-protection-6591713#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[social]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:24:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram Teen Accounts have been introduced as the latest measure to safeguard young users on the platform. These Teen Accounts come with default-enabled protections, and only users over the age of 16 can modify the safety settings of their account. Additionally, parents or guardians can monitor who has messaged their teenagers in the past week and can establish dail...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Reportedly Working on a Feature That Will Let Users Mention Contacts in Status Updates]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-status-updates-mention-feature-android-leak-6586386#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 18:18:15 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android is getting a new feature that will allow users to mention others on their status updates, as per a feature tracker. The status update mentions feature is said to be private, so only the uploader and the users mentioned will be able to see it. The functionality of the feature is said to be similar to Instagram Stories, where the mentioned user is n...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[X Said to Be Unlikely to Fall Under Landmark EU Tech Rules]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/x-eu-digital-markets-act-impact-6562797#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[social]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 14 Sep 2024 11:58:36 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[X, the microblogging platform owned by Elon Musk, is said to be unlikely to be affected by the EU's significant tech regulations — the Digital Markets Act — designed to curb the influence of Big Tech, as it does not fulfil the criteria for gatekeepers]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android Will Reportedly Let Users Choose Public Figures for Meta AI Voice Mode]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/whatsapp-meta-ai-voice-mode-public-figures-feature-android-report-6550920#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[ai]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 21:57:58 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android is reported to soon integrate a two-way voice chat feature for the in-app artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Meta AI. Now, a new report claims that the voice mode feature will also include multiple voices of public figures, allowing users to customise their experience of interacting with the chatbot. Additionally, other voices from the US and th...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Australia Plans Social Media Minimum Age Limit, Angering Youth Digital Advocates]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/australia-social-media-minimum-age-limit-anger-youth-digital-advocates-6533622#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 17:35:09 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Australia is mulling about setting a minimum age limit for children around the usage of social media. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his centre-left government would run an age verification trial before introducing age minimum laws for social media this year.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Third-Party Chats Feature That Will Allow Sending Messages to Other Apps Will Soon Be Rolled Out]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-third-party-chats-feature-interoperability-apps-soon-roll-out-6525362#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 17:13:40 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp will soon start supporting third-party chats allowing users to send and receive messages. The announcement was made by the instant messaging platform’s parent company Meta last week. The company said the decision to make the app interoperable was made after the European Union brought the Digital Markets Act (DMA) into force in 2022. Earlier, Meta asked for ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk's Starlink Backtracks, Complies with Order Blocking X in Brazil]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/elon-musk-starlink-complies-order-blocking-x-brazil-6487622#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:29:45 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Starlink had emerged as a fresh battleground between Musk and Brazil, as top court judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered the freeze of the company's accounts for possible use to pay fines owed by X, which is also owned by Musk.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Snap to Focus on Ads Business, AR Amid Poor Stock Performance]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snap-focus-advertisement-business-augmented-reality-ar-ceo-evan-spiegal-6487448#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:04:24 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Snap is set to lay its focus on boosting advertising business and work around AR, as confirmed by CEO Evan Spiegel. The announcement comes amid a challenging period for the Snapchat owner, as it contends with major social media players.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android Meta AI Voice Mode Feature’s New Interface Reportedly Spotted]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/whatsapp-meta-ai-voice-mode-android-feature-new-interface-report-6472094#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[ai]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 2024 14:43:34 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android is reported to soon get a new feature for the in-app artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Meta AI. As per a WhatsApp feature tracker, the instant messaging platform is working on adding a Voice Mode to Meta AI that will allow users to have a two-way conversation with the chatbot.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Brazil Telecom Regulator Moves to Block Access to Elon Musk's X After Court Order]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/brazil-block-x-elon-musk-6457750#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[social]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 31 Aug 2024 10:22:44 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Brazil telecommunications regulator Anatel announced on Friday that it was moving to block access to Elon Musk's X microblogging platform, in adherence to a directive from a judge after X missed a deadline to pick a legal representative for the firm in the country.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Developing Phone Contact Sync Toggle for Linked Devices: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-android-beta-disable-contact-syncing-feature-multiple-devices-6450703#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 11:51:31 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android may be testing a new privacy-related feature for the management of synced contacts, according to claims by a feature tracker. It aims to add functionality to the multi-account feature which lets users use two WhatsApp accounts on the same device without using parallel apps. With this change, users may be given the choice of how they wish to sync t...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Creator Lab Launched in India; Company Rolls Out New Story Features, Birthday Notes]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-creator-lab-india-launch-story-comments-cutout-birthday-notes-6445714#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 18:45:35 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram Creator Lab was launched in India by the Meta owned company at an event in Mumbai. According to Instagram, the new creator-focused educational resource will feature content from 14 creators in English and Hindi, with captions in five other languages. Meanwhile, Instagram also launched Comments in Stories, Birthday Notes and Cutouts in DMs as the latest featu...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Rolls Out New Fonts, Text Animations and Ability to Add Stickers to Photos]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-update-new-creator-tools-font-text-animations-stickers-6436733#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 16:22:15 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram has introduced new tools for creators, giving them more creative flexibility when making content. The rollout includes new text animations, unique fonts and effects for Instagram Reels and stories. The social media platform is also making it possible to text and stickers to photos and carousels destined for the feed.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Developing New Feature Which Enables Real-Time Sharing of Currently Playing Spotify Tracks]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-notes-share-from-spotify-feature-leak-6434930#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 12:11:28 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram may be developing a new feature that will allow users to share their currently playing tracks on Spotify with others in real-time, as per claims by a tipster. The feature, dubbed Share from Spotify, is said to work via Instagram Notes – short text updates visible in direct messages (DMs) which users can share with their followers.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[X Down? Several Users Report Outage Across the Globe, Including India]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-down-twitter-not-working-global-india-outage-6433934#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 09:20:02 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[X (formerly Twitter) suffered an outage in India and globally during the early hours of Wednesday. The microblogging website, which is owned by billionaire Elon Musk, left users unable to access it or its features on both mobile and web platforms. Over 20,000 user reports were logged on a website which detects and monitors downtime activity.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android Reportedly Testing New Shortcut to Mark All Chats as ‘Read’ At Once]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-android-beta-update-all-chats-read-shortcut-6429924#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 18:50:48 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android may be testing a new feature that lets users mark all chats as read at once with a new shortcut, according to claims by a feature tracker. The functionality is said to be available in a beta version of the app but may not be available to users yet. It is speculated to work similarly to the ‘mark read’ feature on the iOS version of the app whic...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Snapchat Update Introduces Layout Optimised for iPad Display With Larger Canvas]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snapchat-update-ipad-app-store-support-6427134#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 12:49:02 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Snapchat has rolled out a highly requested feature for iPad users, adding to the expansive list of updates brought out in 2024. Following its latest update, the social media app now works natively on the Apple device, instead of its iPhone app being optimised for the tablet. It builds upon several new features introduced this year, including editable chats and emoji r...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Threads Is Reportedly Testing Temporary Posts That Disappear in 24 Hours]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-temporary-posts-disappear-in-24-hours-testing-report-6421653#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2024 16:43:30 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Threads is reportedly testing a new feature for the platform that will allow users to publish posts that disappear after a certain period. These temporary posts can be visible for up to 24 hours, as per the report. The replies made underneath the posts will reportedly also be automatically deleted once the parent post is gone.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for iOS Reportedly Testing AR Capabilities for Call Effects and Filters in Beta]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-ios-beta-update-ar-filters-call-effects-6421277#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2024 15:54:12 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp for iOS is testing a new feature that leverages augmented reality (AR), according to claims by a feature tracker. The said feature is said to bring AR capabilities for video calls on the platform, enabling users to customise factors such as lighting conditions and surroundings.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Spotted Working on Themes for iOS App; Username PIN Feature Surfaces on Android Beta]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-features-theme-picker-username-pin-development-report-6409403#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 24 Aug 2024 20:10:51 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is working on two features that have been spotted in development on recently released beta versions of the app for iOS and Android smartphones. The first feature is a theme picker for WhatsApp on iOS that lets users pick from 10 wallpaper and chat bubble colour combinations, while the other is a Username PIN feature to prevent spam after creating a username o...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Collaborates With Sabrina Carpenter to Launch New Feature That Lets You Add a Song on Profile]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-profile-song-new-feature-sabrina-carpenter-taste-6399145#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 11:57:04 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram has announced a new feature that aims to enhance the customisation of user profiles. The feature is dubbed ‘profile song’. As the name suggests, it enables users to add a specific song to their profile that best describes their mood or other preferences. The social media platform has a comprehensive list of licensed songs which can be added.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Testing Vertical Grids for Profile Without Requiring to Crop Media Before Uploads]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-vertical-profile-grid-layout-test-adam-mosseri-6375741#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:26:43 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram is currently running a test for a new way to upload media, company head Adam Mosseri revealed on Friday. With this pilot experiment, the social media platform is allowing select users to upload photos and videos in a vertical grid format without requiring them to crop the content into a square.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[X to Close Operations in Brazil Due to Judge's Content Orders]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/x-shut-brazil-operations-content-orders-6371430#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2024 19:11:31 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[X has announced that it will close operations in Brazil due to orders passed by a Brazilian judge. The Elon Musk-led platform published pictures of a document which says a daily fine and an arrest decree would be imposed against X's representative in the country if the platform did not fully comply with the judge's orders.]]></description>
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                    <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-features-block-unknown-account-messages-status-reactions-6369941</guid>
                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Working on Feature to Block Messages from Unknown Senders; Tests Like Reactions for Status Updates]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-features-block-unknown-account-messages-status-reactions-6369941#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2024 14:47:17 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp will soon help users protect their account and optimise device via a new 'Block unknown account messages' toggle that prevents certain messages from being delivered to users via unknown accounts. Meanwhile, the messaging app has started  testing like reactions for WhatsApp status updates on the latest beta version of the app for Android smartphones.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Working on Chat Bubble Theme Picker Feature on Android]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-chat-bubble-theme-picker-feature-android-report-6350182#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 15:41:15 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is working on a default chat theme feature that will let users select from multiple wallpaper themes as well as message bubble colours, according to a feature tracker. The feature has been spotted in development on the latest beta version of WhatsApp for Android, a few months after it was spotted on iOS, and could make its way to these platforms in the future...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Reportedly Working On Meta AI Voice Mode Feature, Could Offer Ten Different Voices]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/whatsapp-meta-ai-voice-mode-feature-ten-different-voices-report-6328492#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 16:52:48 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android is reportedly working on a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature. The new feature is said to allow users to hold hands-free verbal conversations with Meta AI, the AI chatbot integrated into the app. Earlier, a report claimed that WhatsApp was working on letting users send voice notes to Meta AI, allowing for one-way verbal communication, but th...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Polish Billionaire Plans to Sue Meta Over Fake Advertisements on Facebook, Instagram]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/polish-billionaire-plans-to-sue-meta-over-fake-advertisements-facebook-instagram-6326098#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 10:50:37 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Polish billionaire Rafal Brzoska and his wife plan to sue Meta over fake advertisements on Facebook and Instagram that feature his face and false information.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Turkey Restores Access to Instagram after Nine-Day Block]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/turkey-restores-access-to-instagram-after-9-day-block-6319098#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2024 12:38:35 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Turkey has restored access to Instagram after the company agreed to cooperate with authorities to address the government's concerns. Instagram was blocked in Turkey on August 2 for not complying with the country's laws, rules, and public sensitivities.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk's X Sued for $20 Million in Shares by Ex-Twitter Chairman]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/elon-musk-x-lawsuit-former-twitter-chairman-6305593#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 10 Aug 2024 10:42:45 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[A former Twitter chairman has sued Elon Musk's X platform for $20 million in shares, after the billionaire allegedly refused to pay the ex-executive's compensation. Earlier this year, former Twitter executives previously sued Elon Musk for allegedly withholding more than $128 million in severance payments after they were ousted.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[YouTube Tests Sleep Timer Feature That Will Automatically Pause Playback for Premium Users]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-sleep-timer-feature-pause-playback-premium-users-test-6301527#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[apps]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 19:19:26 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[YouTube is testing a new feature which will allow users to pause video playback in case they plan to fall asleep while watching content. Dubbed Sleep Timer, it is a new experimental feature released by the video streaming giant and is available for a limited duration. Based on its reception, the company can then later release it broadly to all users.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Google Reportedly Made Ads for Meta’s Instagram Targeting Minor YouTube Users]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/google-meta-ads-to-minors-teenagers-instagram-youtube-users-report-6299953#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[apps]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 16:15:10 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Google and Meta reportedly struck a deal to make and show ads targeted at minor users. A report claims that the Mountain View-based tech giant was working on a marketing project to develop ads that would run on its YouTube platform. These ads were being made for Meta’s photo and video-sharing platform Instagram and were reportedly targeted at teenagers.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk's X Agrees to Not Use Personal Data of EU Users for AI Training]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/elon-musk-x-agrees-to-not-use-personal-data-of-eu-users-for-ai-training-6299563#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[social]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 14:58:36 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk-owned X has said it allows all users to decide if their public posts can be used by the platform's artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok. To do so users have to untick a box in their privacy settings to opt out.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Carousel Feature Gets Increased Limit for Photo and Video Uploads]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-carousel-feature-20-photo-video-upload-limit-6299217#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[apps]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 14:57:59 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram is rolling out a big change that potentially improves the sharing of multiple photos and videos on the social media platform. Users can now add more content in a single carousel than the previous limit which only allowed 10 uploads. As per the Meta-owned platform, this change makes it easier for users who wish to add their “end-of-summer “photo dumps”.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk’s X Removes Ads from Its Top-Tier Premium+ Subscription: Benefits, Price]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-premium-plus-subscription-no-ads-benefits-price-6298094#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:30:30 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[X (formerly Twitter) is removing ads from its highest-paid subscription plan, it announced via a social media post on Thursday. Its top-tier plan, dubbed X Premium+, brings benefits such as a reply boost and the ability to write articles, along with all the features offered by the Premium plan.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Reddit Announces Plans for Testing AI-Powered Summaries for Search Result Pages]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/reddit-ai-summaries-search-result-pages-feature-earnings-call-6285411#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[ai]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 19:11:43 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Reddit will begin testing summaries generated using artificial intelligence (AI) for content, the company announced during its earnings call with investors on Tuesday. The AI-powered summaries will appear at the top of the search result pages. Courtesy of this feature, Reddit aims to help users “dive deeper” into the platform’s content, including games, communit...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[X Tipped to Introduce Payments Service Soon, Realising Elon Musk’s ‘Everything App’ Vision]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-payments-service-elon-musk-everything-app-6284562#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[apps]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 17:54:10 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[X (formerly Twitter) may introduce its in-house payments service soon, according to claims by an independent app researcher on social media. Since Elon Musk’s takeover, the microblogging platform has undergone a myriad of changes. Musk has highlighted his ambitions of making the platform into an “everything app”.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk's X Files Lawsuit Accusing Advertisers of Boycotting Platform]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/elon-musk-x-files-lawsuit-accusing-advertisers-of-boycotting-platform-6284715#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[internet]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 17:32:44 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk-owned X has filed a lawsuit in federal court in Texas against the World Federation of Advertisers, Unilever and Danish renewable energy company Orsted, in addition to Mars and CVS Health. The lawsuit has alleged that advertisers have collectively withheld billions of dollars in advertising revenue from X.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Telegram Rolls Out Multi-Tab In-App Browser and Mini App Store With July Update]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-update-new-features-in-app-browser-mini-app-store-july-6240835#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2024 18:41:25 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Telegram introduced a slew of new features that aimed at enhancing the overall user experience on Thursday. One of the key additions rolled out on the instant messaging platform is a new in-app browser with support for multiple tabs. It also highlighted that its 950 million monthly active users can now take advantage of the new option which enables them to gift Telegr...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Announces Metro Card Recharge Facility Via Chatbot Across Delhi-NCR]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/transportation/news/whatsapp-delhi-metro-smart-card-recharge-facility-chatbot-ncr-6223228#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 17:20:04 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is rolling out a new facility to make the commute easier for Metro users in Delhi and NCR. With the rollout of its latest feature, WhatsApp users can now recharge their smart cards issued by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) via a dedicated chatbot on the instant messaging platform. It also offers other services such as ticket purchasing, viewing previo...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[X Working on Support for Editing Direct Messages, Employee Confirms]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/x-dm-message-editing-feature-development-elon-musk-6221379#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[social]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 13:51:58 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[X (formerly Twitter) has been gradually adding a slew of features since the billionaire’s takeover in 2022. The latest feature which could soon be introduced on X is the ability to edit DMs (direct messages), according to information provided by an employee on the social media platform, although the timeline of its rollout remains unknown.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android Reportedly Testing Message Reactions via Double Tap Feature]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-android-beta-update-double-tap-message-reactions-6213075#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[apps]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 12:54:58 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android may be testing a new gesture feature which lets users react to messages, according to claims by a feature tracker. This feature is speculated to allow quick reactions to messages by simply double-tapping them, which may bring up a default heart emoji. It is only available to WhatsApp’s beta users registered via the Google Play beta program.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk’s X Gives Users Chance to Keep Posts From Grok AI Chatbot]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/elon-musk-x-prevent-posts-train-grok-ai-chatbot-6199128#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jul 2024 10:35:54 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[X (formerly Twitter) will allow users to prevent their posts and interactions from being used to train Grok, the AI (artificial intelligence) chatbot on the microblogging platform. The setting is available on the web platform and will soon be rolled out on mobile, according to the company.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[X Said to Be Developing Feature That Lets Users Disable Links in Post Replies]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-disable-links-replies-feature-leak-6162030#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 17:30:02 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[X (formerly Twitter) is said to developing a feature that may let users disable links in the replies of their posts, according to claims by an app researcher on social media. It is speculated to aid in reducing spam links posted in replies to posts on the platform by introducing the ability to natively block links.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Reportedly Developing Feature for Web Client That Lets Users Pick Usernames]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-web-usernames-feature-leak-report-6160503#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:08:23 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is speculated to be developing a new feature for its web client which may let users pick usernames, according to claims by a feature tracker. It is tipped to offer more flexibility while connecting with other users on the instant messaging platform by eliminating the need to share phone numbers.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Rolls Out Multi-Audio Track Support for Reels; Allows Users to Add Up to 20 Tracks]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-reels-multi-audio-tracks-feature-6125232#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2024 16:50:46 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram announced a new multi-track audio feature for Reels on Tuesday. With the rollout of this new feature, users can now add up to 20 audio tracks in a single Instagram Reel, enabling them to produce creative mixes, in addition to editing them with text, stickers, clips and other items.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Lets Users Set Contacts as Favourites in Chats and Calls for Quick Access With Latest Update]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-chats-favourites-filter-calls-feature-6122954#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2024 09:28:30 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is introducing a new update that enables users to set certain contacts as favourites, the company announced on Tuesday. Through it, users can save the people they frequently contact at the top of the screen in WhatsApp Chats and Calls. Additionally, it will also be available as a filter on the instant messaging platform.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android Reportedly Testing Translation Feature for Messages Using Google’s Technology]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-android-beta-live-message-translation-feature-google-6091565#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 18:38:24 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is said to testing a new feature that enables users to translate messages in other languages, according to claims by a feature tracker. The live translation feature is said to work through on-device processing and may use Google’s live translation technology. It was reported in a beta version of the WhatsApp for Android app.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk’s X May Be Testing ‘Dislike’ Button on iOS as a Way to Downvote Posts]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-iphone-app-dislike-button-downvote-posts-6090937#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 17:17:12 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[X (formerly Twitter) may be testing a new feature for increasing user engagement by allowing them to downvote replies on iPhone. According to claims on social media, the feature may appear as a ‘dislike’ option in the form of a heartbroken icon, instead of a Reddit-like downward arrow.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android Reportedly Testing Transcription Feature for Voice Messages]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-android-beta-voice-message-transcription-feature-report-6088560#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 11:47:23 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android may be testing a new feature which may let users transcribe voice messages, according to a report. It was spotted by a feature tracker in a beta version of the WhatsApp app for the Android platform. With this, users may be able to generate transcriptions for voice messages they have sent and received.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Spotify for Podcasters App Introduces Comments Feature, Enabling Deeper Engagement With Listeners]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/spotify-for-podcasters-app-update-comments-feature-6075604#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 16:54:25 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Spotify for Podcasters introduced a new ‘Comments’ feature on Tuesday. This interactive feature is said to allow listeners to post comments on podcasts and receive replies from the podcasters, enabling more engagement. The app has also been revamped and it now delivers real-time performance updates for podcasts alongside notifications when a particular podcast lan...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Will Prioritise Short-Form Content Over Long Videos to Help Users Explore Their Interests, Says Adam Mosseri]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-reels-long-form-videos-adam-mosseri-6074350#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 14:30:11 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram – Meta Platforms’ photo and video-sharing social media app – will focus on short-form content rather than long videos, according to Adam Mosseri, head of the company. It is part of the company’s “core identity” of connecting people with friends, while also helping them explore their interests.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Rolls Out Context Card for New Group Members to Improve Safety]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-group-safety-context-card-information-new-members-6068906#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 21:30:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp group safety context cards are rolling out to users as part of a new feature that is designed to improve safety on the messaging service. Users will now see contextual information after they are added to a group by a stranger. WhatsApp also allows users to control who can automatically add them to a group without their permission.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Channel Verification Check Mark Updated From Green to Blue to Match Facebook, Instagram]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-channel-verification-check-mark-blue-match-meta-apps-6061297#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 19:21:17 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp Channel check marks will soon turn blue, instead of green, according to a feature tracker. As a result, an upcoming version of WhatsApp will change the green check mark to the blue one found on Meta's Instagram and Facebook platforms.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android and iOS Reportedly Testing a Dedicated Video Note Mode for Camera]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-for-android-ios-video-note-mode-for-camera-report-6032148#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jul 2024 14:51:34 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp may be testing a new dedicated video mode for camera on both Android and iOS platforms, according to a feature tracker. This feature may allow WhatsApp users to record and share video notes directly from the camera interface. As per the claims, the video note mode was spotted in a beta version of the app on Android as well as iOS platforms.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Readying 'Imagine Me' Feature to Generate Personalised Images Using Meta AI: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-imagine-me-ai-feature-android-v2-24-14-13-google-play-beta-programme-report-6026545#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 19:14:54 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly preparing a new “Imagine Me” feature that will let users create AI-generated photos of themselves. This update has been spotted in WhatsApp for Android beta version 2.24.14.13, which is available via the Google Play Beta programme.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Koo to Shut Down Four-Year-Old Service After Acquisition Discussions Fail]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/koo-shut-down-acquisition-talks-fail-aprameya-radhakrishna-6024392#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:12:56 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Koo is shutting down, co-founders Aprameya Radhakrishna and Mayank Bidawatka announced on Wednesday. Four years ago after it was launched as a competitor to Twitter (now known as X), Koo will cease operations after acquisition talks with "multiple larger internet companies, conglomerates and media houses" failed, according to the app's founders.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram, Facebook to Display 'AI Info' on Posts Following Backlash Over 'Made With AI' Label]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/instagram-facebook-made-with-ai-info-label-content-detection-deepfakes-meta-6016133#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:47:37 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta updated the artificial intelligence (AI) content detection label from “Made with AI” to “AI Info” on Monday. The announcement came just days after several influencers and photographers criticised the social media giant for incorrectly labelling their content as AI-generated. In a post, Meta stated that it found the earlier label was not aligned with peopl...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Now Lets Users Create Events in Group Chats on iPhone with Latest Update]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-ios-update-events-group-chats-iphone-6009590#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:44:36 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp for iOS is introducing a new feature that lets users create events in group chats. The feature was first spotted in a beta version of the app for the Android platform by a feature tracker. However, it is now being rolled out to the stable version of the instant messaging app for iPhone.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Reportedly Testing New Shortcut Button for Quick Replies to Video Notes]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-instant-video-notes-quick-reply-button-report-5979614#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 12:09:14 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp introduced Instant Video Notes in 2023, enabling users to record and send 60-second video messages to others directly in chat. The instant messaging platform is now enhancing that feature by enabling quick replies for it, according to a feature tracker. The new option is said to be spotted in a beta version of WhatsApp for Android.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Reddit to Update Web Standard to Block Automated Data Scraping From Its Website]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/reddit-update-web-standard-block-automated-data-scraping-from-website-5973961#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 15:49:25 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Social media platform Reddit said on Tuesday it will update a Web standard used by the platform to block automated data scraping from its website, following reports that AI startups were bypassing the rule to gather content for their systems.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Snapchat Simplifies Location Sharing, Improves Blocking Feature to Protect Younger Users]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/snapchat-update-safety-features-location-sharing-blocking-warnings-5966025#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 15:11:02 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Snapchat has expanded its safety features in an attempt to protect younger users on the video and photo messaging platform. The Snapchat block feature has been optimised to be more effective, while location sharing has been simplified, in-app warnings will be more useful, and strangers are now prevented from sending a friend request to teenagers.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[YouTube Tests New ‘Hype’ Feature, Boosting Community Engagement for Small Creators]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-hype-feature-community-engagement-eligibility-5964270#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 11:52:02 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[YouTube is testing a new way which provides more community support to small content creators, the company announced on Monday. The feature, called ‘Hype’, is being made available to viewers in select regions. Content creators within the criteria will be eligible for this new program, enabling viewers to hype a video to boost its rankings.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android May Be Developing a New In-App Dialler for Calling Convenience]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-in-app-dialler-android-beta-voice-calling-5959178#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 18:54:56 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp may be developing a new in-app dialler, according to a feature tracker. This feature, reported in the latest WhatsApp for Android beta app update, is speculated to make WhatsApp calling convenient by allowing users to make calls directly from the app, without having to switch to the system dialer and save the contact on the Android smartphone.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android, iOS Get More Interactive Stickers With Lottie Framework Support]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-dynamic-stickers-lottie-framework-new-sticker-pack-5957473#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 13:24:33 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is rolling out more interactive stickers with fluid motion, courtesy of the new Lottie framework support. According to a feature tracker, this initiative was first reported in a beta version of the WhatsApp for Android app in February but is now rolling out widely with the latest stable update for both Android and iOS platforms.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[YouTube Reportedly Cracking Down on Those Using VPN to Get Cheaper Premium Subscription]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-premium-subscription-vpn-users-crackdown-5936713#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:25:59 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[After tackling ad blockers, YouTube is now said to be cracking down on users who use virtual private networks (VPNs) to get a cheaper premium subscription, according to claims by users on social media. Several users reported receiving emails from the video-streaming service regarding the cancellation of the premium subscription due to invalid billing information.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Butterflies Social Media Platform That Lets AI Characters Post, Interact With Each Other Launched]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/butterflies-social-media-app-launch-features-ai-characters-interaction-5929209#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2024 12:52:35 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Butterflies, a social media platform that allows people to create artificial intelligence (AI) characters and let them interact freely with other characters and users, has been launched publicly. After being in a private beta test for several months, the app is currently available to all users globally on iOS and Android. The app is free to install and use, and there ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[YouTube May Soon Allow Users to Add ‘Notes’ Below Videos, Similar to X’s Community Notes]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-notes-experimental-project-features-eligibility-5914344#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 13:45:32 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[YouTube may be getting ready to introduce a new and experimental feature which lets users add ‘notes’ below videos, according to the company. This feature is speculated to work along the same lines as the Community Notes feature on X, enabling users to provide more context to videos on its platform.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Rolling Out New Default Media Quality Setting Feature for Android Users]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-for-android-default-media-quality-setting-feature-report-5913311#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 09:48:58 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android is rolling out a feature which automatically sets the default media quality setting. This feature will allow users to set default media quality for uploads, without having to manually toggle the HD option every time they send an image or video.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[YouTube Reportedly Testing New Method to Disrupt Ad Blockers Amid Ongoing Crackdown]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-ad-blocker-combine-advertisement-video-streams-5888268#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:27:28 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[YouTube is reportedly developing another way to crack down on third-party blockers by injecting ads directly from the server, according to a post on social media. It is speculated that this change may combine the video and ads into one and it may be played as a continuous stream on the video-streaming platform, preventing the browser plugins from stopping them.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Announces Improved Video Calling Features for Mobile and Desktop Apps]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-update-new-video-calling-mobile-desktop-features-5887173#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2024 11:59:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp announced several new features related to video calling for mobile and desktop users on Thursday. The participant list for group video calls has been expanded and up to 32 members can now be on a call together across all devices. Furthermore, users can now share their audio when screen-sharing with other participants.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Business Rolling Out AI Chatbot and Meta Verified Badge, India Among First Markets to Get It]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/whatsapp-business-ai-chatbot-meta-verified-badge-launched-india-5837669#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2024 15:26:17 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp Business is getting multiple new features, including a major artificial intelligence (AI) upgrade to help business owners intelligently automate some of their communication on the platform. The social media giant announced a new AI-powered chatbot for WhatsApp Business during an event in São Paulo. It has also rolled out the Meta Verified badge for these use...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[YouTube Testing a Dream Screen Feature for Shorts That Will Generate Images for Green Screens]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/youtube-dream-screen-ai-feature-background-images-green-screen-test-5816730#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 19:12:54 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[YouTube is testing a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature for its minute-long vertical video format, Shorts. Dubbed Dream Screen, this feature will add a custom green screen image generated by AI to the videos. This feature is likely aimed at users who prefer to use creative backgrounds to stand out in the videos or be thematically aligned with the content of the ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Confirms Testing Unskippable Ads, Says Always Trying to Drive ‘Value for Advertisers’: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-ad-breaks-confirms-testing-unskippable-ads-report-5816259#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 19:05:17 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram has reportedly confirmed testing unskippable ads on its platform after several users posted about seeing them recently. Earlier, a Reddit post highlighted these 5-second-long ads labelled as “ad breaks”, that users could not scroll past. Now, as per a report, a Meta spokesperson has said that the company is testing newer ways to drive value for advertise...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Reportedly Testing 5-Second Unskippable Ad Breaks Feature]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-unskippable-ad-breaks-feature-report-5805282#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 12:32:31 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram is testing a new feature called Ad Breaks that brings short but unskippable ads, according to recent claims on Reddit. The Meta-owned photo-sharing platform did not officially reveal the testing of the Ad Breaks feature but users across Reddit forums have reported its arrival.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Begins Testing 'Favourites' Chat Filter on Latest Beta Version: How it Works]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-update-feature-favourite-filter-chats-tab-android-report-5787924#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 19:42:26 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android is reportedly working on a new feature that will let users add and filter their favourite chats for easier access. This feature is under development and as per the report, it is rolling out to testers who have registered through the Google Play Beta Program. Once it rolls out in beta, these users will be able to see and test out the feature.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Rolls Out New Features for Notes, Adds Option to Limit Interactions to Close Friends]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-notes-new-features-limit-interactions-safety-rolled-out-5787405#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 17:54:47 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram is rolling out several new features for users globally. The Meta-owned social media platform announced three new features for Notes to make it easier to post new posts and connect with friends. It has also introduced a Limit Interactions feature that allows users to not receive messages, comments, and tags from followers who are not added as close friends. T...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram's Threads Updated With TweetDeck-Style View, Multi-Column Feeds on Desktop Website]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-threads-tweetdeck-view-feed-desktop-users-5785357#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 13:32:19 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Threads has rolled out a new TweetDeck-style view in addition to other features for desktop users. The new layout brings the ability to pin feeds in on the home screen, creating a custom multi-column desktop view. A new auto-update option has also been introduced that brings up new posts without having to refresh.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Finds Deceptive Content Likely Generated by AI on Facebook and Instagram]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-finds-deceptive-content-likely-ai-generated-facebook-instagram-5778874#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 15:55:40 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta said on Wednesday it had found "likely AI-generated" content used deceptively on its Facebook and Instagram platforms, including comments praising Israel's handling of the war in Gaza published below posts from global news organizations and US lawmakers.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp May Get New ‘Imagine’ Chat Shortcut for Quick Image Generation via Meta AI: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-new-shortcut-image-generation-meta-ai-report-5772176#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 18:06:26 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is testing a new ‘Imagine’ shortcut that will let users generate AI-powered images using Meta AI, according to a report. While it is still in development, the feature was spotted in WhatsApp for Android version 2.24.12.4. It is speculated that this shortcut may enable quick image generation for those who frequently communicate via AI images.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[YouTube Playables Feature With Over 75 Free-to-Play Games Rolls Out to All Users]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-playables-feature-75-games-for-free-without-premium-subscrption-5770514#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 16:35:05 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[YouTube expanded its Playables feature to all its users on Tuesday. This feature offers a collection of games to users of the video-streaming service, without any downloads. First introduced in November 2023, it now offers a collection of over 75 free-to-play games including Angry Birds Showdown, Cut the Rope and more.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Microsoft Copilot for Telegram Released in Beta, Available to All Users for Free]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/microsoft-copilot-telegram-beta-free-users-release-5769711#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 13:08:19 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Microsoft Copilot is now available on the popular messaging app Telegram. The tech giant integrated its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot with Telegram on Tuesday, extending its capabilities within the app. Telegram users can now converse with, ask questions, and search the internet with the Copilot. Currently, the feature is released in beta, although it has been ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[YouTube Cracks Down on Third-Party Ad Blockers by Automatically Skipping Videos to the End: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-third-party-ad-blockers-skipping-videos-report-5761763#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2024 11:54:25 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[YouTube has initiated another crackdown on third-party ad blockers on its platform in an effort to tackle the prolonged problem, according to a report. Users with ad blockers enabled are reportedly facing a new issue – video automatically skipping to the end, building upon other efforts to tackle ad blockers.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Introduces 1-Minute Long Voice Status Updates On iPhone and Android]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-voice-status-update-1-minute-iphone-android-5756457#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2024 17:18:33 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is introducing a new feature that allows users to put longer voice messages as status updates – now available on both Android and iOS versions of the app. The previous 30-second limit has now been extended to one minute, enabling users to add longer voice notes as status updates.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Users May Soon Get Early Access to Experimental Features: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-users-early-access-experimental-features-report-5755064#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2024 14:27:23 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram is planning to introduce a way for users to get early access to features, according to a recent leak. With this feature reportedly located in the Settings and activity tab, users may be able to experiment with the in-development features, such as a rumoured AI-generated chat themes feature and cross-posting to Threads.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Default Theme Feature Spotted in Development on Latest Beta Version]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-default-theme-feature-development-report-5743768#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 25 May 2024 19:12:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp default chat theme has been spotted in development by a feature tracker. The company is developing a theme picker that allows users to set the default chat theme on WhatsApp, changing the colour of chat bubbles on the app. WhatsApp will soon let you pick from five chat themes that change the colour of chat bubbles on the messaging app.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[X CEO Linda Yaccarino Says Community Notes Could Come to News, Other Platforms]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/x-community-notes-news-other-platforms-ceo-linda-yaccarino-5737307#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2024 19:51:52 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[X CEO Linda Yaccarino on Friday stated that the microblogging platform would like to export its crowd-sourced fact-checking feature, Community Notes, to newspapers and other platforms. X (formerly Twitter) owner Elon Musk has pushed the tool as a bulwark against misinformation, and even as a viable alternative to mainstream journalism.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Reportedly Working on a New Feature to Let Users Clear Unread Message Count]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-unread-message-count-disable-reaction-notifications-feature-report-5713143#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 18:51:14 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will allow users more control to manage their unread message count in its Android app. This feature is currently under development, so beta testers who have registered through the Google Play Beta Program may not have access to it yet. There is no information on its release date.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[OpenAI Partners Up With Reddit to Bring Its Content to ChatGPT and New AI Products]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/openai-reddit-partnership-content-to-chatgpt-new-ai-products-5682571#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 11:58:11 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[OpenAI and Reddit have entered into a partnership which will see the artificial intelligence (AI) firm getting access to Reddit’s real-time data for ChatGPT and any new AI products the company launches in the future. Reddit will also be able to leverage OpenAI’s technology to bring AI-powered features to its platform. Notably, the social media platform signed a si...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Google Messages ‘Edit’ Feature Reportedly Rolling Out for Beta Testers]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/google-messages-edit-feature-beta-testers-report-5653639#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 16:52:45 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Google Messages has finally begun testing the ‘messages editing’ feature, as per a report. The RCS-powered messaging app was rumoured to be working on this feature since December 2023 when a report found some flags corresponding to message editing. Now, it is said to be rolling out to beta testers who can see and use the feature.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Gets Darker Dark Mode, Redesigned Navigation, New Icons and More Design Changes]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-darker-dark-mode-android-ios-navigation-redesign-new-icons-5630079#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 09:57:17 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp has introduced a host of design changes to its mobile interface for both iOS and Android. Some new changes are quite subtle, while others are more discernable. There are also some additions to the layout like chat filters, which are said to help improve navigation. With the new changes, the iOS and Android layouts of the app appear more similar than before.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Begins Testing Camera Zoom Control Feature, Sticker Creation Shortcuts]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-update-new-features-camera-zoom-control-sticker-creation-shortcut-5626175#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 19:05:34 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp beta for iOS has added two new features for testers to try out with recent updates. The first feature allows users to access zoom controls on WhatsApp's in-app camera. WhatsApp has also started testing two new shortcuts to create new stickers or generate them using AI on a recent version of WhatsApp beta for iOS.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Testing Support for Cross-Posting Images to Threads: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-instagram-cross-posting-feature-testing-report-5624285#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 14:48:44 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram Threads cross posting could soon be introduced by the company. According to a report, the ability to cross post content to Threads while uploading images on Instagram is being tested with some users. The new opt-in feature is reportedly in testing via a new toggle on the photo and video sharing service.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Introduces New AI Features to Help Create Ad Creatives for Businesses]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-features-ad-creatives-for-businesses-introduced-5616776#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 15:52:41 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta is introducing a new set of artificial intelligence (AI) features for businesses to help them automate and improve the process of creating ad creatives. Meta’s new AI features are powered by the third generation of its Llama (Large Language Model Meta AI) AI models and are designed to help its enterprise customers easily promote products and services on Faceboo...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Update With Green Buttons and New Icons Rolled Out for iOS Users]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-update-ios-users-green-buttons-new-icons-rolled-out-5601207#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 17:27:15 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is rolling out a new update for all iOS users that adds a minor interface change and a new feature in its video calling functionality. The new update was rolled out on Monday, and since it is a global stable version, it will be available for all iPhone users. Users can find the update in the App Store by looking for WhatsApp.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk-Owned X to Summarise News Events Within App Using Grok AI]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-grok-ai-news-summary-xai-elon-musk-5588540#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2024 19:46:07 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[X, the social network owned by Elon Musk, will start summarizing news events inside the app by using xAI’s chatbot, Grok. The AI-generated summaries will rely on user tweets — not third-party news articles — and will only be available to premium subscribers, the company announced on Friday.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Stories Adds New Stickers, Including Frames, Reveal, and More]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-stories-interactive-stickers-release-adam-mosseri-meta-5587216#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2024 17:50:55 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram has released a bunch of new interactive sticker options for users to use on their Stories. Instagram Stories is a popular way for sharing content on the platform, next to posting an image, video or Reel. Users can upload text, images, or video stories and may even combine elements from all these options. The new stickers are claimed to help users express the...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Snapchat Introduces Editable Chats, Emoji Reactions and More Features]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snapchat-editable-chats-emoji-reactions-new-features-5579334#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 15:21:30 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Snapchat is introducing new features that will allow its users to interact with the platform in newer ways and improve existing experiences. There are a couple of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered features as well, and all of these are gradually being rolled out. Some of these features will only be available to the Snapchat+ paid subscribers.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Communities to Get New Events Feature, Replies to Announcement Groups]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-communities-events-replies-announcement-group-features-released-5570817#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 13:36:51 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is introducing a couple of new features for Communities that will allow members to participate in newer ways in these groups. Meta, the parent company of the instant messaging platform, announced on Wednesday that it is adding a new Events feature and allowing replies in the Announcement Groups to make Communities more interactive. Events will allow members o...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Could Soon Get a ‘Recently Online’ List to Recommend Contacts to Users: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-recently-online-list-feature-contact-recommendation-report-5564999#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 17:46:20 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is working on a new feature that is reportedly designed to recommend contacts to reach out to. The feature is a list dubbed 'Recently Online' which shows the names of contacts who were recently logged into the app. The report speculates that the purpose of the feature is to help users determine people who are more likely to respond if texted or called.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Goes: Platform Reportedly Warns It Will Exit India If Asked to Break End-to-End Encryption]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-india-exit-break-end-to-end-encryption-report-5529687#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 18:51:23 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp told the Delhi High Court on Thursday that it might stop operations in India if it is asked to break end-to-end encryption on its platform, as per a report. The Meta-owned instant messaging platform gave the statement during the hearing of the petition filed by it and Facebook challenging Rule 4(2) of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Di...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[TikTok Ban Looms as President Biden Signs Law With 270-Day Sale Deadline]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-ban-looms-us-president-joe-biden-signs-law-270-day-sale-deadline-5521983#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 18:55:35 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[For TikTok, the clock has started running in its existential fight to avoid a US ban. Legislation requiring the social media app’s Chinese owners to divest sailed through Congress, capped by Senate passage late Tuesday as part of a larger foreign-aid package. President Joe Biden signed into law Wednesday, beginning a 270-day countdown for a sale or a US prohibition ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Now Supports Face Unlock for App Lock on Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-face-unlock-feature-pixel-8-pro-series-update-report-5520847#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:54:15 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp has rolled out support for the face unlock feature in the Pixel 8 series. This update provides a convenient way to unlock your WhatsApp and keep chats secure from prying eyes. Once users have set up facial recognition on the instant messaging app, they can simply look at it to unlock the app. This facility eliminates the need for biometric authentication.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Threads Is Testing an Automatic Post Archive Feature to Let Users Hide Old Posts]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-automatic-post-archive-feature-test-5520347#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:46:29 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Threads is testing a new feature that will allow users to archive posts automatically after a certain period of time. The new feature was confirmed by Instagram head Adam Mosseri who also heads the X (formerly known as Twitter)-styled platform. He highlighted that users will have the choice to both auto-archive posts as well as manually hide them from their profile.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Passkey Support Rolling Out for iPhone Users: How to Set It Up]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-passkey-support-ios-iphone-rolling-out-how-to-set-up-5518519#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:32:37 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is introducing a new security feature for its iOS app. On Wednesday, the instant messaging platform announced that it is rolling out passkey support for iPhone users. The Meta-owned app first began working on this feature in January 2024, as a passkey-related menu popped up for the beta users. After around three months, it is now being shipped to iOS users gl...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Working on In-App Dialler Feature to Call Unsaved Contacts: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-in-app-dialer-feature-in-works-report-5514326#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:46:23 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature for its Android app that will allow users to access an in-app dialler. The feature is still under development, and the instant messaging platform has not made it available to those who have signed up for the Google Play Beta Programme. While the functionality of the dialler is unclear, it is believed that the feature cou...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[X to Boost Its ‘Video-First’ Plans With a New Smart TV App, CEO Linda Yaccarino Reveals]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-tv-app-announced-linda-yaccarino-twitter-videos-5513843#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:58:22 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[X (formerly known as Twitter), is bolstering its video-first ambitions with a new TV app. The company announced on Tuesday that X will soon get a new smart TV app that will be compatible with most devices and allow users to watch the videos hosted on the platform on a larger screen.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Reportedly Adding Improvements to Its Under-Development Nearby File Sharing Feature for Android]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-nearby-file-sharing-feature-improvement-report-5504857#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:12:24 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is said to be working on a nearby file-sharing feature for Android users that uses Bluetooth to transfer files for quite some time now. The feature was first reported in January 2024, but it has not even appeared on the beta version of the app. A new report now claims that the instant messaging platform is adding more improvements to the feature and that it c...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Reveals Big Plans for Its Horizon OS, Will Expand It to Third-Party Mixed-Reality Headset Makers]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/news/meta-quest-horizon-os-third-party-mixed-reality-headset-brands-5503622#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:24:35 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta announced the expansion of the operating system for its mixed-reality headset lineup to third-party device manufacturers and brands on Monday. The Horizon OS powers the augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) experiences on the Meta Quest series so far, but now other companies can also use the OS for their headsets and similar devices.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android Could Reportedly Get a New Favourites Tab to Add Contacts to Speed Dial]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-android-favourites-tab-add-reorder-contacts-report-5498510#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 18:50:08 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is working on a new feature which will allow users to add, reorder, or remove contacts in a specific order, as per a new report. The feature, dubbed Favourites, was spotted in the latest beta version of WhatsApp for Android and is expected to allow users to set up a speed dial of contacts for easier accessibility.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta AI Gets Upgraded With Llama 3 to Add New Features, Better Integration]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-llama-3-upgrade-new-features-integration-facebook-whatsapp-instagram-5475996#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:00:04 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta AI is getting a massive upgrade. On Thursday, the social media giant announced two new Llama 3 artificial intelligence (AI) models, the Llama 3 8B and 70B, which are said to offer improved capabilities compared to the predecessor. Alongside, the company also upgraded its native AI assistant with Llama 3 models. Meta AI can now respond more efficiently, generate i...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Review: Versatile and Practical]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/reviews/ray-ban-meta-smart-glasses-review-5474225#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[wearables]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 09:01:33 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are not launching in India, so if you plan to get them, ask a friend to get them from any available International markets. The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are way better than any smart glasses available on the market in terms of voice quality to camera or video recording purposes. Compared to Ray-Ban Stories, launched in 2021, the new glasses...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Snapchat to Display Watermark on Images Created Using Snap's Generative AI Tools]]></title>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 20:35:59 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Snapchat announced on Tuesday that it will start adding a watermark to the artificial intelligence (AI)-generated images created using its tools. The platform allows its premium users to generate AI images through the platform's native conversational chatbot My AI and its Dreams feature. The watermark will be a visual addition to highlight that it was created syntheti...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Threads Testing Real-Time Search Results for Some Users, Instagram Head Adam Mosseri Confirms]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-real-time-search-test-recent-filter-instagram-adam-mosseri-5463055#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:58:50 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Threads is testing a feature allowing users to see real-time search results on their feeds. Ever since the launch, it has been dubbed as a competitor to X (formerly Twitter), since they share several functional similarities. A chronological feed like X though, is not available on Threads. But this will likely be available soon.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Adds Chat Filters to Catch Up on Unread Messages Quickly]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-chat-filters-rollout-all-unread-groups-feature-update-5459939#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:56:55 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is rolling out new Chat Filters to keep messages organised. With the new update, users can quickly find the most important conversations without needing to scroll through the entire chat list. WhatsApp's Chat Filters feature works like Google's Gmail and offers three filter options to navigate through messages more efficiently.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Confirms Plans to Charge New Users on X a ‘Small Fee’ Before They Can Write Posts]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/elon-musk-x-new-users-fee-write-posts-like-bookmark-reply-5455589#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 19:04:28 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk-owned X (formerly known as Twitter) could soon start charging new users an annual fee to give them access to write posts, like, reply, or bookmark posts. The billionaire entrepreneur confirmed the development to bring this policy to the social media platform on April 15, highlighting that the move was aimed at reducing spam on the platform.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Said to Be Testing AI-Powered Chatbots for Influencers That Can Interact With Followers]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-testing-ai-chatbots-for-influencers-creator-ai-report-5454616#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 17:34:37 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram is reportedly working on a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered initiative that will allow the influencers — users with large followings — on the platform to automate direct engagement with their followers. As per the report, the programme is dubbed Creator AI and currently, it is under testing. The feature is said to offer AI chatbots to influencers...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Web Users Could Soon Get the New Revamped Sidebar Interface: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-web-revamped-sidebar-interface-rolling-out-report-5447988#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 18:48:54 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp was reported to be working on a new interface for its web client with a sidebar and a dark mode last year. Now, according to a new report, the revamped design has started to roll out to some users. The new WhatsApp Web feature is said to be available to some of the users who have signed up for the web client’s beta programme. This also hints that a public r...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Viber Introduces AI-Powered Message Summary Feature for Users]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/viber-ai-message-summary-feature-launched-5446522#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:41:59 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Viber, or Rakuten Viber, has introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered feature for users. The cross-platform instant messaging platform is offering a chat summarisation feature that will allow users to get up-to-date with unread messages with a brief summary using AI. The feature is being rolled out to select regions, and the company has revealed that it p...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta AI Shows Up for Some Instagram and Messenger Users in India: What It Can Do]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-ai-instagram-messenger-users-india-features-5444854#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:50:19 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta AI made its debut in India last week when some users spotted the generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot appearing on the WhatsApp app. Now, Meta AI has also started showing up for some Instagram and Messenger users in the country as well. The Llama-powered chat assistant is a general capability chatbot and is capable of natural language conversations, an...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[TikTok Reportedly Working on AI Influencers That Will Create Content for Advertisers]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-ai-influencers-content-for-advertisers-report-5425778#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 15:00:57 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[TikTok, the popular short video platform, is reportedly working on adding artificial intelligence (AI)-powered virtual influencers to the platforms. These AI influencers will post content for advertisers and sellers on the platform, as per the report. TikTok is said to be adding script-reading capabilities to these influencers, which can be generated using a prompt, o...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram to Test Features That Blur Messages Containing Nudity in Move to Boost Teen Safety]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-testing-blur-messages-feature-teen-safety-meta-5418920#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 14:40:34 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram will test features that blur messages containing nudity to safeguard teens and prevent potential scammers from reaching them, its parent Meta said on Thursday as it tries to allay concerns over harmful content on its apps.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Messenger Now Lets You Send HD Photos, Create Shared Albums, Send Files Up to 100MB]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/messenger-hd-photos-create-shared-album-files100mb-features-update-meta-5412918#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 16:32:37 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta is finally bringing the ability to share high-quality photos to Messenger, a feature that many of its users have longed for. Additionally, the social media giant is allowing users to create shared albums in chats. It is also rolling out the ability to send larger files up to 100MB in size.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[X Expands Passkey Support on Its iOS App to Users Globally]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-passkey-support-ios-app-expanded-globally-5406046#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 17:19:57 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[X (formerly known as Twitter) expanded its passkey support to iOS users globally on Tuesday. The Elon Musk-owned platform introduced passkeys as an alternative to traditional passwords in January. But at the time, it was only available on its iOS app for users in the US. Now, three months after its launch, the social media platform has extended it to other regions as ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[How to Delete or Deactivate your Instagram Account on Mobile or PC]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/how-to/features/how-to-delete-deactivate-instagram-account-5380519#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2024 09:00:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Here's how you can either delete or deactivate your Instagram account.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Testing Link Privacy Feature; Working on Picture-in-Picture Support on iOS: Reports]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-link-privacy-feature-testing-pip-video-development-report-5380129#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 16:26:26 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp has reportedly started rolling out a new privacy feature. This helps users choose the privacy level of the links that are shared in their chats. The feature has not yet been publicly announced but it has been spotted on some beta testing accounts. WhatsApp is also said to be developing a new video-viewing feature withing the app.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk's X Expands Community Notes to India, Allows Users to Become Contributors]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/elon-musk-x-community-notes-contributor-india-users-5379633#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 13:21:14 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk-owned social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) expanded its Community Notes’ contributor positions to India on Thursday. With this development, Indian users can apply to become contributors to this open-source moderation tool to rate and review posts that are misleading or are spreading misinformation. Community Notes was officially introduced i...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Facebook Revamps the Video Player on Its Mobile Apps, Adds Consistent Full-Screen Mode, New Controls]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-app-video-player-ios-android-new-features-full-screen-controls-5374132#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 17:45:33 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Facebook, the popular social media platform, is revamping its video player on its mobile app. With this upgrade, users will not have to see different full-screen modes and viewing experiences for different kinds of videos. Currently, users can see Reels, long-length videos, as well as live videos on the app. While Reels open in vertical full-screen, longer videos and ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Telegram Users Get New Business Features to Help Run Their Enterprise via the Messaging App]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-business-introduced-offers-suite-of-new-features-5358885#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 15:45:14 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Telegram introduced its latest offering, Telegram Business, on March 31, which will allow users to turn their accounts into business accounts. Those who run small online businesses or own a physical store will be able to onboard new customers, support existing customers with their orders, and help resolve queries, all within the messaging app.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Collaborates With PTI to Expand Its Third-Party Fact-Checking Programme in India]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-expands-third-party-fact-checking-programme-india-pti-5352579#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 18:31:32 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta has joined hands with the Press Trust of India (PTI) to mitigate viral misinformation on its platforms including Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Threads. As a part of the collaboration, PTI will become an independent fact-checker for the company and help in identifying, reviewing, and rating misinformation. With this move, Meta now has partnered with 12 fact-c...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp's Chat Lock Feature Might Soon Extend to Linked Devices]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-chat-lock-feature-linked-devices-google-play-beta-programme-update-report-5352217#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 17:53:15 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly looking to extend the Chat Lock functionality to linked devices. A future update of WhatsApp is said to bring the feature for linked devices. This update has been spotted in WhatsApp for Android beta version 2.24.8.4.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Rolls Out Bottom Navigation Tabs to All Android Smartphones]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-bottom-navigation-tabs-android-rollout-5340856#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[apps]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2024 20:23:09 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is rolling out a change to the interface that places all the navigation tabs at the bottom of the screen. The four tabs that were previously at the top of the screen on WhatsApp for Android are now located at the bottom, making it a lot easier to use the app with one hand on an Android phone.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Announces X Premium, X Premium+ Access for Free, but There's a Catch]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/elon-musk-x-premium-plus-access-users-verified-subscriber-benefits-5328152#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 19:04:07 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk on Thursday announced that X would grant eligible users access to paid, subscriber-only features, if they fulfil certain criteria. Users with a certain number of verified subscriber followers would get access to features available as part of Premium and Premium+ subscriptions at no additional cost, according to X CEO Elon Musk.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Says Grok AI Will Be Available to All Premium Subscribers on X ‘Later This Week’]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/elon-musk-grok-ai-expansion-premium-subscribers-x-twitter-5320008#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:25:09 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk, the owner of X (formerly known as Twitter), announced on Wednesday that Grok AI, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot made by xAI, will be made available to all Premium subscribers of the platform. The move comes just days after the billionaire made its large language model (LLM) Grok-1 available in open source.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Reportedly Testing International Payments via UPI for Indian Users]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-international-upi-payments-india-users-testing-leak-5314670#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 19:33:06 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp could be working on enabling international payments via its in-app Unified Payments Interface (UPI) service, as per a new leak. WhatsApp Payments or WhatsApp Pay was first introduced for Indian users as an in-app service in November 2020. The platform’s entry into the payments sector was considered delayed as rival platforms were already established by then...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp to Get a New Feature to Set All Media Uploads to HD Quality: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-hd-quality-media-upload-setting-report-5314357#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 18:50:26 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android is reportedly getting a new feature that will make the process of sending high-quality images and videos easier than at present. The new feature is said to add a setting option that will allow users to select whether they want to send media in HD or standard quality. Once selected, the app will then automatically use that preference for all future...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk's X Loses Lawsuit Against Hate Speech Watchdog CCDH]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/elon-musk-x-lawsuit-ccdh-appeal-plan-5314150#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 17:49:11 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk's lawsuit against the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) was thrown out by a US judge who said it was "evident" that Musk's X Corp sued the nonprofit because he didn't like its criticism, and thought its research would hurt X's image and scare advertisers away. In a statement, X said it plans to appeal the decision.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Now Lets Users Pin Multiple Messages in Chats: How to Use Feature]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-pin-multiple-messages-personal-group-chats-feature-details-5306063#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:43:54 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp rolled out the feature to pin messages in individual as well as group chats in December 2023. Users could only, however, pin a single message within one chat. Earlier this month, it was reported that WhatsApp was testing a feature that allows users to pin multiple messages within a chat. Now, the firm has officially announced this feature.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Snapchat Releases 'AR Pichkari' Lens to Celebrate Holi 2024 With Friends: How it Works]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snapchat-ar-lens-holi-2024-how-to-use-5297396#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 23 Mar 2024 19:59:56 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Snapchat AR Pichkari lens has been launched as the company's latest augmented reality (AR) lens. Users on Snapchat for Android and iOS can now celebrate Holi 2024 by spraying your friends with virtual colours using the new AR Pichkari lens.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Spotted Working on AI-Powered Image Editor, Ask Meta AI Feature]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-update-ask-meta-ai-image-editor-development-5297248#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 23 Mar 2024 19:15:35 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is adding AI powered features to the popular messaging app, according to feature tracker WABetaInfo. The popular chat application is adding a new AI image editor and a new ask Meta AI feature that is currently in development, which could eventually make its way to the chat application owned by Meta.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Spotted Working on Feature to Transcribe Voice Notes on Latest Android Beta Version]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-transcribe-voice-notes-feature-android-development-5280643#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:43:35 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is working on adding a new feature to transcribe voice notes, according to details shared by a feature tracker. The latest Android version of the app reveals a new feature that is in development, which will provide searchable text transcripts of voice notes, that could come in handy when listening to them is not an option. WhatsApp will also transcribe voice ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Offers to Almost Halve Monthly Subscription Fee for Ad-Free Facebook, Instagram in EU]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-instagram-facebook-ad-free-monthly-subscription-fee-half-europe-eu-5275816#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 16:38:58 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta Platforms has offered to almost halve its monthly subscription fee for Facebook and Instagram to EUR 5.99 from EUR 9.99, a senior Meta executive said on Tuesday, a move that aims to address concerns from privacy and antitrust regulators.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Begins Testing 60-Second Status Updates, QR Code Scanner Shortcut for UPI Payments]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-update-features-1-minute-status-update-upi-qr-code-scanner-shortcut-5266927#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 11:51:54 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Android beta has started to test new features with two recent updates. the first feature is a new QR code scanner shortcut for faster payments. Meanwhile, the app is also allowing beta testers to share 60-second videos to their status, doubling the previous limit. Here's everything you need to know about these features and how they work.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[LinkedIn to Add Games to Its Platform That Will Rank Firms Based on Employees Scores: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/linkedin-microsoft-add-games-social-media-platform-report-5262399#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:38:34 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[LinkedIn, the Microsoft-owned professional social media platform, is working on diversifying its offerings beyond job searches and business networking. The company is reportedly going to add games to the platform to increase user engagement. LinkedIn would be the latest in the line of several social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube that have experimented with...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Beeper for Android Update Brings Revamped Design, New Features]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/beeper-android-app-launch-modern-design-new-features-5243536#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2024 15:25:52 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Beeper for Android is now in beta as the company begins testing a revamped version of its messaging app, with a revamped design and new features. Users will be able to pick between Material You and OLED Black themes, while the Beeper app for Android now supports native features like chat bubbles and lets you add new services from the mobile app, according to the compa...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[‘X is Becoming a Video First Platform’, Says CEO Linda Yaccarino]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-twitter-becoming-video-first-platform-ceo-linda-yaccarino-5237659#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:27:23 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[X (formerly known as Twitter) has revealed its overall year-on-year growth numbers for video consumption and time spent watching videos, claiming that the social media platform is showing strong video-centric content consumption behaviour. The company CEO Linda Yaccarino also acknowledged the platform’s rise in the video domain. Notably, X owner Elon Musk has emphas...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Blocks Profile Picture Screenshots on Android; Lets Beta Testers Pin Multiple Chats]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-update-block-profile-picture-screenshot-android-testing-chat-pinning-5237687#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:56:39 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is now blocking screenshots of profile photos on the app on Android. The Meta-owned messaging app is also beta testing the ability to pin more than one message at the top of a chat window on the app, on the latest testing version of the app for Android smartphones.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[X Reportedly Working to Bring Passkey Support to Its Android App]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-passkey-support-android-app-testing-report-5230296#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:58:09 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[X (formerly known as Twitter) might soon bring passkey support to its Android app, as per a report. The social media platform introduced passkeys, which is an alternative method to log into user accounts without requiring passwords, on iOS devices in January, and now it might soon be available to Android users as well.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Mark Zuckerberg Criticises Apple Vision Pro Again, Says Meta Quest 3 Is 'Better']]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/news/mark-zuckerberg-meta-quest-3-superior-apple-vision-pro-5224616#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[wearables]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 17:41:49 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has criticised the Apple Vision Pro for a second time since the iPhone maker's first mixed reality headset was launched in February. The social networking giant's co-founder and CEO said that the Quest 3 headset is more advanced than the Vision Pro and that Apple made too many compromises for higher resolution.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Reportedly Working on Adding a New Label to Indicate Conversations Are End-to-End Encrypted]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-new-end-to-end-encryption-label-testing-report-5218176#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 17:55:36 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp has been spotted working on a new end-to-end encryption (E2EE) label for individual and group conversations that is reportedly in development. The popular messaging application will show a message within chats that will confirm that the messages sent and received are encrypted and WhatsApp does not store any of the information.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Threads Rolls Out New Feature to Save Drafts, Allows Users to Take Photos Within the App]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-save-drafts-in-app-photos-features-rolled-out-5217823#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 16:21:35 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Threads has received two new features for its Android and iOS apps. Users of the Meta-owned social media platform will now be able to save post drafts to come back to it later and edit or post them. Additionally, the app will allow users to take photos without having to be redirected to the default camera app. Both features were rolled out on March 7 and should reach ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Says X's Long-Form Videos Will Soon Be Available on Smart TVs]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-x-app-long-videos-smart-tv-viewing-5205257#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2024 12:36:55 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Long-form videos will soon be available on smart televisions, billionaire Elon Musk said, after Fortune magazine reported that social network X planned to launch next week a TV app for Amazon and Samsung users. The platform rolled out an early version of video and audio calling for some users last October.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[X Introduces 'Articles' for Premium+ Users to Write and Share Long-Form Content]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-articles-long-form-blog-premium-plus-users-verified-organisations-5200870#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:46:41 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[X has now introduced a new feature which allows users to share long-form written content. The firm announced that this long-form content-creating feature called Articles can only be used by X Premium+ users or verified organisations. The company has not yet confirmed if the feature will eventually roll out to all other non-paying users as well.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp’s Third-Party Chats Feature Will Uphold End-to-End Encryption, Reveals Meta]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-third-party-chats-interoperability-feature-end-to-end-encryption-how-it-works-5192867#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:06:17 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp will take more time before the third-party chats feature is available for users, Meta explained on Wednesday. As per the European Union’s (EU) Digital Markets Act (DMA), which went live on March 6, platforms are required to offer messaging interoperability in individual conversations in the region within three months. However, Meta said it will take the mes...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk vs OpenAI: Here's a Timeline of the Decade-Long Rivalry]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/features/elon-musk-vs-openai-here-is-a-timeline-of-the-decade-long-rivalry-5192388#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 11:59:28 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman on February 29. The primary allegation was that the company breached its founding agreement with Musk by entering a partnership with Microsoft and functioning as its “closed-source de facto subsidiary”, intending to maximise profits. Now, OpenAI, on Wednesday, retaliated against the allegations by pub...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Rolls Out Multiple New DM Features to Make Messaging More Convenient]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-new-dm-features-for-messaging-rolled-out-5179056#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 11:06:33 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram has rolled out several new features for its Direct Messaging (DM) section which are likely to improve private conversations and make the experience more personalised. The new Instagram DM features include an option to edit messages, chat pinning, read receipts controls, and more. Meta’s newest social media platform Threads has also received new gesture-bas...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp’s Third-Party Chats Feature Will Let Users Choose Which Apps to Connect With: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-third-party-chats-feature-choose-apps-turn-off-report-5175053#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[apps]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2024 19:31:40 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is gearing up to add support for third-party messages. A new report has revealed more details on how the feature will work and the amount of control users will have while giving access to other messaging apps. It appears that the Meta-owned platform will not only let users choose whether to turn on the feature or not, but it will also let them decide which ap...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Adds a New Lock Screen Widget to Help Post Stories Faster on iPhone]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-new-lock-screen-widget-post-stories-faster-iphone-ios-5173432#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2024 15:44:50 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram, the social media platform, recently added a new feature to its iOS app that will make clicking and posting Stories faster than before. The app now comes with a new lock screen widget that will directly open the Story Camera and allow users to click a picture or shoot a video and post it as a Story.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp ‘Third-Party Chat’ Interface Leaked Ahead of EU’s DMA Deadline]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-third-party-chat-interface-leaked-ahead-of-eu-dma-deadline-5157258#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[apps]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 18:36:42 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp, the end-to-end encryption (E2EE) messaging platform, is expected to soon add support for third-party messages. Now, a leaked image has surfaced that shows a glimpse into how the new interface would look. The image reveals that the feature may only debut in Europe for now. Notably, the Meta-owned platform is required to add support for cross-platform messagin...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Introduces New Search by Date Feature for Messages: How to Use]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-search-by-date-feature-details-android-ios-meta-mark-zuckerberg-5149859#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 15:51:39 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp, Meta's popular messaging platform, has unveiled a new feature enhancing its search capabilities. The new ‘Search by Date’ feature allows users to choose a specific date to find the messages exchanged on those particular days. It is likely to help users retrieve specific information from past conversations more smoothly.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Threads Saved Posts Feature Begins Rolling Out to Several Users After Weeks of Testing: How it Works]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-save-posts-feature-how-to-bookmark-5138921#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 21:36:47 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Threads is getting a new feature that will allow users to bookmark their favourite posts. The feature, called Save, was first announced in early February and so far was in the testing phase. However, it is now being rolled out to a broader user base and more users should see the feature popping up on their app.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Tipped to Be Working on a ‘Friend Map’ Feature for Users to Track Their Friends' Locations]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-working-on-friend-map-feature-for-location-tracking-report-5138264#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[apps]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:42:29 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram is reportedly working on a feature that will let users see the last active location of their friends on a map. The feature is said to be called Friend Map, and it appears to be similar to Snap Map. As per a leak, Instagram could soon add a world map-like interface where users will be able to see others all over the map based on the location shared by them.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Mark Zuckerberg Seeks to Avoid Personal Liability in Lawsuits Blaming Him for Kids' Instagram Addiction]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/mark-zuckerberg-instagram-addiction-lawsuit-personal-liability-5117392#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 24 Feb 2024 10:54:52 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Mark Zuckerberg has asked a US court to dismiss him as a personal defendant in two dozen lawsuits accusing Meta and other social media companies of addicting children to their products. If the US court decides that Zuckerberg cannot be held personally liable in the litigation, it would have no impact on the allegations against Meta.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Creator Marketplace Expands to India; Meta Tests AI-Powered Creator Recommendations]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-creator-marketplace-india-rollout-branded-content-partnership-ads-5111361#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 11:39:22 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram Creator Marketplace is expanding to eight new regions including India, the company announced on Wednesday. Meta will invite creators from Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Japan, New Zealand, and the UK to join the portal that connects brands and content creators for branded content or partnership ads on the platform.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Adds New Text Formatting Options; Blocks Screenshots of Profile Pictures on Latest Beta]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-text-formatting-feature-update-profile-picture-screenshot-prevention-testing-5108257#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 21:34:51 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp launched four new text formatting options globally on Wednesday. These new options join the existing bold, italic, strikethrough, and monospace options. The new range of formatting tools will allow users to send messages in bulleted points, and numbered lists, as well as two different styles for quotes. Alongside, it is also reportedly testing a new feature t...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Apple Upgrades iMessage With PQ3 Quantum Computer-Resistant Encryption Protocol]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/imessage-with-pq3-apple-quantum-computer-resistant-secure-cryptography-5099814#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 19:30:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Apple is updating iMessage with a PQ3 new cryptographic protocol to protect users from sophisticated attacks using quantum computers. According to Apple, the new encryption protocol could protect users from scenarios where encrypted data has been stored, only to be decrypted using a quantum computer at a later date.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Testing an App Clip on iOS to Let Users Watch Reels Without Downloading the App: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-app-clip-reels-testing-ios-app-report-5093431#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2024 16:21:09 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram is reportedly testing a new feature on iOS that will allow people who do not have the app to still watch Reels in the app’s native interface. This will be done through App Clips; a feature that was added to iPhone devices in 2021 with the iOS 14 update. Through App Clip, users can watch a Reel, scroll to see more popular videos, and even share them with ot...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Reportedly Working on Secret Code for Locked Chats on Web Client]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-web-secret-code-hide-locked-chats-5092656#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2024 14:50:25 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp Web will soon get support for secret codes for locked chats, according to details shared by a feature tracker. While users can already lock specific chats on WhatsApp for iOS and Android that are hidden behind a secret code, the same functionality is expected to arrive on WhatsApp Web in the future.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Introduces Helpline in India to Diminish AI-Generated Misinformation, Deepfakes]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/whatsapp-helpline-in-india-for-deepfakes-ai-generated-misinformation-announced-by-meta-mca-5088755#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2024 21:19:15 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp Helpline will soon be available to users in India as a tool to avoid AI-generated misinformation and deepfakes. Meta and the Misinformation Combat Alliance (MCA) announced on Monday that they will soon launch a chatbot through which users will be able to report all such instances. It will support English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Shows Small Businesses New Ways to Bypass Apple's App Store Fees]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-instagram-facebook-advertisers-avoid-apple-fees-advice-5067858#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 11:52:56 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta is advising small businesses on how to advertise on Facebook and Instagram without paying fees imposed by Apple. Instead of buying ads on the iOS apps for Facebook and Instagram, Meta is advising the companies to buy ads through a web browser.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Rolls Out Hidden Valentine’s Day Features: How to Use Them]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-valentine-s-day-hidden-features-how-to-use-5058004#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 21:02:07 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram has rolled out Valentine’s Day special hidden features on its platform. These two hidden features can only be triggered with specific actions inside the Android or iOS app. One of the features can be found in the Notes section on the direct messages (DM) page. Another has been added to the Instagram Stories.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Threads Tests AI-Powered Today’s Topics Feature in the US to Show Top Trends: How it Works]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/threads-trending-feature-todays-topic-testing-us-5049814#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2024 16:08:17 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Threads is testing a new feature called Today’s topic, revealed Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The new feature will let users see the most engaging topics being discussed by the users in real time. The feature is powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and will work similarly to X’s Trending page. It is currently only available in the US, to select users.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Now Allows Users to Block Spam Directly From Lock Screen: Here Are Steps to Enable Feature]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-spam-block-lock-screen-feature-roll-out-5031776#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 10 Feb 2024 18:15:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform owned by Meta, has rolled out a new feature allowing users to block spam directly from their lock screens. Spam messages have been a persistent issue for messaging platforms like WhatsApp. With this move, the company aims to enhance user privacy and security while fostering a more seamless messaging experience.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Spotted Working on AI Message Writing Feature; Threads Tests Post Bookmarks]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/instagram-ai-message-writing-feature-threads-bookmarks-5026181#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 19:13:35 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram is testing a new AI feature that will help users write messages. This is said to allow users to rewrite, paraphrase, and make stylistic changes to their written messages in Instagram direct messages (DM). Meanwhile, Meta’s microblogging platform Threads has also begun testing a save feature that will bookmark posts for viewing later.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp to Introduce 'Third Party Chats' Support to Comply With EU's DMA Regulations]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-third-party-chats-support-confirmed-encryption-challenges-5017817#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 14:37:13 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is working on support for chat interoperability in order to comply with the EU's Digital Marketing Act (DMA) regulations. As part of the new third party chat support that is coming soon, WhatsApp users will soon be able to send and receive messages from users on third-party chat platforms. Here's everything you need to know about how chat interoperability wil...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta to Label AI Generated Images on Facebook Instagram Threads]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-to-label-ai-generated-images-on-facebook-instagram-threads-5010866#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 13:49:14 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta has announced that it will begin labelling AI-generated images on all of its platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. The company already marks images created by its own AI models as “Imagined with AI” but now it will do the same for images created by other AI models. For this, the tech giant is working with AI firms in the industry to develop a ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Threads App Sees Rise in Downloads, Competitor X Falls in Top Downloaded Apps List: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-app-downloads-increase-instagram-adam-mosseri-meta-x-twitter-4972677#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 15:38:39 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Threads was launched by Meta's Instagram in July 2023. Within the first five days of its launch, the application saw 100 million registered users. However, the platform struggled to retain regular users on the text-based app after the initial rush. Threads appear to be gaining its footing back in the game as it saw an increase in the number of new downloads, while com...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Reportedly Working on a Chat Lock Feature for Web Users]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-web-chat-lock-feature-report-4972908#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[social]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 14:22:09 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp Web may soon get a Chat Lock feature to keep your individual conversations more secure and private, as per a report. The feature was first introduced in the Android and iOS apps last year, and it will soon make its way to the Web client. The leaked image of the feature shows a dedicated tab with a padlock icon, highlighting this is where all the locked chats ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Passkey Support for iOS Spotted in Development, to Work on Phones Running iOS 17]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-ios-passkey-support-development-report-4959184#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2024 14:13:54 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp passkey support is coming to iOS, as per details revealed by a feature tracker. The latest beta version of the app shows that the Meta owned chat app is working on adding support for passkeys support on Apple's iOS operating system.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Testing 'Flipside' Feature to Let Users Add an Alternative Account to Existing Profile]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-flipside-feature-alternative-account-testing-adam-mosseri-threads-4958484#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2024 12:26:32 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram is bringing a new feature called Flipside to make the app feel more private. Instagram Head Adam Mosseri says the feature is currently in a testing phase. The Flipside would allow users to create a secondary photo grid that only designated friends will be able to see.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Brings Stricter Message Settings for Teens on Instagram, Facebook Messenger]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-platforms-message-settings-instagram-facebook-messenger-teens-announcement-4930210#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 18:25:14 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta has announced new restrictions to help protect teens from unwanted contact on Instagram and Facebook through stricter private message settings. Meta will enable fresh DM (direct messages) restrictions on both Facebook Messenger and Instagram for users aged under 18 years to prevent messages from people they do not follow.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Allows EU Users to Access Instagram, Facebook, Messenger Separately to Comply With Regulations]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/facebook-instagram-messenger-unlink-accounts-eu-dma-regulation-4916098#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2024 15:12:53 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta will allow users in the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland to unlink their Facebook and Instagram accounts to prevent information from being shared across the company's apps. Meanwhile, Meta has also said it will allow users to create a Messenger account that is not linked to their Facebook account, at the cost of some features not...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Working on Theme Colours; Rolling Out Sticker Editor Feature on Latest iOS Beta: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-theme-picker-sticker-editor-features-4830298#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2024 19:33:45 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is working on a theme accent picker on iOS, according to details shared by a feature tracker. The service is reportedly testing a sticker editor feature on the latest beta version, that will let users edit existing stickers and create new ones in the future.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Verified Channel Badge Feature Reportedly in Development: How it Works]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-update-verified-badge-business-development-4799431#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2024 17:55:12 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is developing the ability for businesses to display a verification badge on their channels. Spotted on the latest beta version of the app by a feature tracker, the chat application will soon let businesses set up a verified channel on WhatsApp. WhatsApp will switch over to blue verified check marks that are shown on Instagram and Facebook, in the future, and ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk's X Reportedly Brings Back Headlines for Link Previews, but It's Now Tiny]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-elon-musk-twitter-headline-in-link-preview-return-report-4792704#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2024 16:53:19 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[X, the Elon Musk-owned microblogging site, seems to be reversing a controversial change effected last year that impacted how we see links on the platform. The social media site is reportedly bringing back headlines on link previews for articles.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Facebook Introduces 'Link History' on Mobile App to Track Websites You Visit: How to Enable or Disable It]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-link-history-mobile-app-ios-android-rollout-optional-privacy-website-tracking-targeted-ads-4791601#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2024 12:30:23 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Facebook has introduced a ‘Link History’ setting on its mobile app that keeps track of all the websites you’ve visited on the platform in the last 30 days. The setting, now available on the Facebook app on both iOS and Android, is an optional one but is turned on by default. Facebook users are reportedly getting an in-app pop-up that informs them about the link ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Drops Support for Unlimited Chat Backups on Google Drive With Latest Beta Update: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-android-unlimited-google-drive-chat-backups-discontinued-4786945#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2024 17:46:02 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is now dropping support for unlimited chat backups on Google Drive for beta testers on Android, according to a report. Free cloud storage for users on Android smartphones is being discontinued, first for beta testers, followed by all users on Android smartphones in the first half of 2024.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Policy Violations Led to Over 71 Lakh Account Bans in India in November]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-banned-71-lakh-accounts-india-november-2023-4785060#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2024 11:53:23 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp has announced that over 71 lakh accounts in India were banned in November 2023. As part of its latest monthly compliance report under the IT Rules 2021, the company revealed that it banned over 19 lakh accounts in India "proactively", without user reports. It also acted on a handful of over 8,000 grievances received from users last November, as per the report...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Might Soon Let You Share Another Users Profile on Your Story]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-stories-profile-sharing-feature-update-under-development-leak-4764199#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 29 Dec 2023 17:56:29 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram is said to be working on a new feature that will allow a user to share another user's profile on their Stories. This feature is said to work similar to the existing “Add to Story” option, wherein users can display another profile on their Instagram Story and invite followers to visit and follow the account or page.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Web to Soon Get Username Search Feature Without Sharing Phone Number to Increase Privacy: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-web-username-search-no-phone-number-sharing-wabetainfo-report-4763885#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 29 Dec 2023 17:44:04 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that is expected to allow users to exercise more privacy. The firm is reportedly attempting to develop a feature for its WhatsApp Web clients that will allow users to search for others on the platform by their usernames, without sharing their phone numbers.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Working on a Revamped Dark Interface, Sidebar for Web Users: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-web-dark-interface-sidebar-colour-design-upgrade-report-4751542#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 27 Dec 2023 16:59:13 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly bringing a new background colour for its Web version's dark theme along with a new tweaked sidebar. The new design and colour upgrades are expected to reduce eye strain in low-light environments. The sidebar could offer an improved messaging experience.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Begins Testing Ability to Share Status Updates From Web Interface, Companion Devices]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-web-beta-status-sharing-update-companion-devices-4743576#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 26 Dec 2023 11:00:46 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp Web is adding support for sharing photos and videos or text status updates, according to a feature tracker. Users will soon be able to post status updates from the web version or from linked 'companion' devices. WhatsApp currently allow users to send and receive messages, place calls, and view status other users' updates via companion devices.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk to Upgrade X With Payment Features Soon; No Word on User-Requested Crypto Integration]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-payment-feature-coming-soon-elon-musk-crypto-dogecoin-4721312#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2023 12:33:26 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk, in a recent interview, confirmed that digital payments were coming to X soon. Musk did not mention support for cryptocurrency-based payments while speaking about the upcoming functionality, a much-requested feature by users on the platform.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[X Restores Access After Thousands of Users Report App, Website Not Working [Updated]]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-down-x-app-site-not-loading-outage-downdetector-4714517#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2023 11:47:30 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[X (formerly Twitter) is down and users have reported that they cannot access posts on the microblogging platform. The outage appears to have started at 11am on Thursday and users cannot see posts on the website or mobile apps.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Now Allows Users to Share Short, Looping Video Notes; Said to Be Testing New Privacy Feature]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-notes-update-selfie-video-meta-testing-new-privacy-feature-4672483#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 16:33:15 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram is introducing a feature for users to share video Notes. The Notes feature was unveiled by Instagram a year back, and is similar to statuses on WhatsApp. Meanwhile, a leak suggests that the social media platform is testing a new privacy feature that will let users decide who can view their Likes on posts and reels.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Introduces Pinned Messages for Individual and Group Chats]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-pinned-messages-rollout-individual-group-chat-update-feature-4665832#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:01:41 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is adding the ability to pin a message to the top of a chat. Seven days is the default duration for a pinned message, however, users can pin a message for up to 30 days. With WhatsApp pinned messages, you can highlight a specific message in any chat including polls, emojis, and more.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Rolls Out Instagram-Style Reply Bar for Status Updates to Beta Testers on iOS, Android: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-new-feature-reply-bar-status-update-instagram-stories-ios-android-beta-report-4659715#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:28:44 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp might have started out as a simple messaging platform, but the app, now owned by Meta, has added multiple features over the years that have brought it closer to being a social media platform, a payments app, a business portal and much more. With features like status updates, channels and more, WhatsApp resembles a lot more like Meta’s other social platforms...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Beeper Mini Resumes iMessage Service on Android Phones With Some Changes]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/beeper-mini-imessage-service-restored-android-apple-block-4658826#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 14:30:31 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Beeper Mini was released last week to allow Android users to access Apple's iMessage service for a small monthly fee. Three days after its launch Apple blocked the service citing privacy and security concerns. Now Beeper said that its services have now resumed, although it comes with some considerable changes.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Apple Blocks Beeper Mini's iMessage Service Citing Security Concerns; Beeper Tries to Get App Running Again]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/beeper-mini-imessage-application-block-outage-eric-migicovsky-security-concern-apple-4652389#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:09:08 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Beeper Mini was recently released as an Android application that helped users access Apple's iMessage service for a small monthly fee. But soon after its launch, the app faced an outage. Apple confirmed that it blocked the service citing privacy and security concerns. Beeper, however, claims that the service is safe and is working towards getting the app up and runnin...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk’s xAI Begins Rolling Out Grok AI Chatbot to X Premium+ Subscribers in the US]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/grok-ai-chatbot-x-xai-rollout-premium-plus-subscribers-elon-musk-4645166#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 12:55:48 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Grok, an AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s xAI, has begun rolling out to X (formerly Twitter). The ChatGPT rival, which takes a witty tone in contrast to existing chatbots, will be available to Premium+ subscribers of X. It is rolling out to users on the web, as well as the iOS and Android apps.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Announces 'View Once’ Voice Messages to Send Disappearing Audio Messages]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-view-once-disappearing-voice-messages-rollout-announcement-meta-blog-4644841#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 11:54:27 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp introduced View Once messages for text, photos, and videos back in 2021. Now, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform is expanding this feature to voice messages. With the latest update, users will be able to set voice messages to disappear after their recipient listens to them.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Threads Gets Tags Feature That Lets Users Link Phrases, Emojis in Posts, Rolling Out Globally]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-tags-global-roll-out-hashtags-feature-how-it-works-4644526#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 11:47:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Threads is now rolling out support for the long-awaited Tags feature globally on its site. The microblogging platform, announced by Meta-owned Instagram earlier this year to rival Elon Musk's X, revealed a few weeks back that it was testing the use of tags on its posts. However, Thread's version of hashtags comes with some limitations and alterations.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Might Soon Let You Post HD Videos, Photos in Status]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-hd-photos-videos-status-android-version-2-23-26-3-google-play-programme-report-4642809#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 17:57:48 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp rolled out support for HD (high definition) photos and videos in August this year. Now, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform is reportedly testing a new feature that allows users to share images and videos in high-quality resolution to their Status. The upcoming feature has been spotted in WhatsApp for Android beta version 2.23.26.3, which is available v...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Facebook Messenger Turns End-to-End Encryption on by Default for Individual Chats]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-messenger-end-to-end-encryption-rolling-out-alongside-new-features-4642184#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 15:35:04 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Facebook Messenger chats will now be protected by end-to-end encryption (E2EE) by default for individual chats and calls, according to Meta. Existing conversations will be protected by E2EE and new chats will also be protected by the technology. The rollout is expected to take place over time, according to the company.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Could Soon Let You Listen to Video and Music Audio Together on Video Calls]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-beta-share-music-audio-video-call-screen-sharing-feature-development-4639449#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:44:37 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp rolled out screen-sharing functionality for video calls earlier this year. The long-awaited feature allows users to share screens during video calls just like Google Meet or Zoom. Now, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform is reportedly bringing additions to this functionality. WhatsApp could soon let you share music audio during a video call while sharin...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Beeper Mini Brings iMessage Support to Android Phones, Works Without Apple ID: How It Works]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/beeper-mini-imessage-for-android-phones-price-features-how-it-works-4638535#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 14:47:38 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Beeper Mini was launched on Tuesday as a new messaging app bringing iMessage to Android smartphones. The new app from Beeper seems to avoid most of those privacy issues as it works locally on a user's smartphones and can even function without an Apple ID, according to the company.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta to Drop Support for Instagram-Messenger Cross App Communication Chats]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-facebook-messenger-integration-shutdown-meta-december-4636597#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2023 19:42:28 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram and Facebook Messenger cross app chat support will soon be discontinued, according to the company. Users will not be able to message users across apps when support for cross-app communication chats is turned off, according to the company. Here's everything you need to know about when Meta will turn off support for this feature that was introduced in 2020.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Working on Feature That Lets Android Users Share Status Updates to Instagram: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-status-update-instagram-share-facebook-meta-report-wabetainfo-4632956#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2023 17:50:39 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp may soon allow users to share their WhatsApp status on Instagram. The feature has not been officially confirmed yet but was spotted on a recent beta update for Android. The social media platform already allows users to share WhatsApp status updates on Facebook. Enabling the same for Instagram is said to improve the reliability and consistency of content shari...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Threads Expands Keyword Search Feature to Users Globally in All Languages]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/threads-keyword-search-feature-expanded-users-languages-instagram-4623661#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 12:38:24 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Threads is now expanding its keyword search feature, according to Instagram Head Adam Mosseri. The feature was previously available in select regions, but will now be offered to all users. The search action is also confirmed to get more improvements soon.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Rolls Out Secret Code Feature for Locked Chats on iOS and Android: How it Works]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-secret-code-chat-lock-feature-rolling-out-ios-android-how-it-works-4621816#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 18:22:49 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp has started rolling out a new Secret Code feature for locked chats on the app. The messaging app is extending the capability of its Chat Lock feature by allowing you to hide the presence of your sensitive conversations.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Rolling Out View-Once Photos, Videos for Desktop Apps, Web: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-view-once-photos-videos-roll-out-web-desktop-wabetainfo-report-4611106#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2023 19:58:07 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp users can send photos and videos that can only be viewed once before being erased from the chat. The feature is, however, only available on Android and iOS. Now, a report suggests that the social media platform is reintroducing the "View Once" photos and videos feature for WhatsApp Web and WhatsApp desktop versions.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk's X Could Lose Nearly $75 Million in Ad Revenue by Year-End: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-x-could-lose-nearly-usd-75-million-in-ad-revenue-by-year-end-report-4606257#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 25 Nov 2023 21:59:38 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk-owned social media company X could lose as much as $75 million (nearly Rs. 625 crore) in advertising revenue by the end of the year as dozens of major brands pause their marketing campaigns, the New York Times reported on Friday. Musk backing an antisemitic post on the platform last week has led several companies including Walt Disney and Warner Bros. Discov...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Feature to Download Publicly Posted Reels Now Available Globally]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-reels-download-global-update-roll-out-adam-mosseri-meta-4599599#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 23 Nov 2023 16:14:40 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram rolled out the ability to download Reels posted by public accounts earlier this year in the US. The Meta owned platform has now confirmed that the feature is rolling out to users globally as well. With the help of the new feature users worldwide will be able to share downloaded Reels through other platforms apart from the native Instagram app.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Nothing Chats Partner Sunbird Informs Users of Temporary Shutdown Amid Reports of Security Issues]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/nothing-chats-partner-sunbird-shuts-down-temporarily-4595421#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2023 12:22:03 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Sunbird, the service provider used by Nothing Chats, has temporarily shut down its messaging platform following reports of several security issues affecting the platform. Users of the Sunbird app have received a message stating that the company would provide additional information in the future, and that access was being put on hold.]]></description>
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                    <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-email-address-feature-rolling-out-ios-users-how-it-works-4592241</guid>
                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Rolling Out Ability to Link Email Address to Account: How It Works]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-email-address-feature-rolling-out-ios-users-how-it-works-4592241#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:10:02 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is allowing users on iOS to link their email address to their account, allowing for an additional avenue of access to the messaging platform. It will come in handy when receiving an SMS code to log in to WhatsApp is not possible. Unlike your phone number, your email address will not be visible to your contacts.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp AI Chats Shortcut Rolling Out to Some Beta Testers Alongside Status Filters]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whasapp-ai-chats-shortcut-android-beta-status-update-list-4588564#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2023 11:45:16 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is testing a visual change that will improve the discoverability of its upcoming artificial intelligence (AI) chats feature. Meta's AI-powered assistants are currently available to some users in the US. WhatsApp has also begun testing a new section for status updates that allows you to view and filter a list of status updates based on four different criteria,...]]></description>
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                    <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/india-australia-world-cup-final-disney-hotstar-5-9-crore-concurrent-viewers-record-4588311</guid>
                    <title><![CDATA[India vs Australia World Cup Final Match Records 5.9 Crore Concurrent Viewers on Disney+ Hotstar]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/india-australia-world-cup-final-disney-hotstar-5-9-crore-concurrent-viewers-record-4588311#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2023 09:37:53 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Disney's video streaming service Disney+ Hotstar broke a new record for global live-streaming viewership on November 19 during the World Cup final match between India and Australia. Concurrent viewership reached 5.9 crore surpassing the record set on November 15 during the India and New Zealand semi-final match of 5.3 crore concurrent viewership.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Channels Said to Get Sticker Access As it Crosses 500 Million Monthly Active Users]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-channels-stickers-monthly-active-users-4582898#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 17:56:03 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp Channels was rolled out in 150 countries, including India in September this year. Channels, much like Instagram Broadcast, is a one-way broadcast tool where users can share updates with a large number of WhatsApp users. Channels will reportedly be able to access WhatsApp stickers.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[YouTube Premium Gets High Bitrate 1080p Video on Android, Smart TVs; Introduces AI-Based Features]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-premium-1080p-high-bitrate-android-smart-tv-ai-features-4582680#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 17:02:18 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[YouTube Premium subscription cost was hiked in some regions recently. Premium users enjoy ad-free access to videos, the ability to watch videos or listen to music in the background, and high-quality video streaming. Now, the Google-owned company has announced new features for YouTube Premium users around the world including some AI-backed elements.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Allows Feed Post Audience Customisation; Introduces New Reels Editing Tools, More]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-feed-post-close-friends-reels-editing-tools-filters-insights-4581633#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 12:03:25 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram recently said it was testing features allowing users to customise their feeds more. Now, the social media platform has started rolling out the feature where users can choose their “audience” before sharing a post to their feed. Instagram has also introduced several new editing tools for Reels, alongside new post filters and improved insights.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Threads Begins Testing Interactive Tags Without Hash Symbol: All You Need to Know]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/threads-testing-tags-feature-converts-hyperlinks-how-it-works-4578660#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 13:19:22 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Threads is testing support for tags, as the platform adds a much-awaited feature from its microblogging rival X (formerly known as Twitter). Unlike tags on X, Threads won't display the hash symbol. The inclusion of post counts for tags hints at the arrival of a trending section on Threads.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Telegram Founder Teases visionOS App With Translucent Design for Apple Vision Pro: All You Need to Know]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-visionos-app-demo-shows-user-interface-for-apple-vision-pro-4576615#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 18:16:52 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Telegram for visionOS was shown off on Tuesday by Pavel Durov, the founder of the messaging app. The new app for the Apple Vision Pro headset will allow users to access their chats via a translucent interface and dictate messages — or type them using a virtual keyboard. You will also be able to display media like videos that appear in am immersive view, while emoji ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Nothing Chats App Lets Users Send iMessage From Android Smartphone]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/nothing-chats-app-lets-users-send-imessage-from-android-smartphone-phone-2-4574514#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2023 23:00:34 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Nothing Chats, a new app introduced by the UK-based tech company today, will now blur the lines between iMessage and Android SMS with a blue bubble for text messages. Nothing has shared that it has added iMessage compatibility to Nothing Phone 2, letting users of the smartphone send messages that will be displayed in iMessage-like blue bubbles.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Testing Secret Code Feature for Locked Chats; Channel Usernames Reportedly in the Works]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-testing-secret-code-for-locked-chats-developing-channel-usernames-4573465#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2023 17:35:17 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp secret code feature is being beta tested on the latest version of the app for Android smartphones. The feature allows you to hide a locked chat behind a secret code and does not display the list of hidden chats until the correct pin is entered. Meanwhile, WhatsApp is also working on the ability to set a username for a channel, but this feature cannot be teste...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Rolls Out Voice Chat Feature for Less Disruptive Group Calls: How It Works]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-voice-chat-feature-rolling-out-bigger-groups-4572411#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2023 12:32:51 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is rolling out voice chats, a new feature that makes group calls on the messaging service less intrusive. Instead of ringing members' devices, voice chats will be less intrusive and allow group members who are in a conversation to perform other tasks on the messaging app. The feature will be available to groups with more than 33 members.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Threads Rolls Out Ability to Delete Profile Without Deleting Your Instagram Account]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-delete-profile-separate-instagram-account-feature-update-meta-4572382#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2023 11:33:54 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Threads, Meta’s micro-blogging rival to Elon Musk’s X, has quickly become a popular social media platform months within its launch. Since Threads went live in July, users have complained about the fact that the platform does not let them delete their profile without deleting their Instagram account altogether. Now, Instagram head Adam Mosseri has announced two new...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Threads Users Can Now Stop Their Posts From Being Suggested on Facebook, Instagram]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-posts-suggestions-facebook-instagram-auto-share-users-meta-4570060#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2023 14:09:07 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Threads was released to the public earlier this year in July. Soon after, possibly to increase engagement on the newly launched platform, Meta integrated Threads posts on Facebook and Instagram. User posts started showing up on these social platforms as suggestions. Now, users can choose to opt out of the default setting of sharing Threads posts on other Meta platform...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Facebook and Instagram Introduce Support for Seamless Shopping via Amazon: How it Works]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/amazon-partners-meta-seamless-shopping-facebook-instagram-report-4564444#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2023 17:56:54 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Facebook and Instagram now allow users to make purchases via Amazon without leaving the apps. A new partnership between Meta and Amazon will allow customers to connect their shopping and social networking accounts, allowing them to choose an item and complete the purchase process inside a window on the Facebook or Instagram apps, according to details that have surface...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Head Will Cathcart Says Company Could Show Ads, but Not in Main Inbox: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-could-show-ads-status-channels-sections-will-cathcart-report-4559977#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 14:58:02 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp may display ads in some parts of the app, a top executive recently stated in an interview. Will Cathcart, the head of WhatsApp, recently confirmed that the app won't display ads in the main inbox or in chats, but they might appear in two other sections of the app.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Adds Feature to Protect IP Address in Calls for Enhanced Privacy: How to Turn It On]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-adds-protect-ip-address-in-calls-feature-better-privacy-4559596#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 12:26:39 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp Protect IP address in calls feature is now rolling out to users on iOS and Android, as a way to enhance user privacy when making and receiving calls on the messaging service. The feature will hide your IP address by relaying your calls through the company's servers instead of directly connecting to the other party and revealing your IP address, according to ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta to Make Disclosure of AI, Digitally-Created Ads Compulsory From 2024]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-disclosure-of-ai-digitally-created-ads-political-social-election-purpose-compulsory-from-2024-4558048#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2023 19:43:22 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta Platforms on Wednesday said come 2024, advertisers will have to disclose when artificial intelligence (AI) or other digital methods are used to alter or create political, social or election related advertisements on Facebook and Instagram. ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Testing New Feature to Turn Off Read Receipts in Direct Messages]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-testing-read-receipts-off-direct-message-new-feature-4557050#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[apps]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2023 15:43:15 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram is working on a new feature that will allow users to turn off read receipts in Instagram DMs. The Meta-owned social media site did not confirm when the feature will roll out to users. WhatsApp already carries a similar feature that allows its users to customise whether others can or cannot see if a message is read.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Web Allows Beta Testers to Search for Messages by Date: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-testing-search-message-by-date-feature-web-client-4553532#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[apps]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2023 16:13:40 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp Web beta has added a new feature that is currently available to beta testers, allowing users to search for messages sent or received on a particular date. It could come in handy when users don't remember specific keywords to search for. Messages that do not have searchable text content, such as videos and voice notes, can also be found faster using this metho...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[xAI, Elon Musk's AI Startup, to Be Integrated With X; Will Be Available as Standalone App]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/xai-elon-musk-ai-startup-to-be-integrated-with-x-will-be-available-as-standalone-app-4550545#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[internet]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:35:44 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup xAI will be integrated into his social media platform X and also be available as a standalone app, he said on Sunday in a post. The billionaire also said xAI released its first AI model, a bot named Grok, after making it available to all X Premium+ subscribers on Friday.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Begins Beta Testing Email Address Verification; Working on Ability to Share Polls in Channels: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-testing-email-security-developing-channel-polls-feature-4549943#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 16:03:57 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is allowing beta testers on Android to add their email address to the app, as the messaging platform continues to make it easier for you to log in, even when receiving an authentication code via SMS is not an option. Meanwhile, WhatsApp is working on adding support for sharing polls on channels, a feature that is expected to arrive on a future version of the ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Announces 'Grok' AI Chatbot for X Premium+ Subscribers, to Compete With ChatGPT]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/elon-musk-grok-ai-chatbot-unveiled-for-x-premium-plus-subscribers-4549211#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[internet]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:02:39 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk's xAI startup on Monday launched Grok, a new AI chatbot designed to compete with OpenAI's ChatGPT service. The new Grok chatbot is in limited private testing and will roll out to users in the future. It will be accessible to X Premium+ subscribers only, according to Musk.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Rolling Out Stories-Like Song Lyrics Feature to Reels]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-reels-song-lyrics-new-feature-update-4541384#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2023 12:44:22 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram, the Meta-owned social media platform, is rolling out a feature that allows users to add song lyrics to their Reels, just like on Instagram Stories. Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced the update on his Broadcast Channel. He added that the company is currently working on more features for Reels.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Banned 71.1 Lakh Indian Accounts in September in Compliance With IT Rules]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-banned-71-1-lakh-indian-accounts-september-2023-compliance-with-it-rules-4539459#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 19:19:46 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta-owned WhatsApp banned 71.1 lakh accounts during September in compliance with the IT rules, according to the latest India monthly report released by the popular messaging platform. Out of them, 25.7 lakh accounts were proactively banned before any reports from users. An Indian account is identified via the '+91' country code.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Spotted Working on Alternate Profile Feature; Lets Testers Double Tap to Seek Videos]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-alternate-profile-feature-development-double-tap-seek-video-4537527#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[apps]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 12:38:29 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp will soon allow users to set up an alternate profile on the app or the ability to show some users your default profile, while displaying another one to other users. The Meta-owned messaging platform has also begun testing a new feature that allows testers to seek a video with a double tap gesture on the left and right sides of the screen, on the latest versio...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Improves Group Calls Experience, Lets Users Call Up to 31 Participants With Latest Update: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-supports-group-calls-with-31-participants-latest-update-ios-4531830#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[apps]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2023 17:37:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is improving the group calling experience with its latest update on iOS. Users could previously choose to invite 15 group members to join a call,  but the limit has now been raised to allow 31 group participants to be invited to a call.]]></description>
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                    <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/facebook-instagram-launch-paid-ad-free-subscription-eur-9-12-meta-announcement-november-4531093</guid>
                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Announces Paid Ad-Free Subscription for Facebook, Instagram in Europe]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/facebook-instagram-launch-paid-ad-free-subscription-eur-9-12-meta-announcement-november-4531093#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[social]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2023 15:47:32 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta announced a paid ad-free subscription for Facebook and Instagram via a blog post on Monday. Starting next month, Facebook and Instagram users in the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland can pay a monthly fee to use Meta-owned platforms without ads.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Telegram Update Brings Advanced Reply Options, Link Preview Customisations, Account Colours, More]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-update-reply-quote-formatting-link-previews-account-colour-story-4530619#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2023 12:45:16 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Telegram announced a new update recently that brought new and advanced features for users. Some of the elements rolled out are available to only Telegram Premium users. The update brings several innovative changes to the basic reply feature. Users can also format quotes and customise link previews with the new update. Telegram stories also received some minor upgrades...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Testing New Feature That Allows Friends to Add Photos, Videos to Your Carousel Posts]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-testing-carousel-post-invite-friends-contribute-new-feature-4526842#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[apps]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2023 11:56:11 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram has seen a host of changes in recent times as the popular photo sharing app adds more features. Last week, the Meta-owned social media platform was testing a dedicated feed that only shows posts from verified users. Now, the app is testing a collaborative carousel post feature that allows users to invite their friends to contribute to their feed posts.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Discontinues Updates for Smartphones Running on Android KitKat: All You Need to Know]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-drops-support-android-smartphones-kitkat-version-4515503#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2023 14:50:41 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp has dropped support for smartphones running on Android 4.4, also known as Android KitKat. Users running on Android 4.4 will have to update their software or switch to a newer handset in order to continue using the service, or miss out on new features coming to the app.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk’s X Rolls Out Audio, Video Calling Feature to Some Users]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-twitter-audio-video-calling-feature-rollout-elon-musk-4515362#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[apps]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2023 13:59:32 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is launching an early version of video and audio calling for some users, according to chief technology officer and owner Elon Musk, as the billionaire pushes for X to become an "everything app".]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Testing Feed That Only Shows Posts From Verified People]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-testing-feed-with-posts-from-meta-verified-4510318#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[apps]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 20:39:58 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram has been testing new ways to push more people into buying a verification badge. The Meta-owned company so far allowed users to select what feed they would prefer to see based on all the people they are following or only a few favourites. However, according to Instagram head Adam Mosseri's broadcast channel on Instagram, the company may soon allow users to v...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram New Features Announced Include Multiple Lists in Stories, Audio and Selfie Video Notes and More]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-new-features-announced-birthday-multiple-lists-in-stories-audio-and-selfie-video-notes-and-more-4502155#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 21 Oct 2023 13:18:36 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram recently celebrated its 12th anniversary on October 6. As the company continues to grow, the Meta-owned app has introduced new features to appeal to the Generation Z. Instagram will begin testing the new features soon and may launch them within coming months. The new creative features will include reminders for birthdays, audio notes, videos notes through se...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk’s X to Test $1 Annual Subscription Fee for Liking, Reposting and Quoting Posts]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-twitter-test-subscription-model-usd-1-annual-fee-basic-features-4491523#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 11:42:08 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, said on Tuesday it will test a new subscription model under which it will charge $1 annual fee for basic features. The new subscription termed as "Not A Bot" will charge users for likes, reposts or quoting other accounts' posts, and bookmarking posts on the web version of the platform.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Introduces Support for Passkeys on Android, Enables Face or Fingerprint-Based Logins]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-passkeys-support-rolling-out-android-phones-how-to-enable-4488439#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:18:40 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp passkey support is now available on Android bringing support for logging back in to an account using biometric authentication. Users on Android smartphones will now be able to use their phone's built-in face or fingerprint recognition feature to log back in to their account with a passkey that can be securely synced across their devices.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Introduces New Bottom Tab Interface for Users on Android After Months of Beta Testing]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-new-interface-bottom-tab-layout-rolling-out-android-stable-version-4485450#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:49:54 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp chat interface on the Android app has been updated in a manner that makes it much easier to use the popular chat application with one hand. The modified interface is now rolling out to users on the stable update channel after being tested for months on the beta channel.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Threads Edit Feature, Voice Threads Rolling Out to Users: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-app-edit-button-voice-rollout-instagram-meta-4476995#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 11:03:46 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Threads, Meta’s answer to X (formerly Twitter), was launched earlier this year in July and quickly gained popularity. However, it lacked several basic features and starting losing its users. Now, to stay relevant in the game, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced that the Threads app will roll out an edit button and a Voice Threads feature. Unlike the paid edit opt...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Rolls Out Redesigned Interface With New Colours to Beta Testers on Android]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-new-interface-colours-rolling-out-latest-android-beta-4476784#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 10:05:47 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is getting a new interface on the latest Android beta version. WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.21.12 ditches the app's iconic green-coloured top bar in favour of a white top bar, in the main chat list and inside individual chats. Meanwhile 'outline' icons for various buttons in the app are replacing their solid predecessors on the latest beta version of WhatsA...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp May Soon Bring a Secret Code Feature for Locked Chats: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-secret-code-chat-lock-android-beta-version-2-23-21-9-google-play-beta-programme-report-4464374#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2023 16:48:13 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp has been spotted working on a secret code feature. The instant messaging app could soon allow users to choose a custom password for their locked chat folder. Users can enter the secret code to access their locked chats from the search bar of the app. Configuring a secret code will reportedly let users lock chats from companion devices as well.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Apple Vision Pro Successor to Feature Smaller and Lighter Design, Will Be Easier to Wear: Mark Gurman]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/news/apple-vision-pro-2-weight-challenges-company-mark-gurman-4463080#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[wearables]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2023 11:38:53 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Apple Vision Pro 2 is reportedly in the works at Apple, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The iPhone maker is focussing on lowering both the weight and size of the second-generation Vision Pro headset. Facebook parent Meta, on the other hand, wants the successor to the Meta Quest 3 to be more affordable, according to Gurman.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Testing Pinned Messages in Group Chats; Working on Username Picker and IP Address Protection]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-adds-pinned-messages-developing-ip-protection-username-picker-4452584#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 17:11:13 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is currently beta testing a feature that will allow users to pin chats at the top of group chats. The Meta-owned chat app is also working on adding a new username selection tool and an option to hide IP addresses while making calls on the chat application.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Proposes Monthly Fee of Up to EUR 13 for Ad-Free Access to Instagram and Facebook: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/facebook-instagram-ad-free-option-price-europe-proposal-4444562#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2023 11:03:12 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram and Facebook may offer an ad-free version for users who pay a monthly subscription, according to a report. Meta has reportedly proposed to European regulators, the possibility of a paid version of its social media services that will not show personalised ads that are based on a user's information. Here's how much users in the EU might have to pay for access ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Used Public Instagram, Facebook Posts to Train Its New AI Assistant]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-ai-virtual-assistant-training-public-facebook-instagram-posts-4434949#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 14:57:47 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta Platforms used public Facebook and Instagram posts to train parts of its new Meta AI virtual assistant, but excluded private posts shared only with family and friends in an effort to respect consumers' privacy, the company's top policy executive told Reuters in an interview.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger to Get AI Assistants; Meta Shows Off Image Generation Tool Emu]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/whatsapp-instagram-messenger-ai-assistant-stickers-image-generation-tool-emu-bing-llama-2-meta-4431433#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2023 14:06:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta showcased a host of new products and services, including the Meta Quest 3 mixed reality headset and a pair of smart glasses made in collaboration with Ray-Ban, at its Meta Connect annual conference on Wednesday. Alongside the hardware, the company also announced its own AI assistant, Meta AI, and a variety of AI experiences across Meta’s suite of apps such as I...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Smart Glasses in Collaboration With Ray-Ban Launched, Allows Hands-Free Livestreaming]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-ray-ban-smart-glasses-price-usd-299-329-379-launch-sale-date-october-17-specifications-features-4431180#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2023 12:07:54 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses were introduced on Wednesday alongside the Meta Quest 3 and other products. Users can livestream videos to Facebook and Instagram using the smart glasses, hands-free. The frame comes embedded with a 12-megapixel camera sensor and an LED indicator.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Spotted Working on New Colours, Icons for Chat Interface on Android]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-update-new-design-chat-interface-android-4428229#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:42:43 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp's latest beta update on Android contains clues to a new redesigned version of the chat app for Android, days after similar changes were spotted on WhatsApp for iOS. Here's how the new colours on WhatsApp might look like along with updated icons and buttons in a future version of the app.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Reddit Rolls Out Contributor Program, Offering Real Money for Gold and Karma]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/reddit-contributor-program-gold-karma-reward-real-money-ios-android-web-4424562#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2023 14:59:40 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Reddit, the popular social networking platforming, is starting a new contributor program, which will let users convert their Reddit gold and karma into real money. Reddit made the announcement in a blog post, alongside bringing a new simplified way to award content on its platform with Reddit gold.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk’s X Could Bring Audio and Video Calling Feature to Premium Subscribers]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-audio-video-call-premium-feature-code-screenshot-elon-musk-4424087#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2023 12:03:12 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[X, formerly known as Twitter, has been promised to get an audio and video calls feature. Last month, Elon Musk, who took over the social media platform in October last year, had tweeted that calling feature was coming to X, confirming that calls would work on iOS, Android, Mac &amp; PC and would not require a phone number. The much-awaited audio and video calls feature, h...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Telegram Adds New Features Including Reaction Stickers, Music in Stories, and More]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-new-features-launched-add-reaction-stickers-music-stories-view-once-mode-4422731#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2023 19:55:49 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Telegram launched the stories feature for premium users in July, which was later available for all users in August. Now, the company has added new updates to the feature, which now allow users to add music and reaction stickers to the stories. Moreover, users can now send and share media in view-once mode, which can be changed at any time.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[YouTube Announces AI-Enabled Editing Products for Video Creators]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-ai-enabled-editing-products-tools-video-creators-announced-4412134#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2023 22:56:59 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[YouTube will roll out a slew of artificial-intelligence-powered features for creators, the latest effort from parent company Alphabet to incorporate generative AI — technology that can create and synthesize text, images, music and other media given simple prompts — into its most important products and services.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Passkey Support Reportedly Rolling Out to Beta Testers on Android: How It Works]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-passkey-support-login-biometric-unlock-fingerprint-face-id-password-manager-4407108#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:36:27 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp beta has added support for a new feature that will allow users to log in to their accounts using facial recognition or fingerprint recognition on their smartphone. The messaging service will soon allow users to create passkeys on their device which can be used to securely log in to an account using biometric authentication.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Urged Not to Roll Out End-to-end Encryption on Messenger, Instagram by UK]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-end-to-end-encryption-messenger-instagram-uk-online-safety-bill-4405890#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 09:37:47 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Britain urged Meta, which already encrypts messages on WhatsApp, not to roll out end-to-end encryption on Instagram and Facebook Messenger without safety measures to protect children from sexual abuse after the Online Safety Bill was passed by parliament.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[CCI Said to Have Appointed Former WhatsApp Executive, Government Officials as New Members]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/cci-said-to-have-appointed-former-whatsapp-executive-government-officials-new-members-4405422#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2023 23:27:20 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[India's antitrust body has appointed three new members to oversee cases, including a former government official from the commerce ministry and a former interim compliance officer of WhatsApp, sources with direct knowledge of the matter said.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp iPad Support Spotted in Testing on Latest iOS Beta, Improved Group Calls Interface on Android]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-ipad-support-companion-mode-beta-update-group-calling-feature-improvement-4403977#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2023 17:50:31 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp iPad support is now in beta testing, according to details shared by feature tracker WABetaInfo. The platform will finally add support for Apple's tablets in companion mode. A new interface for group calls is also being tested on the latest Android beta release making it easier to start calls on the app.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Says X to Charge All Users 'Small Monthly Fee' to Use Platform in Conversation With Israeli PM]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/elon-musk-x-charge-small-monthly-fee-all-users-benjamin-netanyahu-assurance-antisemitism-4402963#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2023 11:12:15 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk has announced that X (formerly known as Twitter) will start charging all users a "small monthly fee" to use the platform. The platform owned by Musk sees users typically share "100 million to 200 million" posts to the microblogging platform every day. Musk also assured Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu that he was against antisemitism during a discussion with th...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk's X a 'Habitual Non-Compliant Platform', Says IT Ministry to Karnataka HC]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/x-twitter-elon-musk-india-non-compliant-platform-court-battle-4388239#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2023 10:43:22 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[India's government has told a court that Elon Musk's X is a "habitual non-compliant platform" and for years has not followed many orders to remove content, undermining the government's role, according to a legal filing reviewed by Reuters.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Channels With Directory Search, Reaction Support Rolling Out to 150 Countries Including India]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-channels-feature-rollout-india-global-users-directory-search-reactions-4386030#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 18:30:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp Channels feature is rolling out to users in India and several other countries, according to the Meta-owned platform. These channels will allow users to share updates with a large number of users on WhatsApp just like a one-way broadcast tool.  WhatsApp Channels will be rolled out to users over the coming days, according to the company.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Chat Interoperability Feature Spotted in Development on Latest Beta Update: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-chat-interoperability-feature-development-eu-digital-market-act-regulation-android-4378804#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2023 13:50:39 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly working on adding a new section to the popular messaging app that could display third party chats on the app. The Meta-owned messaging service appears to be working to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act which will require the service to offer interoperability with other chat services by March 2024.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[YouTube 'Subscribe' Button Spotted to Be Glowing When Creators Request Subscription]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-subscribe-button-glowing-channel-subscription-new-feature-google-4373650#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 09 Sep 2023 11:17:25 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[YouTube is currently testing a new feature that highlights the 'Subscribe' button anytime the word 'subscribe' appears in a video. The experimental update was spotted across a wide range of content, therefore it seems that the platform itself has fully automated the procedure.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Snap to Introduce In-App Warning, Other Safety Features to Protect Teen Users]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snap-snapchat-introduce-in-app-warning-other-safeguards-features-protect-13-17-years-users-4369782#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2023 01:03:57 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Social media app maker Snap on Thursday said it will roll out in-app warnings and other safeguards globally to offer enhanced protection to users between the age group of 13-17 years against online risks. The safeguards will enable safer communications and search, and show teenage users age-appropriate content.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[UK Admits Encryption Hurdles to Online Safety Law After WhatsApp, Signal Threaten to Pull Out]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/uk-encryption-online-safety-bill-whatsapp-signal-pushback-back-down-technical-hurdles-compromise-encryption-4367235#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:00:43 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK has admitted there could be technical challenges in the country's upcoming Online Safety Bill which plans to allow regulator Ofcom to compel tech firms to scan their services for illegal content. WhatsApp and Signal had warned of the threat to privacy and encryption of user data posed by the UK's Online Safety Bill, even threatening to pull out of the country.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Microsoft, Google and Meta Among Big Tech Firms Set to Face Overhaul Under New EU Tech Rules: Details]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/google-amazon-apple-meta-microsoft-eu-digital-markets-act-gatekeeper-services-4367140#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2023 10:24:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Apple, and ByteDance are some of the 22 firms that have been designated as "gatekeeper" services under the new EU Digital Markets Act (DMA). Once the EU labels a business a 'gatekeeper', it will need to make its service interoperate with rivals and let users decide which apps to pre-install on their devices. Here's how the rules could ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Borrowed $1 Billion From SpaceX in Same Month of Twitter Takeover: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/elon-musk-borrow-usd-1-billion-space-x-twitter-takeover-deal-report-4363853#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:28:11 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk withdrew a loan of $1 billion from SpaceX - the two-decade-old rocket company run by the billionaire - around the same time he was acquiring Twitter, now known as X, for $44 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta to Discontinue "Facebook News" Feature in UK, France, Germany: Here's Why]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-discontinue-facebook-news-feature-europe-uk-france-germany-4362786#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2023 21:13:12 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta Platforms said on Tuesday it will discontinue the "Facebook News" feature on its social media app in the UK, France and Germany, later this year. Users will still be able to view links to news articles and European news publishers will continue to have access to their Facebook accounts and pages after the change is implemented in December, Meta said.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[India Is Priority Market for Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram: Meta India Chief]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-india-chief-says-priority-market-facebook-whatsapp-instagram-4362162#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2023 18:24:08 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta sees India as a "priority market" with "limitless" possibilities buoyed by macroeconomic growth, digital infrastructure and the popularity of its apps like Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, the social media giant's India head Sandhya Devanathan said. ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Reels: Know How to Download Reels Without Using Third-Party Apps]]></title>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2023 17:27:28 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram is allowing users to download Reels posted by others via Stories so they can watch it later or share it with friends outside the app. Check out how you can download Instagram Reels on Android or iPhone.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp's Multi-Account Feature Now Reportedly Available for More Beta Testers on Android]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-multi-account-feature-test-android-beta-version-wabetainfo-report-4360943#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2023 16:46:51 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp may soon allow users to access two accounts from a single phone. The app has reportedly been spotted testing the multi-account feature for Android phones. Usually, the social media platform also releases the iOS version of the feature close to one another.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Rolls Out New Instant Video Message Toggle for Android, iOS: Here’s How It Works]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-android-ios-beta-update-instant-video-message-toggle-rolling-out-4357333#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 04 Sep 2023 12:08:40 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp has been spotted rolling out a new toggle to turn on or off the ability to share instant video messages. The messaging platform introduced the ability to share instant video messages last month. The feature is enabled by default, however, with the latest beta update it seems to offer more control to users.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta to Offer Paid Versions of Facebook and Instagram in Europe to Avoid Ads: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-offer-ad-free-paid-facebook-instagram-apps-european-union-report-4350572#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 02 Sep 2023 10:10:10 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta Platforms is considering paid versions of Facebook and Instagram with no advertisements for users residing in the European Union (EU) as a response to scrutiny from regulators, the New York Times reported on Friday. Those who pay for the subscriptions would not see ads while Meta would also continue to offer free versions of the apps with ads in the EU, the repor...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Google, Meta May Have to Pay Over CAD 230 Million in Canada Under Online News Act]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/google-meta-facebook-canada-online-news-act-pay-over-cad-230-million-4349984#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 22:20:58 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Canada on Friday unveiled draft rules for a law designed to compel Alphabet's Google and Meta Platforms pay news outlets, saying Ottawa was addressing the companies' concerns that they may be facing an uncapped liability. The draft proposals, which will go through public consultation, would raise CAD 172 million (nearly Rs. 1,050 crore) per year from Google.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Android App Could Get New Interface With White Top App Bar, Suggests Beta Update]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-ui-design-interface-android-version-2-23-18-18-google-play-beta-programme-report-4347622#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 14:16:32 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new user interface for its Android app. The design tweak by the Meta-owned instant messaging app brings enhancements to the top app bar. In the new design, the top bar is shown in white colour, with other UI elements in green.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Apple Plans to Drop Chat Support for Customers on X, YouTube Soon: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/apple-end-chat-support-x-twitter-youtube-community-forum-soon-report-4346059#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2023 19:43:45 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Apple will reportedly stop providing assistance to the users on social media platforms including X (formerly known as Twitter) as well as YouTube and the Apple Support Community online forum. A recent report has claimed that the Apple customer chat support functionality will be dropped from the platforms in October.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[US Judge Refuses to Dismiss Lawsuit Accusing Elon Musk's X of Age Bias in 2022 Layoffs]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-elon-musk-lawsuit-twitter-age-bias-layoffs-2022-us-judge-4344868#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:34:32 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[A US federal judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit accusing X, the social media service formerly called Twitter, of disproportionately laying off older workers when Elon Musk acquired the company last year.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Soon Plans to Launch Video, Audio Call Support on X]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-x-twitter-plans-launch-video-audio-call-support-feature-4344229#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2023 10:32:52 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Social media platform X, formerly Twitter, plans to launch video and audio calls as owner Elon Musk races to build an "everything app" to stay ahead of competition from Meta Platforms-owned Threads. Users will not need a phone number for the features that will be available on Apple's iOS, Google's Android and personal computers, Musk said in post on X on Thursday.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Faces Criticism in Canada for Blocking News on Facebook Amid Wildfires]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-facebook-blocking-news-canada-faces-criticism-wildfires-4331139#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[apps]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 26 Aug 2023 10:38:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta is being accused of endangering lives by blocking news links in Canada at a crucial moment. The company on August 1 started blocking the distribution of news links and articles on its Facebook and Instagram platforms. It has been in a virtual showdown with Ottawa over the bill passed in June, but which only takes effect next year.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Threads' Web Version Is Now Live Globally, Confirms Instagram Head]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-meta-web-version-now-live-globally-instagram-head-adam-mosseri-4329145#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[apps]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2023 16:50:51 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Threads, Meta's challenger to depose Twitter as the go-to platform for celebrities, companies and governments, is now available on the web as it seeks to revive its underwhelming launch. Until now, Threads was accessible only as a mobile app on iPhones and Android phones.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp HD Video Sharing Feature Rolls Out to Users on Android: How it Works]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-update-new-feature-send-hd-video-high-resolution-low-compression-how-to-use-4328072#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2023 13:28:50 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp HD video sharing feature now works on the latest version of the app after weeks of beta testing the feature. Users on the latest version of WhatsApp for Android can now send videos at 720p resolution instead of 480p, improving the quality of media sent to recipients on the messaging platform owned by Meta.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Former US President Donald Trump Returns to X, Posts Mugshot; Elon Musk Calls it ‘Next Level’]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/donald-trump-returns-x-mugshot-donations-twitter-elon-musk-reacts-4328103#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[internet]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:06:25 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Former US President Donald Trump returned to the social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, with a post on Thursday showing his mug shot from his booking at Fulton County Jail in Georgia earlier in the day. Elon Musk reacted to the same and called it 'next level'.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Group History Sharing Feature in the Works; Mark Zuckerberg Announces Automatic Group Naming]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-group-recent-history-sharing-feature-automatic-naming-mark-zuckerberg-4324728#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:37:24 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp recent history sharing is coming to groups, according to details shared by a feature tracker. The Meta-owned messaging service is working on a feature that could improve the experience of a user joining an existing group. Meta's CEO has also announced a new feature that will make it easier for users to name new WhatsApp groups.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Apple, Meta, Other Tech Giants Brace for Rollout of EU’s Digital Services Act]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/apple-google-amazon-meta-big-tech-brace-rollout-eu-digital-services-act-4324619#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[internet]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 10:51:05 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[More than a dozen of the world's biggest tech companies face unprecedented legal scrutiny, as the European Union's sweeping Digital Services Act (DSA) imposes new rules on content moderation, user privacy and transparency this month.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Developing Shortcut to Quickly Send View-Once Images and Videos on Latest Beta: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-view-once-image-video-shortcut-message-faster-sending-4322556#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2023 18:41:02 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp view-once images and videos sharing will soon be easier than before, according to a feature tracker. Users can soon tap and share an image or video from their camera roll with a long press of the send button. Other message types might also be included under view-once messages, according to the feature tracker.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Facebook-Owner Meta Breaking European Data Privacy Rules in Norway, Regulator Says]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-data-privacy-rules-europe-norway-regulator-facebook-mark-zuckerberg-4322932#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2023 18:31:43 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta has been fined one million crowns (roughly Rs. 8 crore) per day since August 14 for breaching users' privacy by harvesting user data and using it to target advertising at them by Norway regulator Datatilsynet.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[X Could Soon Stop Displaying Headlines on News Articles, Says Elon Musk]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-twitter-could-soon-stop-displaying-headlines-news-articles-elon-musk-4320410#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2023 22:06:07 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk is pushing to change how news links appear on his social media platform X, formerly called Twitter, in a move that could potentially undermine the ability of news publishers to draw audience. X is planning to remove the headline and text while retaining just the lead image from links to news articles shared on the platform, Musk said in a post late on Monda...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Starts Rolling Out Web Version of Threads to Gain an Edge Over Rival X]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-web-version-threads-starts-rolling-out-gain-an-edge-over-rival-x-4319999#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2023 20:14:21 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta Platforms said on Tuesday it was launching the web version of its new text-first social media platform Threads, in a bid to retain professional users and gain an edge over rival X, formerly Twitter. Threads' users will be able to access the microblogging platform by logging-in to its website from their computers, the Facebook and Instagram owner said. ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Social Media and Internet Misuse Top Parental Concerns, Says Study]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/social-media-internet-overuse-electronic-devices-top-parental-concern-study-4317535#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:38:24 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[As children return to school, two problems have risen to the top of their parent's concerns, the impact of social media and the internet on children's life. According to the University of Michigan Health CS Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health, more than half of parents rank mental health issues as the top health concern for their children and ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Expected to Roll Out Web Version for Threads by This Week: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-expected-roll-out-web-version-threads-this-week-report-4316091#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2023 17:07:37 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta Platforms is set to roll out the web version on its new text-first social media platform Threads, hoping to gain an edge over X, formerly Twitter, as the initial surge in users waned. The widely anticipated web version will make Threads more useful for power users like brands, company accounts, advertisers and journalists.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[PayPal USD Expected to Do Better Than Facebook's Libra in Stablecoin Market]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/news/paypal-usd-expected-do-better-than-facebook-libra-stablecoin-market-4315893#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2023 16:29:03 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[PayPal's stablecoin is likely to succeed where Facebook's failed, thanks to the payment giant's standing in Washington and policymakers' greater understanding of the issues in the last three years. PayPal this month said it was launching PayPal USD, a crypto token pegged to the US dollar, making it the second major global company to launch a stablecoin after Facebook,...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Reportedly Testing New Message Text Formatting Tools in Beta: All Details]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-desktop-beta-update-message-text-formatting-development-4315452#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[apps]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2023 14:42:49 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new text formatting tool for messages. The development has been spotted in the latest WhatsApp for Desktop beta and includes three new tools. The feature, when released, could be useful for software developers, programmers, and other people who use code snippets.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[How to Send HD Quality Images on WhatsApp Chats: Easy Steps to Follow]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/how-to/features/whatsapp-hd-images-high-quality-send-chats-easy-steps-4313595#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sun, 20 Aug 2023 17:37:25 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp compresses the images, and hence most users opt to other methods for transferring high quality pictures. To resolve this issue, WhatsApp has now made it possible to share HD images through their chats, as announced by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in a Facebook post.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[How to Create AI-Generated Stickers on WhatsApp: Steps to Follow]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/how-to/features/whatsapp-create-ai-generated-stickers-steps-follow-4313100#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sun, 20 Aug 2023 14:15:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp Beta was reported to have added support for AI stickers on the instant messaging app. On WhatsApp, this is the first feature that uses artificial intelligence. As reported, the option to create AI stickers is currently rolling out only to select users in the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.17.14 update.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Canada Requests Meta to Remove Ban on Domestic News From Instagram, Facebook]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-ban-on-domestic-news-facebook-instagram-requested-removal-canada-government-4311541#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 19 Aug 2023 17:38:41 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Canadian government on Friday demanded that Meta lift a "reckless" ban on domestic news from its platforms to allow people to share information about wildfires in the west of the country. Meta started blocking news on its Facebook and Instagram platforms for all users in Canada this month in response to a new law requiring internet giants to pay for news articl...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[X to Delete 'Block' Feature Except For in DMs, Announces Elon Musk]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-elon-musk-block-feature-remove-except-twitter-direct-messages-4310624#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 19 Aug 2023 10:06:12 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, will remove the ability for users to block other accounts, owner Elon Musk said in a post Friday. Musk said blocking will still be possible for direct messages, but that it would be deleted as a “feature.”]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Koo Not Competing Against X, Meta's Threads by Meta; Going After Deeper, Regional Audiences: Co-Founder]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/koo-co-founder-says-company-not-competing-against-x-meta-threads-4310358#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 19 Aug 2023 01:32:10 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Koo is not competing head-on against X (formerly Twitter), or even the recently-launched Threads by Meta, and is instead going after regional audiences with its language-based approach, co-founder of the homegrown platform, Aprameya Radhakrishna, has said. Radhakrishna said Koo can be social-media-as-a-service, tailoring itself in compliance with the laws of the coun...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[What Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg’s Canceled Cage Match Says About Masculine Anxiety]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/features/what-elon-musk-and-mark-zuckerbergs-canceled-cage-match-says-about-masculine-anxiety-4308691#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2023 16:19:16 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg appear to have put their cage fight on hold and the billionaires have clashed online in the past. While the Tesla CEO and Meta CEO are now competing with rival social networks Twitter and Threads, respectively, they might try to frame their cage match as a once-in-a-generation event. However, this is far from the truth as several high-pro...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Rolls Out HD Photo Sharing Feature, HD Video Coming Soon: How it Works]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-update-send-hd-photos-feature-image-sharing-meta-mark-zuckerberg-high-resolution-video-coming-soon-4307962#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2023 13:23:27 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is adding support for sending HD photos on the app. The feature is being rolled out globally over the next few weeks. Users with this update will be able to share higher-quality and higher-resolution images in their WhatsApp chats.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Close to Half of Americans Favour TikTok Ban, Shows Poll]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-us-ban-china-bytedance-47-percent-americans-social-media-democrats-republicans-4304539#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:35:58 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[47 percent of American adults support a ban on the Chinese ByteDance-owned social media app TikTok, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos survey that also asked questions about national security concerns and China.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Reddit Fined in Russia for First Time for Not Deleting 'Banned Content': Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/reddit-fined-russia-banned-content-fake-information-ukraine-war-ria-report-4302907#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:59:14 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Russia on Tuesday fined social media site Reddit for the first time for not deleting "banned content" that it said contained "fake" information about Russia's military campaign in Ukraine, RIA reported on Tuesday, citing a Moscow court.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Telegram Stories With Support for Editing, Dual Camera Mode and More Rolled Out for All Users]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/telegram-stories-dual-camera-mode-privacy-settings-new-update-features-4302545#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:39:02 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Telegram announced on Monday that Stories are now available to all users. The tool was initially introduced to Premium members last month and is now accessible to everyone on the platform. The firm also introduced new privacy settings for the stories and enable dual-camera mode for the same.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk’s X Will No Longer Allow Advertisers to Promote Their Accounts: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-x-twitter-shuts-down-promoted-account-ads-business-platform-report-4302450#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:51:39 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Social media company X, formerly known as Twitter, will no longer allow advertisers to promote their accounts within the platform's timeline to attract new followers, Axios reported on Tuesday, citing an email to advertising clients.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Beta Adds Screen Lock for Web Interface, Tests Support for AI-Generated Stickers on Android]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-ai-stickers-features-beta-update-android-web-screen-lock-how-it-works-4301924#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:19:48 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp AI stickers is the latest feature that is part of the new beta update for Android. These artificial intelligence-generated stickers can be generated using prompts. On the other hand, the newest WhatsApp Web beta allows users to prevent unauthorised access to their chats when they are away from their screen using a password.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk's X Adds 5-Second Delay to Links for NY Times, Reuters and Social Media Rivals Like Facebook: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/elon-musk-x-delay-access-reuters-nyt-facebook-instagram-bluesky-social-media-rivals-content-4301673#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:45:52 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Social media company X, formerly known as Twitter, delayed access to links to content on the Reuters and New York Times websites as well as rivals like Bluesky, Facebook and Instagram, according to a Washington Post report on Tuesday.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Calls Mark Zuckerberg a 'Chicken' After Meta CEO Says 'Time to Move On' From Cage Fight]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/elon-musk-mark-zuckerberg-cage-fight-chicken-taunt-x-threads-competition-4296722#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2023 15:53:56 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk has called Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg a "chicken" after the latter called off his cage fight with the Tesla CEO. On Sunday, Zuckerberg said in a Threads post that Musk was not serious about the fight and that he was going to "focus on competing with people who take the sport seriously".]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Mark Zuckerberg vs Elon Musk: Meta CEO Says 'Time to Move On' From Cage Fight as Tesla CEO 'Isn't Serious']]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/elon-musk-mark-zuckerberg-cage-fight-move-on-threads-success-x-twitter-competitor-4296048#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:09:29 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Mark Zuckerberg has cleared the doubts over the cage fight with Elon Musk stating that the Tesla CEO isn't serious and it is time to move on. The rivalry between Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk has intensified after the former launched Threads to compete with Twitter, which is now known as X.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Twitter.com Starts Switching Over to X.com; iOS Users Reportedly See Changed URLs]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-x-ios-domain-url-shift-elon-musk-report-4292630#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 12 Aug 2023 17:01:39 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk's X might have started to shift towards X.com. As per a new report, URLs generated from the share sheet of the X app on iOS are now showing X.com instead of the old twitter.com. However, the Web link and Android app are currently redirecting users to the old domain. The company could change this in the coming days.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Testing Group-Tagging Feature via Single Mention on Stories: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-test-group-tagging-single-mention-stories-feature-adam-mosseri-4290485#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 19:14:35 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta-owned Instagram is testing a feature that will let users tag a group of people via just a single mention. Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, disclosed some information about this upcoming feature on his broadcast channel titled ‘IG Updates’.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[The Rich Fight Different From You and Me]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/the-rich-fight-different-from-you-and-me-4289162#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 13:55:43 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[The cage fight saga pitting Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk is stuck in the “is it happening or not” stage, to the amusement and fascination of millions.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[X Video Calling Support Confirmed by CEO Linda Yaccarino as Elon Musk-Led Firm Expands Functionality]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/x-video-calling-support-confirmed-ceo-linda-yaccarino-interview-twitter-elon-musk-autonomy-4288804#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 13:10:39 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[X video calls support is coming soon, CEO Linda Yaccarino confirmed in an interview on Thursday. As part of Elon Musk's plan to turn X into an "everything app" like WeChat, users will soon be able to make video calls without sharing their phone number. The feature was previously teased in July by an X employee who showed how the calling interface appears on X running ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk's X Reduces Minimum Requirement for Impressions for Ad Revenue Sharing to 5 Million]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-x-reduce-eligibility-threshold-impressions-twitter-ad-revenue-sharing-4288913#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:24:45 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Tech giant X, formerly known as Twitter, on Friday, announced a new update to their Ads Revenue program for creators, reducing the minimum number of impressions needed from 15 million to 5 million.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Beta Adds Multi-Account Feature for Testers on Android: How It Works]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-multi-account-login-feature-testing-beta-update-support-android-version-4288634#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 11:55:20 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp beta version for Android testers has added a new feature that allows you to add multiple accounts. The latest Android beta version of WhatsApp introduces a new account switcher for the primary number and other accounts that can be added to the same smartphone.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Karnataka High Court Stays Previous Order Imposing Rs. 50 Lakh Fine on X]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-fine-rs-50-lakh-karnataka-high-court-stays-previous-order-4288037#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2023 23:12:46 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[A division bench of the High Court of Karnataka on Thursday stayed a single judge bench order that had imposed a cost of Rs. 50 lakh on X (formerly Twitter) for not complying with IT Ministry orders — subject to the company depositing 50 percent of the amount (Rs. 25 lakh) within one week. The deposit is for X to show its bonafides, the court said.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta's Threads Gets Three New Features This Week; Web Version In Development]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-update-new-features-web-app-development-mark-zuckerberg-meta-4286363#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2023 16:12:37 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Threads, the social media rival to Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter), is struggling to retain the users that it gained immediately after the launch. It was earlier reported that Meta is planning new strategies as it has lost more than half of its users in the weeks following its launch. Taking a step further, Meta has introduced several new features for Threads this we...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Why Meta is Allowing Users to See the Inner Workings of Its New AI Chatbot]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/features/why-meta-is-allowing-users-to-see-the-inner-workings-of-its-new-ai-chatbot-4285676#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2023 12:50:43 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[The AI division of Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta recently unveiled its Llama 2 chatbot. Microsoft has been appointed as Meta’s preferred partner on Llama 2, which will be available through the Windows operating system.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk’s X Fined $350,000 by US Appeals Court Over Donald Trump's Records]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-x-fined-usd-350000-in-justice-department-fight-over-donald-trump-records-4284765#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:30:58 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[The US special counsel investigating Donald Trump obtained a search warrant for the former president's Twitter account in January and the company delayed complying, according to a US appeals court opinion on Wednesday. The ruling said that Twitter had raised First Amendment concerns about a nondisclosure order issued over the warrant, as the company wanted to notify T...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Facebook Messenger Will Drop Support for SMS Messages in September: All Details]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-messenger-sms-support-drop-september-app-update-meta-4282176#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[apps]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2023 12:12:10 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Facebook Messenger will drop support for an old feature soon. Meta introduced Messenger's SMS integration on Android in 2016 to compete against  Apple's iMessage and Google's Android Messages. Currently, SMS text messages appear in purple, and Messenger conversations are shown in blue on the app.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Rolls Out Screen Sharing and Landscape Mode for Video Calls: All Details]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-screen-sharing-video-calls-landscape-rollout-meta-android-ios-windows-4281909#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2023 11:30:41 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is rolling out a screen sharing feature during video calls. This has been available to beta testers for a few weeks but will now gradually be accessible to all users worldwide. Alongside this, the Meta-owned social network platform also introduced Landscape mode in video calls in addition to the Portrait mode.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Canadian Publishers Ask Antitrust Regulator to Investigate Meta’s Decision to Block News Access]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-facebook-instagram-news-blocking-canada-publishers-antitrust-probe-online-act-4281960#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[internet]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2023 10:38:19 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Canadian news industry groups on Tuesday asked the country's antitrust regulator to investigate Meta Platforms' decision to block news on its platforms in the country, accusing the Facebook parent of abusing its dominant position.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Snapchat Said to Be Under Scrutiny From UK Watchdog Over Underage Users]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/snapchat-uk-watchdog-scrutiny-underage-users-data-protection-law-4279108#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2023 12:53:13 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Britain's data regulator is gathering information on Snapchat to establish whether the US instant messaging app is doing enough to remove underage users from its platform, two people familiar with the matter said.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Chief Mark Zuckerberg Comments on Threads About Cage-Fight Against X's Head Elon Musk]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-chief-mark-zuckerberg-threads-post-cage-fight-against-x-head-elon-musk-4278103#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2023 23:28:25 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg took to Threads on Monday to post about his 'cage-fight' with Elon Musk, the owner of X (formerly Twitter). The development comes as Musk on Sunday said that his potential in-person fight with Mark Zuckerberg would be streamed on his social media site X.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Beta Version Allows Testers to Try New Voice Chats and 'Send for Admin Review' Feature]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-version-voice-chats-feature-groups-admin-review-testing-how-it-works-4277046#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2023 18:29:38 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp beta version 2.23.16.19 is rolling a new voice chat feature that  will allow users to join a voice chat in groups. Meanwhile the Meta-owned messaging app will soon allow group administrators to decide whether users can send them chats to for review.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Says X Will Pay Legal Bills of People ‘Unfairly Treated’ by Employers for Posting on Platform]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/elon-musk-x-legal-bills-sue-people-unfair-treatment-employers-twitter-post-4275361#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2023 10:09:58 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk has said his X social media platform will pay the legal bills and sue on the behalf of people who have been treated unfairly by employers because of posting or liking something on the site formerly known as Twitter.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Says Cage Fight With Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Will Be Livestreamed on X]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/elon-musk-mark-zuckerberg-meta-cage-fight-live-stream-x-twitter-4274156#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sun, 06 Aug 2023 17:37:48 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk said in a social media post that his proposed cage fight with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg would be live-streamed on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[X to Now Let Users Stream Live Videos, Elon Musk Announces New Feature]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-elon-musk-new-feature-live-video-streaming-4269854#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 04 Aug 2023 19:11:04 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk, who recently rebranded Twitter as X, has teased people with a new feature on the microblogging site. On Friday, the billionaire posted a live video, also featuring some employees from X, raking 4.9 million users. In another tweet, he shared about the live video feature being live.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[X Requested to Suspend Fake Account of Japan’s Top Finance Diplomat]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-former-twitter-requested-suspend-fake-account-japan-top-finance-diplomat-masato-kanda-4265583#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2023 16:16:40 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Japan's Ministry of Finance warned of a fake account for its top currency diplomat Masato Kanda on social media X, formerly known as Twitter, as the market fears a currency intervention amid the yen's drop to a one-month-low. The account, under the name "Masato Kanda", appeared to have been created in March and made only four posts to date.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[X Now Allows Users to Hide Their Blue Check Marks After Paying Monthly $8 Subscription Fee: How It Works]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/x-twitter-hide-blue-tick-mark-option-app-setting-elon-musk-feature-limits-4264790#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2023 12:21:24 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[X — formerly known as Twitter — now allows users to hide their blue check marks after paying $8 (roughly Rs. 660) on the platform, according to the company's updated support documents. However, some features may not be available after a user hides their blue check mark, according to the company.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Releases Open-Source AI Tool AudioCraft to Create Music and Audio]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-releases-open-source-ai-tool-audio-craft-create-music-audio-4263480#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2023 21:27:25 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta Platforms on Wednesday introduced its open-source AI tool called AudioCraft that will help users to create music and audio based on text prompts. The AI tool is bundled with three models, AudioGen, EnCodec and MusicGen, and works for music, sound, compression and generation, Meta said. MusicGen is trained using company-owned and specifically licensed music, it ad...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta to Seek User Consent for Targeted Ads on Facebook, Instagram in the EU]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-seek-user-consent-eu-targeted-ads-facebook-instagram-4262543#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2023 17:11:24 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta intends to ask users in the European Union for their consent before allowing businesses to target advertising based on what they view on its services such as Facebook and Instagram, the social media giant said on Tuesday.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk’s X Challenges Karnataka HC Ruling on Content Removal Orders]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/elon-musk-x-twitter-challenge-court-ruling-content-blocking-order-india-4261961#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2023 14:53:56 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Social media platform X has sought to quash an Indian court decision that found it non-compliant with content removal orders, arguing the ruling could embolden the government to block more content.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Starts Blocking News in Canada on Facebook, Instagram Over Law on Paying Publishers]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-canada-news-publishing-block-law-internet-pay-facebook-instagram-4261354#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2023 11:28:40 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta Platforms has begun the process to end access to news on Facebook and Instagram for all users in Canada, it said on Tuesday, in response to a law requiring internet giants to pay news publishers.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Snapchat Announces Rewards Program for AR Creators in India, Viral Lens Makers Can Get Up to $7,200]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snapchat-announces-snap-ar-lens-creator-rewards-program-india-usd-7200-4259435#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2023 18:30:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Snapchat has announced the ‘Lens Creator Rewards’ that aims to incentivise the creators of AR filters that go viral on the platform. Under the programme, an Indian Lens creator, every month could get rewards up to $7,200 (roughly Rs. 6 lakh) if their lens emerges as top performing in India, Mexico, and the US.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Australian Lawmakers Recommend Potential WeChat Ban on Government Devices]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/wechat-australian-lawmakers-recommend-potential-ban-government-devices-4259290#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2023 17:33:45 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[A senate committee in Australia has recommended a swathe of rules and restrictions for social media platforms, including potentially banning WeChat on government devices. Companies like TikTok and WeChat posed "unique national security risks" because their parent companies, ByteDance and Tencent, are headquartered in China and subject to its national security laws, co...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk's X Sues Nonprofit That Tracks Hate Speech, Disinformation]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/elon-musk-x-sue-non-profit-ccdh-false-claims-encourage-advertisers-pause-investment-4258421#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2023 14:13:36 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, on Monday, sued a nonprofit that fights hate speech and disinformation, accusing it of asserting false claims and encouraging advertisers to pause investment on the platform. The lawsuit stems from a media report published in July that stated findings from CCDH's research saying that hate speech had increased towards...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta to Launch AI-Powered Chatbots With Different Personalities by September: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-prepares-ai-powered-chatbots-different-personalities-retain-users-report-4258060#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2023 12:31:12 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta Platforms is preparing to launch a range of artificial intelligence (AI) powered chatbots that exhibit different personalities as soon as September, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. Meta has been reportedly designing prototypes for chatbots that can have humanlike discussions with its users, as the company attempts to boost its engagement with its social ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk’s Big X Sign Removed From Twitter Roof After Residents' Complaints]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/elon-musk-x-sign-removed-twitter-roof-following-complaints-san-francisco-4257818#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2023 11:26:21 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk's big bright “X” sign has been removed from the roof of X's headquarters in 
San Francisco. The city building department logged 24 complaints after a weekend of the big X, which on Friday was erected on the roof of the company's downtown San Francisco headquarters, on Market Street, to the chagrin of neighbours who complained about intrusive lights.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Takes Product and Engineering Chief Role at X, Yaccarino to Lead All Other Divisions]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/x-elon-musk-linda-yaccarino-reporting-structure-head-trust-safety-team-product-engineering-chief-4257562#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2023 09:41:34 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[X owner Elon Musk and Chief Executive Linda Yaccarino will both oversee the trust and safety team at the company formerly known as Twitter, the social media concern said on Monday. X's product and engineering team will report to Musk, while Yaccarino will oversee all other divisions, including human resources, legal, finance, sales and operations, X said.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Twitter Now 'X' on Both Android and iOS Platforms; Tweets Relabeled as 'Posts']]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-x-elon-musk-android-ios-tweets-posts-google-apple-4251144#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[apps]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 29 Jul 2023 16:52:19 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Twitter was recently rebranded as X by owner Elon Musk. On Friday, Musk claimed that the social media platform reached "new heights" with more than 540 million monthly users. Between talks of the patent rights of the letter X, the mobile application icon for Twitter on both Android and iOS platforms has changed to 'X' with an update and the content shared by users, pr...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Says X, Formerly Twitter, Reaches ‘New High’ With Over 540 Million Monthly Users]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-twitter-monthly-users-540-million-elon-musk-new-high-graph-4250360#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 29 Jul 2023 10:11:22 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk said on Friday that monthly users of social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, reached a "new high" and shared a graph that showed the latest count as over 540 million. Musk's post on X about the user figures comes as the company goes through organisational changes.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Plans to Work on Boosting Retention on Threads After App Loses More Than Half of Its Users]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-meta-twitter-rival-boost-retention-half-users-lost-launch-mark-zuckerberg-4247517#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2023 11:28:56 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta Platforms executives are heavily focused on boosting retention on their new Twitter rival Threads, after the app lost more than half of its users in the weeks following its buzzy launch, CEO Mark Zuckerberg told employees on Thursday.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta’s Reels Revenue Gets AI Boost to Close in on TikTok, Set to Jump to $10 Billion This Year]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-reels-meta-rival-tiktok-bytedance-revenue-usd-10-billion-ai-boost-4247402#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2023 10:37:34 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, Meta revealed numbers that show Reels videos are growing rapidly among both users and advertisers and are quickly catching up to the ByteDance-owned TikTok app that is beloved by young users and has reshaped the social media landscape.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Rolls Out Short Video Message Feature for Android, iOS: Details]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-rolls-out-short-instant-video-message-feature-android-ios-4246491#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2023 21:36:34 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp has added a new feature to the app which enable users to send short video messages. While users could either reply with the help of instant audio or text message, the new feature now lets users to record short videos and send them in lieu of text messages. These real-time video messages can be up to 60 second-long.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Beta Adds Support for Safety Tools, Allows Testers to Forward Messages to New Group]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-update-feature-safety-tools-unknown-numbers-forward-new-group-4244279#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[apps]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2023 14:20:38 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp beta has introduced a new security-oriented feature that surfaces existing tools on WhatsApp to make it easier for users to deal with unwanted contact, as well as a feature that will allow you to make new groups easily while forwarding messages on the latest testing versions of WhatsApp for Android.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta's Facebook Reports 3.03 Billion Monthly Active Users in Q2 2023, Posts Strong Rise in Advertising Revenue]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-platforms-q2-profit-usd-7-8-billion-monthly-active-users-3-03-billion-revenue-advertising-4244256#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[social]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2023 12:08:05 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Facebook parent Meta on Wednesday beat market expectations for quarterly earnings, powered by reviving digital ad business. Meta reported a profit of $7.8 billion (roughly Rs. 63,949 crore) on $32 billion (roughly Rs. 2,62,358 crore) in revenue during Q2, as the number of people using Facebook monthly rose to 3.03 billion.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Facebook Parent Meta Fined AUD 20 Million for Undisclosed User Data Collection]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-parent-meta-fine-aud-20-million-undisclosed-user-data-collection-4242350#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2023 18:47:55 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[An Australian court ordered Facebook owner Meta Platforms to pay fines totalling AUD 20 million (nearly Rs. 110 crore) for collecting user data through a smartphone application advertised as a way to protect privacy without disclosing its actions. The fine wraps up one strand of Meta's legal issues in Australia related to its handling of user information.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Threads Rolls Out Chronological 'Following' Feed on iOS and Android, Web Interface in Development]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/threads-chronological-feed-feature-rolling-out-android-ios-app-twitter-web-interface-4240849#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2023 13:18:36 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Threads Following tab was rolled out by the platform on Tuesday, allowing users to see posts from users they are following instead of an algorithm-influenced feed. You can now see posts on Threads in chronological order, and the platform's head has also confirmed that Meta is working on a web version of the service.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[TikTok Announces Text-Only Posts to Rival Twitter After Elon Musk Rebrands Platform to X]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-text-only-post-twitter-rival-tech-giant-elon-musk-x-bytedance-threads-instagram-meta-4239130#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 15:13:29 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[TikTok announced Monday that it will offer text-only posts, becoming the latest tech giant to offer an alternative to embattled Twitter. The text posts on TikTok will most closely resemble similar offerings on Instagram, which earlier this month also launched a challenge to Twitter called Threads.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk May Land in Trouble With Twitter Rebrand; Meta, Microsoft Have Intellectual Property Rights of ‘X’]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-x-elon-mush-meta-microsoft-trademark-intellectual-property-rights-4239090#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 14:16:44 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Billionaire Elon Musk's decision to rebrand Twitter as X could be complicated legally: companies including Meta and Microsoft already have intellectual property rights to the same letter. X is so widely used and cited in trademarks that it is a candidate for legal challenges, and the company formerly known as Twitter could face its own issues defending its X brand in ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Twitter Becomes X: How Elon Musk is Working Towards His 1999 Dream of Creating an 'Everything App’]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/features/twitter-x-elon-musk-1999-dream-an-everything-app-x-com-spacex-xai-4237421#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2023 20:05:26 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk, ever since acquiring Twitter for $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3,59,100 crore), has been introducing changes and updates to the microblogging site. The latest upheaval is a complete change of its name and brand logo, from Twitter to X. The billionaire also announced in a tweet that the domain X.com now redirects users to Twitter.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Threads Could Lure Advertisers From Elon Musk’s Twitter but It’s Early Days, Analysts Say]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-meta-twitter-rival-lure-advertisers-elon-musk-analysts-4236661#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2023 17:10:42 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Threads could generate $8 billion in annual revenue by 2025]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk's Twitter Begins Switch to X Branding With Site Logo, Profile Photo]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-twitter-switch-branding-x-change-site-logo-profile-picture-4236206#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2023 15:27:48 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk and Twitter Chief Executive Officer Linda Yaccarino unveiled a logo for the social media platform on Monday that featured a white "X" on a black background as a replacement for the familiar blue bird symbol. "X is here! Let's do this," tweeted Yaccarino, who also posted a picture of the logo projected on the company's offices in San Francisco.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Says He Intends to Rebrand Twitter, Blue Bird Logo to Be Replaced by an X]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-elon-musk-blue-bird-logo-change-x-rebranding-4235259#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2023 09:58:28 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Twitter owner Elon Musk on Sunday signalled he would do more to take the social media company in a new direction with a rebranding that will replace its well-known blue bird logo with an X after acknowledging advertisers have been slow to return.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Twitter to Get LinkedIn Twist, May Soon Let Verified Firms Publish Hiring Posts]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-soon-let-verified-firms-find-potential-recruits-4229644#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 21 Jul 2023 18:10:51 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Twitter could soon let verified companies post job openings on their profiles. The platform has not officially announced the feature, but tech tipsters have managed to catch a glimpse of the feature.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[OpenAI, Alphabet, Meta Commit to Watermark AI-Generated Content for Safer Tech, Assures White House]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/openai-alphabet-meta-commit-watermark-ai-generated-content-safer-technology-safety-measures-white-house-4229275#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[internet]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 21 Jul 2023 16:39:25 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Top AI companies including OpenAI, Alphabet and Meta Platforms have made voluntary commitments to the White House to implement measures such as watermarking AI-generated content to help make the technology safer, the Biden administration said. The companies - which also include Anthropic, Inflection, Amazon.com and OpenAI partner Microsoft - pledged to thoroughly test...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Apple Opposes UK Push to Bypass End-to-End Encryption, Says It Will Remove iMessage and FaceTime: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/apple-facetime-imessage-remove-service-end-to-end-encryption-uk-investigatory-powers-act-4229242#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 21 Jul 2023 16:31:59 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Apple has strongly opposed the British parliament against the Online Safety Bill that proposes changes to the Investigatory Powers Act (IPA) 2016 that would allow the government to force companies to install technology to scan the contents of encrypted messaging apps and services.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Rolls Out Wear OS App With Support for Voice Messages, Quick Replies: Details]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-wear-os-3-app-features-chats-voice-messages-emoji-calls-quick-replies-4224533#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2023 12:26:36 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is rolling out to Wear OS smartwatches, the company announced on Wednesday. The popular messaging now lets users start a new chat with another user, or respond to messages with emoji, text, and voice messages with a smartwatch that runs on Wear OS 3.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[TikTok Opens Its Research Software to Researchers in Europe as Part of Transparency Push]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-open-research-software-europe-eu-online-content-rules-4224769#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2023 12:25:10 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[TikTok on Thursday opened up its research software to researchers in Europe ahead of new EU rules requiring Big Tech to do more to police online content. TikTok, owned by ByteDance, is one of 19 online platforms and search engines subject to tougher requirements that will kick in from August under the Digital Services Act (DSA).]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Twitter Sued Again Over Severance Pay, Lawsuit Claims Company Owes at Least $500 Million to Ex-Workers]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/twitter-elon-musk-second-lawsuit-july-usd-500-million-severance-pay-ex-workers-4222174#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2023 16:42:38 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Twitter on Tuesday was hit with the second lawsuit this month to claim that it owes at least $500 million in severance pay to ex-workers, the latest in a series of cases arising from Elon Musk's acquisition of the social media company.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Google Says Court Order to Lower Disney+ Hotstar Fee for In-App Purchases in India Is Temporary]]></title>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2023 15:23:51 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Google said on Wednesday an Indian court's directive ordering the company to charge a lower 4 percent in-app payment on Disney's streaming service in the country was a temporary measure until the court proceedings play out.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Threads App for iOS Gets Translation, Follow Tabs and More With the Latest Update]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-app-for-ios-update-features-follows-tab-translations-meta-instagram-4221601#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2023 14:36:45 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Threads, the popular microblogging app launched by Meta earlier this month, has got its second update for iOS. The app has brought several new features along with the fixes to some of the issues with the latest update. Threads developer Cameron Roth has shared the roll out of the latest app update for iOS.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[TikTok to Voluntarily Perform ‘Stress Test’ Ahead of EU Digital Services Act]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-stress-test-eu-digital-services-act-dsa-european-union-bytedance-china-4221347#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2023 13:33:27 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok has voluntarily agreed to a "stress test" to prepare for the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA), EU industry chief Thierry Breton said on Tuesday.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Threads to Implement Rate Limits to Combat Spam Amid Drop in Active Users, DMs Feature Coming Soon: Reports]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/threads-daily-active-users-decline-twitter-competition-rate-limits-dm-feature-development-4218122#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2023 17:37:45 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Threads has announced that it will implement rate limits to combat spam attacks on the platform, according to Instagram head Adam Mosseri. The number of daily active users on the app has dropped considerably, while the company is planning to add missing features like DMs and a functional search feature soon, according to reports.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Facebook Gets New Video Tab; Brings Improvements to Video Editing, Uploads, More]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-video-editing-tools-tab-upgrade-redesign-blog-meta-4218309#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2023 17:29:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta announced a host of upgrades for its video features on Facebook, including refined editing tools, the ability to upload videos in HDR, and a replaced the older Watch tab with a Video tab. The new features will be available on the Facebook app on both Android and iOS devices.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta to Be Fined $100,000 per Day Over Privacy Breaches Unless Firm Takes Remedial Action: Norway Regulator]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-fine-usd-100000-per-day-norway-regulator-privacy-breaches-4214772#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 15:38:39 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Facebook and Instagram owner Meta Platforms will be fined $100,000 (roughly Rs. 82 lakh) per day over privacy breaches unless it takes remedial action, Norway's data protection authority said on Monday, in a move that could have wider European implications.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Distracted by Twitter, Should Focus on Tesla as EV Rivals Pick Up Pace, Investors Say in Survey]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/auto/news/elon-musk-tesla-focus-twitter-distraction-investors-survey-ev-rivals-competition-4214255#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 13:08:22 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Out of 630 global MLIV Pulse contributors, 54 percent flagged the heightened risk of industry competition while 26 percent picked the behavior and decisions of its mercurial chief as a key concern for Tesla shareholders.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Twitter Cash Flow Still Negative Because of 50 Percent Drop in Ad Revenue, Heavy Debt: Elon Musk]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-cash-flow-negative-elon-musk-ad-revenue-down-50-percent-4211520#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 05:31:21 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Twitter's cash flow remains negative because of a nearly 50 percent drop in advertising revenue and a heavy debt load, Elon Musk said on Saturday, falling short of his expectation in March that Twitter could reach cash flow positive by June.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Twitter Announces Plan to Share Advertising Revenue With Verified Content Creators]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-share-ad-revenue-verified-content-creators-five-million-tweet-impressions-4205936#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 09:19:16 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Twitter said on Thursday that select content creators on the social media platform will be eligible to get a part of the advertising revenue the company earns. The content creators will get a share of revenue from ads displayed in their replies, Twitter said, adding that to be eligible the creators should be verified users with at least 5 million impressions on their ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Twitter Sues Texas Entities Over Data Scraping as Elon Musk Reaffirms Reason for Tweet Read Limits: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/twitter-elon-musk-lawsuit-texas-data-scraping-daily-tweet-read-limit-4203604#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 15:31:06 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Twitter has filed a lawsuit against four unnamed entities in Texas for data scraping, a local TV station said on Wednesday, explaining why the Elon Musk-owned social network had recently placed daily limits on the number of tweets a user could read.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Set to Contest EU Antitrust Charges at Friday Hearing to Avoid Hefty Fine]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-facebook-contest-eu-antitrust-charges-friday-hearing-avoid-hefty-fine-4202146#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 23:41:56 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Facebook owner Meta will contest EU antitrust charges at a closed hearing on Friday in a bid to stave off a possible hefty fine after regulators charged it with tying its classified advertisements service to its social network, people familiar with the matter said.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram, Messenger Users Can Now Use Meta Avatars in Video Calls: How It Works]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-digital-avatar-instagram-messenger-real-time-video-calls-4201124#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 18:49:57 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta has announced new real-time Avatar feature for video calls on Instagram  and Messenger. The company has announced the feature via its blog post, sharing that users can now use their Avatars during video calls on Instagram and Messenger. Meta Avatars on these social media apps' video calls look somewhat similar to Apple’s Memoji avatars.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Snapchat to Let Users Add Links to Other Social Platforms With Linktree Partnership: Details]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snapchat-partners-linktree-users-add-links-other-social-networking-platforms-4197640#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 18:39:58 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Snapchat has partnered Linktree to let its users show links to their works posted on different social networking platforms. Linktree has also offered three months of premium services to Snapchat users, which will allow them to include their email IDs, phone number collection, even NFTs on their Linktree profiles.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Threads, Meta’s New Social Media App, Could Soon Get Instagram’s Branded Content Tools: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-meta-instagram-branded-content-tools-marketers-influencers-4197398#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 17:40:43 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta Platforms's Instagram is reportedly planning to bring its branded content tools to Threads. Such tools will help marketers collaborate with influencers on paid partnerships on the social media platform while advertising is unavailable.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[US Justice Department Plans to Block Judge Ruling Limiting Government Contact With Social Media Firms]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/us-block-judge-ruling-government-contact-social-media-firms-facebook-meta-twitter-tiktok-instagram-threads-whataspp-4197186#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:51:18 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[The US Justice Department on Monday sought to block a judge's order that barred some federal agencies and officials from communicating with social media firms about moderating content on their platforms in a decision stemming from a Republican-backed lawsuit against President Joe Biden's administration.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp's Phone Number Privacy Feature for Communities Reportedly Rolling Out to Android, iOS Beta Testers]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-phone-number-privacy-feature-communities-groups-android-ios-beta-update-report-4196985#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:22:21 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp's “phone number privacy” feature for communities is reportedly available to all Android and iOS beta testers now. The functionality, which allows users to hide their phone numbers while joining a community, has been in development for quite some time now.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[US Lawmakers Consider Changes to Bill That Could Give Government New Powers to Ban TikTok]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-us-ban-new-bill-amendment-lawmakers-bytedance-china-4196248#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 12:09:48 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[US lawmakers are considering changes to address concerns about a bill that would give the Biden administration new powers to ban Chinese-owned TikTok, the chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Democratic Senator Mark Warner, who has cosponsored the legislation said on Monday.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Threads Will Label Government Accounts on New App, Meta Tells Australia]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-australia-government-meta-label-verification-instagram-twitter-4195979#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 10:23:09 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, plans to label government-affiliated accounts on its new Twitter-like platform Threads, Josh Machin, Meta's head of public policy for Australia, told an inquiry on foreign interference on Tuesday.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Whatsapp Reportedly Restored After Global Outage]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-instagram-threads-whatsapp-down-outage-service-restored-globally-meta-4195903#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 09:42:37 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta's social media apps Instagram and Facebook, messaging app WhatsApp and Twitter-rival Threads were all back up after an hour-long outage affecting thousands of users on Monday, according to Downdetector.com.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp Reportedly Down for Thousands of Users During Global Outage]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-facebook-instagram-whatsapp-down-not-working-loading-outage-user-reports-downdetector-4195762#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 07:41:56 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Thousands of US users across Meta Platforms' social media offerings Instagram and Facebook, and WhatsApp reported outages on Monday, according to Downdetector.com. Around 13,000 users reported issues with accessing Instagram, while around 5,400 and 1,870 users faced outages on Facebook and WhatsApp, respectively.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta, OpenAI Sued by Comedian Over Alleged Copyright Infringement]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-facebook-openai-chatgpt-sued-comedian-sarah-silverman-alleged-copyright-infringement-4195385#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 23:19:33 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Comedian Sarah Silverman and two authors have filed copyright infringement lawsuits against Meta Platforms and OpenAI for allegedly using their content without permission to train artificial intelligence language models. The proposed class action lawsuits were filed by Silverman, Richard Kadrey and Christopher Golden in San Francisco federal court.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Twitter Rival Threads Surpasses ChatGPT to Become Fastest-Growing Online App to Hit 100 Million]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/threads-meta-surpasses-open-chatgpt-becomes-fastest-growing-app-100-million-users-4194933#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 20:48:30 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta Platforms' Twitter rival Threads crossed 100 million sign-ups within five days of launch, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on Monday, dethroning ChatGPT as the fastest-growing online platform to hit the milestone. Threads has been setting records for user growth since its launch on Wednesday, with celebrities, politicians and other newsmakers joining the platform.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[The Deinfluencing Trend Reflects a Growing Desire for Authenticity Online]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/features/the-deinfluencing-trend-reflects-a-growing-desire-for-authenticity-online-4194003#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 16:51:35 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[A new social media trend has recently emerged in response to the materialistic nature of influencer culture: deinfluencing. This trend involves influencers discouraging their followers from buying overpriced or ineffective products.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Lets Beta Testers Log on to WhatsApp Web Using Phone Number, Developing New Chat Filters Feature]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-web-phone-number-link-feature-without-qr-code-beta-testing-chat-filters-android-4192876#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 13:21:22 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is now allowing beta testers on Android to log on to WhatsApp Web using their phone number, instead of scanning a QR code with their smartphone. The Meta-owned messaging service is also working on filters designed to improved chat management on a recent beta version of WhatsApp for Android.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Threads App Gains 100 Million Users in Under a Week, Elon Musk's Twitter Reportedly Sees Traffic Drop]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/threads-100-million-users-sign-up-instagram-twitter-competitor-4192625#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 12:43:23 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Threads has crossed 100 million registered users in under a week, according to a website tracking the number of users that have signed up for the new microblogging service. Closely linked to a user's Instagram account, Threads was rolled out globally (except in the EU) last week. Meanwhile, Elon Musk tweeted a derogatory comment about Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, signall...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta’s Threads Is Surging, but Mass Migration From Twitter Is Likely to Remain an Uphill Battle]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/features/meta-threads-is-surging-but-mass-migration-from-twitter-is-likely-to-remain-an-uphill-battle-4193099#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 12:35:25 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Regardless of how many people ultimately decide to leave Twitter, and even how many people do so around the same time, creating a community on another platform is an uphill battle. These migrations are in large part driven by network effects, meaning that the value of a new platform depends on who else is there.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Suspended Twitter Account ‘ElonJet’ Tracking Elon Musk's Private Jet Moves to Rival Meta's Threads]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/jack-sweeney-elon-musk-jet-tracking-twitter-account-mark-zuckerberg-theads-4192753#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 10:12:04 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Jack Sweeney, the creator of an account tracking Elon Musk's private jet in real time, has moved to Mark Zuckerberg's Twitter-rival Threads after being suspended from Twitter last year.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[How to Transfer WhatsApp Chat History on Android or iOS Using QR Code]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/how-to/features/whatsapp-chat-history-transfer-ios-android-using-qr-code-4173672#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2023 14:28:42 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta has made it easier for WhatsApp users to transfer their chat from an old phone to a new phone without use of any backup or cloud services. WhatsApp now allows Android as well as iOS users to transfer their chat history, along with media attachments, between phones running the same OS. Here's the process to transfer WhatsApp chat history on Android as well as iOS ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Sues Law Firm Wachtell to Recover Fees From Twitter Buyout]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-twitter-buyout-fees-recoup-sues-law-firm-wachtell-lipton-rosen-katz-4188675#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 11:21:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk has sued the elite law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen &amp; Katz to recover most of a $90 million (nearly Rs. 743 crore) fee it received from Twitter for defeating his bid to walk away from his $44 billion (nearly Rs. 3,37,465 crore)) buyout of the social media company. Musk accused Wachtell of exploiting Twitter.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta's 'Friendly' Threads Collides With Unfriendly Internet]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-threads-app-unfriendly-internet-rules-instagram-4188612#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 10:49:32 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has pitched Meta's Twitter copycat app, Threads, as a "friendly" refuge for public discourse online. The company said it would hold users of the new Threads app to the same rules it maintains on its photo and video-sharing social media service, Instagram.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Twitter Could Face Difficulties Showing Meta Stole Trade Secrets for Threads]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-could-face-difficulties-showing-meta-stole-trade-secrets-for-threads-4188144#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 00:02:41 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Twitter's claim that Meta Platforms stole trade secrets to build its new microblogging site may be the first volley in a legal battle between the social media giants, but experts say Twitter would have to clear a high hurdle if it sues.  In a letter sent on Wednesday, Twitter alleged that Meta used its trade secrets to develop its new social media platform, Threads, ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[How to Configure and Mute Threads Notifications on Your Android Smartphone]]></title>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 10:46:58 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Threads has already racked up more than 50 million sign-ups just over a day after it was launched. Currently, Threads sends 10 different types of notifications. Here is a step-by-step guide to mute or manage unwanted notifications from Threads.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Threads App Sees Over 50 Million Users Sign Up Within a Day as Instagram's Competition With Twitter Heats Up]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/threads-app-50-million-users-signups-twitter-alternative-legal-threat-4185126#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 09:23:32 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Threads now has 50 million users just over 24 hours since the app was rolled out on Thursday. Meta's "Twitter Killer" competitor works closely with its Instagram service, and its meteoric rise has caused rival Twitter to feel the heat and threaten to sue the Facebook parent firm a day after it was launched.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Twitter Threatens to Sue Meta Over Threads: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-threatens-sue-meta-over-threads-report-4184880#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:31:39 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Twitter is threatening legal action against Meta Platforms over its new Threads platform, Semafor reported on Thursday, citing a letter sent to the Facebook parent's CEO Mark Zuckerberg by Twitter's lawyer Alex Spiro. Meanwhile, Analysts have said Threads' ties to Instagram might give it a built-in user base and advertising apparatus.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta's Threads Emerges as First Real Threat to Twitter as It Racks Up Over 30 Million Users in 18 Hours]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-threads-elon-musk-twitter-real-threat-racks-up-over-30-million-users-within-18-hours-4184795#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 23:49:16 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta's Threads racked up more than 30 million sign-ups within about 18 hours of its launch, emerging as the first real threat to Elon Musk-owned Twitter, as it took advantage of its access to billions of Instagram users and a similar look to that of its rival. Dubbed as the "Twitter-Killer", Threads was the top free app on Apple's App Store in the UK and the US on Thu...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Twitter vs Threads: How Mark Zuckerberg's Latest App Measures Against Elon Musk's Microblogging Site]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/features/twitter-threads-instagram-mark-zuckerberg-meta-elon-musk-differences-similarities-4183266#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 17:16:53 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta announced the Threads app on July 5. The app is built by the team at Instagram and allows users to share text updates and join public conversations. Given its user interface and features, it is easy to deduce that the app aims to compete against Twitter — the Elon Musk-owned microblogging site which has rustled up the social media community recently, which has ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta's Twitter Rival Threads Crosses 10 Million Sign-Ups Within First Few Hours of Launch]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/threads-app-cross-10-million-sign-ups-launch-meta-twitter-rival-4182345#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 13:31:38 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta's Threads is now available for download on Android and iOS in 100 countries and has crossed ten million sign-ups within the first few hours of its launch, company CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Thursday. Threads is the biggest challenger yet to Elon Musk-owned Twitter, which has seen a series of potential competitors emerge but not yet replace one of the social media's...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Threads App Linked to Instagram Launched by Meta: How to Sign Up and All You Need to Know]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/features/instagram-threads-app-download-android-ios-features-fediverse-how-it-works-delete-account-4181840#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 12:16:39 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Threads was launched by Meta on Thursday as a new text-based microblogging platform. Linked closely to Instagram, Threads already has 10 million users seven hours after it was launched, according to Mark Zuckerberg. If you've received a notification from the Instagram app that your friends have joined Threads, here's how you can sign up for the service and everything ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Twitter Not Suited for Emergency Communications, Dutch Officials Say After Storm]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-emergency-communications-unsuitable-dutch-officials-after-storm-4181742#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 09:13:44 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Twitter is not the right place to seek information during an emergency, Dutch politicians and a prominent online group said on Wednesday. Citizens were directed to the platform for updates during a large storm. Several politicians and digital rights group Bits of Freedom said that was not appropriate, given that Twitter is a private company.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Threads Launched by Meta as Mark Zuckerberg's Much-Anticipated Twitter Rival Comes to iOS and Android: Details]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/threads-app-launch-meta-twitter-rival-celebrities-stores-features-4181671#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 07:38:16 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta has launched its new social media network Threads, aiming to challenge Twitter under billionaire owner Elon Musk. Threads went live on Apple and Android app stores at 23:00 GMT (4:30 am IST). Celebrities including Shakira and Jack Black and media outlets such as The Hollywood Reporter, Vice and Netflix already have active accounts on the platform.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta's Twitter-Rival Threads App Said to Skip Launch in EU]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-twitter-rival-threads-app-said-to-not-launch-eu-4181491#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 01:24:30 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Facebook owner Meta's new Threads app, meant to rival Twitter, will not be available in the European Union when it launches Thursday because of regulatory concerns, a source close to the company said. The app is seen as the biggest challenge yet to Twitter since the takeover by Elon Musk sent the social media platform, hugely popular with politicians and celebrities, ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Canada to Stop Spending on Facebook and Instagram Ads]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/canada-stop-spending-facebook-instagram-ads-4181477#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:58:19 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Canadian government will stop spending some CAD 10 million (nearly Rs. 62 crore) per year on Facebook and Instagram ads amid a dispute over a new law on paying online news publishers that the Meta-owned platforms have opposed, Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez said on Wednesday.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[TikTok's Livestreamed Marketplace Emerges as Threat to Amazon, Expected to Hit $20 Billion in Value]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-usd-20-billion-shopping-pilot-threat-to-amazon-bytedance-china-us-4180257#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 18:34:43 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[TikTok Shop is a livestreamed marketplace within TikTok, and a gold rush for entrepreneurs seeking fortunes on the world’s most popular short-video app. For the company, best known for viral dance challenges and owned by China’s ByteDance, TikTok Shop is its fastest-growing feature with a burgeoning fan base in Southeast Asia.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Italy Begins Audit of Meta in Tax Case That Could Cost Facebook Parent $925 Million]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/italy-meta-tax-audit-review-usd-925-million-bill-test-case-tech-sector-4180070#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 17:44:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Italy expects to take until the end of the year for an initial assessment of Facebook parent Meta in a tax case that could land the US company with a bill of around EUR 870 million ($925 million or roughly Rs. 7,611 crore) and prove a test case for the tech sector.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Twitter Chaos Over Tweet-Reading Limits Leaves Door Open for Meta’s Rival Microblogging App Threads]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-threads-app-twitter-rival-july-6-launch-tweet-rate-limits-4178579#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 09:06:42 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta will launch a long-awaited competitor to Twitter, Instagram Threads, on Thursday. The move comes days after Twitter owner Elon Musk announced a temporary cap on the number of tweets users can read in a day on the social media site.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino Backs Elon Musk's Controversial Tweet-Reading Rate Limits: Details]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-ceo-linda-yaccarino-tweet-read-rate-limits-decision-elon-musk-controversy-4178537#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 08:27:38 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino has come forward on Tuesday to defend the recent temporary cap on the number of tweets users can read in a day. Yaccarino wrote in her tweet: "when you have a mission like Twitter -- you need to make big moves to keep strengthening the platform." It was her first public comment on the limits announced on Saturday by owner Elon Musk.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Loses Antitrust Case in Top EU Court Over 2019 German Privacy Breach Checks]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-eu-antitrust-regulator-european-union-court-of-justice-luxemberg-germany-2019-4177091#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2023 18:16:22 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Antitrust authorities overseeing firms such as Facebook owner Meta Platforms are entitled to also assess privacy breaches, the Court of Justice of the European Union ruled on Tuesday, potentially handing them more leeway in Big Tech probes.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Twitter Restricted Tweet Viewing for Users: Impact, Challenges, Alternatives Explained]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-number-of-tweets-limit-elon-musk-blue-users-4176725#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2023 16:50:02 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk's Twitter has put a temporary limit on the number of tweets that users can see each day, a move that has sparked some backlash and could undermine the social network's efforts to attract advertisers. The limit is imposed to "address extreme levels of data scraping and system manipulation."]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta to Launch Threads App on July 6 as Twitter Restricts Access to Users]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-platforms-threads-app-launch-july-6-app-store-listing-4175290#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2023 08:21:16 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Threads, Instagram's Twitter rival is expected to be released on Thursday. As per a listing on App Store, Threads will allow users to follow the accounts they follow on the photo-sharing platform and keep the same username. The launch comes after Twitter announced a slate of restrictions on Twitter.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Twitter 'Relaunches' TweetDeck, Set to Limit Access to Twitter Blue Subscribers by August]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-tweetdeck-verified-users-update-elon-musk-4175271#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2023 07:44:38 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Twitter announced on Monday that Tweetdeck will only be available to subscribers of Twitter Blue starting 30 days from now. It was unclear if Twitter will charge users for both the new and old version of TweetDeck.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk's Twitter Puts Temporary Limit on Number of Tweets: Here's What It Means]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-twitter-temporary-limit-number-of-tweets-explainer-4174730#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 22:08:40 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk's Twitter has put a temporary limit on the number of tweets that users can see each day, a move that has sparked some backlash and could undermine the social network's efforts to attract advertisers. The limit, imposed to "address extreme levels of data scraping and system manipulation", is the latest change by Twitter, which was last year acquired by Musk f...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Twitter Alternative Mastodon Sees Surge in Activity After Elon Musk Imposes Tweet Read Limits]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-elon-musk-read-limit-tweets-turmoil-rival-mastodon-activity-surge-4173665#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 17:28:58 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Turmoil at Twitter following new limits to the amount of posts users can see appears to be driving a surge in activity at Mastodon, a German rival that prides itself on its decentralised, user-driven structure.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Begins Testing Sending HD Quality Videos on iOS and Android, Material-You Design for Pop-Up Alerts]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-send-high-quality-video-feature-testing-material-you-alerts-4173252#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 17:00:35 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp beta has introduced a new feature that allows users to send HD videos on WhatsApp for iOS and Android. It is also working on Material You-themed alerts on Android and displays profile pictures in a better manner on iOS group chats with the latest beta update.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk’s Twitter Read Limits Could Undermine New CEO’s Efforts to Attract Advertisers, Experts Say]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-twitter-blue-paywall-access-tweet-limit-reads-undermine-new-ceo-ad-experts-4172379#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 10:43:08 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk's move to temporarily cap how many posts Twitter users can read on the social media site could undermine efforts by the company's new Chief Executive Linda Yaccarino to attract advertisers, marketing industry professionals said.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Facebook Acted on Only 27 Percent of User Complaints in May in India as Grievances Surged to 16,995]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/facebook-instagram-user-complaints-action-may-2023-meta-india-monthly-report-4172153#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 08:24:14 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta's Facebook took action against only around 27 percent of complaints it received from users and Instagram against less than half of the total grievances raised by users in May 2023, according to the company's latest India Monthly Report. Individual grievances on Facebook more than doubled to 16,995 and jumped over 68 percent on Instagram in May compared to April d...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Twitter Limits Number of Tweets Free and Verified Users Can Read, No Access Without Account]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-blue-paywall-limit-tweet-access-users-read-elon-musk-4172132#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 07:38:18 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk this weekend announced that Twitter is imposing a temporary cap on the number of tweets that accounts can see each day. Unverified users can view as many as 600 posts daily while Twitter Blue subscribers can see 6,000 posts. New accounts will get 300 posts per day.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Twitter Now Needs Users to Sign In to View Tweets, Owner Elon Musk Calls it ‘Temporary Emergency Measure’]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-log-in-view-tweets-owner-elon-musk-temporary-emergency-measure-4168160#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 01 Jul 2023 11:13:08 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Twitter will now require users to have an account on the social media platform to view tweets, a move that owner Elon Musk on Friday called a "temporary emergency measure". Users who try to view content on the platform will be asked to sign up for an account or log into an existing account to see their favourite tweets.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta, Google Advised in Vietnam to Use AI to Detect Toxic Content on Social Media: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-google-facebook-advised-vietnam-use-ai-detect-toxic-content-social-media-4167611#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 23:21:41 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Vietnam has told cross-border social platforms to use artificial intelligence (AI) models that can detect and remove "toxic" content automatically, the latest requirement in its stringent regime for social media firms, state media reported on Friday. Vietnam has repeatedly asked companies like Meta's Facebook, Google's YouTube and TikTok to coordinate with authorities...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Now Allows Secure Chat Transfer Between Devices on WhatsApp Using QR Code]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-allows-secure-transfer-chat-history-between-devices-whatsapp-qr-code-4167435#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 22:24:52 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg on Friday announced a new feature on the platform's instant messaging app, WhatsApp. According to the Meta CEO, users will now be allowed to transfer their chat history between devices conveniently and in a secure way.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Desktop Beta Begins Testing Video Calls With Up to 32 People: Details]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-windows-video-call-32-people-update-testing-4165177#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 12:23:10 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp Desktop app on Windows is set to get an important upgrade for video calling. The popular chat platform has begun raising the 8-person limit for video calls to 32 people, on the latest WhatsApp beta for Windows update. Here's everything you need to know about the WhatsApp Desktop beta update.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Twitter's New Chief Working on Measures to Bring Back Advertisers Back to Platform: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-ceo-linda-yaccarino-working-measures-to-bring-back-advertisers-report-4161915#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 07:51:05 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Twitter's many advertisers have earlier pulled back on their marketing commitment on Twitter. Now, the company's new chief executive, Linda Yaccarino, is working on a slew of measures to bring back advertisers who left the platform under Elon Musk's ownership. She is in talks about a broader partnership with Google. Twitter also hopes to renegotiate multiple contracts...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Tech Giants Could Face Fines Worth Up to 5 Percent of Annual Turnover Under Proposed Australian Laws]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/facebook-google-twitter-tiktok-tech-giants-billions-of-dollars-fine-tackling-disinformation-australian-laws-watchdog-4153047#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jun 2023 13:09:07 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Tech giants could face billions of dollars in fines for failing to tackle disinformation under proposed Australian laws, which a watchdog on Monday said would bring "mandatory" standards to the little-regulated sector.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[How to Silence Unknown Callers on WhatsApp for iOS and Android]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/how-to/features/whatsapp-ios-android-how-to-silence-unknown-callers-4150984#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jun 2023 13:58:56 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is making it easier for users to reject unwanted calls. The instant messaging app from Meta now allows to users to silence spam calls from unknown contacts. These calls can also be from numbers not saved in your contact list. The feature was announced earlier last week, and is available on the stable versions of WhatsApp for mobile apps.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta to Face Legal Action in Malaysia for Failing to Remove 'Undesirable' Posts]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-facebook-face-legal-action-malaysia-failing-to-remove-posts-4149527#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jun 2023 18:08:13 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Malaysia said on Friday it will take legal action against Facebook parent Meta Platforms for failing to remove "undesirable" posts, the strongest measure the country has taken to date over such content. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's administration has vowed to curb what it calls provocative posts that touch on race and religion since coming to power in November after...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta, OpenAI CEO Express Support for EU Regulation on AI]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-openai-ceo-support-eu-regulation-artificial-inteliigence-4148827#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jun 2023 12:14:53 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Technology company executives Mark Zuckerberg and Sam Altman expressed support for government oversight of artificial intelligence after discussions with European Commission Thierry Breton. The commissioner said that he and Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of Meta Platforms, were “aligned” on the EU’s regulation of artificial intelligence, which is now in fin...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[TikTok COO Vanessa Pappas Stepping Down From Role After Five Years]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-coo-vanessa-v-pappas-quit-bytedance-report-4145965#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:51:07 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[TikTok Chief Operating Officer Vanessa Pappas is reportedly stepping down after five years with the short-video company owned by China's ByteDance. In an email to staff, Pappas said they would be taking on an advisory role for the company during the transition.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Facebook Asked to Evaluate Political Violence Promotion on Platform by Parent Meta’s Oversight Board]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-oversight-board-facebook-political-violence-election-integrity-4145517#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2023 09:45:19 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta's Oversight Board has asked Facebook to evaluate efforts to prevent the promotion of political violence on its platform after it allowed a video calling for violence post the 2022 Brazilian election to stay online.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Facebook, Instagram to End News Access in Canada Over Incoming Law on Paying Publishers]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/meta-facebook-instagram-canada-end-access-news-act-publishers-4145383#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2023 07:58:56 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Facebook and Instagram users in Canada will be blocked from viewing Canadian news soon after parliament-approved legislation requiring internet giants to pay news publishers comes into effect. The legislation, known as the Online News Act, was approved by the Senate upper chamber earlier on Thursday.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[EU 'Enforcer' Visits Meta, Twitter to Check Readiness as New Online Content Rules Loom]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/eu-commissioner-europe-new-online-content-rules-visits-big-tech-twitter-meta-4142688#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2023 13:25:55 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[The EU commissioner in charge of enforcing Europe's new landmark rules on online content is heading to San Francisco on Thursday to ensure that the big platforms are ready. The two-day visit by Thierry Breton comes just weeks before the European Union's Digital Service Act (DSA) comes into full force for the world's biggest platforms, including Facebook and Instagram,...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Australian Watchdog Says Twitter Top Platform for Online Hate, Demands Explanation as Company Faces Fine]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-top-platform-for-online-hate-toxicity-australia-internet-safety-watchdog-explanation-4142365#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2023 11:20:44 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[An Australian cyber regulator on Thursday said it has demanded Twitter explain its handling of online hate as the microblog has become the country's most complained-about platform since new owner Elon Musk lifted bans on a reported 62,000 accounts.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Rolls Out Ability to Download Reels From Public Account: Here's How It Works]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-download-public-reels-ability-rollout-us-adam-mosseri-4140514#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2023 18:23:29 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram has introduced the ability to download Reels shared by public accounts. The announcement has been made by Instagram head Adam Mosseri in his Instagram broadcast channel. The feature is currently rolling out in the US only. Until now, Instagram allowed users to directly share the Reels in their Stories or via chat.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Chingari Lays Off 20 Percent of Its Workforce as Part of Organisation Restructuring]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/chingari-layoff-20-percent-workforce-organisational-restructuring-job-cut-4139272#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2023 11:57:53 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Chingari has laid off around 60 employees as part of its restructuring plan, the company said on Tuesday. The short-video-based social media app has laid off only 20 percent of its workforce. The Chingari spokesperson said that the company as part of severance package is offering two months' salary to the impacted employees to assist them during the transition and thr...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Twitter Employees Sue Social Media Company, Claiming It Refuses to Pay 2022 Bonuses Despite Promises]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-employees-sue-company-over-refusal-pay-2022-bonuses-4138864#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2023 08:50:37 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Twitter employees sued the Elon Musk-led company claiming it refuses to pay 2022 bonuses, despite promises that they would be paid out at 50 percent of their target amounts. As per the lawsuit filed in San Francisco federal court, Twitter has a cash performance bonus plan that is paid out annually and in the months leading up to Elon Musk’s acquisition of the compan...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Rolls Out 'Silence Unknown Callers' Feature on iOS and Android]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-silence-unknown-callers-feature-privacy-setting-ios-android-how-to-enable-4136401#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[apps]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:54:21 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature that will silence unknown callers on the platform. The new will prevent calls from unknown contacts from disturbing users, but WhatsApp will still display these calls in the app and notification area. The feature is available for both Android and iOS WhatsApp users.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Reddit Hackers Threaten to Leak 80GB of Data Stolen in Ransomware Attack Over API Changes: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/reddit-protests-api-changes-blackcat-hackers-leak-stolen-data-threat-ransomware-attack-report-4135777#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 11:18:06 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Reddit hackers behind a breach of the company in February have threatened to leak 80GB of data stolen from the platform in February. The hacking group wants Reddit to pay a ransom of $4.5 million (roughly Rs. 37 crore) and reverse its controversial API policy changes aimed at third-party apps.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Windows Beta Rolling Out In-App Chat Support Feature for Users: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-windows-in-app-chat-support-contact-us-new-feature-update-4135629#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 08:37:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp’s ‘Contact Us’ feature will now allow users to get in-app chat support on WhatsApp beta for Windows. The new update will make it possible for WhatsApp beta users to seek assistance from WhatsApp from the ‘Contact Us’ option and receive support in chat in real time.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Says Twitter Video App for Smart TVs Is ‘Coming’ as Platform Plans to Focus on Video Content]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-video-app-smart-tv-content-elon-musk-ceo-linda-yaccarino-tweet-4132955#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2023 11:01:40 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[A Twitter video app for smart TVs is in the social media company's plans, owner Elon Musk said in a tweet on Saturday, a move that would be in line with the company's new plans to focus on growing video content on the platform.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[How to Create Instagram Broadcast Channel on Android, iOS Device]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-broadcast-channel-how-to-create-android-ios-device-4131524#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jun 2023 16:11:51 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram parent Meta recently announced about rolling out the Channels features for broadcasting messages. The feature, which has now rolled out globally, was earlier limited to select creators and users. The social media platform started testing the broadcast channels feature in February this year.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Restores Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp After Outage Reports From Several Users]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-facebook-instagram-restores-outage-reports-several-users-4128722#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 17 Jun 2023 10:49:08 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta Platforms said on Friday services on its social media apps Facebook and Instagram were restored, more than two hours after an outage that affected thousands of users. At one point, nearly 20,000 users in total said they were having trouble accessing Facebook and Instagram and Meta's messaging service WhatsApp.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Twitter to Focus on Video, Creator and Commerce Partnerships, Says CEO Yaccarino]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-ceo-linda-yaccarino-company-focus-video-creator-commerce-partnership-4128661#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 17 Jun 2023 10:18:40 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Twitter plans to focus on video, creator and commerce partnerships to revitalise the social media company's business beyond digital advertising, according to an investor presentation by owner Elon Musk and new Chief Executive Linda Yaccarino. The presentation was Yaccarino's first time addressing the company's investors, the source said.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Rolls Back Policy to Curb COVID-19 Misinformation on Facebook, Instagram]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-facebook-instagram-rolls-back-policy-curb-covid-19-misinformation-4128236#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2023 23:37:10 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta Platforms said on Friday a policy that was put in place to curb the spread of misinformation related to COVID-19 on Facebook and Instagram would no longer be in effect globally. Social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter came under immense pressure to tackle misinformation related to the pandemic, including false claims about vaccines, prompting them to ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Reddit Says 80 Percent Top Subreddits Open After Blackout Over API Pricing Protest]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/reddit-subreddits-top-80-percent-open-api-pricing-protest-blackout-4127223#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2023 18:20:53 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Reddit said that most of the company’s communities were operating as normal — four days after a protest that shut down thousands of its online forums in protest over its plans to raise fees. In a blog post-Thursday, the company said that 80 percent of its top subreddits, or digital message boards, are currently open. The post was Reddit’s first since June 9. ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[LinkedIn Working on Video Advertising Product to Target Streaming Platform Users]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/linkedin-video-advertising-target-streaming-service-users-microsoft-4125802#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2023 10:31:39 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[LinkedIn said on Thursday it was working on a video advertising product that would allow marketers to target users of the professional networking site while they watch content on streaming services. This comes after LinkedIn introduced AI features to help advertisers write ad content, part of a strategy to expand its ads business]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Web Rolling Out ‘Call Back’ Alert for Beta Users to Prevent Unanswered Calls from Going Unnoticed]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-web-beta-rolling-out-call-back-feature-alert-unanswered-calls-4125647#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[apps]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2023 09:06:32 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly adding a visual tap button next to missed call alerts on WhatsApp web in a beta update, so that no calls initiated on the platform go unnoticed. As soon as the users would tap on the call back icon, it would reportedly let them return the calls instantly, whether they are voice or video calls.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Says Subsidies From Big Tech Should Be Last Option for EU Telcos]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/telecom/news/meta-subsidies-big-tech-should-be-last-option-eu-telecom-operators-4125383#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2023 00:39:37 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta Platforms said on Thursday subsidies from Big Tech should be the last option for European Union telecoms operators trying to get US companies to foot some of their network cost. Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefonica and other operators have lobbied for two decades for US tech giants to contribute to 5G and broadband roll-out, saying they create a huge part of the ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Reportedly Testing Multi-Account Feature For Android Beta Users]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-multi-account-feature-beta-testing-wabetainfo-report-4124534#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 19:54:21 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature for Android users. A multi-account feature was spotted on the latest WhatsApp Business beta version for Android. This will allow users to access multiple WhatsApp accounts from the same device.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Government's Relationship With Social Media Platforms Is Through Compliance of Law and Rules: MoS IT]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/government-social-media-platform-relationship-compliance-law-rules-mos-it-4124024#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:36:51 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[The government's relationship with any social media platform is simply through the prism of compliance of law and rules, and therefore there is nothing personal or adversarial against one platform or the other, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar has said. The platforms have to respect the Indian laws, the Minister of State for IT and Electronics asserted.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[TikTok to Invest Billions of Dollars in Southeast Asia, Says CEO]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/tiktok-billion-dollars-investment-southeast-asia-next-few-years-4122691#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 10:48:06 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[ByteDance's TikTok is planning to invest billions of dollars in Southeast Asia over the next few years, the company's CEO Shou Zi Chew confirmed on Thursday. Southeast Asia is one of the company's biggest markets in terms of user numbers. But the platform has yet to translate the large user base into a major e-commerce revenue source as it faces fierce competition fro...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Twitter Sued for Over $250 Million by Music Publishers for Copyright Infringement]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-sued-by-national-music-publishers-association-alleging-copyright-infringement-4122600#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 10:05:42 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Music publishers in the US filed a lawsuit against Twitter on Wednesday, claiming the social media platform has violated copyright law by allowing users to post music without a license. Members of the National Music Publishers' Association are seeking more than $250 million (roughly Rs. 2,055 crore) in damages for the alleged infringement of nearly 1,700 copyrights.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[US Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Protect TikTok Users’ Data From Being Misused]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-users-data-protection-legislation-us-lawmakers-4121944#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2023 22:31:10 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[A bipartisan group of six senators and two members of the House of Representatives on Wednesday introduced legislation to protect Americans’ data from being used by US adversaries. The bill is the latest in a series of proposals aimed at addressing concerns about the data of Americans using foreign-owned social media apps like TikTok.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[People Trust TikTok More Than Traditional Media, Study Shows]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/tiktok-trust-traditional-news-social-media-misinformation-influencers-4121330#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2023 19:38:08 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[The number of people globally who initially access news through a website or app has dropped by 10 points since 2018, and younger groups prefer to access news through social media, search or mobile aggregators, according to the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism in its annual Digital News Report.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Reddit Communities Go Dark as Thousands of Subreddits Protest New Policy: Here's Why]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/features/reddit-api-pricing-third-party-apps-ban-dark-subreddit-explained-4121274#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2023 19:22:55 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Several Reddit communities dedicated to topics ranging from Apple to gaming and music locked out their users on Monday in protest against the company's plan to charge for access to its data. The Apollo app has said the exorbitant fees have "made it impossible" to continue offering the service.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Video Messages Feature Spotted in Testing on Latest iOS, Android Beta Versions: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-video-messages-feature-beta-testing-ios-android-how-it-works-4120020#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2023 14:59:48 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp video messages feature is being tested on the latest iOS and Android beta versions. The new video message feature was spotted by a feature tracker and will let you quickly record and send a brief 60-second clip with your smartphone's camera.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Testing Channel Notifier Feature for Beta Users in New Version Update]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-channel-notifier-feature-beta-users-test-4115125#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
                    <category><![CDATA[apps]]></category>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2023 18:51:24 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly working to introduce a new feature with the rolling out of version 2.23.12.20. The new feature is currently available to users subscribed to the Google Play Beta Program, and could reach the messaging app’s global users in the coming weeks. This new feature is reportedly called the ‘Channel Notifier’.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[How to Get Blue Tick on Instagram and Facebook Accounts in India]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-facebook-meta-verified-blue-tick-how-to-get-4111191#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sun, 11 Jun 2023 12:00:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta announced to extend verified services to India on June 7. It will allow users to get verified badges in the country for their Facebook and Instagram accounts. Users will be able to purchase Meta Verified which will provide them a blue tick and certain additional features. Meta Verified is a subscription-based service.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Twitter to Pay Verified Content Creators For Ads in Replies]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-ads-elon-musk-verified-content-creators-replies-usd-pay-5-million-4109619#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jun 2023 10:15:15 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Twitter will soon begin paying verified content creators for ads in their replies, with the first payment block of around $5 million (roughly Rs. 41 crore), company owner Elon Musk said on Friday. Since Musk's takeover, Twitter has struggled to retain advertisers, who have been wary about the placement of their ads after the company laid off thousands of employees.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Previews AI Chatbots for WhatsApp and Messenger Along With AI Tools for Photos, Emoji Stickers]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-messenger-chatbots-personas-modify-photos-prompts-4106871#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2023 10:56:16 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta on Thursday previewed new tools relying on AI that are in development, including ChatGPT-like chatbots for Messenger and WhatsApp that offer different 'personas'. The firm is also working on a feature or Instagram to modify images using text prompts and generate emoji stickers using AI for its chat apps.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[EU Industry Chief Demands Meta Immediately Tackle Online Content Targeting Children]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-online-content-targeting-children-action-eu-theirry-breton-mark-zuckerberg-meeting-4106805#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2023 10:19:35 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Theirry Breton, European Commissioner for Internal Markets, will demand that Meta act against content targeting children, when he meets Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on June 23. The Facebook parent will also have to demonstrate its measures to comply with the Digital Services Act after August 25 — or face heavy penalties.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok Face Action Over EU Crypto Advertising Complaint: Details]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-youtube-tiktok-twitter-eu-crypto-advertising-complaint-misleading-promotion-4104926#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 16:29:40 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Twitter have been targeted in a new complaint by the BEUC, and these online platforms could face action over the facilitation of misleading advertisements of crypto assets. In May, the EU adopted the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA), a comprehensive set of rules to regulate crypto assets.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram 'Most Important Platform' for Paedophiles Spreading Child Sex Abuse Content: WSJ, Stanford University]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-child-sexual-abuse-paedophile-networks-algorithm-promotion-sale-content-4104484#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:34:09 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram is reportedly the "most important" platform utilised by paedophile networks to promote and sell content showing child sexual abuse. A report by the Wall Street Journal and Stanford University shows that features like recommendation algorithms and direct messaging reportedly help connect buyers and sellers of content showing child sexual abuse on Instagram.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Rolls Out New 'Channels' Feature That Lets Organisations Broadcast Updates to Followers]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-new-feature-channels-one-to-many-broadcasts-followers-meta-4104289#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 13:24:40 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp on Thursday began letting select organisations try a new feature called "Channels" that lets them broadcast to followers on the popular, Meta-owned messaging service. The debut comes as an array of agencies and organisations grow disenchanted with Elon Musk-owned Twitter in the face of fees, performance problems, and dramatically scaled-back content moderatio...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Twitter Blue Extends Timeline for Subscribers to Edit Published Tweets to 60 Minutes: Details]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-blue-extends-timeline-edit-tweets-one-hour-elon-musk-4101433#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 14:37:48 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Starting Wednesday, June 7, Twitter Blue subscribers will have an hour to edit already posted tweets, a window that was restricted to only 30 minutes since the feature’s launch in October 2022. The edit option for tweets was amongst the most requested features from Twitter users even when Jack Dorsey served as the CEO of the social networking company he founded in 2...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Starts Testing Ability to Transfer 'HD Quality' Photos on Latest iOS, Android Beta Versions]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-hd-photos-transfer-ios-android-beta-feature-meta-4101110#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 12:49:15 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp has released new iOS and Android beta updates of its app that unlock the ability to transfer HD quality photos. Currently, the feature is available for a limited number of beta users on both platforms. WhatsApp is expected to be make the feature available to all users in the coming weeks.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram AI Chatbots Spotted in Development, May Allow Users to Choose From 30 Personalities]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/instagram-ai-chatbot-feature-development-multiple-personalities-chats-meta-4100760#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 11:46:40 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram might be working on a chatbot feature that answers users' queries, provides advice, and helps them writes messages. Users may also be allowed to choose from a range of "personalities" while interacting with these AI chatbots on Instagram, according to details shared by a developer.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Reddit Lays Off 5 Percent of Its Workforce, Will Reduce Planned Hiring for 2023]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/reddit-layoff-5-percent-workforce-90-employees-tech-job-cuts-reduce-hiring-4100786#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 10:29:40 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Reddit said on Tuesday it is laying off about 5 percent of its workforce, or 90 employees, joining a list of technology companies that have been cutting jobs across corporate America.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Twitter Hires Former NBCUniversal Executive Joe Benarroch to Handle Business Operations]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-joe-benarroch-business-operations-hire-former-nbcuniversal-executive-4094531#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jun 2023 09:44:43 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Former NBCUniversal executive Joe Benarroch will join Twitter on Monday, in a role focusing on business operations. He said that he was looking forward to working with the company's team to "build Twitter 2.0 together."]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Facebook Acted on Over 27 Million Pieces of Content in India for Guideline Violations in April]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/facebook-instagram-took-action-on-41-percent-complaints-received-april-2023-meta-india-report-4091303#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 03 Jun 2023 16:35:20 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Social media giant Meta's Facebook took action against 41 percent of complaints it received from users and Instagram acted against over 54 percent of grievances raised by users in April 2023, according to the company's latest India Monthly Report.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Twitter's Head of Brand Safety and Ad Quality to Leave Company: Details]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/twitter-head-of-brand-safety-ad-quality-aj-brown-to-leave-elon-musk-4090510#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 03 Jun 2023 10:28:05 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Twitter's head of brand safety and ad quality, AJ Brown, has decided to leave the company, according to a source familiar with the matter on Friday, the second safety leader to depart in a matter of days.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Resumes Beta Testing Group Profile Icons on Android, Some Testers Get Updates Tab on iOS: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-testing-group-profile-icons-updates-developing-material-you-switch-emoji-keyboard-ios-android-4088046#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 16:21:25 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is testing a feature that shows profile icons next to messages on group chats. The feature has made its way back to a beta release, shortly after the functionality was disabled. WhatsApp is rolling out the first version of its Updates tab for beta testers on iOS and working on visual improvements like a redesigned emoji keyboard to new Material You-style togg...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta to Test Limiting Viewing, Sharing News Content on Facebook and Instagram in Canada]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-test-limiting-news-access-facebook-instagram-canada-users-publishers-4087824#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:14:30 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta Platforms on Thursday said it will begin tests on its social media websites Facebook and Instagram that will limit some users and publishers from viewing or sharing some news content in Canada.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Twitter's Head of Trust and Safety Ella Irwin Says She Has Resigned]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/twitter-head-of-trust-safety-ella-irwin-resigns-elon-musk-harmful-content-4087648#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 12:00:22 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Twitter's head of trust and safety, Ella Irwin, told Reuters on Thursday that she has resigned from the social media company, which has faced criticism for lax protections against harmful content since billionaire Elon Musk acquired it in October.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Judge Dismisses Cambridge Analytica Privacy Lawsuit Against Facebook Parent Meta]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-facebook-privacy-lawsuit-cambridge-analytica-dismissed-washington-dc-judge-4087600#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 11:39:24 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[A 2018 privacy lawsuit brought by Washington, DC, against Facebook owner Meta Platforms was dismissed on Thursday by a Superior Court judge, who ruled the firm did not mislead consumers over the Cambridge Analytica scandal.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Launches New Global Security Centre Page With 10 Indian Languages]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-security-page-global-launch-10-indian-language-two-step-verification-scam-fake-accounts-4085714#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2023 18:10:59 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp launched a new global 'Security Center' page which will be available in English and 10 Indian languages. It will inform users about the layers of privacy that WhatsApp provides and lists some top tips to give users more control over their accounts, including two-step verification, scams, and identifying fake accounts, among others.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Says It Will Remove News Content in California if Bill That Asks Big Tech to Pay Publishers Is Passed]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-threatens-remove-news-content-california-payments-bill-publishers-4084302#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2023 10:57:14 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Facebook parent Meta Platforms said on Wednesday it would remove news content in its home state of California if the state government passed legislation forcing tech companies to pay publishers.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Companion Mode for iPhone Now Rolling Out: How to Link Multiple iOS devices]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-companion-mode-ios-link-four-iphone-android-encryption-4081273#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 13:53:44 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp Companion Mode is rolling out to users on iOS, a month after it was announced by the Meta-owned messaging service. Here's how to link your iPhone running the latest version of WhatsApp to your primary smartphone.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[China Cracks Down on 'Self-Media' Accounts, Deletes 1.4 Million Social Media Posts]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/china-self-media-crackdown-1-4-million-social-posts-deleted-misinformation-profiteering-impersonation-4071689#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 27 May 2023 18:44:53 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[China on Friday announced that it had shut 67,000 accounts and deleted 1.4 million posts between March 10 and May 22 as part of the country's efforts to "clean" its cyberspace and make it easier for authorities to control. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) said a two-month probe into alleged misinformation, illegal profiteering, and impersonation of state o...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Begins Beta Testing Screen Sharing Feature for Video Calls: How It Works]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-screen-sharing-feature-video-call-android-rollout-how-it-works-4071353#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 27 May 2023 16:31:15 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp users will soon be able to share their screens with other participants on video calls. The popular messaging app owned by Meta has begun beta testing a new screen sharing feature on the latest version of the app for Android phones.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Twitter Exits Voluntary EU Disinformation Code but Obligations Remain, EU Commissioner Says]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-leave-eu-disinformation-code-obligations-thierry-breton-tweet-elon-musk-4071150#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 27 May 2023 15:12:13 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Twitter has exited the European Union's disinformation code, a voluntary pact involving three dozen signatories including Facebook parent Meta, Google, Microsoft, and TikTok. While the Elon Musk-owned microblogging platform has quit the pact, its obligations to the bloc still remain, according to Thierry Breton, the EU Industry commissioner.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Username Selection Feature Spotted in Development on Latest Android Beta: Details]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-username-feature-development-android-beta-preview-4065146#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 15:18:09 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is working on the ability to set a username for a profile, in what could be the most notable feature addition to the messaging platform in several years. These usernames are expected to be unique, according to a preview image shared of the feature that is still in development.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Snapchat Reaches Over 200 Million Monthly Active Users in India; Launches My AI Chatbot]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/snapchat-reaches-over-200-million-monthly-active-users-india-my-ai-chatbot-announced-4061793#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2023 13:41:52 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Visual messaging app Snapchat has crossed 200 million monthly active users mark in India and 120 million of them watch content on the platform, parent firm Snap said on Tuesday.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[TikTok Files Lawsuit Against US State Montana's Ban on App, Says It Violates Rights of Company, Users]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/tiktok-sues-us-state-montana-after-app-ban-lawsuit-china-bytedance-4058960#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 15:59:45 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[TikTok on Monday filed a lawsuit challenging the state of Montana's new ban on use of the Chinese-owned app, the first state to bar the popular short-video sharing service.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Twitter to Release Video-Centric Picture-in-Picture Mode Feature, Says Elon Musk]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-twitter-feature-picture-in-picture-mode-4056722#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2023 19:10:55 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Twitter users, in the coming days, will get two video-focussed features, as confirmed by Elon Musk. The platform will get the picture-in-picture mode for videos, so that users can scroll down their timelines without having to wait for the video to stop playing. In addition to the PiP mode, Musk has decided to bring the feature that would allow users to forward and rew...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Spotted Working on Sticker Maker Tool; Encrypted Chat Backup Password Reminders Rolling Out: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-sticker-maker-tool-ios-encrypted-chat-backup-reminders-rollout-4055734#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2023 16:11:31 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is working on a new sticker maker tool for iOS and Android phones, that is expected to allow users to create stickers just like WhatsApp Web. The feature, which is in development, could soon render third-party sticker tools obsolete.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Faces Record EUR 1.2 Billion Fine in EU Over User Data Transfer to US]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-facebook-fine-record-our-1-2-billion-eu-user-data-transfer-us-privacy-breach-4055996#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2023 15:37:42 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Facebook owner Meta has been fined a record EUR 1.2 billion (nearly Rs. 10,750 crore) for transferring EU user data to the United States in breach of a previous court ruling, Ireland's regulator announced Monday. The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC), which acts on behalf of the European Union, said the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) had ordered it to coll...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Back Up After Global Outage Hits Over 1,80,000 Users; Company Blames ‘Technical Issue’]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-meta-back-up-global-outage-technical-issue-affecting-users-downdetector-4055038#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2023 09:51:04 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA["Earlier today, a technical issue caused some people to have trouble accessing Instagram. We resolved the issue as quickly as possible for everyone who was impacted," a Meta spokesperson told Reuters.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram Could Release Text-Based App to Rival Against Twitter by June 2023: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-plans-new-text-based-app-rival-rival-competition-release-june-2023-report-4050222#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2023 23:43:26 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta Platforms' Instagram is planning to release a text-based app that will compete with Twitter and may debut as soon as June, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. The Facebook parent is testing the product with influencers and some creators, according to the report.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Faces Penalty in Russia on Accusations of Failing to Delete Banned Content: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-penalty-russia-accusation-not-deleting-banned-content-report-4049922#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2023 21:52:38 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Messenger service WhatsApp faces a maximum fine of RUB 4 million (nearly Rs. 41 lakh) after Russia accused it of failing to delete banned content, state-owned news agency RIA reported on Friday, citing a Moscow court. Although WhatsApp's parent company Meta Platforms was last year banned in Russia as an "extremist" organisation, the messenger app — which is widely ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[TikTok Users in Montana, US, File Lawsuit Seeking to Block State's Ban on App]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-users-content-creators-file-lawsuit-block-montana-ban-google-play-app-store-4047947#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2023 13:13:28 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Five TikTok users in Montana who create content posted on the short-video app filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking to block the state's new ban on the Chinese-owned platform.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk's Lawyer Accuses Microsoft of 'Unauthorised' Usage of Twitter Data]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/twitter-elon-musk-alleges-unauthorised-data-usage-by-microsoft-violated-agreement-4047663#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2023 10:56:04 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Twitter owner Elon Musk's lawyer leveled accusations of "unauthorized" usage of Twitter's data by Microsoft, including sharing data with government agencies without permission in some cases.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Announces New Details on Data Centers for AI Projects]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/meta-announces-ai-projects-data-centres-custom-chip-4047154#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2023 01:09:21 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta Platforms on Thursday shared new details on projects it was pursuing to make its data centers better suited to supporting artificial intelligence work, including a custom chip "family" that it said it was developing in-house. The Facebook and Instagram owner said in a series of blog posts that it designed a first-generation chip in 2020 as part of the Meta Traini...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Android Beta Reveals iOS-Like Message Context Menu in Development: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-android-beta-update-chat-message-context-menu-ios-development-4045295#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 16:00:25 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp has been spotted working on a redesigned message menu on Android. The menu will reportedly be similar to the context menu on WhatsApp for iOS. The menu will show five options to be displayed after selecting a message in a WhatsApp chat.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta India's Director and Head of Partnerships Manish Chopra Announces Resignation]]></title>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 00:29:59 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta's Director and Head of Partnerships in India Manish Chopra has announced his resignation from the company in a LinkedIn post. Chopra joined Meta in 2019 and has been serving as its director and head of partnerships in India. The Director and Head of Partnerships posted a message of his resignation on Tuesday. He also said he would assist with the transition over ...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Set to Face Record EU Privacy Fine Related to Data Transfer of Facebook Users]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-could-face-record-eu-privacy-fine-data-transfer-facebook-users-4043700#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 00:08:58 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta Platforms is set to face a record European Union privacy fine related to data transfer of Facebook's EU users to US servers for failing to comply with a warning by a top EU court, two sources familiar with the matter said. The penalty will be higher than the previous record EUR 746 million (nearly Rs. 6,660 crore) fine for Amazon.com, according to the sources.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Instagram GIF Comments on Posts, Reels Begins Rolling Out to All Users: How It Works]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/instagram-gif-comments-feature-global-rollout-post-responses-adam-mosseri-mark-zuckerberg-4042762#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 19:32:23 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Instagram has introduced the ability to comment on posts or Reels using GIFs. The photo-sharing platform previously allowed users to comment on post by using text and emoji. With the new feature, users will be able to express themselves with animated images.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk to Continue Tweeting Unfiltered Thoughts Even at the Cost of Business]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/auto/news/elon-musk-twitter-tesla-continue-unfiltered-tweets-at-the-cost-of-business-4042241#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 17:29:22 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk on Tuesday said a new Twitter chief executive will let him devote more time to Tesla, but that he will continue to tweet his unfiltered thoughts even if it hurts his businesses. Since taking over Twitter in late October, Musk has repeatedly courted controversy.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[China Shuts Down Over 1,00,000 Fake News Social Media Accounts, Ramps Up Content Cleanup]]></title>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 14:08:31 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[China has intensified efforts to clean up the internet from false news and rumours, closing more than 100,000 online accounts over the past month that misrepresented news anchors and media agencies, its cyberspace regulator said.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Chat Lock Feature for Keeping Conversations Hidden, Secure Rolling Out to iOS, Android Users]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-meta-chat-lock-feature-rolls-out-conversation-threads-private-android-ios-4037467#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 00:20:06 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp has rolled out a new Chat Lock feature to help users keep their messages and conversations private and secure. One can open these conversation only through correct passcode, fingerprint, or Face ID authentication. The feature has been globally launched and will be rolling out to all WhatsApp users on Android as well as iOS.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Facebook Bug That Automatically Sent Friend Requests to Other Users Resolved: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/facebook-bug-friend-request-automatic-issue-resolved-view-profile-meta-4036135#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2023 18:37:28 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Facebook recently fixed a glitch that automatically sent a friend request to other users, immediately upon visiting their profile, as per a report. Its parent company Meta has reportedly confirmed that it has resolved the bug and apologised for the issue.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Edit Message Feature Introduced on Android, iOS Beta Versions: Details]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-edit-message-feature-beta-testing-android-ios-web-how-it-works-4034845#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2023 11:32:15 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is now beta testing the ability to edit messages sent on the latest versions of its app for iOS and Android. Here's everything you need to know about the feature could roll out to users in the coming weeks.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[New Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino ‘Inspired’ by Elon Musk’s Vision, Says Will Work to Transform App]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/new-twitter-ceo-linda-yaccarino-elon-musk-tweet-excited-transform-app-4034833#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2023 09:51:34 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Newly appointed Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino said in a tweet on Saturday that she has been inspired by owner Elon Musk's vision to create a brighter future and is excited to help to transform the social media platform.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Former ByteDance Executive Says China Had ‘Supreme Access’ to All Data]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/bytedance-tiktok-former-executive-china-supreme-access-data-control-4030744#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 13 May 2023 11:38:37 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[A former executive at TikTok parent ByteDance who was fired in 2018 said in a lawsuit that the Chinese Communist Party had a special office within the company that gave it “supreme access” to all data. Yintao “Roger” Yu said he was terminated from his job as head of engineering in the US in retaliation for his complaints to supervisors about “brazenly unlawf...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[New Twitter CEO Appointment May Allow Elon Musk to Focus on Tesla, Remove Distraction]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-new-ceo-elon-musk-tesla-distraction-ev-demand-investors-4029137#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2023 19:03:02 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk's selection of a new CEO for Twitter may remove a big distraction for the billionaire and allow him to focus more on Tesla, which has been struggling with a drop in demand for its electric vehicles, analysts said.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[LinkedIn Closes Service in China Amid 'Fierce Competition', Cuts Over 700 Jobs]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/linkedin-social-networking-closes-china-service-cuts-over-700-jobs-microsoft-4027956#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2023 13:45:32 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Social networking firm LinkedIn announced Tuesday that it will close down its last service available in China, citing "fierce competition and a challenging macroeconomic climate". The company had introduced a unique domestic version of the career networking platform operated locally in order to comply.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Twitter CEO Elon Musk Could Be Replaced by NBCUniversal's Linda Yaccarino: WSJ]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-ceo-linda-yaccarino-talks-elon-musk-six-weeks-nbcuniversal-4027569#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2023 11:04:27 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk could pick NBCUniversal executive Linda Yaccarino as the new CEO for the social media platform, according to a WSJ report. The platform's owner said on Thursday that the new CEO would take over from him in about six weeks, but did not name the individual.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Hires New Twitter CEO as He Announces to Take Executive Chair, CTO Position]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-new-hiring-twitter-ceo-announces-transition-cto-executive-chair-role-4027104#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2023 02:32:47 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Twitter CEO Elon Musk said on Thursday that he has found a new chief executive for the social media platform without naming his replacement. "Excited to announce that I've a new CEO for X/Twitter. She will be starting in ~6 weeks!," Musk said in a tweet. Musk said he will transition to being "exec chair &amp; CTO, overseeing product, software &amp; sysops".]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Responds to IT Ministry's Call for Notice, Ensures to Ramp Up Safety Against Spam Calls]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-responds-it-ministry-notice-call-spam-international-calls-4026809#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2023 22:35:38 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp has responded to the Indian Government's call to send notice to the Meta's messaging platform regarding an increase in international scam calls. Promising to safeguard user's privacy and security, WhatsApp says it provides options like 'Block' and 'Report' for users to avoid any unwanted calls or messages.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Twitter Launches Early Access to Encrypted Direct Messages With Multiple Security Limitations]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/twitter-encrypted-dms-feature-launch-limits-verified-users-no-group-chats-mitm-protection-4025717#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2023 18:43:56 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Twitter on Thursday announced support for encrypted DMs, which allows specific users to send encrypted private messages on the platform. However, unlike apps like Signal and WhatsApp, there are several security limitations and restrictions to Twitter's encrypted DMs service. Here's everything you need to know about encrypted DMs on Twitter.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[YouTube Spotted Testing Video Blocking for Non-Premium Ad Blockers]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-ad-blockers-testing-non-premium-users-reddit-4025947#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2023 18:38:24 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[YouTube is reportedly planning to disable the ability to block ads for non-premium users. The video streaming platform has been spotted testing a new feature to block ad blockers on the platform. This means that users who have been using the ad blockers for non-premium accounts will not be able to play videos until they disable the settings.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Indian Cybercrime Team Warns WhatsApp Users Against Potential Scam Calls With International Numbers]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-users-scam-calls-international-numbers-warns-indian-cybercrime-team-4022300#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 17:56:31 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp users have been advised to report and block calls from some international numbers as they could be potential scam calls. The alert is being circulated by Home Ministry's Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) so that innocent people do not become victims of cybercrime. As per experts, these calls and alerts are made or sent by unscrupulous elements at an...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Found Using Microphone in Background Due to Purported Android Bug, Government to Probe Allegations]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/whatsapp-microphone-background-android-google-pixel-7-pro-bug-issue-elon-musk-twitter-4021198#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 14:19:46 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly accessing microphones on some Android devices. A Twitter engineer tweeted about the issue and it was retweeted by Elon Musk. WhatsApp later denied the claims saying that this is an Android bug.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Says Twitter Will Soon Get New Features Like Voice and Video Calls, Encrypted Messaging]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/twitter-ceo-elon-musk-new-features-voice-video-calls-encrypted-messaging-4020761#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 10:33:19 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Twitter Chief Executive Elon Musk on Tuesday revealed details about new features including adding calls and encrypted messaging coming to the platform. Last year, Musk flagged plans for "Twitter 2.0 The Everything App", which he said would have features such as encrypted direct messages (DMs), longform tweets and payments.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Web Reportedly Adds Edit Message Feature on Latest Beta Version: How It Works]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-edit-message-feature-web-beta-testers-time-limit-report-4018976#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 18:47:08 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp has begun testing the ability to edit messages on the latest beta version of WhatsApp Web. The popular messaging app could soon allow users to briefly edit a sent message on the Web version of its chat service. A feature tracker also claims that WhatsApp will soon allow users to edit messages on the Android and iOS versions of the app.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp for Wear OS With Chat and Voice Messages Support Reportedly in Testing: Details]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-wear-os-support-standalone-chat-voice-messages-android-beta-report-4019134#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 18:17:50 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly testing its much-awaited Wear OS app for compatible smartwatches. The feature was spotted in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.10.10 version. It is reportedly rolling out to select WhatsApp for Android beta testers via Google Play Store. With the latest beta update, the app is said to be accessible on smartwatches.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Twitter Accounts Inactive for Several Years Will Be Removed and Archived, Says Elon Musk]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-twitter-inactive-accounts-remove-several-years-archived-4017433#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 10:04:56 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Social media platform Twitter will remove accounts that have been inactive for several years, CEO Elon Musk said in a tweet on Monday. Twitter's billionaire owner in a separate tweet said inactive accounts will be archived, Musk did not add any details on when the process will begin.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Truecaller to Make Caller ID Service Available on WhatsApp for Improved Spam Detection, CEO Says]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/truecaller-whatsapp-third-party-caller-id-spam-detection-support-beta-phase-4016183#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 19:48:44 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Truecaller will bring its caller ID service to apps like WhatsApp that support calling over the Internet. Currently in beta phase, the feature will be rolled out to users globally later in May, according to details shared by CEO Alan Mamedi.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Rolls Out Privacy Features, Bottom Navigation Bar With New UI to Beta Testers: Details]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-silence-unknown-calls-new-ui-bottom-navigation-bar-update-poll-feature-android-4008806#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 18:51:31 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly planning to add several new features with new Android updates. These features include the ability to silence unknown callers, a new UI with a bottom navigation bar, creating single-vote polls, and more. While some of these features have only rolled out in the beta update for select beta testers, others updates have already been started rolling o...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[TikTok Advertisers Commit to Continue Spending on App Amid Threat of US Ban]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/tiktok-advertisers-back-app-amid-threat-of-us-ban-china-security-concerns-4007246#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 11:06:50 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Advertisers are committed to continue spending on TikTok due to its immense popularity with users despite threats of a potential ban in the US over national security concerns, ad experts said.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Facebook Parent Meta Asked to Change Access Rules for Ad Verification by French Antitrust Watchdog]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-parent-meta-asked-change-access-rules-ad-verification-french-antitrust-watchdog-4005423#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 18:46:30 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[France's antitrust watchdog on Thursday gave Facebook-owner Meta two months to change its access rules for ad verification partners, saying the company was potentially taking unfair advantage of a dominant market position in online advertising. Meta said that it is reviewing the decision.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Facebook Took Action Against Around 45 Percent of Users' Complaints in India in March]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/facebook-instagram-meta-action-against-users-complaints-march-india-monthly-report-4004207#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 13:53:59 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Social media giant Meta's Facebook took action against around 45 percent of complaints it received from users and Instagram against 64 percent of grievances raised by users in March 2023, according to the company's latest India Monthly Report.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[FTC Says Meta Misled Parents on Child Protection Measures, Proposes Ban on Profiting From Minors' Data]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/us-ftc-proposes-ban-meta-profiting-from-children-data-parents-minors-protection-4003953#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 12:39:09 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[The US Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday accused Meta's Facebook of misleading parents about protections for children and proposed tightening an existing agreement on privacy to include a ban on making money from minors' data.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Could Soon Let Users Transfer Chats to a New iPhone Without Using iCloud: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-iphone-chat-transfer-ios-beta-testflight-automatic-gif-playback-android-google-play-beta-programme-reports-4003659#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 11:19:31 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is said to be working on adding improvements to its iOS and Android apps. It is reportedly testing a new feature that would allow iPhone users to transfer chats to another iPhone without relying on iCloud. Also, it is said to be adding an automatic playback feature for GIFs shared in chats.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[VLC App for iPhone Gets Support for Apple CarPlay, New Audio Playback UI in Latest Update: All Details]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/iphone-ios-update-vlc-adds-apple-carplay-support-download-app-store-4001542#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 16:50:21 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[VLC, the popular open-source cross-platform multimedia player, has rolled out an update for iPhone bringing in several new features including a redesigned UI, along with support for Apple CarPlay. With the latest update, the app can now be accessed via Apple’s CarPlay platform, allowing users to easily access audio files.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Technology Industry Allowing 'Deluge' of Misinformation to Drown Out Reliable Information, RSF Says]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/misinformation-deluge-tech-industry-rsf-report-deepfake-tools-ai-services-reporters-without-borders-4000884#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 14:07:14 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Technology firms have allowed a deluge of misinformation to drown out reliable information, according to Reporters Without Borders (RSF). A report published on World Press Freedom Day puts a spotlight on the way misinformation drowns out trustworthy news online, while highlighting how this problem has been compounded with the rise of artificial intelligence and AI too...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Threatens to Reassign Dormant NPR Twitter Handle to Another User]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-threatens-reassign-dormant-npr-twitter-account-another-user-4000224#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 10:23:04 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Twitter chief Elon Musk has "threatened" to reassign National Public Radio's Twitter account to another company, the U.S.-based broadcaster said on Tuesday. Musk suggested that he would reassign the network's main account, under the @NPR handle, to another organization or person, NPR said.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Begins Testing Chat Lock, Status Sharing to Facebook and Voice Transcription Features: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-lock-chats-ios-testing-voice-note-transcription-share-status-facebook-wabetainfo-3998063#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 18:15:55 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly testing the ability to lock chats on the latest iOS beta version of the app. Users on the latest Android beta version can share their Status to Facebook, without leaving the app. Meanwhile, WhatsApp is also testing a new voice note transcription feature that will allow users to read the contents of voice notes, that will be transcribed on the us...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Brands Could Further Pull Back From Elon Musk's Twitter After Paid Blue Ticks Fuel Imposters]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-elon-musk-checkmark-policy-fuels-imposter-accounts-blue-tick-verified-companies-wary-3998463#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 17:41:36 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Twitter's attempt to implement a paid account verification service has attracted imposters spreading misinformation, which experts said could lead major brands to further pull back from the social media platform owned by billionaire Elon Musk.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk-Owned Twitter Still Lacks Clear Alternative Months After Takeover Deal: Here Are the Top Contenders]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/features/twitter-alternative-apps-bluesky-mastodon-substack-notes-gab-truth-social-discord-3997647#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 14:26:01 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Twitter has no clear alternative, months after Elon Musk acquired the widely used microblogging platform. From Mastodon to Bluesky, these are some of the popular contenders for a Twitter alternative, in the aftermath of sweeping changes introduced by Musk after the takeover deal.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meta Said to Be Targeting $7 Billion in Its Second Blue-Chip Bond Sale]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/meta-targets-usd-7-billion-second-blue-chip-bond-sale-3996371#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 23:43:48 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Meta Platforms emerged as the first mega-cap technology company to tap the US investment-grade bond market as turmoil in the financial sector has toppled five banks since March. The social-media behemoth, which reported earnings last week, is looking to raise $7 billion (nearly Rs. 57,250 crore) in a five-part deal, according to a person familiar with the matter.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Jack Dorsey's Bluesky Emerges as Another Twitter-Like Service, Gaining Traction Among Power Users]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/twitter-rival-bluesky-gains-traction-among-power-users-founder-jack-dorsey-3996282#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 23:05:37 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Jack Dorsey is taking another whack at a Twitter-like service with a new social media platform called Bluesky. The service is gaining traction among Twitter power users, attracting prominent personalities including US Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Testing New Side-By-Side View Feature on Android Tablets: Report]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-android-tablets-side-by-side-feature-chats-report-wabetainfo-3995271#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 18:10:03 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature for Android tablets. The feature allows users to use a side-by-side mode where multiple chats can be accessed simultaneously along with an active chat. It also comes with a disable toggle option.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Says Twitter Will Roll Out Per-Article Payment Plan for Media Publishers]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/elon-musk-twitter-to-roll-out-per-article-payment-plan-monthly-subscription-media-3993989#rss-gadgets-social-networking</link>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 09:50:54 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Elon Musk on Saturday announced a plan for his Twitter platform to allow media publishers to charge users on a per-article basis with a single click.]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2023 11:59:41 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[Twitter CEO Elon Musk said on Friday that the social media platform will take a 10 percent cut on content subscriptions after the first year, as the company looks to monetize content on the website in a bid to diversify its revenue sources. Earlier this month, billionaire owner Musk said users of the social media platform will be able to offer their followers subscri...]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WhatsApp Begins Testing Direct Chat Transfer Feature on Latest Beta for Android: Report]]></title>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:47:34 +0530</pubDate>
                    <description><![CDATA[WhatsApp has reportedly introduced a new chat transfer feature for its Android users. This feature could help users quickly migrate to a new Android phone, along with their older chats.]]></description>
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