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Apple is adding new privacy features in iOS 13 that’ll hurt Facebook
Messaging apps that offer VoIP calling (Voice over Internet Protocol) typically utilize an ‘always-on’ behavior in order to answer calls more quickly by continuously running in the background, but Apple wants that to stop. As reported by The Information, Apple … Continue reading
Facebook is changing the name of Instagram and WhatsApp
Facebook confirmed that it's changing the name of its two most popular apps, Instagram and WhatsApp, to better disclose its ownership of the apps. Soon, Instagram will be known as “Instagram from Facebook” while WhatsApp will become “WhatsApp from Facebook.” … Continue reading
Facebook hit with $5bn fine over user privacy fears
Facebook has been hit with a record $ 5bn fine by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to settle privacy concerns over the Cambridge Analytica data-stealing scandal. The social network will also be required to establish an independent privacy committee … Continue reading
Facebook could announce its own cryptocurrency next month
Public interest in cryptocurrency could be set for a rebound as social media giant Facebook is planning to announce its own digital coin later this month according to a new report from The Information. Last year, the company appointed former … Continue reading
Facebook introduces live stream restrictions after New Zealand terror attack
An initiative called the Christchurch Call, led by the governments of New Zealand and France, calls on other world leaders and tech giants to be more vigilant in policing live streams on social media platforms. While the United States government … Continue reading
Here’s how Facebook is changing completely in 2019
After a brutal 2018, Mark Zuckerberg has big plans for the Facebook platform in 2019. Facebook is being redesigned with a focus on community and privacy. Zuckerberg made the announcements during Facebook's F8 event that was held today near the … Continue reading
Facebook prepares live-streaming crackdown in response to NZ shootings
In the wake of the Christchurch attack, Facebook has been under pressure from governments around the globe to do something about how it handles live broadcasts on its platform. One of the biggest proponents asking for restrictions on live streams … Continue reading
Apple takes action against Facebook following latest privacy scandal
Despite the odd hiccup, over the last couple of years Apple has become a strong proponent of safeguarding user privacy. Facebook, it seems, didn’t get the memo. Immediately following the news that the social media giant paid users to install … Continue reading
New Facebook Messenger ‘dark mode’ currently being tested in select countries
Glancing at Messenger first thing in the morning can feel a little like being woken up with a flashbang, particularly if your smartphone has an especially bright screen. However, that problem could soon be a thing of the past, with … Continue reading
RED and Facebook teaming to make the ultimate VR camera
It’s been a busy week for Facebook, fresh from its Cambridge Analytica backlash it’s put on a brave face and used F8 to steer the conversation away from what it does with your data and on to what it wants … Continue reading
Facebook Makes Image Identification Software Available to the Public
News You can now download the code that lets your computer recognize what’s in a photo Facebook Makes Image Identification Software Available to the Public… Popular Photography
How to Size and Export Images from Lightroom for Facebook and Print
One of the most confusing features of Adobe Lightroom for many users, is how to get your final results out of the software, to show them to friends or to send to customers. Different from other programs, there is only … Continue reading