Page 21 - Social Media Apps

Facebook launches 'Collab' music-making app to take on TikTok: Details here

Named Collab, the app is currently available for iOS devices and requires invite to download

Twitter brings 'retweet with comments' to Android, web platform: Know more

The micro-blogging platform on May 12 had rolled out this feature on Twitter for iOS

Soon, Twitter might let you choose who replies to your tweets: Details here

The feature is currently being tested only with a limited group of people globally on Twitter for iOS, Android, and twitter.com

TikTok ban: Short-video app's popularity dips amid growing call for ban

TikTok's app rating on Google Play Store reduced to 1.3 stars on May 20 from more than 4.5 stars only a few days earlier

The making of super apps: Where does India stand after Facebook-Jio deal?

While most of the Super-Apps owes their origin to messaging, the success factor however has been the 'payments' feature which helps them to monetise faster

Twitter disables 'tweet via SMS' feature due to text message vulnerability

The tweet via SMS feature was launched with Twitter's original 140-character limit

Now, you can watch Instagram live videos on big screen using web browser

The new feature, however, does not allow users to begin a broadcast from their laptop; you will still need to do so using your iPhone or Android app

The evolution of Facebook

The book is weakest in explaining the central controversy plaguing Facebook today: Its ginormous control over the flow of global information and misinformation

Chatbots, microsites and the social media war on coronavirus misinformation

Indian government is tying up with platforms to ensure citizens have access to authentic data and details about the spread of the disease

Coronavirus empties offices; YouTube, Fb say AI moderation errors may rise

In a blog post, Google said that to reduce the need for people to come into offices

Delhi HC notices to govt, internet cos on removal of hate speech, fake news

The matter is listed next on April 14.

Deal with coronavirus, don't waste time on social media: Rahul slams PM

Gandhi's attack came after India on Monday reported two new cases of the novel coronavirus, including one from the national capital

Govt may ask social media cos to maintain database of active mobile numbers

Social media companies with more than fifty lakh users in India will be categorised as significant social media intermediaries

Bhagat Singh, Gandhi, Netaji favourite freedom fighters on R-Day: ShareChat

The platform also recorded over 10 million WhatsApp shares of the content created by users

TikTok expands community guidelines to bring greater transparency for users

The platform, which is extremely popular among youngsters globally, including India, said country teams localise and implement these guidelines in accordance with local laws and norms

CAA protests: 15,000 social media mediators fight to root out fake news

We flagged and removed as many as 2,500 fake news and communal items, said a mediator

Social media use linked to disordered eating behaviours in teens

Compared to teens without any social media accounts, boys and girls on social media were more likely to report disordered eating behaviours

Here's what social media firms require from draft Data protection Bill

What has raised eyebrows is that the Bill gives the government ultimate rights and powers to seek access to users' data to help formulate policies

Online abuse: Chinese apps like TikTok, Bigo Live on women panel's radar

Twitter, Facebook, Instagram told to ensure safer platforms for women, youth

Received more than 14 billion WhatsApp shares this year, claims Sharechat

Sharechat observed that 23% users created entertainment-related content on its platform while engagement on romantic content was around 14%