Social Media
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Social media are online communications channels that help people share information or content and interact with each other. Clearly defining the term is quite tricky because there are numerous social media services available nowadays. The most well-known are Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, Snapchat, TikTok, etc.
Facebook Is Reportedly Working on a Clubhouse Rival
The source says that Facebook executives instructed employees to create a similar product. It is noted that Facebook's audio chat service is currently in its early stages of development.
Telegram Became the Most Downloaded App in the World
After WhatsApp delayed the new privacy policy's deadline to set in until May, Telegram and Signal have gained traction in the first month of 2021.
Instagram Introduced ‘Recently Deleted’ Feature
The new feature will allow users to review content they’ve deleted, including reels, photos, IGTV videos, Stories, videos, and restore them.
TikTok Will Warn Users About Unverified and Questionable Content
In an effort to combat misinformation on the platform, TikTok will now flag unverified content to users before they share it.
India Permanently Banned TikTok and 58 Other Chinese Apps
In 2019, ByteDance planned to invest about $1 billion into financing its operations in India. However, last year, India’s government blocked TikTok and about 100 other apps that were developed in China.
Twitter Launches Birdwatch to Help Combat Misinformation
The new project will allow users to discuss and provide context to tweets they find false or misleading in a format similar to Wikipedia and Reddit's moderation tools.
Beeper Is a New Chat App That Combines 15 Messengers in One Interface
Beeper integrates with the world’s most popular messaging services like Telegram, Signal, Instagram, Twitter, and WhatsApp, but what makes this app really interesting is its support for iMessage since it’s only officially available on Apple devices.
