Instagram has begun testing a bold new redesign that gives Reels and Direct Messages (DMs) prime placement on the app’s main navigation bar — a change that has left users divided. The new layout, announced by Instagram head Adam Mosseri, introduces dedicated tabs for Reels and DMs, reflecting Meta’s growing focus on short-form video and…
Facebook users frustrated by random, irrelevant Reels can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Tech giant Meta has rolled out a major update to Facebook’s recommendation algorithm, giving users greater control over the short-form videos they see. The move aims to make Facebook’s Reels experience more personalized, relevant, and competitive with platforms like TikTok and…
SYDNEY: Facebook and Instagram started a week-long rollout of their first paid verification service on Friday, testing users’ willingness to pay for social media features that until now have been free. Facing a drop in advertising revenues, parent company Meta is piloting a subscription in Australia and New Zealand before it appears in larger markets. The service…