Social Media

TikTok cracks down on nudity, violence; automates process [here's how it works]

If the systems detect a violation, they'll yank the video immediately and the user who posted it can appeal. Users can still flag videos for manual review as well.

Jul 11, 2021

Ashwini Vaishnaw, India's new IT minister

Everyone has to follow law of land: New IT Min Vaishnaw amid Twitter row [details]

When questioned about Twitter not complying to the new IT law, the Minister hinted that everyone has to follow new guidelines.

Jul 8, 2021

Team Trump's Gettr is "no-getter"; MAGA-alternative to Twitter gets mixed reviews [reactions]

Trump's answer to a Twitter alternative is Gettr, launched by one of his closest advisors Jason Miller. Here's how people are reacting to this move.

Jul 2, 2021

As Kerala takes over Clubhouse; Tamil Nadu owns Twitter Spaces [details]

Twitter's answer to Clubhouse popularity is Spaces, but both apps are flourishing in India with states picking their favourite platforms to chitter chatter.

May 31, 2021

What is Twitter Blue; new subscription-based service on iOS [how it works]

Although "Twitter Blue" is now listed on App Store, it isn't yet fully enabled for users. Some features include "undo tweet" and "reader mode."

May 30, 2021

Twitter trying to dictate terms to world's largest democracy; Centre hits back [read full letter]

The ministry also said that Twitter refuses to comply with those very regulations in the intermediary guidelines on the basis of which it is claiming a safe harbour protection from any criminal liability in India.

May 27, 2021

Twitter, Facebook may not be able to operate in India from May 26; here's why

This comes shortly after Delhi Police visited Twitter India's local offices in the National Capital Region on Monday after Twitter had marked one of the tweets of BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra as "manipulated media".

May 25, 2021

How to get blue tick on Twitter; apply for verified badge in simple steps [details]

Twitter has opened up its verification process for accounts belonging to government; companies, brands and organisations; news organisations and journalists; entertainment; sports and gaming; and activists, organisers and other influential individuals.

May 20, 2021

Twitter removes 50 tweets criticising Indian govt's COVID management [details]

A Twitter spokesperson said in a statement that when it receives a valid legal request, it reviews it under both the Twitter Rules and local law.

Apr 25, 2021

TikTok accused of illegally collecting kids data; sued by former British commissioner [details]

A former children's commissioner for England, Anne Longfield, has lodged a claim in the high court on behalf of millions of children in the UK and the European Economic Area who have used TikTok since 25 March 2018.

Apr 22, 2021

Instagram is testing three new "like" options; select users get to experience new feature

Instagram last year ran a test to hide 'like' counts on posts in seven different countries, announced in November that it was expanding the test globally.

Apr 15, 2021

Facebook puts users in control, sort of; lets you turn off algorithmic ranking in News Feed [details]

Facebook said it is making it easier to sort and browse News Feed, giving users more control over what you see.

Apr 1, 2021

Twitter down in US, UK; thousands of users experience issues

Over 15,000 users reported problems with Twitter on app outage tracking website Downdetector.

Mar 29, 2021

Happy Holi 2021: Facebook celebrates festival of colours with new avatar stickers

The new Holi stickers will appear in the sticker library when you are posting or commenting on Facebook posts, or while using Messenger.

Mar 27, 2021

Twitter gets serious about elections in India; revamps policy to fight misinformation [details]

Twitter, the popular micro-blogging platform is cracking down on misinformation ahead of India's crucial assembly elections in various states.

Mar 25, 2021

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