Instagram

Instagram lets users add music to carousel posts

Instagram has introduced a new feature that subtly changes the way photo posts are experienced on the platform. Users can now add background music to carousel posts, allowing a set of images shared in a single post to be accompanied by audio when opened or swiped through. The update adds a more immersive layer to photo sharing, without pushin...


WhatsApp adds festive features as New Year messaging hits peak

WhatsApp adds festive features as New Year messaging hits peak

As billions of people across the globe prepare to welcome 2026, WhatsApp has said that New Year’s Eve continues to be its busiest day of the year, consistently setting new engagement records. The platform notes that the 24-hour celebration window often surpasses its already massive daily traffic of over 100 billio...


WhatsApp bans 1cr accounts/month amid Indian number

WhatsApp bans 1cr accounts/month amid Indian number

The government has raised concerns over the scale of misuse of Indian mobile numbers, even as WhatsApp continues to ban a large number of accounts every month for violations. Officials said the Meta-owned messaging platform has banned an average of 9.8 million Indian accounts per month up to October this year, but th...


WhatsApp launches hyper-local messaging campaign

WhatsApp launches hyper-local messaging campaign

WhatsApp has expanded its push towards inclusive digital communication with the rollout of the second phase of its India-focused initiative aimed at users who face barriers to text-based messaging.

The latest phase sharpens the platform’s focus on rural and semi-literate communities,...


Meta

Meta launches ‘Your Business Deserves Better’ campaign to empower MSMEs

Meta has rolled out a new marketing campaign titled ‘Your Business Deserves Better’, aimed at highlighting how small businesses across India are using Meta platforms to reach the right customers and drive meaningful growth. The campaign comes at a time when Meta says that as many as 92 per cent of businesses using its platforms in India are micr...