A photos-only mode for Facebook’s mobile application is under testing and it would let users see algorithmically suggested photos in a feed similar to its photo sharing platform Instagram. The feature, named “Popular Photos”, affixes an endless scroll of algorithmically selected images from friends beneath the full-screen view of a photo opened from the News Feed. The result is an experience that is similar to Instagram feed, TechCrunch has recently reported. A mode was first spotted in October and the trial has since concluded. The new feature is being worked on with future tests in mind. The company refused to disclose more details or its motives for Popular Photos. Given Facebook already has Stories, messaging, profiles, and its IGTV-esque Watch video hub, it’s only the Explore tab and a dedicated media feed that are missing from it being a full clone of Instagram, the report added. tags Facebook INSTAGRAM … [Read more...] about Facebook’s testing in-app ‘photos only’ mode, similar to Instagram-feed
Facebook to discontinue Moments app from February 25
San Francisco: Facebook has announced that it is discontinuing its stand-alone "Moments" photo saving and sharing app from February 25 owing to lack of users. "We`re ending support for the Moments app but we know the photos people share are important to them so we will continue offering ways to save memories within the Facebook app," CNET quoted Rushabh Doshi, Director of Product Management for "Moments", as saying on Thursday. Though the company declined to share user numbers, the reason behind the shutdown is because not a lot of people are using it Accoding to Sensor Tower, a mobile analytics firm, the app has been installed by 87 million iOS and Android users since its launch and at its peak, was downloaded 10.7 million times in June 2016 that declined to about 150,000 downloads last month. Facebook notified "Moment" users about its shutting down via emails and app alerts. Since people need time to retrieve their photos from the app before it is killed, Facebook has set up a … [Read more...] about Facebook to discontinue Moments app from February 25
Facebook not selling users’ data: Mark Zuckerberg
San Francisco: As Facebook turns 15 next month, its Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has once again defended the social media giant, saying the company is not selling its users` data to anyone. "We don`t sell people`s data, even though it`s often reported that we do," he wrote in an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal on Thursday. "Clickbait and other junk may drive engagement in the near term, but it would be foolish for us to show this intentionally, because it`s not what people want," he added. The 1,000-word defence came after Facebook faced intense scrutiny over how it handled data of over two billion users amid several data scandals in recent years. "Based on what pages people like, what they click on, and other signals, we create categories and then charge advertisers to show ads in that category," he said. "You have control over what information we use to show you ads, and you can block any advertiser from reaching you," the Facebook CEO added. In December, the social media … [Read more...] about Facebook not selling users’ data: Mark Zuckerberg
Facebook launches new Privacy, Data Use Business Hub to protect information
New Delhi: Social media giant Facebook has said that it is launching a new Privacy and Data Use Business Hub. Facebook said that it “centralizes resources that businesses can use to understand how they can protect people’s information when using Facebook”. “This new hub contains information on topics like our Ads and Privacy Principles, how data is used in our ad products, and guidance to help companies understand rules like GDPR,” Facebook wrote in its blog. Facebook has also said that over the next two weeks the social media platform is Privacy Checkup for users. “It’s important for people to periodically review their privacy choices to be sure they’re still the right ones — so for we’re showing people a reminder in News Feed inviting them to take Privacy Checkup,” Facebook said Privacy Checkup will help people to review who can see their Facebook posts, the information on their profile and who can see it and he apps … [Read more...] about Facebook launches new Privacy, Data Use Business Hub to protect information
Facebook to tell users how it makes money
San Francisco: Facebook has announced to introduce new terms of service, providing its over 2 billion users more details on how it makes money, removes harmful content and takes care of users' intellectual property rights. The updates, effective from July 31, are the result of Facebook's work with the European Consumer Protection Cooperation Network and inputs from ongoing conversations with regulators, policymakers and consumer protection experts around the world, the company said in a statement on Thursday. "We include more details on how we make money, including a new introduction explaining that we don't charge you money to use our products because businesses and organizations pay us to show you ads," noted Anna Benckert, Vice President and Associate General Counsel at Facebook. Facebook said it would clarify when people share their own content -- like photos and videos -- and they continue to own the intellectual property rights in that content. "You grant us permission to do … [Read more...] about Facebook to tell users how it makes money
