Social Media
Plain-English news on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, dating apps and the platforms that shape how we connect: what changed, why it matters and what it means for you.
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Social MediaWhatsApp Profile Cover Photo Is Rolling Out to Android Beta
WhatsApp profile cover photo is rolling out to personal accounts in the Android beta. What it looks like, who can see it and what is still unknown.
Social MediaIs Instagram Plus Worth It? What $3.99 Gets You
Is Instagram Plus worth it? For $3.99 a month you get 11 add-ons. Here is what each one does, what it can't do, and who should skip it.
Social MediaWhatsApp Calls Without an Account Now Work From a Browser
WhatsApp now lets anyone join a call without an account or the app, straight from a browser link. Here's how guest calls work and what they can't do.
Social MediaWho Bought Bumble? The $1.3B Deal Explained
Who bought Bumble? Ithaca Holdings agreed to take the dating app private in a $1.3 billion deal. What happened, why, and what changes for Bumble users.
Social MediaFacebook Your Algorithm: Take Back Your Feed
Facebook Your Algorithm lets you tell your feed, in your own words, what you want more and less of. What changed, how it works and what it means for you.