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Author: Martina Frascona 'Sochurkova

Instagram is testing a new tool which is designed to help users report false information. Facebook's goal is to limit the spread of misleading content on all its platforms. To check, if you have access to the new feature,...

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Facebook’s Daily Active User count grew to 2.7 billion in Q2 2019

10. 9. 2019 | Martina Frascona 'Sochurkova

Facebook has released statistics for the second quarter of 2019, which show $16 billion in revenue and an increased number of active users across its platforms to 2.7 billion. In this period, net income has been lower due to...

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Facebook and Messenger introduce tools to silence notifications

6. 9. 2019 | Martina Frascona 'Sochurkova

Are you annoyed by dozens of alerts that keep popping up in different places on Facebook? Are you being flooded with messages on Messenger? Then we have good news for you. Both platforms are preparing a functionality that should...

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Facebook reduces the reach of misleading health claims

5. 9. 2019 | Martina Frascona 'Sochurkova

Nutrition, fitness and health problems are very common topics on Facebook. Many social network users display a healthy lifestyle and want to work towards their goals through their profiles. This trend is being exploited by...

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Facebook introduces the Off-Facebook Activity feature

4. 9. 2019 | Martina Frascona 'Sochurkova

Facebook announced in March that it will launch a Clear History feature, which will give users a better overview of how third parties are handling their data. Now, after a few months, Facebook is introducing the new feature in a...

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Facebook simplifies group privacy settings

3. 9. 2019 | Martina Frascona 'Sochurkova

Facebook has decided to update the privacy settings for groups to make it easier for all users. Facebook has been working with privacy experts around the world to make the categorization of groups more transparent, intuitive and...

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Facebook adds Slideshow to Stories

2. 9. 2019 | Martina Frascona 'Sochurkova

Users of iOS mobile devices will see the new feature soon. Facebook will offer them the opportunity to create Stories in their favorite Slideshow format. Before the summer holiday, Facebook came up with a few new features for...

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Facebook extends Search Ads to more advertisers

29. 8. 2019 | Martina Frascona 'Sochurkova

Facebook has tested search ads since December on selected automotive and retail advertisers. Now, it is expanding to more businesses. Facebook launched Search Ads in 2012 but quickly removed this advertising option. They then...

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How to report bugs on Facebook

27. 8. 2019 | Martina Frascona 'Sochurkova

If you happen to have a problem with Facebook and one of its features doesn't work, you should report the error. Collaboration with users and advertisers is very important to Facebook because it helps them to continually improve...

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Instagram is testing a new “Stories About You” feature

23. 8. 2019 | Martina Frascona 'Sochurkova

Instagram is developing a new tool that will show users a list of Stories in which they are mentioned. The new feature would help strengthen user engagement by making it easier to share and comment on stories. At the same time,...

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Instagram introduces a new alert for accounts close to ban

23. 8. 2019 | Martina Frascona 'Sochurkova

Instagram has a long-standing fight against inappropriate content and users who do not adhere to the platform community policy. Now it is introducing a new tool where accounts that are in the pre-ban phase will receive a new...

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Facebook changes post size in Mobile News Feed

22. 8. 2019 | Martina Frascona 'Sochurkova

Facebook will start displaying media formats on the Mobile News Feed in a new form. Starting August, the maximum height for videos and images will lower, as well as the amount of text accompanying them. As Facebook announced...

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Facebook publishes report on content control board

20. 8. 2019 | Martina Frascona 'Sochurkova

In 2018, Mark Zuckerberg said he would like to set up an independent board to review some user appeals of rejected content. In January 2019, Facebook began to develop this idea and now comes with a comprehensive 44-page document...

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Instagram introduces new anti-bullying tools

14. 8. 2019 | Martina Frascona 'Sochurkova

Instagram has introduced two new tools to combat online bullying. The first is AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology, which will warn users in case of offensive comments. The second feature will allow everyone to restrict...

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