WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.23.21.9.What’s new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a secret code creation feature for locked chats with support for linked devices, and it will be available in a future update of the app! WABetaInfo Channel Stay…
Python 3.12 is out! It includes new features and performance improvements – some contributed by Meta – that we believe will benefit all Python users. We’re sharing details about these new features that we worked closely with the Python community to develop. This week’s release of Python 3.12 marks a milestone in our efforts to…
With the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 starting this Thursday, we’re unveiling the largest ever creator campaign for any ICC tournament. As a part of our digital content rights partnership with ICC, we’ll be partnering with more than 500 creators to bring the tournament to life. Creators today are shaping culture and inspiring everyone…
WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 23.20.1.73. The version marked within WhatsApp Settings is 2.23.20.73 and the TestFlight build is 23.20.1 (522970244).What’s new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a new privacy feature to protect the IP address in calls, and it will…
Today, we’re launching new generative AI features, and like other Meta products, we took steps to protect your privacy and offer greater transparency as we built these exciting new features. We developed privacy mitigations through our privacy review process and external engagements, and below are some helpful details on how we’ve trained our models, how…
If you missed our stories this week about the latest updates to WhatsApp beta for Android, iOS, and Desktop, this is a good time to catch up thanks to our summary. Among the 11 stories we shared, the best news of the week is about A.I. agents and stickers, a new feature powered by Meta!…
‘Performance Talks: CMO Corner’ is a new video series where we go behind the scenes with some of the world’s most innovative marketers to discuss strategy, leadership and industry trends. Marc-Oliver Schmiedle is a 15-year industry veteran who held leadership positions at Expedia before taking on the role of Chief Growth Officer at YOOX NET-A-PORTER,…
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.23.20.18.What’s new in this update? WhatsApp is working on replacing the green verification badge with a blue checkmark for verified channels and businesses, and it will be available in a future update of the app! WABetaInfo Channel…
Today at Meta Connect, in partnership with EssilorLuxottica, we announced our next-generation Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses collection. We redesigned these from the ground up, improving all the core features of the first generation while adding new capabilities that have never been seen on a pair of smart glasses before. They start at $299 USD. Pre-orders…
In the recent Meta Connect 2023 Conference, Mark Zuckerberg just revealed how Meta is bringing mixed reality to life by using foundational technologies to enable the computing platform of the future. Specifically, Meta is experimenting with AI-powered chat systems to revolutionize user interaction and serving as intelligent assistants on WhatsApp and other platforms. WABetaInfo Channel…
Earlier this year, we introduced Meta Verified for creators, a subscription bundle to help creators more easily establish their presence on Instagram and Facebook. Today at Meta’s Conversations Conference in Mumbai, Mark Zuckerberg announced we will soon expand Meta Verified to businesses on Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp. We’ll start with a test in the coming…
WhatsApp has just submitted a new stable update for iOS, available on the App Store: the build number is 23.19.76.What’s new in this update? WhatsApp is widely rolling out a feature to manage who can add members to community group chats! Common questions Answers Changelog about? Who can add members – communities Status? Rolling out…
In partnership with UNESCO, the World Jewish Congress and the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, we have collaborated with Storyfile to develop a first of its kind AI-driven, interactive, and immersive experience that brings the experiences of a Holocaust survivor to life in virtual (VR) and extended reality (XR). “Tell Me, Inge…” tells…
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.23.20.9.What’s new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a channel alerts feature to notify creators about the status of their channels, and it is available to some beta testers! WABetaInfo Channel Stay updated with the latest…