Laura Lockeflipped into TechMuse via Laura Locke Facebook Accused of Watching Instagram Users Through Camerasverified_publisherBloomberg - Robert BurnsonFacebook Inc. is again being sued for allegedly spying on Instagram users, this time through the unauthorized use of their mobile phone cameras. The …
Daily Mailflipped into Top StoriesIs Instagram SPYING on its users? Apple's iOS 14 warns customer that the Facebook-owned app was accessing their iPhone camera even when not in use - but the company insists it was just a 'bug'dailymail.co.uk - Stacy LiberatoreMultiple apps have recently come under fire for accessing smartphone features without permission and the latest service to get caught in the act is …
The VergeJul 25, 2020An Instagram bug showed a ‘camera on’ indicator for iOS 14 devices even when users weren’t taking photosverified_publisherThe Verge - Kim LyonsIn the latest instance of iOS 14’s beta mode tattling on unexpected app behavior, some users reported that they were seeing the green “camera on” indicator while using Instagram when they were just scrolling through their feeds, not taking a photo or video. An Instagram spokesperson said in an email …
S. Lipinskiflipped into Digital Transformation and TechnologyInstagram users are furious as new layout is rolled out - with a major changeverified_publishermirror.co.uk - Shivali BestWith over one billion active users, Instagram is without a doubt one of the most popular apps around the world. Now, Instagram has quietly started …
TechCrunchflipped into Top StoriesFacebook and Instagram notifications warn US users there's no winner yet in presidential electionverified_publisherTechCrunch - Sarah PerezFacebook and Instagram are running notifications in their respective apps informing U.S. users that the winner of the 2020 U.S. presidential election has not yet been determined. In large pop-ups appearing at the top of the Facebook and Instagram News Feeds, the notification states that “Votes Are …
The Independentflipped into Life & StyleFacebook and Instagram send notifications telling users US election winner has not been decided, as Trump falsely claims victoryindependent.co.uk - Andrew GriffinFacebook and Instagram have pushed a notification to users telling them that there is not yet final results in the presidential election, after …
USA TODAYflipped into Top StoriesFacebook will pay some app and Instagram users for deactivating accounts, taking surveys ahead of electionverified_publisherUSA TODAY - Kelly TykoFacebook will pay some users as much as $120 to not use the app or Instagram ahead of the 2020 election as part of a study. The social media giant announced its new research partnership Aug. 31 is to "better understand the impact of Facebook and Instagram on key political attitudes and behaviors …
ProtocolNov 17, 2020Some Instagram users see 'Tomorrow is Election Day' reminder on Election DayProtocol - Issie LapowskyOn Election Day, a subset of Instagram users woke up to a message at the top of their Instagram feeds that read, "Tomorrow is Election Day." For some, …
Engadgetflipped into Tech NewsInstagram makes it easier for its most popular users to make moneyverified_publisherEngadget - Karissa BellThe app is expanding badges and commercials in IGTV videos. Instagram is opening up its monetization tools to more influencers. The company is expanding access to two features that will make it easier for the app’s “creators” to make money. Instagram now allows more than 50,000 influencers around …
EngadgetSep 4, 2020Some Facebook users are about to start seeing Instagram Storiesverified_publisherEngadget - Karissa BellThe merging of the apps continues. The line between Facebook and Instagram continues to blur. The company is testing a new feature that allows users to view Instagram Stories from the main Facebook app. The new feature, which was spotted by Twitter user @ec_wife and confirmed by Facebook to social …
NPRAug 5, 2020Facebook Launches Instagram Reels, Hoping To Lure TikTok Usersverified_publisherNPR - Shannon BondFacebook has launched its answer to TikTok, the wildly popular video-sharing app that the Trump administration considers a national security threat. Reels is a new feature on Instagram, the photo-sharing app owned by Facebook. Like TikTok, users can make short videos set to music, add filters and …
