The DMA requires Meta to give people using WhatsApp in Europe the option to connect with people using third-party messaging services that have chosen to make their apps interoperable. We call this feature, third-party chats. 
Following successful small...

A New Era for Creative Expression
We’re bringing an all-new Meta AI app experience to Europe, building on Meta AI’s availability across the apps you already know and love: Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp. 
Now, in one place, you will be ab...

Today, we’re launching a new WhatsApp app for Apple Watch, so you can stay on top of your WhatsApp chats without pulling out your iPhone.
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We’re giving Facebook Group admins the option to change their group from private to public while still protecting the privacy of members. 
The post New Facebook Update Gives Group Admins More Flexibility While Protecting Member Privacy appeared first on Meta Newsroom.

You can now use your fingerprint, face, or screen lock code to end-to-end encrypt your WhatsApp chat backups.
The post We’re Making it Easier to Encrypt Your WhatsApp Chat Backups appeared first on Meta Newsroom.

Today, we’re introducing communities on Threads, public, casual spaces where you can talk about topics you love.
The post Introducing Threads Communities: Find Your People appeared first on Meta Newsroom.

We will soon use your interactions with AI at Meta to personalize the content and ads you see, including things like posts and reels.
The post Improving Your Recommendations on Our Apps With AI at Meta appeared first on Meta Newsroom.

Research shows Indonesian parents and guardians overwhelmingly support social media companies creating special accounts for teenagers. With built-in protections and safeguards, Instagram Teen Accounts support these safety priorities.
The post Indonesian Parents Support Dedicated Teen Social Media Accounts appeared first on Meta Newsroom.

We've recently added new features to WhatsApp that make chatting and calling more convenient and fun.
The post Live and Motion Photos, Meta AI Chat Themes, Video Call Backgrounds, and More on WhatsApp appeared first on Meta Newsroom.

We're making fandom on Facebook even more fun with new features that help you engage with and be recognized by your favorite creators.
The post Bringing Fans and Creators Closer Together on Facebook appeared first on Meta Newsroom.

In India, we’ll be testing a new Reels-first experience for a limited group of users on Instagram.
The post In India, Instagram debuts a Reels-first experience for its mobile app appeared first on Meta Newsroom.

Over the coming weeks, in response to recent UK regulatory guidance and following extensive engagement with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), we will introduce Subscription for no ads in the UK. This will give people based in the UK th...

We’re further expanding Teen Accounts and helping educators report safety concerns for quicker review.
The post Hundreds of Millions of Teens Are Now in Teen Accounts, Plus We’re Adding More Support for Schools and Teachers appeared first on Meta Newsroom.

We are launching a Festive Playbook ‘The 2025 Meta Digital Utsav’, to share the latest trends transforming festive shopping in India designed to guide brands and marketers to connect engage and drive real business impact
The post GenAI, Creators, and Reels Are Reshaping Festive Shopping in India appeared first on Meta Newsroom.

Meta is funding a groundbreaking initiative to get some of the UK’s brightest minds in AI to apply their expertise to public services using open source models, including Meta’s Llama models.
The Open Source AI Fellowship is an opportunity to answer a q...

Today, we are opening a new $16 million (£12 million) audio research lab in Cambridge, located within the UK government’s Ox-Cam corridor. This state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to advancing audio technologies for Meta’s future AR and ...

Meta is supporting proposals to establish a common Digital Majority Age across EU member states, whereby parents need to approve their younger teens' access to digital services, including social media.
The post Supporting an EU-Wide Digital Majority Age for Teens: Online Access with Parental Approval appeared first on Meta Newsroom.

In April, the European Commission issued a decision stating that Meta’s offering in Europe — allowing users to choose between an ad-free subscription and a free, ad-supported service — does not comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). This deci...

We're announcing Threads DMs and the introduction of the Threads highlighter, a new visual element that emphasizes interesting perspectives and conversations. 
The post Introducing Messaging and Highlighted Perspectives on Threads appeared first on Meta Newsroom.

We’re introducing centralized marketing campaigns, expanded AI support and calling options for businesses using WhatsApp.  
The post Centralized Campaigns, AI Support and More for Businesses on WhatsApp appeared first on Meta Newsroom.

We are releasing insights from a new Meta-commissioned study by Alvarez & Marsal India (A&M India) on the key growth drivers of India’s startup ecosystem.
The post AI, Cross‑Border & Tier 2/3 Expansion, Omnichannel Transforming India’s Startups appeared first on Meta Newsroom.

Meta and Oakley are collaborating to deliver a brand-new category of Performance AI glasses.
The post Introducing Oakley Meta Glasses, a New Category of Performance AI Glasses appeared first on Meta Newsroom.

We're introducing passkeys on Facebook for mobile devices, offering another tool to safeguard your privacy and security.
The post Introducing Passkeys on Facebook for an Easier Sign-In appeared first on Meta Newsroom.

We’re making it easier to share videos on Facebook by simplifying how you create and post videos.
The post Making it Easier to Create Videos on Facebook appeared first on Meta Newsroom.

Our new search feature and dedicated fediverse feed help you discover more perspectives from people outside of Threads.
The post It’s Now Easier to See More Fediverse Content on Threads appeared first on Meta Newsroom.

We are launching Meta Gaming Accelerator, an incubator to empower emerging gaming developers, studios and businesses across India. The Accelerator is being launched in partnership with four leading Venture Capital Funds Elevation Capital, Kalaari Capital, Lumikai Fund, and Bitkraft Ventures.
The post Partnering With Top VC Firms to Launch Meta Gaming Accelerator appeared first on Meta Newsroom.

We're introducing channel subscriptions, promoted channels and ads in Status to WhatsApp's Updates tab.
The post Helping You Find More Channels and Businesses on WhatsApp appeared first on Meta Newsroom.

We are appointing Arun Srinivas as the Managing Director and Head for Meta in India. He will spearhead the India charter and strengthen the strategic relationships with the country’s leading brands, advertisers, developers and partners to drive growth for India as a market.
The post Arun Srinivas Appointed Managing Director and Head for Meta in India appeared first on Meta Newsroom.

We're investing in creativity more this year than ever before, just as Instagram turns 15.
The post Inspiring Creativity That Brings People Together appeared first on Meta Newsroom.

New insights from a study that online insights platform GWI did for us on the retail industry highlight the growing role of online discovery, creators, Reels and messaging in both online and offline purchases. Even in-store shoppers are using our platforms to research and discover products.
The post Creators, Short-Form Videos, And Messaging Are Disrupting How Offline Retailers Sell And Scale In India appeared first on Meta Newsroom.

We’ve filed a lawsuit against the entity behind CrushAI and are taking other steps to clamp down on nudify apps.
The post Taking Action Against ‘Nudify’ Apps appeared first on Meta Newsroom.