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Social Media Roundup is a weekly summary of information about all your favorite websites and apps used for social media. Published on Sunday, "Social Media Roundup" will help you stay abad of all the important news on social media you need to know.
This week, in Social Media Roundup, you'll discover Facebook's goal of 100% renewable energy, Instagram facilitating the Verified process, Viber redesign and much more!
Clear history
At last year's F8 conference, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, said the company was working on a "Clear History" tool. This tool would allow Facebook users to delete the history of their account.
Initially, the "Clear History" tool was expected to arrive last year. Then he was pushed to "spring 2019." And now, he was pushed again, according to Engadget. & nbsp;Facebook Vice President of Integrity, Guy Rosen, said the "Clear History" tool is being pushed back in the fall of this year at an event organized by the company the week last.
Rosen said the delay would allow Facebook to make sure everything is done right. & Nbsp;"We are working on the reengineering of our systems and the way we process that data so we can do it right." says Rosen via Engadget. "That's why it takes longer than expected."
& nbsp;AI to use to avoid suggestions for deceased users
Facebook will use artificial intelligence to no longer ask users to invite deceased contacts to events and wish them a happy birthday. This is part of Facebook's broader plan to commemorate the accounts.
Memorizing accounts allows families and friends of deceased users to keep images, videos, and publications to stay online. And it will be a way for mourners to share their memories.
Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook's operations director, said more than 30 million people visit memorable profiles each month to post stories, commemorate milestones, and remember deceased users. That's why the company is launching a new Tributes section.
Several years ago, Facebook launched a feature that allows people to choose a legacy contact, that is, a family member or friend responsible for managing their Facebook account after their death.
"Since then, we have heard that traditional contacts want to be able to do more to manage the memorized accounts that they occupy", wrote Sandberg in an updated blog post. "Legacy contacts can now moderate shared messages in the new Tributes section by modifying tagging settings, removing tags, and modifying people who can post and view messages. This helps them manage content that may be difficult for friends and family to see if they are not ready. These new orders build on features that have been in place for years, such as the ability to update the person's profile photo and cover photo and post a message at the top of their profile ( often used for information such as information on memorial services). . "
Rumor: Messenger could be added to the main application
Messenger's Facebook application was previously integrated with Facebook's main application, but users then had to download a separate application to their mobile devices to use Messenger. back in 2014. C & # 39; was discovered by software engineer Jane Manchun Wong& nbsp; via TechRadar while she was testing a beta version of an update of the Facebook application.
Wong discovered the Messenger logo at the top of the main Facebook application. And by tapping on the logo, a section "Cats" appears in the application with the messaging functions.
However, the Cats feature in major Facebook applications had limited functionality. For example, you will not be able to "react" to messages, make phone calls or send pictures. This seems to be more for basic messaging.
Accidentally embedded hidden messages in VR controllers
Facebook has accidentally placed hidden print messages in tens of thousands of its Oculus Touch VR controllers, according to Business Insider. Some messages included phrases such as "Big brother looks" and "Masons were there." & Nbsp;Specifically, the messages were printed on the "flex". It is an internal component of touch controllers. Most touch controller users will see hidden messages.
Oculus co-founder Nate Mitchell said the messages were intended for prototypes rather than for production units. & Nbsp;A number of messages have been included in developer kits creating applications for the virtual reality headset. And some of the messages were also printed on the consumer versions of the device. A Facebook representative told Business Insider that the company was not planning a recall.
"Unfortunately, some" Easter Egg "labels for prototypes have been accidentally inserted into the internal hardware of tens of thousands of touch controllers." Mitchell wrote via Business Insider. & nbsp;"The messages on the final production material indicate" This space to rent. "" The builders were there. "Some development kits came with" Big Brother is Watching "and" Hi iFixit! We see you! "But those These were limited to non-consumer units. "
Mitchell pointed out that he enjoyed Easter eggs, but felt that they were "inappropriate" and that they should not have been used.
& nbsp;Peggy Alford Appointed to the Board of Directors
Last week, Facebook appointed Peggy Alford to its board of directors. Alford is currently Senior Vice President of Key Markets at PayPal. The vote for the nomination will take place at Facebook's annual shareholders meeting on May 30, 2019.
"What excites me about the opportunity to join Facebook's board of directors is the company's willingness to deal with difficult issues while continuing to enhance the incredible connection experiences it has built over the years, "said Alford. "I look forward to working with Mark and the other directors as the company creates inspiring new ways to help people connect and create a community."
And Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Alford is one of those "rare people who are experts in many areas – from business management to financial operations to product development. I know that she will have excellent ideas that will help us face the opportunities and challenges facing our business. "
Between September 2017 and February 2019, Alford also worked as CFO and Chief Operating Officer of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, a philanthropic organization created by Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan.
Google+ is becoming Google Currents
Google does not seem to completely give up on the Google+ social network. It seems that Google has slightly modified the design of Google+ and launches it under the name of Google Currents for its customers G Suite. This change was introduced during Google's Cloud Next event last week.
Google Currents seems to work the same way as Google+. And it seems to be comparable to Slack when it is applied to a business environment, which means that employees can establish conversations with each other.
Currently, Currents is only available in beta. And you will need a G Suite account with administrator privileges to access it.
Bug briefly showed stories to strangers
Last week, an Instagram bug caused the appearance of Stories in random user bins. Engadget report. Several users on Twitter have reported the problem, including:Internetryan. "
"We are aware of a problem that has caused a limited number of people in Instagram Stories to post accounts that they do not follow." If your account is private, your stories have not were not seen by people who do not follow you, this was caused by a bug that we solved, "said Instagram in a statement about the problem.
Full stories were not loaded if the accounts were private. And the bug has been fixed in a few hours.
Soft
Integrations with Microsoft Office 365 Productivity Tools
More than 90% of Slack's paid teams are actively using apps. And more than 1,500 integrations are now available via the enterprise platform. Slack recently announced the launch of a collection of integrations with Microsoft Office 365 productivity tools, including files, email and calendar.
Some of the new features include:
– Preview files: Detailed previews of Office 365 files provide teams with context before opening them on PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
– Send emails to Slack from Outlook: a new Outlook email add-on allows users to quickly forward emails to a Slack channel or DM with the right teams.
– Outlook Calendar Sync: Slack has a new Outlook Calendar application that supports the ability to automatically update a Slack status to "In Meeting" or "Out of Office".
Break
New Snapchat for Android App
Snap has launched a new version of the Snapchat app for Android, which has been rebuilt from scratch. This version essentially puts the Android version of the app on par with the iOS version stresses the Verge.
The new version of the Android application should have a lot less bugs and will not lose as much delay compared to the previous version. And since the rebuilding of the Android version is largely complete, future updates should be faster.
Daily follow-up drops
Twitter dramatically reduces the number of accounts that users can follow each day. The previous limit was 1000 new accounts per day, but this feature was misused by spammers and robots. Twitter has ensured that the new daily number of follow-ups and non-follow-ups has 400 users per day.
"Follow, do not follow, follow, do not follow. Who do this? Spammers. So we change the number of accounts you can track every day from 1,000 to 400. Do not worry, you'll be fine, " said the official Twitter account security in a tweet.
Viber
Subscription service at local number
Viber has announced a new subscription service to the local number. This feature allows users to have a local phone number while on the move. And with a local number, Viber users will be able to make phone calls or text messages to anyone outside the Viber platform at local rates (no roaming charges).
The Viber Local Number service is available worldwide on iOS and Android. And that will be starting with the numbers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. More countries will be added soon. The standard price is $ 4.99 per month and can be canceled free of charge.
To configure it, tap Settings & gt; Viber local number.
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Message being sent on a laptop / photo credit: Getty
Getty
Social Media Roundup is a weekly summary of information about all your favorite websites and apps used for social media. Published on Sunday, "Social Media Roundup" will help you stay abad of all the important news on social media you need to know.
This week, in Social Media Roundup, you'll discover Facebook's goal of 100% renewable energy, Instagram facilitating the Verified process, Viber redesign and much more!
Clear history
At last year's F8 conference, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, said the company was working on a "Clear History" tool. This tool would allow Facebook users to delete the history of their account.
Initially, the "Clear History" tool was expected to arrive last year. Then he was pushed to "spring 2019." And now, he was pushed again, according to Engadget. Facebook Vice President of Integrity, Guy Rosen, said the "Clear History" tool is being pushed back in the fall of this year at an event organized by the company the week last.
Rosen said the delay would allow Facebook to make sure it's done the right way. "We are working on reengineering our systems and how we are processing this data so we can do it right," Rosen said via Engadget. "That's why it takes longer than expected."
AI to use to avoid suggestions for deceased users
Facebook will use artificial intelligence to no longer ask users to invite deceased contacts to events and wish them a happy birthday. This is part of Facebook's broader plan to commemorate the accounts.
Memorizing accounts allows families and friends of deceased users to keep images, videos, and publications to stay online. And it will be a way for mourners to share their memories.
Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook's operations director, said more than 30 million people visit memorable profiles each month to post stories, commemorate milestones, and remember deceased users. That's why the company is launching a new Tributes section.
Several years ago, Facebook launched a feature that allows people to choose a legacy contact, that is, a family member or friend responsible for managing their Facebook account after their death.
"Since then, we've heard that traditional contacts want to be able to do more to manage the memorized accounts they're dealing with," wrote Sandberg in an updated blog post. "Legacy contacts can now moderate shared messages in the new Tributes section by modifying tagging settings, removing tags, and modifying people who can post and view messages. This helps them manage content that may be difficult for friends and family to see if they are not ready. These new orders build on features that have been in place for years, such as the ability to update the person's profile photo and cover photo and post a message at the top of their profile ( often used for information such as information on memorial services). . "
Rumor: Messenger could be added to the main application
Messenger's Facebook application was previously integrated with Facebook's main application, but users were then forced to download a separate application to mobile devices to use Messenger in 2014. discovered by software engineer Jane Manchun Wong via TechRadar while testing a beta version of a Facebook application update.
Wong discovered the Messenger logo at the top of the main Facebook application. And by tapping on the logo, a section "Cats" appears in the application with the messaging functions.
However, the Cats feature in major Facebook applications had limited functionality. For example, you will not be able to "react" to messages, make phone calls or send pictures. This seems to be more for basic messaging.
Accidentally embedded hidden messages in VR controllers
Facebook has accidentally placed hidden print messages in tens of thousands of its Oculus Touch VR controllers, according to Business Insider. Some messages included phrases like "Big Brother Looks" and "Masons were there". Specifically, the messages were printed on the "flex". It is an internal component of touch controllers. Most touch controller users will see hidden messages.
Oculus co-founder, Nate Mitchell, said the messages were intended for prototypes rather than for production units. A number of messages have been included in developer kits creating applications for the virtual reality headset. And some of the messages were also printed on the consumer versions of the device. A Facebook representative told Business Insider that the company was not planning a recall.
"Unfortunately, some" Easter egg "prototypes have been accidentally inserted into the internal hardware of tens of thousands of touch controllers," wrote Mitchell via Business Insider. "The messages on the final production material indicate" This space for rent "and" The masons were there. "Some development kits come with" Big Brother is Watching "and" Hi iFixit! We See You! "But these were limited to non-consumer units."
Mitchell pointed out that he enjoyed Easter eggs, but felt that they were "inappropriate" and that they should not have been used.
Peggy Alford Appointed to the Board of Directors
Last week, Facebook appointed Peggy Alford to its board of directors. Alford is currently Senior Vice President of Key Markets at PayPal. The vote for the nomination will take place at Facebook's annual shareholders meeting on May 30, 2019.
"What excites me about the opportunity to join Facebook's board of directors is the company's willingness to deal with difficult issues while continuing to enhance the incredible connection experiences it has built over the years, "said Alford. "I look forward to working with Mark and the other directors as the company creates inspiring new ways to help people connect and create a community."
And Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Alford is one of those "rare people who are experts in many areas – from business management to financial operations to product development. I know that she will have excellent ideas that will help us face the opportunities and challenges facing our business. "
Between September 2017 and February 2019, Alford also worked as CFO and Chief Operating Officer of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, a philanthropic organization created by Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan.
Google+ is becoming Google Currents
Google does not seem to completely abandon the Google+ social network. It seems that Google has slightly modified the design of Google+ and launches it under the name of Google Currents for its customers G Suite. This change was introduced during Google's Cloud Next event last week.
Google Currents seems to work the same way as Google+. And it seems to be comparable to Slack when it is applied to a business environment, which means that employees can establish conversations with each other.
Currently, Currents is only available in beta. And you will need a G Suite account with administrator privileges to access it.
Bug briefly showed stories to strangers
Last week, an Instagram bug caused the appearance of Stories in random user bins. Engadget report. Several users on Twitter have reported the problem, including:Internetryan. "
"We are aware of a problem that has caused a limited number of people in Instagram Stories to post accounts that they do not follow.If your account is private, your stories are not seen by people who do not follow you by a bug that we have solved, "said Instagram in a statement about the problem.
Full stories were not loaded if the accounts were private. And the bug has been fixed in a few hours.
Soft
Integrations with Microsoft Office 365 Productivity Tools
More than 90% of Slack's paid teams are actively using apps. And more than 1,500 integrations are now available via the enterprise platform. Slack recently announced the launch of a collection of integrations with Microsoft Office 365 productivity tools, including files, email and calendar.
Some of the new features include:
– Preview files: Detailed previews of Office 365 files provide teams with context before opening them on PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
– Send emails to Slack from Outlook: a new Outlook email add-on allows users to quickly forward emails to a Slack channel or DM with the right teams.
– Outlook Calendar Sync: Slack has a new Outlook Calendar application that supports the ability to automatically update a Slack status to "In Meeting" or "Out of Office".
Break
New Snapchat for Android App
Snap has launched a new version of the Snapchat app for Android, which has been rebuilt from scratch. This version essentially puts the Android version of the app on par with the iOS version stresses the Verge.
The new version of the Android application should have a lot less bugs and will not lose as much delay compared to the previous version. And since the rebuilding of the Android version is largely complete, future updates should be faster.
Daily follow-up drops
Twitter dramatically reduces the number of accounts that users can follow each day. The previous limit was 1000 new accounts per day, but this feature was misused by spammers and robots. Twitter has ensured that the new daily number of follow-ups and unmonitored counts 400 users per day.
"Follow, do not follow, follow, do not follow. Who do this? Spammers. So we change the number of accounts you can track every day from 1,000 to 400. Do not worry, you'll be fine, " said the official Twitter account security in a tweet.
Viber
Subscription service at local number
Viber has announced a new subscription service to the local number. This feature allows users to have a local phone number while on the move. And with a local number, Viber users will be able to make phone calls or text messages to anyone outside the Viber platform at local rates (no roaming charges).
The Viber Local Number service is available worldwide on iOS and Android. And that will be starting with the numbers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. More countries will be added soon. The standard price is $ 4.99 per month and can be canceled free of charge.
To configure it, tap Settings> Viber Local Number.
