Meta updates account system to simplify cross-app logins
Meta is rolling out an improved account management system over the next year, allowing users to centrally manage passwords and security settings across its ecosystem.
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X is shutting down its Communities feature on May 6, 2026, citing low usage and high rates of spam, scams, and malware.
WhatsApp adds prepaid mobile recharges in India
WhatsApp is launching prepaid mobile recharges in India via a partnership with PayU, aiming to boost in-app transaction utility despite its marginal market share.
Beehiiv expands creator platform with webinars and paywalls
Beehiiv is expanding into an all-in-one creator hub, launching webinars and metered paywalls as it reports its strongest quarterly results to date.
Meta adds parental insights to Meta AI chatbot
Meta is rolling out new parental supervision tools for Meta AI, allowing parents to view topics their teens have discussed with the chatbot over the past week.
India’s app market matures as monetization begins to climb
India’s in-app purchase revenue reached $300 million in Q1, a 33% year-over-year increase, though global platforms continue to capture the majority of this spending.
Google pushes AI deeper into Workspace to defend enterprise lead
Google updated its Workspace suite with new AI-powered automation tools, including a feature that claims to populate spreadsheets 9x faster than manual entry.
X launches Grok-powered custom timelines for Premium users
X has launched Grok-powered custom timelines for iOS Premium subscribers—the platform's paid tier—offering over 75 topics while shutting down its Communities feature.
LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky steps down, Dan Shapero to succeed him
LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky is stepping down after six years, with Chief Operating Officer Dan Shapero immediately taking over the top role at the professional network.
Apple patches bug that exposed deleted messages to law enforcement
Apple released a software update fixing a bug that allowed law enforcement to access deleted messages by retrieving cached notification data stored on iPhones and iPads.
Google brings agentic AI features to Chrome for enterprise
Google is introducing "auto browse" agentic capabilities to Chrome for U.S. enterprise users, while expanding security tools to detect unsanctioned AI activity.
Threads launches Live Chats for real-time events
Threads is launching 'Live Chats' for real-time conversations, starting with the NBA community, as Meta plans to expand access to the feature over time.
Google brings AI Overviews to Gmail and Drive for business
Google is expanding its AI Overviews feature to Gmail and Drive for business, enterprise, and education customers, integrating the tool directly into its Workspace suite.
X raises API prices for link posting
X has increased its API pricing for link and general posting, a move that might discourage publications from sharing links and has prompted some to change strategies.
Amazon Music adds concert listings via Bandsintown partnership
Amazon Music is partnering with Bandsintown to integrate concert listings and ticket purchasing directly into its streaming app, rolling out fully this spring.
Snapchat adds Place Loyalty badges to Snap Map
Snapchat is launching "Place Loyalty" badges on Snap Map, allowing users to see and share their visit frequency rankings for specific locations.
Duolingo adds free advanced language courses for nine languages
Duolingo is offering free advanced B2-level language content across nine languages, aiming to boost its user base and position the app as a tool for professional employability.
Former Pinterest team raises $9.5M to fix the email inbox
BuildForever, founded by former Pinterest executives, has launched Extra, a free AI-powered email app that organizes inboxes into actionable categories, backed by $9.5 million in seed funding.
Latitude launches Voyage, an AI-powered RPG platform
Latitude has unveiled Voyage, an AI-powered RPG platform currently in expanded beta that allows users to create persistent, unscripted gaming worlds.
New social platform Bond aims to replace doomscrolling with AI
Bond has launched an AI-powered social platform for Americans that aims to reduce screen addiction by replacing endless feeds with personalized, real-world activity recommendations.