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Google ordered to share search data with competitors
In a landmark ruling, a US judge has ordered Alphabet’s Google to share its search data with competitors to promote competition in the online search market. The decision, handed down by US District Judge Amit Mehta, also bars Google from entering into exclusive agreements that prohibit device makers from preinstalling rival products on new devices. […]
US S’Court Declines to Pause New Mississippi Social Media Law
The United States Supreme Court has declined to put on hold a Mississippi law requiring that users of social media platforms verify their age and that minors have parental consent. The high court made the decision on Thursday not to accept the challenge by NetChoice, a trade group that included tech giants such as Meta, […]
Meta Suspends Political Advertising in EU Amid Transparency Law
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced that it will suspend political and social issue advertising on its platforms in the European Union starting in October. This decision comes in response to the EU’s new Transparency and Targeting of Political Advertising (TTPA) regulation, which introduces significant operational challenges and legal uncertainties. The […]
Meta Launches Paid Channels and Promoted Content Features on WhatsApp
Meta has rolled out new business-oriented features on WhatsApp that include Channel Subscriptions, Promoted Channels, and Adverts in Status. The tech giant announced the rollout on Monday, June 16, 2025, in a statement that signals WhatsApp’s strategic evolution into a revenue-generating platform for creators, businesses, and organisations. These latest updates come as Meta seeks to […]
List of Phones: WhatsApp will Stop Working on from May 2025
WhatsApp, the widely used messaging application, will stop to function on numerous older smartphones as of May 5, 2025, as a result of modifications to its compatibility with antiquated operating systems. Meta’s ongoing endeavors to guarantee optimal performance and maintain security across newer hardware and operating systems are reflected in this course of action. “The […]