Facebook Messenger redesign with Dark Mode rolls out for some users
Facebook Messenger redesign with Dark Mode rolls out for some usersSince Facebook's inception, it has expanded into many markets to enhance its core features. That redesign looks to be rolling out right now and as promised it also comes with the highly requested dark mode feature. We intently covered the progress Google had made with their work on bringing dark mode to their own YouTube application. Facebook kept its promise though as we're seeing reports from those within the community who are finally receiving the redesigned Facebook Messenger application that was promised back in May. The tipster did not share screenshots of the dark mode, though it is apparently present.
Onus of keeping social media safe may shift from users to Facebook & WhatsApp: Telecom Secy
let alone NEW DELHI: The government is considering a move to shift the responsibility for ensuring that social media is free from harmful content to platforms such as WhatsApp Facebook and Telegram from users, besides the companies having management teams based in India, telecom secretary Aruna Sundararajan told ET. That's part of focussed efforts by the government to make them more accountable amid security concerns."The committee which I'm part of is primarily looking into a few key aspects, including shift of accountability from a user to a social platform, as users are sometimes unaware and innocently retweet or forward content, so much higher standards of accountability for platforms are needed," she said in an interview.Every major platform that has a significant presence in India must be accountable to Indian authorities."There must be a full-fledged management team present in the country accountable to Indian laws," she said. It's up to the companies to have adequate precautionary measures."It is their (companies) responsibility to put enough safeguards, especially for the use relating to fake news, child pornography and cyber bullying and take action," she said.The department had in July sought technical inputs from stakeholders including telecom operators and internet service providers to examine options for checking popular social media apps such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram and Instagram in order to curb fake news and child pornography.Since the government first raised its concerns, WhatsApp has announced measures such as limiting forwards to five users or groups at a time from the earlier 250, identifying forwarded messages, and a publicity campaign against fake news.Last month, at a meeting between Union minister for electronics and IT Ravi Shankar Prasad and WhatsApp CEO Chris Daniels, the government asked the company to appoint a grievance officer in India, set up an Indian entity and ensure traceability of messages.The government has also told WhatsApp that it won't be allowed to set up a payment service until it establishes an office and recruits a team in India.Sundararajan said the government wants Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram and others to treat Indian consumers on par with those overseas while it looks to bring in higher standards of accountability."Is the Indian citizen any less than an American citizen? Whatever safeguards and best practices you (companies) are providing globally, nothing less than should be available for India. This is the principle we are trying to establish," Sundararajan said.
Facebook Messenger redesign with Dark Mode rolls out for some users
Facebook Messenger redesign with Dark Mode rolls out for some usersSince Facebook's inception, it has expanded into many markets to enhance its core features. That redesign looks to be rolling out right now and as promised it also comes with the highly requested dark mode feature. We intently covered the progress Google had made with their work on bringing dark mode to their own YouTube application. Facebook kept its promise though as we're seeing reports from those within the community who are finally receiving the redesigned Facebook Messenger application that was promised back in May. The tipster did not share screenshots of the dark mode, though it is apparently present.
according to NEW DELHI: The government is considering a move to shift the responsibility for ensuring that social media is free from harmful content to platforms such as WhatsApp Facebook and Telegram from users, besides the companies having management teams based in India, telecom secretary Aruna Sundararajan told ET. That's part of focussed efforts by the government to make them more accountable amid security concerns."The committee which I'm part of is primarily looking into a few key aspects, including shift of accountability from a user to a social platform, as users are sometimes unaware and innocently retweet or forward content, so much higher standards of accountability for platforms are needed," she said in an interview.Every major platform that has a significant presence in India must be accountable to Indian authorities."There must be a full-fledged management team present in the country accountable to Indian laws," she said. It's up to the companies to have adequate precautionary measures."It is their (companies) responsibility to put enough safeguards, especially for the use relating to fake news, child pornography and cyber bullying and take action," she said.The department had in July sought technical inputs from stakeholders including telecom operators and internet service providers to examine options for checking popular social media apps such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram and Instagram in order to curb fake news and child pornography.Since the government first raised its concerns, WhatsApp has announced measures such as limiting forwards to five users or groups at a time from the earlier 250, identifying forwarded messages, and a publicity campaign against fake news.Last month, at a meeting between Union minister for electronics and IT Ravi Shankar Prasad and WhatsApp CEO Chris Daniels, the government asked the company to appoint a grievance officer in India, set up an Indian entity and ensure traceability of messages.The government has also told WhatsApp that it won't be allowed to set up a payment service until it establishes an office and recruits a team in India.Sundararajan said the government wants Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram and others to treat Indian consumers on par with those overseas while it looks to bring in higher standards of accountability."Is the Indian citizen any less than an American citizen? Whatever safeguards and best practices you (companies) are providing globally, nothing less than should be available for India. This is the principle we are trying to establish," Sundararajan said.
Onus of keeping social media safe may shift from users to Facebook & WhatsApp: Telecom Secy
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