Facebook Newsfeed

Facebook's recent fixes include prioritising meaningful connections and trusted news publishers

Facebook's fixes include meaningful connections, trusted news and local news.

Twitter is becoming more valuable to publishers after Facebook's NewsFeed overhaul says study

It has been found that Facebook is sending 2.5 visitors to publishing websites as against one visitor on Twitter.

In a series of tweets, Facebook comes in defence of its two-question user survey to curb fake news

According to Adam Mosseri, Head of News Feed, Facebook will sample a new set of users each day.

Facebook survey for gathering information on the trustworthiness of news sources leaks out, and it's a surprisingly short one

In a Facebook post, Mark Zuckerberg stated that the aim of the survey was to determine sources that are "broadly trusted".

Facebook to prioritise 'trustworthy' social media posts on its News Feed using surveys

The change will affect not only links posted by news outlets but also news stories that individuals share, Facebook said.

Facebook Messenger chief admits that since the last two years, the app has become "too cluttered" for its own good

Facebook intends to streamline and simplify Messenger. But Marcus did not mention how they intend to do so, whether they will discontinue any feature.

Instagram feed to now feature 'Recommended for You', based on photos that your friends have liked

This makes the news feed resemble quite a bit like Facebook's NewsFeed, which isn't altogether too surprising since Facebook owns Instagram.

Election Commission of India partners with Facebook to remind newly turned adults to register themselves to vote

The newly eligible voter on Facebook would be sent a reminder by the Election Commission of India (ECI). This reminder would be sent in 13 Indian languages.

Facebook, Google, Twitter and other media organisations have joined 'The Trust Project' to fight fake news

Starting from 17 November, an icon will appear next to articles in Facebook News Feed. On clicking the icon, details about the organisation can be seen.

Google Feed rolls out globally on Android, a personalised revamp of the Google App

While the Feed has been globally rolled out on Android devices, in case of iPhone users the feed would have to be turned, only then can the user see it