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Instagram Rolls Out A Feature Called “Reels” That Is Similar To TikTok

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Instagram, a popular social media platform among teenage especially has now come up with a new feature that seems to be imitating the recently banned Chinese app Tiktok. This recently launched feature on Instagram allows its users to shoot short videos and add filters or music from Instagram’s catalog and share it. It is known that India is the fourth country, after Brazil, Germany, and France, where the format is being tested. So, if you don’t get this feature yet, don’t worry it will take a while, but you will get it.

The company has partnered with various music labels to provide a variety of songs and music to create content. The feature is called ‘Reels’.

Where to find Instagram reels?

  • This option is now available on Instagram camera similar to Boomerang and Instagram live.
  • Open the Instagram camera for Instagram stories.
  • You can find the ‘Reels’ option at the bottom of the screen alongside ‘story’ and ‘live’.

How to use Instagram reels?

  • Start making the video by clicking on the ‘Reels’ option as mentioned in the above steps.
  • You are given an option to switch between the front camera and rear-view camera.
  • You can observe various options on the left-hand side of the screen.
  • Options will be to add music, filters, change recording speed, etc.
  • It allows you to even record a reel with your own voice.
  • You will also be provided with a variety of AR effects to users to enable them to add a unique touch to their videos.
  • You can click on effects and then AR effects to create or add effects to your reel.
  • This feature will allow you to record multiple 15 seconds Reels. These can be recorded at once and different effects can be added to each clip. You can also review, delete, and re-record if needed.

To all those people who are now feeling satisfied with the ban of Tiktok, get ready folks !!!!!

Facebook Avatar – How To Create Your Own Avatar Using Simple Steps

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It is very well known that Facebook has introduced lots of features like stickers, GIFs, video status, etc over the past few years. now, it has come up with another really attractive feature. Facebook has come up with a cartoon-like creation that would represent a look like a user himself. The feature is known as ‘Facebook Avatars’.

We all might be very much familiar with bitmoji stickers that we use in Snapchat. The ultimate role of avatar is to give a personal touch to the users’ own character. Now, here are the few simple steps, that you need to follow to get your own Facebook avatar done.

Creating Your Very Own Facebook Avatar

  • First of all, make sure you have the latest updated version of the Facebook app.
  • If you have the latest update downloaded, then you can open the app and tap on the ‘Menu’ button.
  • Then scroll down and tap on the ‘See More’ option found there.
  • Now here you need to tap on the ‘Avatars’
  • Now, you will be taken to the Avatar Panel where you can create your own avatar. You need to select the Skin tone in the very first step.
  • Now, select the ‘Hair Style’
  • Then, select the ‘Hair colour’
  • As a next step, you need to select the ‘Face Shape’
  • It even allows you to set the Skin complexion.
  • Next, you can select the Skin lines, ‘Eye Shape’
  • It has a lot of avatar customization options available. Just go through the options. You will even be asked to select the outfit in the final steps.
  • If you are done with all the above steps, just tap on the ‘Done’ button.
  • In the next page, tap on the ‘Next’ button.
  • Under the ‘Use your avatar in comments’ box, tap on the ‘Next’ button.
  • Now open any Facebook chat, and under the ‘Stickers’ you will find your avatar.

That is it, you are done with the setup, you can now use the Facebook Avatar.

Take A Look At The New Features Of The Redesigned Google Photos App

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Google Photos, the highly popular photo storage application has launched a redesigned Google photos app. The company claims this application like the one that gives more prominence to photos and videos. The redesigned app now comes with three tabs – Photos, Search, and Library. The app also finally gets a ‘Map View’, which has been one of its most-requested features. Another most interesting update is that the app’s icon is even getting a minor refresh.

What is in the new redesigned Google Photos?

The main tab hasn’t been changed much and as usual, it will contain photos and video tabs. But you will find little larger thumbnails. Another thing that you can observe is a larger ‘Memories’ carousel.

With this new update, Google has put the Search option on the front and the center of the open page, as it will be helpful for the users in quick access to the people, place, and things that are most important for the users.

It is known that the app will also have an interactive map with a view of all the photos and videos, enabling users to see where exactly they have taken their photos.

Update and relish these new features.

Use WhatsApp On Multiple Devices At The Same Time Soon – New Update Coming

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WhatsApp, it needs to introduction. It is known that the most used messaging application is all set to release an update for its users in the coming days. This app is known for updating itself and well equipping itself with all the required features to its users. Now, it is set to launch another new feature which will allow the users to use the WhatsApp account on multiple devices at the same time.

WhatsApp On Multiple Devices – Coming Soon

You might be aware that WhatsApp as of now doesn’t allow its users to login with the same account from multiple devices at the same time.

According to the tweet posted by WABetainfo, WhatsApp’s new feature is going to allow users to login with the same WhatsApp account in four devices at the same time.

According to the tweet, it is clearly known that the feature is still in developing mode, which means the feature is not a part of any testing mode. Once the feature is ready, it will be coming to beta testing.

Now, what all we can think of is that while this feature is going to be really useful for small businesses where the team members can use the same WhatsApp number for handling the queries they get, which helps them to be more responsive. At the same time, this feature is going to be a difficult one to handle for kids whose parents are like a spy. All the boys need to be a bit careful with their girlfriends who secretly want to read their chats.

So, be careful guyzz!

Now You Can Bulk Delete Your Old Facebook Posts

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Facebook in its 16 years long existence has been struggling really hard to provide its users with required security and safety features. Now, t is finally here with its much-awaited and the most wanted ‘Manage activity’ feature that will allow the users to bulk delete their old posts from their Facebook account.

Facebook, especially for millennials has been a really nostalgic memory bank. When there used to be no messenger or chat applications, when social media just used to mean Facebook Google Plus, then Facebook used to be the go-to website. Then most of the people used to highly active on Facebook sharing posts. But now when we look back at those memories when Facebook reminds us, we will definitely feel nostalgic at times and embarrassing many times. May be keeping in mind all these ser concerns, Facebook has rolled out this new feature ‘Manage Activity’.

Manage Activity Allows You To Bulk Delete Old Facebook Posts

With this feature, it seems that Facebook really wants to help its users in maintaining their Facebook profile in a way reflecting their present personality. The company said the feature is meant “to make it easy for you to curate your presence on Facebook to more accurately reflect who you are today.”

With the help of this new feature, you will be able to move posts that you don’t want on your profile to trash. These posts will be removed from the public view immediately. But they will only be permanently deleted in 30 days. If you want, you can also do the manual deletion before the grace delete period.

The feature is available now on Facebook Lite and is also rolling out on Facebook’s mobile apps right now.

Do you have such embarrassing posts in your Facebook profile? Do you think of deleting them? If yes then this feature is for you.