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Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, is making a big move in the UK. For the first time, adult users will now have the option to experience both platforms without ads—if they're willing to pay a small subscription fee.

Meta is taking another big step in online safety for young users. The company has officially rolled out its Teen Accounts globally across both Facebook and Messenger. What started as a limited feature for users under 16 in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada is now expanding to the rest of the world—including Malaysia in the near future.

Why Age Verification Is on the Table - The Malaysian government has long been concerned about children under 13 gaining unrestricted access to social media. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp may be popular, but they also come with risks — from exposure to inappropriate content to online scams. To address this, the Communications Ministry is exploring electronic Know-Your-Customer (eKYC) verification as a possible solution.

A New Layer of Privacy for Status Sharing - If you use WhatsApp Status often, you've probably noticed the steady flow of updates — from new music support to stickers and layout tweaks. But now, WhatsApp seems to be preparing something even more personal: a "Close Friends" feature for Status updates.

Meta has reportedly blocked access to Apple Intelligence features across four of its major platforms—Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Threads. According to a report by CNET, the AI-powered writing tools developed by Apple have been removed from these apps, with Meta's own AI tools now taking their place in some cases.