Facebook Groups now include Reels and more anti-misinformation toolsGroup heads can also allow language Facebook would normally flag.By J. Fingas, 10.20.2022
WhatsApp's latest privacy features include the ability to hide your online statusYou can also block screen shots and leave groups privately. By S. Dent, 08.09.2022
You can now group games on your Nintendo Switch home screenYou can finally make games easier to find on the console.By M. Moon, 03.22.2022
Facebook gives Group admins new tools to block misinformationAdmins can automatically reject posts that have been debunked by fact checkers.By K. Bell, 03.09.2022
Facebook is adding monetization features to groupsPaid ‘subgroups’ will bring subscription revenue to group admins.By K. Bell, 11.04.2021
Twitter starts rolling out Communities, its dedicated space for groupsSome of the first groups will be focused on sneakers, astrology, skincare and dogs. By K. Bell, 09.08.2021
Facebook will let group admins ‘slow down’ toxic conversationsThe social network is also testing ‘conflict alerts’ and adding other moderation tools. By K. Bell, 06.16.2021
Facebook will crack down on groups that break its rules repeatedlyThe company also won't recommend political and civic groups to users globally. By I. Bonifacic, 03.17.2021
Facebook pauses recommendations of political and social issues groupsThe company quietly stopped doing so ahead of the presidential election.By K. Holt, 10.30.2020
Facebook will start surfacing public group posts in News FeedsAdmins will have more ways to manage conversations and monetize groups.By K. Holt, 10.01.2020
Apple's revamped Messages focuses on groupsIt’s adding mentions, inline replies and more.By C. Fisher, 06.22.2020
Facebook removes hundreds more accounts over hate speechThe company says it's continuing to 'map out the full network.'By R. England, 06.17.2020
Facebook issues new recommendations for discussing racism in groupsIt's acknowledging the rise of anti-racist activism on its social network.By J. Fingas, 06.06.2020
Google Groups still exists and it's getting a redesignThe service has been running since 2001.By R. Lawler, 03.09.2020
WhatsApp gives you more ways to avoid annoying group chatsYou can exclude people within your contacts.By J. Fingas, 11.06.2019
Facebook confirms 100 app developers retained member data from GroupsThe social network vows to conduct audits to ensure they delete members' data.By M. Moon, 11.06.2019
Facebook adds new ways for public figures to make money and stay safeIt wants to help them reach new audiences and better engage with their fans.By E. Alvarez, 09.10.2019
Facebook simplifies its Group privacy settingsGroups will be 'public' or 'private.'By C. Fisher, 08.14.2019
Facebook takes down more fake accounts from IranIt removed 51 Facebook accounts linked with "coordinated inauthentic behavior."By C. Fisher, 05.28.2019
Facebook’s ‘privacy-focused’ plan is another diversionCreating more private echo chambers may not be such a good idea.By E. Alvarez, 05.02.2019