Meta launches Instants, a new iPhone app and Instagram feature for ephemeral sharing - 9to5Mac

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Meta launches Instants, a new iPhone app and Instagram feature for ephemeral photo sharing that disappears after friends view it.

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The 4 iPhone Security Settings You Should Turn On Right Now
Enabling four specific iPhone privacy and security settings—Stolen Device Protection, iMessage Contact Key Verification, iCloud Advanced Data Protection, and Lockdown Mode—immediately reduces risk from device theft and targeted attacks.
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Facebook is cooked
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