"TechCrunch says multiple approaches to packaging premium features are in the works, and that feature bundles will be made available across the three apps, with each bundle distinct from the others. Following the rollout of X's paid verification program, Meta introduced Meta Verified, which allowed users to pay $11.99-per-month for a verification badge and some added securityso it was for influencers and celebrities, basically."
"One or more subscriptions will reportedly involve Manus, the maker of AI agents recently purchased by Meta. In case you need a refresher, at the time of Meta's $2 billion acquisition deal, Manus was Singapore-based, but it was originally founded in China. Meta reassured the world that no ties to China would remain once the transaction was complete. Noted app sleuth Alessandro Paluzzi claims to have discovered a Manus feature in Instagram already buried in the code."
Meta will roll out paid feature bundles across Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook, with each app receiving distinct bundles. The bundles will include productivity enhancements, video generation, and other features aimed at enhancing average-user experience rather than solely serving influencers or celebrities. One or more subscription tiers will integrate Manus, the AI-agent maker acquired by Meta for $2 billion; Manus was based in Singapore but originally founded in China, and Meta stated that no ties to China would remain post-acquisition. App researcher Alessandro Paluzzi uncovered code references suggesting a Manus prompt feature on Instagram and additional features for identifying non-reciprocal followers and stealth story viewing.
Read at gizmodo.com
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