An anonymous reader shares a report: Meta plans to test new subscriptions that give people access to exclusive features on its apps, the company told TechCrunch on Monday. The tech giant said the new subscriptions will unlock more productivity and creativity, along with expanded AI capabilities. In the coming months, Meta said it will offer a premium experience on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp that gives users access to special features and more control over how they share and connect, while keeping the core experiences free. Meta doesn't appear to be locked into one strategy, noting that it will test a variety of subscription features and bundles, and that each app subscription will have a distinct set of exclusive features.

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Votée le 26 janvier 2026 par l’Assemblée nationale, l’interdiction des réseaux sociaux aux moins de 15 ans se veut une réponse forte aux inquiétudes sur l’usage des plateformes par les adolescents. Mais entre contraintes européennes, limites juridiques et obstacles techniques, est-elle vraiment réalisable ?