Facebook and Instagram on Wednesday said they want to help you take control. In a statement, the social media giants — which are both owned by Facebook — announced “new tools to help people manage their time” spent on the platforms. READ ALSO: We’re not silent on murder of four policemen – Edo CP“We want the time people spend on Instagram and Facebook to be intentional, positive and inspiring,” the statement said. Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg had announced the changes in 2017, as his firm sought to respond to accusations that it encouraged addiction to its platform. The plan in turn saw a 5 percent drop in time spent on Facebook in the last quarter of 2017.

Source: Punch August 01, 2018 12:11 UTC