Something unexpected happened – Facebook and Instagram stopped working, making people confused. Meta, the company that owns these platforms, quickly started trying to fix the problem. Users were told to log in again, and things became a bit chaotic.
The Problem Story:
Around 8:30 pm on a Tuesday, people all over India and other places had trouble using Facebook and Instagram. They got error messages like “Log in again,” “Session expired,” and “Couldn’t refresh feed,” which caused a lot of frustration.
People Complaining and Getting Confused:
People found out they were kicked out of both Facebook and Instagram. Some couldn’t see new stuff on Instagram. Many were told to change their passwords, making things even more confusing. Even YouTube had problems, making it harder for people who love using social media.
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How Big the Problem Was:
A website that tracks these problems showed that over 300,000 reports of issues were made for Facebook, and more than 20,000 reports were made for Instagram. Meta, the company that owns these platforms, also had problems with WhatsApp Business, and about 200 reports of issues were made for WhatsApp.
What Meta Said and Did:
Meta’s spokesperson, Andy Stone, said they knew about the problems and were working hard to fix them. He later said sorry for any trouble it caused and promised they fixed it as fast as they could.
When Things Got Back to Normal:
Thankfully, everything was back to normal around 10 pm on Tuesday, and Meta said they made sure to fix the problem quickly.
People Talking on Social Media:
Some famous people, like Elon Musk, made jokes about Meta’s situation.
Musk said if people could read his post, it meant the servers were working again.
What People Thought and Worried About:
While everything was going crazy, people talked a lot on small blogging sites. Some worried about hacking or cyber attacks. One person thought their Facebook and Instagram got hacked for a moment.
Conclusion:
The Facebook and Instagram problem showed how much we depend on these apps. Meta tried to fix things fast, but people still had questions about how reliable and strong these apps really are. As things got back to normal, everyone learned a bit more about how important these apps are in our digital lives. Keep checking for more news about what’s happening on social media!
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