‘Privacy-focused’ Facebook unveils new look, features

In yet another bid to make its platforms “privacy-focused” amid close scrutiny into its privacy practices from governments the world over, Facebook has unveiled new looks and features for Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp.

Addressing nearly 5,000 developers at its annual F8 conference in San Jose, California late Tuesday, Mark Zuckerberg said gaining users’ trust is his top agenda.

“I know we don’t exactly have the strongest reputation on privacy right now. I am committed to doing this well,” he told the gathering.

In his keynote, Zuckerberg said Facebook is building a more “privacy-focused” social platform — giving people spaces where they can express themselves freely and feel connected to the people and communities that matter most.