Facebook announced new AI-powered features on Tuesday aimed at helping users express themselves in more playful ways across the platform. The updates include animated profile pictures, AI-driven photo restyling tools for Stories and Memories, and animated backgrounds for text posts.

Here’s how to use these new features.

Animated Profile Pictures

Facebook is introducing animated profile pictures that apply motion effects to static images. The feature can make subjects appear to wave, form a heart shape, or wear a virtual party hat.

For best results, the company recommends using a clear image of a single person facing the camera. Users can upload photos from their camera roll or choose existing images already shared on Facebook.

Meta said additional animation options will be added throughout the year. The GIF below shows how it’s done.

Restyle Stories and Memories

Facebook is also expanding its Stories and Memories features with a new AI tool called Restyle.

Stories are short photo and video posts that disappear after 24 hours, while Memories resurface content shared on the same date in previous years.

With Restyle, users can upload a photo to Stories or select a Memory, then enter a text prompt or choose from preset themes such as anime, illustrated, glowy, or ethereal. Users can also adjust lighting, colors, and mood, and replace backgrounds with scenes such as a beach or a cityscape.

Animated Backgrounds for Text Posts

To enhance text posts, Facebook is gradually rolling out animated backgrounds. By selecting a new rainbow “A” icon, users can choose from still or animated backgrounds, including falling leaves and rolling ocean waves.

Seasonal backgrounds are expected to be introduced in the future.

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has outlined a set of transparency measures and system safeguards for the upcoming 5G spectrum auction, addressing bidder concerns related to data access, system reliability, and auction continuity.

PTA confirmed that bidders will have access to detailed round-by-round information through the Electronic Auction System. This includes data on aggregate demand, excess demand, processed prices, and indicators for prices in future rounds. The authority said that historical data from previous rounds will remain accessible throughout the auction and can be downloaded in CSV format.

The regulator also clarified rules regarding bidding extensions. Each bidder will be allowed two extension rights during the allocation stage. No extension rights will be available by default during the assignment stage, although PTA said it may extend bidding rounds at its discretion if required.

In response to concerns about potential system outages or login issues, PTA pointed bidders to the exceptional circumstances provisions outlined in the Information Memorandum. These provisions describe the contingency measures that will apply in case of technical disruptions during the auction process.

PTA added that additional clarifications, worked examples, and live system demonstrations will be provided during the information session, bidder seminar, and mock auction scheduled ahead of the formal bidding.

Samsung has officially confirmed the launch date for its upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 series.

The company will unveil the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra on February 25 during its next Galaxy Unpacked event. The event will take place in San Francisco and will be livestreamed on Samsung’s official website and YouTube channel.

Pre-Reservations Open

Samsung has also begun accepting pre-reservations for the new devices. Customers can visit the company’s official website, pay a small fee, and secure early access to the Galaxy S26 series ahead of the launch.

Key Specifications Already Leaked

Although the official unveiling is scheduled for later this month, most of the key specifications have already surfaced through leaks.

The Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+ are expected to use the Exynos 2600 chipset in most regions. Both models will reportedly retain the same display sizes as their predecessors and come with 12GB of RAM.

The Galaxy S26 is tipped to include a 4,300 mAh battery, while the Galaxy S26+ is expected to keep the 4,900 mAh battery used in the current S25+. The rear camera hardware on both models is rumored to remain unchanged.

Galaxy S26 Ultra Details

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to feature a custom Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset. It will reportedly include a 5,000 mAh battery with support for up to 60W wired charging and 25W wireless charging. While camera resolutions are expected to stay the same, the lenses are rumored to have larger apertures.