Meta merges apps and device accounts under one system

Meta is gradually replacing Accounts Centre with Meta Account to manage access across its apps and devices; users cannot opt out of the change.

• The unified system covers Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, Threads, Meta AI, AI glasses and Meta Quest headsets; WhatsApp is excluded by default unless users add it.· 1 source
• The rollout is automatic and gradual, but users can choose which profiles are connected and keep app-specific settings separate.· 1 source
• Cybersecurity and privacy specialists cited in the report said a unified account could concentrate access risks and give Meta a more comprehensive view of user activity.· 1 source