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Why Meta is Removing End-to-End Encryption for Instagram DMs and What It Means For You
What to know Instagram is preparing to remove end-to-end encryption from its direct messaging feature, a decision that has quickly become a major tech…
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Instagram Brings Its Reels-Focused TV App to Google TV Devices Across the U.S.
What to know Instagram is rolling out its TV app to Google TV devices in the U.S., after first launching on Amazon Fire TV…
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Instagram Lets You Auto-Scroll Reels on iPhone
iPhone users can now auto-scroll through Instagram reels. Enable or disable Auto-scroll from a reel’s more options menu (three-dots in bottom right).
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You Can Now Watch Instagram Reels on Your Fire TV
Meta’s new Instagram app for Fire TV lets you watch reels on your TV. Available only for U.S. users with Fire TV Stick HD,…
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Instagram Tests Opening the App Directly to Reels for Some Users
Instagram is testing a change where the app opens directly to Reels for some users. This move could shift how people interact with Instagram…
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Instagram’s “Picks” Unveiled: Bonding Over Your Favorite Flicks and Tunes
Instagram’s “Picks” feature, in development, lets users share favorite movies, books, and more to find common interests with friends, fostering deeper connections.
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Instagram launches Instagram Map to rival Snapchat, adds new location features
Instagram introduces Instagram Map, a new feature that lets users explore public Stories and posts by location, directly challenging Snapchat’s Snap Map.
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Instagram now supports 3:4 photos, moving beyond the classic square format
Instagram introduces support for 3:4 aspect ratio photos, allowing users to post rectangular images instead of just squares. The update is rolling out on…
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Instagram Android Battery Drain Issue Fixed After Google Confirms Update
Google confirmed Instagram has fixed a battery drain issue on Android. The problem caused excessive background usage. Users are advised to update Instagram to…
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Threads lets you add more links to your profile just like Instagram
Threads now allows users to add multiple links to their profile, following Instagram’s example. This update gives users more flexibility to share websites, portfolios,…
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Instagram CEO Tells Court Competing with TikTok Means Constant Growth or Decline
Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri testified in a federal antitrust trial, saying competition with TikTok is intense and ongoing. He described the social media landscape…
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Instagram Unveils Edits: A Free, Feature-Rich Video Editing App to Rival CapCut
Instagram launches Edits, a free video editing app for Android and iOS. Edits offers advanced tools, AI features, and watermark-free exports, directly competing with…
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Zuckerberg Once Considered Spinning Off Instagram to Address Facebook Cannibalization
Mark Zuckerberg once suggested spinning out Instagram to address its impact on Facebook, according to internal emails revealed during an antitrust trial.
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Instagram Deploys AI to Automatically Move Suspected Minors Into Teen Accounts
Instagram is now using AI to detect minors misrepresenting their age and automatically enroll them into restricted Teen Accounts, enhancing safety and privacy for…
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Instagram Unveils ‘Blend’—A Personalized Shared Reels Feed for Groups and Friends, Rolling Out After Year-Long Testing
Instagram launches ‘Blend’, a new feature that lets you and your friends share a personalized Reels feed in DMs. The invite-only feed updates daily…
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Instagram Testing Discord-Inspired ‘Community Chat’ Feature
Instagram is exploring a new feature called ‘Community Chat,’ allowing users to create interest-based groups of up to 250 members. This addition mirrors Discord’s…
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Say Cheese: Foto Launches to Steal Instagram’s Old Vibes
Foto’s here to rescue photo lovers from Instagram’s video overload. Launched on Android and iOS, this ad-free, chronological-feed app ditches likes and Reels for…
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You Can Now Schedule Instagram DMs. Here’s How
Scheduled text messages up to 29 days in advance!
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How to Create Nicknames for Your Friends and Yourself on Instagram
Call them what you will
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Instagram Adds Nicknames, Stickers, and Location Sharing to DMs
Instagram’s latest update enhances DMs with 17 new sticker packs, customizable nicknames, and live location sharing, making it easier to connect and plan meetups…