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Android 17: Everything we know so far
Android 17 is in its final pre-release stages and could release anytime soon. Before it goes official, here’s everything you need to know about it.
Instagram’s teen crackdown moves from DMs to feeds
Instagram’s new supervision tools will show parents which topics shape teen recommendations, moving Meta’s safety push beyond private messages and deeper into the feed that keeps young users scrolling.
Android 17 is about to make your phone a much better content creation tool
Google has announced a slate of creator-focused updates coming with Android 17 at the Android Show I/O Edition, including deeper Instagram camera integration, AI-powered tools in the Edits app, and new a Screen Reactions feature.
Meta’s AI scans photos for bone structure to catch underage users on Instagram and Facebook
Meta is using AI visual analysis to scan photos and videos for physical indicators like height and bone structure to detect and remove users under 13 from Instagram and Facebook.
The best life advice I ever followed was deleting Instagram, and it soothed my frustrated soul
I deleted Instagram on a whim, but what followed was much quieter than that. Somewhere between the restlessness and the silence, I found my focus, my time, and a version of my life that finally felt like my own again.
Social media scams caused over two billion dollars in losses to consumers last year
FTC data shows consumers lost $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025, with Facebook driving the highest reported losses and investment, shopping, and romance scams leading the damage.
Instagram’s new Instants app is basically Snapchat all over again
Instagram launches Instants, a new app for sharing disappearing photos and videos, offering a Snapchat-like experience focused on private, real-time interactions.
Meta will let parents see children’s chats with AI and intervene before risks spiral
Meta has launched an Insights tab in its supervision hub, letting parents of teens see weekly AI conversation topics across Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram.
I didn’t expect food reels to help my diet – but they might
Watching food videos may help dieters reduce cravings and avoid overeating, according to new research.
Instagram finally lets you edit that embarrassing comment, but there’s a catch
Instagram now lets you edit your comments after posting, but only within 15 minutes, and only the text, while others will see the comment was changed but not the original.
Social media restrictions for minors are gaining steam in more countries
Minors probably didn’t need social media this early, and now it’s showing.
Meta starts testing Instagram Plus subscription with exclusive perks
A month on the house, just enough to reel you in.
Instagram could soon let you watch Reels while offline with automatic downloads
Instagram is reportedly testing a feature that could automatically download Reels for offline viewing.
You are about to see a flood of product recommendations on Instagram and Facebook
Your Instagram and Facebook feeds are about to get more shoppable, as Meta rolls out new affiliate tools that let creators tag products directly inside posts and Reels, pushing more buying opportunities into your scroll.
Yet another global study says Instagram and Tiktok are bad for your mental health
A new global study from the World Happiness Report 2026 links heavy use of platforms like Instagram and TikTo to lower wellbeing.
Instagram is getting rid of its most secure chatting feature
Instagram is ditching end-to-end encryption in DMs by May 2026. Here's what that means for your privacy, why Meta is doing it, and who saw it coming.
Instagram comes to Google TV, if you prefer mindless doomscrolling on a giant screen
After launching on Fire TV, Instagram’s TV app is now available on Google TV in the U.S., as Meta bets that short-form video and passive scrolling belong on the biggest screen in the house.
Your next binge on Instagram could be creator-made mini dramas
Instagram seems to be working on its own spin of the popular short vertical drama format.
You can now choose the kind of content you see on Instagram Reels
Instagram has rolled out Your Algorithm, a new feature that lets users control the kind of content they see on Reels by adding or removing topics, giving people more say over what shows up in their feed.
Instagram says it fixed the issue behind shady password reset emails
Numerous Instagram users received suspicious password reset emails amid reports of a massive data scrape. The social media company says it has resolved the issue but denies a data breach.
Instagram data of 17.5 million users resurfaces online after 2024 incident
Previously scraped Instagram user data has resurfaced, enabling realistic phishing and account takeover attempts, underscoring the long-term risks of exposed personal information.
New York to start treating social media like cigarettes with warning labels
A new New York law mandates mental health warning labels on addictive social media features, allowing state enforcement and reflecting growing global concern over youth online safety.
Threads is about to become a hub of podcast chatter
Threads is rolling out podcast previews and creator-focused features to become a central hub for podcast discussion.
Instagram now limits you to five hashtags per post
Instagram is cracking down on hashtag spamming, limiting posts to just five hashtags each.
TikTok is not getting banned in the US, after all
A new ownership structure limits ByteDance’s control, addresses US security concerns, and reduces the immediate risk of TikTok being banned in the United States.
You can now watch Reels on the big screen with Instagram for TV
Instagram has finally released a dedicated TV app that lets users binge on Reels on compatible Amazon Fire TV devices.
Meta’s Threads doubles down on Communities, along with “Champion” badge and profile labels
Threads has expanded its Communities feature to more than 200 topic groups and begun testing visible badges for super-engaged members.