I tried Instagram Edits and it’s a must-have app for creators
Instagram's new Edits app is a fun, low-effort pathway to editing and posting videos. It has a decent selection of tools, but the real winner is a homely feel.
Instagram is ramping up AI-powered age detection on teen users
Instagram is using AI-powered age detection technology to enroll young users lying about their age into Teen Accounts.
Instagram takes a page from Spotify’s book to launch Blend for Reels
Instagram launched a new feature for users to create custom Reels feeds for their friends.
M3GAN is your phone’s most unsettling chatbot yet
Blumhouse and Meta are bringing M3GAN to your phone in chatbot form for a one-night screening of the 2023 killer doll film.
Instagram could finally get an iPad app after a decade of waiting
It's hard to believe that Instagram still doesn't have an iPad app, but reportedly, Meta is finally working on one.
You can now press fast-forward on Instagram Reels
Instagram has added the ability to play Reels at 2x speed.
Meta AI is coming to Europe after almost a whole year of negotiations
A limited version of Meta AI will start rolling out in Europe this week after overcoming
I tried Foto, the anti-Instagram, and it’s both wonderful and intimidating
After becoming disillusioned with Instagram, I tried new photo sharing app Foto. What I found was both wonderfully simple, but also quite intimidating.
Instagram might soon get even more chaotic with Community Chats
Meta is apparently planning to turn Instagram into an even buzzier platform with a new community conversation feature similar to Telegram and Discord.
Flashes, an Instagram rival built atop Bluesky, released widely
Flashes allows sharing of media with direct access to Bluesky feeds, but unlike Instagram, it doesn’t rely on an algorithm to recommend content.
Users will fact-check Instagram and Facebook. Let’s just hope it works
Meta will rely on its users to flag bad posts, weeks after it loosened moderation rules and ended its fact-checking program. Experts tell us it’s a bad idea.
Instagram users may soon dislike comments secretly
Instagram is testing the dislike button, which will allow users to dislike certain comments without anyone knowing you did so.
Instagram will broadcast the Reels you like to everyone. I dread it.
Instagram is rolling out a new feature that will show your liked Reels to mutuals in a dedicated tab. It takes away the intimacy and safe haven of likes.
TikTok is about to get banned. Here are 7 TikTok alternatives to use
Though TikTok isn't banned quite yet, it may be soon. Here are some alternatives worth checking out.
Generative-AI-powered video editing is coming to Instagram
Instagram plans to release a generative AI video editor built atop Meta's Movie Gen model some time next year.
Instagram finally ends the most vexing side of its content feed
Ever launched Instagram, started viewing the first piece of content you see, and then suddenly the feed is refreshed midway? Instagram no longer does that.
Meta to use facial recognition to crack down on celebrity scam ads
Meta is bringing back facial recognition technology, this time as a way to crack down on celebrity scam ads on Facebook and Instagram.
Would you give up Instagram for $100k? Mobli wants to make you an offer you can’t refuse
You'd do a lot of things for $100,000 - include give up Instagram and post your last shot. If so, you need check out Mobli's MyLastInstagram contest.
Instagram’s Spotify integration makes saving songs a snap
You can now add songs from Instagram to your Spotify account with a single click.
TikTok lays off hundreds in favor of AI moderators while Instagram blames humans for its own issues
TikTok developer ByteDance laid off hundreds of human moderators in favor of AI, while Threads blamed its human moderators on a recent string of account lockouts.
Instagram just got a lot safer for teens
New Teen Accounts help protect kids on Instagram and give parents more control over what their children see on the app.
Meta just created a Snoop Dogg AI for your text RPGs
Meta AI is leaving the laboratory and coming to social media, with fun and realistic avatars that look like celebrities.
How to search for filters on Instagram
Filters are a great way to improve your Instagram posts. Here's how to find them on the social networking app and make your posts come to life.
How to turn off Activity Status on Instagram
Your Instagram Activity Status is a small feature that tells everyone when you last used the app. Want to turn it off? Here's how.
Instagram shows love to smaller accounts that post original content
Instagram is adjusting its algorithm in a move that will give more prominence to smaller accounts that post original content.
How to see who has unfollowed you on Instagram
Have you noticed your follower count dropping on Instagram? Want to see who it may be that unfollowed you? Here's how to find out.
How to view Instagram without an account
Almost all of Instagram's features require an account for you to use them. But can you at least view the social media site without an account? Kind of.
Meta’s ChatGPT killer is taking over your favorite apps
Step aside, ChatGPT. Meta's AI assistant is here, and it's coming to apps like Instagram, WhatsApp, and more.
Are WhatsApp and Facebook down? Here’s what you need to know
Are you having trouble using WhatsApp, Facebook, or other Meta apps. Unfortunately, you aren't alone. Here's everything we know about the ongoing outage.
How to get verified on Instagram Threads
Instagram Threads gives you the option of verifying your account for a fee. For $14.99 a month you can get a blue badge on your Instagram Threads profile.
Are Facebook and Instagram still down? Here’s what we know
Are you having trouble using Facebook and Instagram today? You aren't alone! Here's what you need to know about the big outage on March 5.
I paid Meta to ‘verify’ me — here’s what actually happened
Meta — the parent company of Facebook and Instagram — charges $15 to verify your account. I wanted to see if it was worth it.
Instagram alternative Glass is getting more expensive in 2024
Glass.photo is an excellent alternative for photographers who want to escape the Instagram grind. But it's getting more expensive in 2024.
You should probably stay away from the Instagram Wrapped app
An app called Wrapped for Instagram has been making waves lately. But is it safe to use, or is it a scam? Here's what you need to know.