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Facebook Instagram WhatsAppJan 27, 2026

Meta to test premium subscriptions across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp

Meta is preparing to test premium subscriptions across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, marking a notable shift in how the company plans to monetize its social platforms beyond advertising. According to Meta, the upcoming subscriptions will unlock additional tools focused on…

InstagramOct 2, 2025

Instagram testing Reels as the new default home view

Imran Hussain

Instagram is experimenting with a major redesign that would make Reels the first thing users see when opening the app. Instead of the traditional home feed of posts from accounts you follow, Instagram is testing a Reels-first experience, putting short-form…

iPad InstagramSep 3, 2025Sep 3, 2025

Instagram finally launches dedicated iPad app

Asma Hussain

Instagram has finally arrived on iPad after years of user requests. The popular social media platform now has a native iPad app that is rolling out globally through the App Store, ending the long wait that stretched back to the…

How tos InstagramAug 9, 2025Aug 9, 2025

How to turn off the Friends tab activity on Instagram

Asma Hussain

Instagram’s Friends tab in Reels is designed to make the app feel more social by showing what public videos your friends have liked, commented on, or created. It sits alongside the main Reels feed and is tailored to your circle,…

InstagramAug 6, 2025

Instagram adds reposts feed and map features similar to Snapchat

Asma Hussain

Instagram is introducing two new features that closely follow ideas popularized by Snapchat. A reposts feed is now appearing on user profiles, and a new interactive stories map is being tested for location-based content discovery. These updates are part of…

InstagramApr 18, 2025Apr 18, 2025

Instagram launches Blend to create shared Reels feeds in DMs

Asma Hussain

Instagram is constantly evolving, seeking new ways to keep users scrolling and engaging within its ecosystem. Meta’s latest effort introduces a feature called Blend, designed to integrate the popular Reels format more deeply into direct messaging. Blend aims to create…

Facebook Instagram iOSApr 17, 2025Apr 17, 2025

Why you can’t use Apple Intelligence Writing Tools in Facebook and Instagram on iOS 18

Asma Hussain

If you’ve been trying to use Apple Intelligence’s handy Writing Tools within Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, or Threads on your iPhone or iPad recently, you might have noticed they’re simply not available. It appears Meta has deliberately opted out of supporting…

Instagram iOS iPhoneMar 28, 2025

You can now watch Instagram Reels at 2x speed with fast forward feature

Imran Hussain

Instagram has finally added the ability to watch Reels or videos in its app at 2x speed. Users can fast-forward videos just like how TikTok has supported in its app since a long time ago. Instagram launched Reels by copying…

InstagramJan 21, 2025

Edits by Meta aims to fill the void left by CapCut’s absence in the U.S. market

Asma Hussain

Meta has once again made a strategic move to dominate the creator economy with its new video editing app, Edits, which aims to rival the now-controversial CapCut. The recent geopolitical struggles surrounding ByteDance and its app ecosystem, including TikTok and…

InstagramSep 4, 2024

Instagram rolls out new public comments feature for Stories, here’s how it works

Asma Hussain

Instagram has introduced a new feature that significantly enhances user interaction by allowing public comments on Stories. Previously, Instagram users could only reply to Stories through private messages visible solely to the content uploader. With this update, users can leave…