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Nov 23, 2021Nov 24, 2021

Meta will introduce end-to-end encryption on Instagram and Messenger by 2023

Meta will push end-to-end encryption protection on Instagram and Facebook Messenger by 2023. The company had previously planned to roll out privacy protection by 2022 but has now delayed it by a year. Having said that, the company says that…

Nov 19, 2021

U.S. Attorneys General investigate Instagram’s impact on children and Meta’s techniques to increase engagement

by Rida Imran

Led by Attorney General Josh Shapiro, a nationwide investigation has been launched into Meta (former Facebook) for promoting Instagram in such a way that puts children and young adults at harm. The probe will focus on the violation of consumer…

Nov 18, 2021Nov 18, 2021

Instagram’s direct messaging app ‘Threads’ will be discontinued by the end of 2021

by Asma Hussain

Instagram’s standalone messaging app, Threads, will be discontinued by the end of December. Launched in 2019 as a way to stay connected to ‘close friends’ only, the app allows users to quickly send photos, videos, put up statuses, and chat…

Nov 15, 2021Nov 16, 2021

Instagram to add new features to one moderator and the option to like Stories

by Rida Imran

Reverse engineering expert, Alessandro Paluzzi has found that Instagram is testing three new features: add moderator, like Stories, and more. Recently, the popular social media platform announced that it is testing a new “Take a Break” feature which will send…

Nov 9, 2021Nov 10, 2021

Instagram to launch subscriptions and badges for users to support their favorite creators

by Rida Imran

Instagram has added new in-app subscriptions and badges on its App Store listing which means that the social media giant is about to launch new ways for creators to earn a living via its platform. Spotted by Sensor Tower and…

Oct 28, 2021

Instagram’s link stickers are now available to all users

by Rida Imran

Instagram discontinued ‘swipe-up links’ in August and began testing the new ‘link stickers’ for Stories. The Verge reports that the link stickers are rolled out to everyone on the platforms. Now, users can add the link of their favorite restaurant,…

Oct 20, 2021Oct 20, 2021

Instagram rolls out new ability to post from web, Collab and more this week

by Rida Imran

Instagram is bringing new features to improve users’ and creators’ experiences on the platform. Starting this week, users will be able to upload photos and videos from the web, add music to their Reels, and collaborate with other creators to…

Oct 11, 2021Oct 12, 2021

Facebook to limit political content on the app, along with bringing new changes to Instagram

by Rida Imran

Facebook company will introduce new changes to its most popular social media apps: Facebook and Instagram. The company’s vice president for global affairs and communications, Nick Clegg told NBC. The upcoming changes are centered around showing a “more friends, less…

Sep 13, 2021Sep 13, 2021

Instagram working on a new ‘Favorites’ feature to prioritize accounts on iOS

by Rida Imran

Developer Alessandro Paluzzi has discovered that Instagram is developing a new ‘Favorites’ feature for iOS. The feature will allow users to add the accounts they like in their ‘Favorites’ list so that posts by Favorite accounts appear on top of…

Aug 26, 2021Aug 27, 2021

Instagram to launch new TikTok like ‘Search’ page with photos and videos suggestions

by Rida Imran

Instagram has announced that it will be introducing new Search improvements to improve users’ experience in finding accounts they know and discovering new ones. The new Search page on the app will show photos and video suggestions associated with the…

Instagram is testing a new feature “Edit Grid” to rearrange their profile grid

Instagram working on three new options for personalized feed, resurrection of chronological order

Instagram launches ‘2021 Playback’ to share favorite Stories for next few weeks

Instagram to bring back chronological feed in 2022 to give users more control

Meta will introduce end-to-end encryption on Instagram and Messenger by 2023

U.S. Attorneys General investigate Instagram’s impact on children and Meta’s techniques to increase engagement

Instagram’s direct messaging app ‘Threads’ will be discontinued by the end of 2021

Instagram to add new features to one moderator and the option to like Stories

Instagram to launch subscriptions and badges for users to support their favorite creators

Instagram’s link stickers are now available to all users

Instagram rolls out new ability to post from web, Collab and more this week

Facebook to limit political content on the app, along with bringing new changes to Instagram

Instagram working on a new ‘Favorites’ feature to prioritize accounts on iOS

Instagram to launch new TikTok like ‘Search’ page with photos and videos suggestions