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How tos InstagramSep 21, 2020May 14, 2021

How to go live on Instagram with filters and effects

Instagram launched its live video feature in late 2016, to compete with Snapchat. Since then, the social media giant has expanded the function by adding other features like questions and the option to add friends to the live video. Going…

How tos Instagram iOS iPhoneSep 11, 2020May 14, 2021

How to easily add and manage Instagram filters

by Rida Imran

Instagram is one of the most popular social apps with over a billion monthly and 500 million daily active users. People use the platform to share, explore and connect with family, friends, influencers and followers. The most important feature of…

Facebook InstagramAug 21, 2020Nov 22, 2020

Instagram launches profile QR codes and suggested posts

by Asma Hussain

Instagram is launching new in-app QR codes worldwide in an upcoming update of the app. The feature is designed to allow businesses to create QR codes so that upon scanning the codes customers can quickly and easily access their Instagram…

Facebook InstagramAug 20, 2020Aug 21, 2020

Instagram rolls out ‘suggested posts’ feature for Feed

by Asma Hussain

Today, Instagram is expanding its feed with the launch of ‘suggested posts’ feature. These suggested posts, from accounts that users do not follow, will show up after they have reached the end of their feeds. The feature is designed for…

Android Instagram iOS iPhoneAug 15, 2020Nov 22, 2020

Instagram is merging Direct Messaging with Facebook Messenger Chat

by Rida Imran

In Instagram’s latest app update, Facebook has quietly launched new messaging features which also include merging the company’s sister app, Messenger. Now Instagram users can have conversations with friends and family via text in more expressive ways like reacting with…

Facebook Instagram TwitterAug 15, 2020Aug 16, 2020

Instagram stored deleted pictures and message on its servers – Report

by Asma Hussain

Instagram’s enable users to delete old or unwanted content on the platform but it appears that the company was not forthcoming about keeping deleted pictures and private direct messages on its servers in the last year. An independent security researcher…

Facebook InstagramAug 6, 2020Aug 6, 2020

Instagram’s Reels, a TikTok clone, launches globally

by Asma Hussain

Today, Instagram Reels, a feature similar to popular video-clip sharing app TikTok, is launching globally. The feature will be available in 50 more countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Spain, and several others. The feature will be available…

How tos InstagramAug 2, 2020May 14, 2021

How to pin and un-pin Instagram comments on Android devices

by Asma Hussain

Instagram launched the ‘pinned comments’ feature on July 7. This feature was part of a group of new features centered around combating online bullying and to help people better control their comments section. At the time of release, the social…

Facebook InstagramJul 30, 2020

Facebook is allegedly offering money to big TikTok influencers to join Reels

by Asma Hussain

Facebook has recently been caught in some controversy with TikTok, a popular social media platform used for producing, sharing, and discovering short-form mobile videos. Amid the speculation about the U.S. government banning TikTok, the video-sharing app is facing another difficulty….

iOS Instagram iPhoneJul 26, 2020

Instagram bug caught unexpectedly accessing cameras on iOS 14 devices

by Kashaf Musvi

A new bug on Instagram was accessing cameras on iPhones running iOS 14 betas when users were not taking photos or videos using the app’s camera mode. Users have reported seeing the green ‘camera on’ icon while scrolling through their…