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InstagramFeb 15, 2022Feb 15, 2022

Instagram introduces new “Private Story Like” feature to declutter DMs

Instagram has added a new feature “Private Story Likes” for users to directly react to users’ Stories instead of cluttering their DMs. The company’s head Adam Mosseri announced that the new feature rolling out today, globally. Currently, users can express…

iOS Android InstagramFeb 10, 2022Feb 10, 2022

Instagram adds new “Your activity”, “Account Status” and other safety features

by Rida Imran

On Safer Internet Day, Instagram has announced new safety features on the platform to keep users and accounts safe from attacks and cyberbullying. The company is also testing new personalized feed options which will users control over the content they…

InstagramJan 12, 2022Jan 12, 2022

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

by Rida Imran

Alessandro Paluzzi, a reverse engineer expert, has discovered that Instagram is testing a new feature that will allow users to rearrange the posts in their profile grid. The expected feature will users another way to have more control over their…

InstagramJan 6, 2022

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

by Rida Imran

Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri announced the launch of three new options for feed to give users a more personalized experience. In this video message on Twitter, Mosseri explained that the company is testing three new views: Home, Favorites, and…

InstagramDec 10, 2021

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

by Rida Imran

To relive the memorable moments from this year, Instagram has introduced “2021 Playback” for users to reshare their favorite Stories. For this year, the company has abandoned its popular “Top 9” photos grid which enabled users to compile a montage…

InstagramDec 10, 2021

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

by Rida Imran

At the Senate hearing on children’s online safety, head of Instagram Adam Mosseri said that the company is working on an optional chronological feed to give users more control over the content they view on the platform. The social media…

Facebook InstagramNov 23, 2021Nov 24, 2021

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

by Rida Imran

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…

Facebook InstagramNov 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…

InstagramNov 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…

iOS InstagramNov 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…

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Instagram introduces new “Private Story Like” feature to declutter DMs

Instagram adds new “Your activity”, “Account Status” and other safety features

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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