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More Control for You: Instagram Adds Private Sharing and Profile Curation Instagram recently announced that it will roll out two significant updates to enhance user control over their profiles and, more importantly, to foster a more personal sharing experience. Specifically, the upcoming features include the ability to quietly post content
Long-awaited Instagram for iPad in Development Following the recent release of WhatsApp for iPad last week, Meta is reportedly moving full steam ahead with the development of a dedicated Instagram app for Apple’s tablet. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, internal testing of the app is currently underway, with the company
Meta Launches Edits: A New Video Editing App for Instagram Creators Meta’s brand-new video editing application, “Edits,” has been officially launched for both Android and iOS users. This standalone app from Instagram is designed to empower creators with a comprehensive suite of free editing features and creative tools, enabling them
Meta Enhances Age Verification to Protect Teens Online Meta, the parent company of Instagram, is doubling down on its commitment to online safety for young users with the introduction of sophisticated new age verification tools and features. Recognising the unique vulnerabilities of teenagers online, this initiative aims to ensure that
Instagram is rolling out a suite of new features for Direct Messages (DMs), designed to enhance communication and make staying connected easier than ever. The update includes message translations, music sharing, scheduled messages, pinned content, and group chat QR codes. Breaking Down Barriers with Message Translations Connecting with friends and
Meta is entering the video editing app market with the launch of “Edits.” This new app is designed to compete directly with CapCut. Moreover, the launch comes at a time of ongoing uncertainty surrounding the future of TikTok and other ByteDance apps in the United States. As a result, Instagram
Instagram Video Quality Tied to Popularity, Says Meta’s Adam Mosseri Meta executive Adam Mosseri, who leads both Instagram and Threads, recently made comments that have sparked debate. Mosseri revealed that Instagram adjusts video quality based on a video’s popularity. High-engagement videos are displayed in higher quality. In contrast, videos with
No More Secret Screenshots on Instagram Instagram is reportedly developing a new privacy feature aimed at preventing unauthorised sharing of ephemeral content. The platform is testing a mechanism to block screenshots of messages sent with the ‘view once’ setting. #Instagram keeps working on blocking the ability to take screenshots in
Meta has unveiled a new feature for Instagram users: AI Studio. This innovative tool empowers users to create their own custom AI characters with unique personalities, tones, avatars, and taglines. Currently, AI Studio is in its rollout phase in the US. Furthermore, it is set to revolutionize how we interact
TikTok is taking aim at Instagram’s dominance in the photo-sharing space with a new app in development, most likely named TikTok Notes according to user reports and screenshots. TikTok Notes: Direct competitor to Instagram? Looks like TikTok is launching a new app for photo posts called ‘TikTok Notes’. pic.twitter.com/xTbgcGxJno —