Instagram has launched a new set of tools, putting more power in the hands of users who want to secure their accounts. The company says that these are part of its anti-bullying efforts, and will allow users to mass-delete hate comments, restrict tags, and pin positive comments.
Sometimes you want to experience the fun of a social network with friends and family, but you don't necessarily want others creeping in on your photos, videos, and posts. Here's how to turn on private mode and go dark to the public on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.
Even Snapchat and Instagram can't afford to support every different camera setup on so many phones. And it shows.
Instagram now supports Facebook Messenger Rooms, so you can launch a video chat for up to 50 people directly from the Instagram app.
Social media platforms are using their reach and large user-base to bolster social safety nets. Instagram and TikTok are launching new live fundraising features, letting live-streamers raise funds for nonprofits directly.
You can't go to restaurants, but Instagram wants to bring them to you. It's debuted new fundraising and food order stickers aimed at helping small businesses and restaurants keep cash flowing during these troubled times.
Instagram launched web DMs as part of a limited test earlier in January, and it's now rolling out the feature to all just in time for Easter. You'll now be able to send and receive Instagram direct messages through your browser.
Reverse-engineered code in the Instagram app shows the company is working on a toggle that lets you "limit sensitive content."
During the coronavirus pandemic, Instagram has stepped up removing posts with misinformation and banning misleading ads. It has also added a new Co-Watching feature, which allows you to browse posts with your friends while having a video chat.
Instagram was reportedly responsible for more than a quarter of Facebook's revenues in 2019, raking in a mammoth $20 billion during the year.
The annoying IGTV button in the top right corner of the home screen in the Instagram app is being removed.
Instagram is the go-to destination for sharing pictures and videos with your followers, and for folks that like keeping their online life secure, it has great support for two-factor authentication. Here's how to get it set up with your account!
Instagram is finally adding direct messaging to its web app from today. A select few users will gain access to desktop DMs as the company refocuses on its messaging strategy.
Instagram will soon start enforcing a policy that will ban influencers from creating branded content featuring vaping, tobacco, or firearms.
Instagram is pushing out new tools to combat misinformation, fake news and hate speech on its platform.
According to a new report, the Federal Trade Commission is closely assessing Facebook's plans for greater integration between its marquee apps — and may choose to prevent it from doing so.
Instagram is a great way to share moments from your life with friends and family, but you should also know about the valuable privacy tools that are at your disposal.
Instagram now requires you to enter your birth date when signing up and has new privacy controls in place for who can message you.
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It seems as though Facebook and Instagram are suffering widespread reports of outages across the globe.
Instagram has announced that it is expanding testing of private likes counts globally, which means users who take part won't see the number of likes on videos or photos, except for their own.