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Instagram is a photo and video sharing service where users can post media, apply filters, and interact via likes and comments.
… Regardless of when the bug started causing problems, the Instagram team said it has since corrected the issue. If your posts are still showing up in black and white, Instagram said the fix will automatically turn your affected photo posts back to their original state over the next few hours. …
Instagram debuts a new disappearing-photo app called Instants By Kris Holt May 13, 2026 1:29 pm EST Instagram is taking another stab at the ephemeral photo format with a new feature called Instants . …
… Earlier in March, the company announced that it was removing end-to-end encryption from Instagram DMs. At the end of the month, Meta also began testing Instagram Plus , a subscription service that unlocks new features for the app's Stories feature.
… Now, Instagram is adding support for the format to its in-app camera, along with a handful of other upgrades for Android users. With the changes, Instagram will better support the Ultra HDR format, which was introduced with Android 14 in 2023 . …
Instagram's recommendation algorithm will penalize 'unoriginal' photo and carousel posts By Karissa Bell April 30, 2026 8:00 am EST Meta is once again going after revamping Instagram's recommendation algorithm to boost original content and penalize accounts that lift posts from others. …
… According to screenshots shared by social media consultant Matt Navarra, a subscription to Instagram Plus comes with a number of Story-focused features not otherwise available to Instagram users. …
Instagram is testing optional 'AI creator' labels By Karissa Bell May 4, 2026 9:00 am EST Instagram is taking a small step toward increasing transparency around AI-generated content on the service. …
The Morning After: Instagram will try to penalize 'unoriginal' posts By Mat Smith May 1, 2026 8:02 am EST Meta is tweaking Instagram's recommendation algorithm to, it hopes, boost "original content" for photo and carousel posts on Instagram. …
… Instagram Plus and Facebook Plus each cost $3.99 per month, while WhatsApp Plus is $2.99 a month. …
… Meta has agreed to "substantially reduce" its use of the PG-13 ratings system in relation to its Teen Accounts on Instagram starting April 15. …
