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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.
Today, Instagram unveiled a refresh of its wordmark, accompanied by the usual bland corporate platitudes these kinds of announcements are always packaged with. Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri called it “leaner and…
…This follows news earlier this month that Meta is testing a new “Series” feature for Reels that’s designed to make it easier to keep up with serialized content on Instagram and…
…We’ve asked Meta if the new Instagram milestone includes users for its X rival Threads, which launched in July 2023 and requires users to sign up using an Instagram or Facebook…
…This month, Instagram announced it would start letting you tweak your algorithm. I’ve compiled some screenshots of the concepts below, but check out Mosseri’s post to see the mockups in…
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Instagram adds pointless opt-in "AI Creator" labels Post your comment Comments (22) Vlad 06 May 2026 Instagram Meta Online services Mobile software iOS Android Instagram has started testing an "AI creator…
Over 20,000 Instagram accounts stolen in Meta AI support hack By Sergiu Gatlan June 8, 2026 02:00 AM Meta has revealed that 20,225 Instagram users had their accounts hijacked…
…It resembles the “Shots” instant photo sharing feature that is already baked into Instagram messages (and was later rebranded to Instants), and an Instagram spokesperson told Business Insider that it’s designed…
…you’ll be able to watch Stories, and Instagram is testing a “dedicated home” to watch horizontal videos as well. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06…
…You can see the whole list of features on Instagram’s website. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/714631558_1018293417219789_1633964034675968286_n.png.webp?quality=90…
EU says Facebook and Instagram's 'addictive' design is illegal The European Commission says Meta’s current mitigation measures can’t prevent social media addiction. By Mariella Moon July 10, 2026 7…
