Instagram tests new layout that puts the spotlight on Reels and DMs The change is optional for now, but lines up with Meta’s stated priorities. Ian Carlos Campbell UpdatedFri, October 10, 2025 Meta Instagram head Adam Mosseri has announced that as part of a test, some Instagram users will be able to try a new … Continue reading Instagram tests new layout that puts the spotlight on Reels and DMs
July 01, 2025 Meet Picastro, the Instagram alternative for astrophotographers BY Eve Upton-Clark For those who’ve had enough of scrolling AI slop, meet Picastro: an Instagram app for astrophotography. Picastro is a dedicated, mobile-first platform built for amateurs and pros who capture images of the night sky. Launched late last year by Tom McCrorie, an amateur … Continue reading Meet Picastro, the Instagram alternative for astrophotographers
January 03, 2025 Instagram deletes AI profiles ‘managed by Meta’ after users complain of not being able to block them As tech giants lean into generative AI content to boost engagement, human users may discover that they have fewer options for avoiding it. BY Christopher Zara Nonhuman Instagram profiles are generating fresh scorn this week after … Continue reading How to block AI Instagram profiles ‘managed by Meta’
January 01, 2025 What to do if your manager keeps watching your Instagram Stories Steffi Cao tackles the problem of the lurking boss. BY Steffi Cao There are certain social media rules we can all agree on: Ghosting a conversation is impolite, and replying “k” to a text is the equivalent of a backhand slap (violent, … Continue reading What to do if your manager keeps watching your Instagram Stories
Mosseri confirms Instagram reduces video quality for posts that aren’t raking in views And the best quality goes to ‘creators who drive more views.’ cheyenne macdonald Mon, Oct 28, 2024 REUTERS / Reuters In an AMA this weekend, Instagram head Adam Mosseri shared some insight into why some videos on the platform … Continue reading Mosseri confirms Instagram reduces video quality for posts that aren’t raking in views
Turkey unblocks Instagram after talks to address its concerns about crime and censorship The country blocked access to the app on August 2. cheyenne macdonald Sun, Aug 11, 2024 Reuters / Reuters Turkey has restored access to Instagram after the social media site agreed to meet the country’s demands around censorship and … Continue reading Turkey unblocks Instagram after talks to address its concerns about crime and censorship
You can now include 20 images in a single Instagram post Bring on the photo dumps! anna washenko Fri, Aug 9, 2024 SOPA Images via Getty Images Good news, oversharers: Instagram has doubled the number of photos and videos users can share in a carousel post. A representative for the social media … Continue reading You can now include 20 images in a single Instagram post
Meta rolls back restrictions on Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts The social media giant says it decided to lift the guardrails so both presidential candidates could speak equally on its platforms. danny gallagher Updated Sat, Jul 13, 2024 The Washington Post via Getty Images Meta, the parent company of social media platforms such … Continue reading Meta rolls back restrictions on Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts
Instagram introduces Live broadcasts for ‘Close Friends’ Rachael Davies Tech Journalist Meta’s Instagram is introducing a way to livestream to smaller, hand-picked private audiences. Going live on Instagram has been a feature for a long while now but a new feature is being gradually rolled out to allow users to stream to a smaller, … Continue reading Instagram introduces Live broadcasts for ‘Close Friends’
You can now restrict Instagram Lives to Close Friends There’s also the option to add music to carousel posts with videos. kris holt Thu, Jun 20, 2024 Instagram Instagram is rolling out another way for users to engage with a smaller group of friends and followers starting today. Close Friends on Instagram Live … Continue reading You can now restrict Instagram Lives to Close Friends
