New York finalized the rules for the SAFE for Kids Act, outlining how social media platforms must verify user ages and obtain parental consent before showing algorithmic feeds to minors.
Tennessee Tells Jury Meta Knew About Teen Harm And Stayed Quiet
Tennessee lawyers told a jury that Meta ignored internal warnings about teenagers facing mental health issues on its app just to maximize daily ad profits.
Lawsuits Target Discord And Meta Over Defective Product Designs
Families are suing Discord and Meta for defective product design instead of publisher liability to bypass internet laws and force safety updates for kids.
Watchdog Ties Thousands Of Nudify Ads To A Single Chinese Firm
A watchdog group found that a single Chinese firm placed thousands of ads for deepfake nudify apps across Meta platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
Meta Pulls AI Tool That Used Public Instagram Posts For Images
Meta removes AI image tool after backlash from users worried about privacy and how their photos were used to train new systems on the platform.
EU Warns Facebook And Instagram Endless Scrolling Breaks Digital Rules
The EU warned Meta that endless scrolling and autoplay features on Facebook and Instagram might break digital rules by creating highly addictive habits.
Instagram Is Testing New Ways to Customize Your Feed Algorithm
Instagram is testing new swipe gestures and buttons to help you customize your feed algorithm easily, bringing better controls out of the settings menu.
Instagram Finally Lets You Manually Rearrange Your Profile Grid
Instagram now lets you manually rearrange your profile grid without deleting any posts. Learn how to drag and drop your pictures to create a custom layout.
Instagram Ends Message Encryption, Making Your DMs Less Private
Instagram just removed end-to-end encryption from all direct messages. Find out why the company made this change and what it means for your chat privacy.
Instagram Updates iPad App to Match the Familiar iPhone Layout
Instagram updated its tablet app design to perfectly match the normal phone layout. Users now see regular picture feeds instead of just short video clips.
Facebook, Instagram Lose Millions of Users While People Complain about Feeds
Meta lost 20 million daily active users this quarter across its apps. Discover why people are leaving and how it is changing its algorithm rules.
Instagram Adds Artificial Intelligence Video Tools to Its Edits App
Instagram introduces a new artificial intelligence video generation tool inside its Edits app. Users can create custom media using text and photo prompts.
Instagram Now Lets You Edit Your Comments After Posting Them
Instagram just released a highly requested update that lets users edit their comments within fifteen minutes of posting. Learn how the new feature works.
Instagram Story Not Uploading On iPhone? Here's What To Do
Having issues with your Instagram Story not uploading? It’s an easier solution than you might think, and I’ll show you what to do.
Instagram Not Refreshing Feeds? Here Are the Fixes
Find out how you can troubleshoot the Instagram not refreshing feeds issue by following some common steps and procedures.
Best Instagram Caption Apps for iPhone in 2024
Here’s a list of the best Instagram caption apps for iPhone that are packed with useful features and generate accurate captions efficiently.
How To See If Someone Logged on to Your Instagram Account
If you want to see if someone has logged into your Instagram account, follow the steps here to check and secure your account.
Instagram Expands Age Verification Program Backed by AI to Brazil and India
Instagram is unrolling more age verification features in Brazil and India, Meta began testing these features in the U.S. earlier this year.
Ad-Free Instagram Experience 'OG App' Removed From Google Play Store, Developers Determine Next Step
The “OG App” has been removed from both the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store, leaving the app to determine its next move.
Ad-Free Instagram Experience 'OG App' Removed from Apple App Store
The new ad-free Instagram client OG App has already been removed from the App Store, though not for the reasons you would suspect.
New 'OG App' Provides Instagram Alternative Without the Meta Clutter
Two developers have created an alternative to Instagram known as the OG App, which aims to remove the clutter found on the official Meta app.
Instagram Rolls Back TikTok Redesign and Limits Suggested Content, for Now
Instagram has announced it is rolling back its TikTok-style redesign after monumental criticism from users.
Instagram Delivers New Features for Reels, Will Soon Replace Short Videos
Instagram is releasing new features for reels, including dual-running cameras and templates. Reels will be the new norm for short videos.
Instagram Rolls Out New Mapping Features to Help Users Discover More Places
Instagram has added new mapping features to its social media app, allowing users to discover nearby places and see what users are sharing.