May 08, 2025
0 Instagram Just Dropped Lockable ReelsInstagram is testing a new kind of reel, and no, it's not another remix tool or transition trend. This time, they've added a literal lock to Reels — as in, you'll need a password to watch them. Yup, secret codes are now officially a thing on Insta...
Read moreApril 23, 2025
19 Instagram Just Officially Dropped 'Edits'After months of teasing, Instagram has finally hit the launch button on its brand-new video editing app. It rolled out this week and is available to all users through their existing Instagram logins. It's a big move for Meta, especially with TikTo...
Read moreApril 21, 2025
22 Instagram's Cooking Up Shared StoriesInstagram's got a new trick up its sleeve, and if you're someone who loves posting Stories at every party, concert, or chaotic friend gathering—you might want to keep an eye on this one. After dropping the Blend feature for Reels last week (you kn...
Read moreMarch 28, 2025
23 Instagram Speeds Things Up with 2x Playback for...If you've ever wished you could speed through Instagram Reels without missing the fun, your wish has just been granted. Instagram has officially launched a 2x playback option for Reels, letting users watch short videos at double the speed. As...
Read moreFebruary 20, 2025
24 Sliding Into DMs Just Got Better: Instagram Rolls...For the second time in a row, we're bringing you news about Instagram updates—because the platform just won't stop tweaking its features. Instagram is stepping up its direct messaging game with a fresh batch of updates, making it clear that DMs ar...
Read moreFebruary 18, 2025
16 Instagram Experiments with a Downvote ButtonInstagram is once again playing around with a dislike button—well, sort of. Meta has started testing a downvote feature for comments, hoping it will help filter out overly negative or harmful remarks. The idea? Give users a way to flag problematic...
Read moreFebruary 10, 2025
33 Instagram's 'Edits' App: Everything You Need to KnowInstagram isn't just dipping its toes into AI-powered editing—it's diving in headfirst. With the launch of its new "Edits" app set for next month, the platform is gearing up to give creators a powerful new set of tools to enhance their content. An...
Read moreJanuary 30, 2025
14 Reels Just Got Smarter: Instagram's Latest...With TikTok struggling to regain its footing in the U.S., Instagram isn't wasting any time. On Wednesday, the platform rolled out new analytics tools aimed at helping creators understand exactly how their Reels are performing—and, more importantly...
Read moreNovember 19, 2024
34 Reboot Your Feed: Instagram's Big Update to Fix...Instagram is giving its users the chance to hit the reset button on their recommendation algorithm, and honestly, it might be the fresh start we all need. Announced on Tuesday, the platform is testing a new feature that lets you clear out your cur...
Read moreApril 12, 2024
36 Instagram's New Measures to Protect Teens OnlineInstagram's always on the move, and this time, they're rolling out some serious protection for the younger crowd against sextortion scams. Yup, the 'Gram is stepping up its game to keep teens safe from the shady side of sharing. First things ...
Read moreFebruary 26, 2024
16 IG Unleashes Game Time in Live Streams for Extra FunWho said live-streaming was all about showcasing your avocado toast breakfasts or serenading your cat with off-key tunes? Instagram is upping its game (literally!). In a move that's bound to make your Instagram lives way more entertaining, the pla...
Read moreJanuary 19, 2024
8 Instagram Lets You Stop the Presses for ErrorsAny social media manager or content creator knows things aren't always perfect. You work hard to get it right, to avoid errors, and to upload the perfect content, only to look at it once it's gone live to find errors, wrong links, misinformation, ...
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