Instagram: News

24 Nov 2023

Adam Mosseri

How to prevent anyone from downloading your Instagram Reels 

Instagram now allows users to download public reels directly onto their devices.

21 Nov 2023

TV News

'I'm lost': 'Saath Nibhaana Saathiya's Mohammad Nazim mourns father's demise

Mohammad Nazim, the actor known for his role in the TV show Saath Nibhaana Saathiya, is mourning the loss of his father, Abdul Nazim.

20 Nov 2023

Healthy Foods

We bet you didn't know these things about avocados 

Avocados, cherished for their luscious texture and exquisite taste, tell a story that transcends mere culinary delight.

16 Nov 2023

Meta

Instagram users can now create meme-worthy reels: Here's how

Instagram is introducing a series of enhancements to elevate user experience across various content formats such as reels, feed images, carousel posts, and stories.

16 Nov 2023

Meta

Threads is testing Twitter-inspired hashtags but without the hash

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has revealed that the Threads app is experimenting with a tagging feature similar to hashtags.

16 Nov 2023

Instagram Reels

Top 5 new Instagram features you must know

Instagram has considerably revamped the user experience over the past few months.

15 Nov 2023

Samsung

Samsung S24 to enhance Instagram experience with lock screen shortcut 

Samsung's upcoming flagship S24, which is expected to be unveiled in early 2024, may include an Instagram camera shortcut on the lock screen.

14 Nov 2023

Meta

Threads now lets you delete your account without losing Instagram

Meta has added a new feature in Threads, that lets users remove their Threads profile without having to leave Instagram.

13 Nov 2023

Meta

How to stop auto-sharing of Threads' posts to Instagram, Facebook

Meta has introduced a new option for Threads users to prevent their posts from being automatically shared on Instagram and Facebook.

04 Nov 2023

Instagram Reels

How you can add song lyrics to Instagram Reels

Instagram has announced a new feature allowing users to add song lyrics to their Reels.

31 Oct 2023

Matthew Perry

Matthew Perry's ex-fiancée Molly Hurwitz reflects on their 'deep love'

Late actor Matthew Perry's ex-fiancée, Molly Hurwitz, has finally broken her silence on his passing.

30 Oct 2023

Meta

Meta launches paid ad-free subscription for Facebook, Instagram in Europe

Meta has unveiled a new subscription plan that eliminates ads on Facebook and Instagram for users in the European Union, EEA, and Switzerland.

29 Oct 2023

Matthew Perry

Matthew Perry's last Instagram post eerily features hot tub

Matthew Perry—who played one of the most loved comedic geniuses on television, Chandler Bing, in F.R.I.E.N.D.S—has reportedly died after accidentally drowning in his hot tub.

24 Oct 2023

Latest Tech News

WordPress parent buys Texts app in push for open-source communication

Automattic, the company behind well-known web platforms like WordPress.com, Tumblr, and Pocket Casts, has purchased Texts, a universal messaging app, for $50 million.

20 Oct 2023

Meta

Instagram working on a new feature to boost user engagement

Instagram is dabbling with a fresh feature, enabling users to generate polls within the comments section of their content.

17 Oct 2023

Snapchat

Snapchat launches content embedding for websites akin to Instagram, TikTok

Snapchat is stepping up its game by allowing websites to embed public content on the platform like Spotlight videos, Lenses, Public Stories, and Public Profiles.

15 Oct 2023

Meta

Meta's AI chat feature on Instagram raises privacy concerns

Meta's new AI personas are a group of characters played by celebrities and creators. Individuals can use it for chatting on platforms like Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp.

14 Oct 2023

Meta

Meta's 'Sharing to Reels' feature now accessible to all developers

Meta has broadened its "Sharing to Reels" feature, enabling all developers to incorporate it into their mobile apps.

10 Oct 2023

Rhea Kapoor

Rhea Kapoor condemns hate speech against 'Thank You For Coming'

Rhea Kapoor called out a trade journalist for allegedly spreading hate speech against her and the team behind her latest production, Thank You For Coming, on Tuesday.

07 Oct 2023

Virat Kohli

5 most-followed Indians on Instagram: Virat leads, Alia at 4th

We are living in the digital renaissance age, where one's social media presence has become consequential to their work.

06 Oct 2023

Meta

Instagram testing feature for sharing stories with multiple lists

Instagram is currently experimenting with a new feature that lets users share their stories with multiple audience lists, similar to the existing "Close Friends" option.

03 Oct 2023

WhatsApp

WhatsApp is testing Instagram-like username feature: How it will work

WhatsApp's latest beta update, carrying version number 23.20.1.71, has introduced a new feature that lets users create a unique username.

03 Oct 2023

Meta

Meta's paid plan will remove ads from Instagram and Facebook 

Meta Platforms is said to be considering ad-free subscriptions for Instagram and Facebook users in Europe, with a price tag of around $14 (nearly Rs. 1,165) per month.

30 Sep 2023

Apple

Apple might remove Facebook, X/Twitter from App Store in China

Due to new regulations, Apple might soon be required to remove several popular social media apps from its App Store in China.

29 Sep 2023

Meta

Meta's AI assistant trained on public Instagram, Facebook posts

A top executive at Meta has revealed that the company's new Meta AI assistant was trained using public Facebook and Instagram posts while steering clear of private posts and chats to respect user privacy.

26 Sep 2023

Threads

Threads account deletion feature coming by December, says Meta

Meta, the parent company of Instagram, is planning to roll out a separate account deletion feature for its text-based social network, Threads, by December.

20 Sep 2023

Meta

Meta now offers a paid verification badge for business accounts

Meta has announced the expansion of its Meta Verified program to businesses, following its initial launch for creators in March.

18 Sep 2023

Relationships

Teyana Taylor, Iman Shumpert call it quits: Their relationship timeline

Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert have decided to end their marriage!

07 Sep 2023

Technology

Instagram may soon allow sharing posts only with close friends

Instagram is testing a new feature that will allow users to share feed posts exclusively with their 'Close Friends' group.

04 Sep 2023

Hollywood

Instagram to Grammys: Places Kanye West has been banned from

From being dropped by numerous companies like Adidas and Balenciaga to getting suspended on social media platforms, Kanye 'Ye' West has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons.

31 Aug 2023

Nayanthara

Nayanthara debuts on Instagram ahead of 'Jawan' trailer release

Nayanthara stans, it's time to welcome the Queen!

30 Aug 2023

Telugu Films

Instagram unveils Allu Arjun's day on the sets of #Pushpa2TheRule

Icon Star Allu Arjun is a force of nature and there's no doubt about it!

28 Aug 2023

Celebrity

'A million times yes!' Lauren Gottlieb-Tobias Jones are now engaged

Lauren Gottlieb is officially off the market now!

23 Aug 2023

Serena Williams

Serena Williams welcomes second baby: Glimpses of her Instagram family-moments

Tennis legend Serena Williams joyfully announced the arrival of her second child, a daughter named Adira River Ohanian, with her entrepreneur husband Alexis Ohanian, in an endearing TikTok video shared on Wednesday.

22 Aug 2023

Meta

Threads web app brings the X rival to the desktop

Meta has finally launched its eagerly awaited Threads web app. Users can post, view their respective feeds, and engage with posts from their desktops.

22 Aug 2023

Meta

Meta releases chronological feed for Instagram Reels, Stories in Europe

Meta is updating its recommendation algorithms for European Facebook and Instagram users in response to the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA).

18 Aug 2023

Threads

Threads makes 'Following' feed more useful with repost feature

Threads, the Instagram-based microblogging platform, has introduced a new 'Reposts' tab on user profiles.

18 Aug 2023

Jack Dorsey

Jack Dorsey's Instagram handle is up for grabs: Here's why

Jack Dorsey, co-founder and former CEO of Twitter (now X), has deleted his Instagram account. This has made the sought-after @jack handle up for grabs.

15 Aug 2023

Lifestyle

Photography hacks: How to click innovative photos without fancy tools

Imagine an Instagram profile showcasing photos brimming with innovative aesthetics and styles, all crafted within a budget.

14 Aug 2023

Music Industry

Who was Magoo (50), rapper who succumbed to heart attack

Melvin "Magoo" Barcliff, an integral member of the renowned rap duo Timbaland & Magoo, passed away on Sunday (local time). He was 50.