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The latest Instagram news, updates, and user guides, all in one place. Digital Trends offers in-depth coverage of everything this social media platform, including helpful explainers for posting, using the right hashtags, and gathering a healthy following. Here’s everything you need to know about Instagram.
How to turn off Activity Status on Instagram
Your Instagram Activity Status is a small feature that tells everyone when you last used the app. Want to turn it off? Here's how.
You should probably stay away from the Instagram Wrapped app
An app called Wrapped for Instagram has been making waves lately. But is it safe to use, or is it a scam? Here's what you need to know.
Meta just created a Snoop Dogg AI for your text RPGs
Meta AI is leaving the laboratory and coming to social media, with fun and realistic avatars that look like celebrities.
Meta brings cartoon avatars to video calls on Instagram and Messenger
Don't want to show your face in a video call on Instagram or Messenger? Well, now you can use a cartoon avatar instead.
The 10 big ways that Threads is totally different from Twitter
Threads has quite a few similarities to Twitter, which likely made it easier for you to join. But now let's examine the glaring differences between the two.
Instagram Threads: what you need to know, and how to sign up
Instagram Threads — Instagram's new Twitter alternative — is finally here. Here's everything you need to know about the app, including how to sign up.
Instagram and Messenger get more parental supervision tools
Meta has just released additional supervision tools for parents of teens who use apps such as Instagram and Messenger.
Facebook vows to restrict news access in Canada
Facebook owner Meta will restrict news access in Canada after lawmakers passed legislation designed to force it to pay news outlets for hosting their content.
Instagram may be preparing an AI-powered chatbot
With ChatGPT continuing to gain so much attention, other tech companies have been scrambling to release their own AI-powered chatbots in a bid to stay relevant.
Instagram finally lets you add multiple links to your bio
Instagram has finally relented and now allows you to add more than one link to your profile page. Instagram's boss said: "Sorry it took so long."
Meta already verified me to influence elections — so why do I have to pay for a checkmark?
If you have to prove who you are and where you live to run political advertising on Facebook and Instagram, paying for a blue checkmark makes even less sense.
Barbie selfie generator: how to use the barbie filter
The new Barbie movie trailer has been a smash hit on social media — as has its meme-worthy posters. Here's how to make your very own Barbie poster selfie.
Instagram used to be one of my favorite apps — now I can’t stand it
Instagram used to be one of my favorite apps on my phone. But as the years have gone on, I'm getting to the point where I can't stand it.
If you can’t stand ads on Instagram, you’re going to hate this update
Instagram is already something of a nightmare when it comes to wading through advertisements, so, Meta decided to make it worse.
How a tiny social media break can give you surprisingly big health benefits
According to a remarkable research courtesy of Swansea University, cutting down on social media can fix health, immune function, loneliness, and depression.
Spotify gets first major redesign in 10 years with TikTok-like scroll
Spotify today announced its first major redesign in a decade, bringing a more discovery-focused UI reminiscent of social platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
Meta unveils paid verification service for Instagram and Facebook users
Meta is offering Facebook and Instagram users a paid verification service. Similar to Twitter Blue, subscribers will get a blue badge and various perks.
Trump allowed to return to Facebook and Instagram
Donald Trump has been allowed by Meta to start posting again on Facebook and Instagram as he eyes a return to the White House.
Instagram Top 9: how to see your top 9 photos of 2022
If you've been posting on Instagram for the last year, you may want to see which photos were your most popular. Here's how to see your top 9 posts of 2022!
Instagram 2022 recap: how to make your end-of-year Reel
Instagram added a Recap Reel template for users to share their favorite moments from 2022. Here's how to access it.
Are your Instagram comments not showing up? You’re not alone
Comments aren't showing up for some Instagram users. Here's everything we know about the issue and if it's going to be fixed.
Instagram’s new Notes feature rolls out with several others
Instagram announced a bunch of new features and tests on Tuesday, including Notes, which offers another way to send short messages to selected recipients.
Instagram starts rolling out scheduled posts
It's taken a while, but Instagram is finally rolling out a scheduling feature that lets you plan posts more than two months ahead.