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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 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.
Instagram’s expanded blocking lets you block a person’s backup accounts
Instagram’s expanded blocking lets you block a person’s backup accounts
Instagram has announced three new safety feature updates and one of them lets you block people and more of their backup accounts.
Instagram may be adopting this beloved MySpace feature
Instagram may be adopting this beloved MySpace feature
Instagram has been spotted working on a feature that could let users add a song to their profiles. But it's not being tested externally.
TikTok pivots to photos while its competitors are still chasing its viral videos
TikTok pivots to photos while its competitors are still chasing its viral videos
While TikTok's competitors are pivoting to video, TikTok's newest feature seems to be a pivot towards its competitors' roots: friendship and photos.
Get ready: there could be more ads in Instagram’s future
Get ready: there could be more ads in Instagram’s future
Meta is apparently experimenting with adding new types of ads on Instagram.
When is the best time to post on Instagram?
When is the best time to post on Instagram?
If you're looking to boost the engagement you receive on your Instagram posts, you'll need to know the best time to post them. Here's how to figure that out.
The OG App, an ad-free Instagram client, is no longer on the App Store
The OG App, an ad-free Instagram client, is no longer on the App Store
The OG App, the ad-free alternative to Instagram, has been removed from the App Store just days after launch.
Can’t stand using Instagram in 2022? This app fixes everything you hate about it
Can’t stand using Instagram in 2022? This app fixes everything you hate about it
The OG App is bringing Instagram back to basics by removing all of its worst features and giving users true control over the content they view.
Instagram is building a ‘nudity protection’ tool for your DMs
Instagram is building a ‘nudity protection’ tool for your DMs
Instagram is building another way users can control what they see in the app. The feature is expected to help users avoid seeing unsolicited nude photos in DMs.
Instagram appears to be down. Here’s what we know so far
Instagram appears to be down. Here’s what we know so far
You're not imagining it. Instagram is down. Here's what we know.
3 reasons why Instagram Reels is failing to compete with TikTok
Instagram Reels doesn't seem to be doing so well. Here's a look at a few reasons why.
Instagram has finally fixed the Stories sound bug in the latest version of its iPhone app
Instagram has finally fixed the Stories sound bug in the latest version of its iPhone app
No, it's not just you: Instagram won't stay muted anymore, even if you have your mute switch on. Here's what you can do to get Instagram to be quiet again.
Instagram to start testing a repost feature
Instagram to start testing a repost feature
Instagram is about to start testing a feature that will let users share other people's content by reposting it, similar to other social media apps.
Instagram whacked with massive fine over child privacy
Instagram whacked with massive fine over child privacy
Meta-owned Instagram has been fined 405 million euros ($403 million) for violating the European Union’s privacy-focused General Data Protection Regulation.
Instagram ‘Not Interested’ button could come to save your feed
Instagram ‘Not Interested’ button could come to save your feed
Instagram is experimenting with two new features that will let users have more control over suggested posts and what they see in Explore.
How to deactivate your Instagram account
How to deactivate your Instagram account
Growing tired of scrolling through photos and videos on Instagram? You can deactivate your account. Here's how to temporarily disable or permanently delete it.
Instagram further restricts content for new accounts under 16
Instagram further restricts content for new accounts under 16
Instagram already expanded its Sensitive Content Control settings in June, but now it's adding a few more updates for its teen users.
How to turn off precise location on your iPhone (and why you should)
How to turn off precise location on your iPhone (and why you should)
With social media apps like Instagram and TikTok sneaking peeks at your location, there are tools to keep your data safe that are built into your iPhone.
Meta confirms it’s making a BeReal clone for Instagram
Meta confirms it’s making a BeReal clone for Instagram
Meta confirmed it's conducting an internal test on IG Candid, a clone of recently popular app BeReal that encourages authenticity.
You can now use the Add Yours sticker on Reels for Facebook and Instagram
You can now use the Add Yours sticker on Reels for Facebook and Instagram
Meta has added six new creator-focused features to its Reels feature for Facebook and Instagram. But the most interesting one is the Add Yours sticker.
The more Instagram copies TikTok, the more I hate using it
Instagram tried copying TikTok. Then it said it would stop. And now it's doing it again. And I'm so, so tired.
Instagram’s chief is relocating to Europe, report says
Instagram’s chief is relocating to Europe, report says
Instagram boss Adam Mosseri is heading across the pond to live in London, England – reportedly for a variety of reasons.
Instagram is undoing its TikTok-like changes you hated so much
Instagram is undoing its TikTok-like changes you hated so much
Instagram is reconsidering its pivot to a TikTok-style video feed after recent changes proved to be extremely unpopular with its fan base.