Instagram isn’t Done Copying TikTok as it Turns Stories Vertical
by Instagram Stories is trialing a vertical orientation, which look a whole lot like TikTok, as the company tests a different format…
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It’s True, Instagram is Bringing Back the Chronological Feed (but it Won’t be the Same as Before)
by Instagram’s beloved chronological feed is being brought back to the platform but it will be one of three among two other choices…
Instagram is Extending Stories from 15 to 60 Seconds in Length, Targeting Gen Z
by Instagram recently shared an inside metrics report and also announced that it would lengthen Stories short-form videos from 15 to 60 seconds…
Instagram is Sending Video Selfie Requests to Suspected Bots to Verify Accounts
by Instagram is trying to combat its bot problem by asking suspicious profiles to send back selfie videos to prove they are real human beings…
Instagram Says it’s Testing a New ‘Take a Break’ Feature — but it’s Really a Recycled Tool
Instagram is experimenting with a new wellness tool called “Take a Break,” a user opt-in control that sets reminders to limit screen time…
Rumor has It Instagram will Add a Shortcut to Open Facebook Directly from within its App
Facebook will be fused more closely to Instagram, if reports are true, as the latter is working on an in-app shortcut to launch the flagship…
Instagram might Actually give its Users a Modicum of Control Over their News Feed
Instagram is developing a new tool called “Favorites” that would ostensibly allow its 1+ billion users a little control over their News Feed…
Soon, Instagram will Require People’s Birthdays to Keep Using the App
Instagram will soon demand users reveal their real age for content moderation, plus the social site will use AI to ensure people aren’t lying…
Facebook Continues its Tik-Tok-ification by Introducing Facebook Reels in the US
Facebook is now conducting a new short-form video experiment with Facebook Reels in the US, continuing its copying of competitor TikTok…
Instagram will Let Users Limit DMs and Comments from People Who aren’t Following One Another
Instagram has introduced new options to limit direct messages and comments from strangers engaged in abusive behaviors against users…
Instagram Now Helps Victims of Account Hacking Recover and Secure their Profiles
Instagram introduces a new security tool to assist users victimized by hacks to recover and secure their accounts for continued use…
Instagram is Letting more Users Share Links in their Stories with a New Sticker
Instagram recently introduced a change to its platform that gives more users the ability to include clickable links in their Stories…
Instagram is Finally Letting Users Post Directly from a Desktop PC or Mac
Instagram is best known for its mobile focus but use during the pandemic significantly shifted to desktop, so posting from a PC is now open…
Instagram is Now Packing Annoying and Intrusive Ad Breaks into Reels Binge Watching
Instagram Reels now have ad breaks between video shorts, after a lengthy test by Facebook, the are now globally rolling out to every market…
Yes, Instagram’s CEO did Reveal a Bit More about How its Feed Algorithms Work (but Not Much)
Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri recently published a blog post, explaining a little more about how its algorithmic feed really works…
