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Canada Plans to Ban Social Media for Kids Under 14 in New Online Harms Bill
The feds are drafting a plan that could change the digital landscape for Canadian families. According to sources speaking to The Globe and Mail, the government is considering a ban on social media for children under the age of 14. This move is part of the upcoming online harms bill, which aims to add much-needed...
Instagram Reels Surpass 50% of Meta’s Ad Share
New data shows Instagram Reels ads now make up over 50% of all ad inventory, as users spend nearly half their time on the app watching short-form videos.
Instagram Fixes Issue That Resulted in Password Reset Emails Being Sent
Instagram states that an "external party" was able to request password reset emails to be sent.
Instagram Intensifies Efforts to Win Back Teens
Instagram is stepping up efforts to attract teenage users with safety enhancements and engagement strategies as competition growx.
Meta to Allow Parents to Block Teens From Interacting With AI Characters
Meta is adding even more parental controls to Instagram, adding the ability to block access from talking to AI characters.
Instagram Teen Accounts to be Guided by PG-13 Ratings
Instagram's teen accounts policies are being guided by the PG-13 movie rating, limiting certain content from being shown.
Intagram May Launch Dedicated TV App as it Aims to Expand Focus on Video
Instagram is said to be "exploring" a dedicated TV app, in a bid to further its investment into video content.
Instagram Launches New “Rings” Award Program for Creators
Instagram is rolling out a new awards initiative called Rings aimed at honoring creators who push boundaries and stay true to their own vision.
Instagram Hits 3 Billion Users, Adds TikTok-Style Feed Controls
Meta's Instagram now has more than 3 billion monthly active users, head Adam Mosseri announced on Wednesday. The app’s recent growth, he said, has come from three areas: direct messages, Reels, and recommendations of posts from accounts users don’t already follow. Because of that, Instagram plans to “reorient the app more around DMs, reels, and...
Instagram Starts AI Trial in Canada to Protect Teen Users
Instagram is using AI technology in Canada and the US to proactively find accounts that belong to teens to place them in the Teen Account settings category.
You Can Now Download Instagram for iPad, Finally (15 Years Later)
Instagram has released a dedicated app for iPad, answering a long-running request from users who wanted the photo and video platform on larger screens. That's 15 years after the original launch of the app. Talk about making people wait. The new app is designed for iPads running iPadOS 15.1 or later and is now available...
Instagram Creators Can Now Link Multiple Reels Together Into a Series
Instagram now allows creators to link multiple reels together to create a series of videos or follow ups for their audience.