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Instagram Debuts ‘Nighttime Nudges’ to Tell Teens to Go to Bed
Instagram has launched 'nighttime nudges', a feature aimed at encouraging teens to log off late at night. This initiative is part of Meta's broader strategy to offer teens and their parents tools for managing time spent on their apps, said the company in an email to iPhone in Canada. The 'nighttime nudges' will activate when...
Artifact News App from Instagram Co-founders to Shut Down
The Artifact news app, launched a year ago by the co-founders of Instagram, is set to wind down operations. Despite having built a product cherished by a core group of users, the Artifact team has decided that the market opportunity is insufficient for continued investment. "We’ve built something that a core group of users love,...
New Instagram Tools Protect Creators from Unwanted Interactions
Instagram has announced a handful of proactive safety tools designed to safeguard creators from unwanted interactions and enhanced transparency.
Instagram’s Algorithm Found Targeting Adults with Inappropriate Videos
Instagram's Reels has raised concerns over its algorithm delivering unsuitable content to adults following children on the platform, the WSJ reports.
Instagram’s New Tools Help Creators Supercharge Their Content
Instagram has unveiled an array of new tools for elevating content creation experiences for creators, including enhancements to Reels, feed, and more.
Threads Now Allows Users to Delete Account Seperately From Instagram
Threads users can now delete their account without having to also delete their Instagram account.
Facebook, Instagram to Offer Paid Subscription for No Ads in Europe
Meta has announced a new subscription model for Facebook and Instagram users in the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland. Starting in November, residents in these regions will have the option to use the platforms either for free with ads or subscribe to an ad-free experience. The subscription will cost €9.99/month on...
Instagram Threads API in Works, Publisher Content Concerns Raised
Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, announced on Friday that the company is working on an API for Threads, its messaging platform that is seen as a rival to Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter). The move aims to allow developers to create various apps and experiences centred around Threads. Mosseri made the announcement in response...
Instagram Testing New Sticker Feature for Reels, Using Users’ Photos
Instagram is testing an iOS-like sticker creation feautre, enabling users to create their own using photos.
Meta Accounts Center Simplifies User Settings for Facebook, Instagram
Meta is simplifying information management across its apps by moving various settings into the Accounts Center and enhancing their functionality.
Instagram Says Threads is Not a News Amplification Platform
The head of Instagram has said that the new Threads app does not plan to focus on news amplification, potentially impacting its rivalry with X.
Meta Planning to Offer Ad-Free Instagram, Facebook for $14/Month
Meta Platforms is considering a monthly subscription fee for European users who wish to enjoy Facebook and Instagram platforms without ads.