In response to ongoing concerns from parents about child safety on the Meta platform, Instagram is testing a new feature to protect its teenage users. The feature will detect and blur nude images shared in messages, helping to keep users safe from scams and harmful content. This decision follows pressure from US and European governments, and aims to improve safety on the platform. Learn more about how the nudity protection feature on Instagram will function. Instagram nudity protection feature for DMs Meta supports teenagers from sex discipline and misuse of…

Instagram has introduced several new features in direct messages (DMs) to improve user experience. This update follows recent reports suggesting the platform may be developing a Friends Map feature similar to Snapchat, enabling users to view friends’ posts with location tags. The latest update includes enhancements to Instagram DMs. Explore the latest additions on the platform. Instagram is getting new features In a blog post, Instagram announced several new features coming to the social media platform aimed at helping users better express themselves, connect with friends, and organize their inbox.…

In today’s digital age, social media plays a significant role in our lives, and platforms like Instagram and WhatsApp dominate by far. Instagram in particular has become increasingly popular due to its many features that allow users to connect with friends, family and celebrities. One of its notable features is the ability to create groups where users can interact by sharing memes, reels, and similar content. However, there are instances where individuals may want to leave a group for a variety of reasons, such as maintaining privacy, reducing the distraction…

Unwanted political content will no longer inundate the feeds of Instagram users. According to Variety , Instagram said in a blog post that it will not “proactively recommend” political content from accounts that users don’t already follow. The same policy is also applied to the Twitter-like Threads published last summer under the Instagram brand. “We want Instagram and Threads to be a great experience for everyone. If you choose to follow accounts that post political content, we don’t want to get between you and their posts, but we also don’t…

Instagram is reportedly working on functionality to allow users to write posts using artificial intelligence (AI). Application researcher Alessandro Paluzzi shared a screenshot that shows the option to “write with AI” when messaging another user. “Instagram is developing the ability to post with artificial intelligence,” Paluzzi wrote in X. It will probably “paraphrase your message in different styles, similar to how Google’s Magic Compose works,” he added. Meta is slowly introducing new experiences with new creative AI features that expand and strengthen the ways people connect with each other. Meta…

Instagram wants to take privacy to a deeper level, and for that the platform is testing a new feature called Flipside. Instagram understands that most people want to create two accounts on the platform, allowing a different profile for work and friends. With Flipside, they can do it from one account. This second profile allows you to keep it private to your special and close friends, and only they can see the content posted on Flipside. The Meta-owned social app understands that people are looking for more privacy from the…

Instagram reels have become a popular way for users to create and share short, engaging videos. While Instagram provides a platform for users to enjoy and interact with their reels, there may be times when you want to download a specific reel for offline viewing or sharing with friends. Uploading reels on Instagram is a straightforward process that can be done through the app itself or by using third-party apps. Here is a simple step by step guide to download reels from Instagram. By following the described steps, you can…

Have you ever noticed that videos on your phone look more alive than when shared on Instagram? Whether it’s photos, videos or a trendy reel format, users are globally interacting with the platform’s dynamic features. Nevertheless, Instagram optimizes the quality of photos and videos based on the capabilities of your mobile network to provide a smooth and responsive experience on your phone. This compression is applied evenly, even to high-quality content, with the goal of saving space on both Instagram’s servers and your mobile device. The primary goal is to…

Instagram is still at the top of the app charts with billions of users and new features, but their founders have decided to end one of the projects due to market changes. The app called Artifact is an artificial intelligence-powered platform that brings together news and food for people in a crisp way. It’s being shut down just a year after it was launched by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger. The founders feel that an AI-powered platform is probably not the best use of their investment and would rather work…

Sometimes you might not want to share your Instagram stories with all your followers. Maybe you have privacy or security concerns, or you just don’t want certain people to see what you’re up to. Whatever the reason, there is a way. Fortunately, Instagram gives you the ability to limit who can see your story—all within the app. However, don’t confuse this with the “Close Friends” list, which is designed specifically for sharing messages and stories with close friends and family only. It’s a separate method that’s been around for a…