Instagram is rolling out "Edits," a new video editing app that closely resembles the Chinese-owned platform CapCut, which went offline along with TikTok. [Read More]
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Instagram is rolling out "trial reels" that will let creators test out new content with users that are not their followers. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-12-13 16:44
Instagram has introduced a new in-app feature called "best practices" which explicitly tells creators how to improve their photos and reels on the platform. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-10-02 17:51
In addition to baseline security recommendations like two-factor authentication and pushing for stronger passwords, Instagram is adding a way for users to regain control of their accounts if they have been hacked. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-12-15 20:01
Instagram has officially launched "Candid Stories" -- a new dual camera feature that copies the photo-sharing app BeReal.
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Instagram has added a new "Dual" camera feature -- seemingly in a bid to copy photo-sharing app BeReal which soared to the number one spot in the U.S. on Apple’s App Store charts this week. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-07-29 16:10
Instagram has announced several new messaging features including the ability to share music previews, send a message silently, the ability to see who’s online and available to chat, the ability to reply while browsing a feed, and more. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-03-31 20:44
Instagram has made good on its promise to add more parental controls to its app with the launch of Family Center, a hub where parents can access supervision controls and resources from experts. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-03-16 17:15
Instagram has officially launched its Web-based direct message (DM) system to all users around the world, making it possible for anyone to read and send messages from any browser outside the mobile app. petapixel.com »
2020-04-11 19:03
Instagram is taking a step toward being more accessible by adding auto and manual descriptions of photos for visually impaired users. “We are introducing two new improvements to make it easier for people with visual impairments to use Instagram,” Instagram writes. petapixel.com »
2018-11-29 19:16
Arguably Snapchat’s most popular feature to date is their augmented reality ‘selfie filters’ that allow you to augment your face with bunny ears, vomit rainbows, and occasionally trample on someone’s copyright. petapixel.com »
2017-05-16 19:46
Amazon has reportedly made a last-minute bid to buy TikTok in the U.S. as the deadline for the sale of the popular video app approaches on Saturday. [Read More]
Instagram has rolled out a new feature, which allows users to fast-forward Reels, similar to TikTok's functionality.
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President Donald Trump says he will "probably" extend the deadline for the sale of TikTok -- as reports suggest there have still not been any negotiations between the app's Chinese owner and prospective buyers. [Read More]
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian has joined a bid to buy TikTok -- as the popular video app faces a divest-or-ban law because of national security concerns in the United States. [Read More]
TikTok now allows U.S. Android users to download and connect to the video app through package kits on its website -- as the platform remains unavailable on app stores. [Read More]
Elon Musk says he has not put in a bid for TikTok, the popular social media platform that is facing a divest-or-ban law because of national security concerns in the United States. [Read More]
Meta is reportedly offering popular TikTok creators deals up to $300,000 to post Reels on Instagram.
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