Tag: Instagram

March 31, 2021

Instagram’s new Remix feature looks a lot like the one that made TikTok so popular. The platform launched the Remix feature on Wednesday, which allows Instagram users to create their “own Reel next to one that already exists.” It’s very […]

February 9, 2021

Instagram’s newest guidance for creators makes one thing clear: the platform wants people to stop posting recycled TikToks to Reels. Today, Instagram says it’s making changes to its algorithm and how it recommends Reels to users. Along with that, it’s […]

May 22, 2020

As we reported a week ago, Facebook launched Messenger Rooms globally amid the video calling app boom, which first started after the COVID-19 pandemic forced people to remain in their homes and rely on the internet, in order to continue […]

April 20, 2020

Why Use Instagram Live? One of the fastest ways to build rapport with your Instagram followers is through live video. Live experiences give viewers an opportunity to interact with you, have their questions answered in real time, and tune into […]

January 20, 2020

Instagram is removing the IGTV shortcut button from the top right corner of the Facebook-owned app’s home screen, reports TechCrunch. First launched in June 2018, IGTV is Instagram’s long-form video service that was originally meant to rival the likes of […]

October 9, 2019

The dark mode revolution continues apace, with more and more apps and service giving users the option of surrounding themselves with darker hues. The latest to hope on the bandwagon is Instagram, with a dark mode rolling out to Android […]

September 30, 2019

Instagram is launching a new branded account today called @creators, which is meant to encourage wannabe influencers and content makers to keep creating for Instagram. The account page says it’ll address “tips, tricks, updates, IGTV, BTS (behind-the-scenes), access, insights, and […]

June 7, 2019

While Huawei continues to see a road ahead for its US government-threatened smartphone division, the exodus of major business partners, key components suppliers, and allies is far from over, posing new difficulties and creating bigger and bigger problems almost every […]

March 14, 2019

If you’re bothered by Facebook’s notoriously shady data harvesting methods and various other controversies surrounding the privacy and security of the social networking titan’s user base, it’s probably not a good idea to switch to Instagram. But there are actually […]

March 13, 2019

Twitter today introduced a revamped version of its camera that’s designed to promote more sharing of photos and videos on the text-centric network. Swipe left on the timeline in the updated app to see the camera, which allows you to […]

December 27, 2018

I’m not sure why social platforms constantly feel the urge to evolve. I miss the Facebook that gave me real news stories instead of my uncle’s views about the United States Postal Service, I long for the days of Friendster […]

November 29, 2018

YouTube is expanding its Instagram-like Stories capability to more creators today, giving those with more than 10,000 subscribers the chance to use the tool. There are some major differences between Instagram Stories and YouTube’s iteration of the feature. YouTube Stories […]

November 20, 2018

Instagram has just unveiled three new functions guaranteed to please both retailers and shoppers this holiday season. The photo and video sharing platform just announced three ways that consumers can find new products, buy from their favorite brands, and even […]

November 1, 2018

Instagram announced a new feature today that lets you share IGTV videos to your Instagram Story. Tapping the paper airplane icon will open up an option to ‘Add video to your story,’ and your friends can tap the preview to […]

August 29, 2018

Everyone is on Instagram these days and some people even make a living off it. Having your account save and secured is important for both regular users and popular accounts that have an army of followers. In the upcoming weeks, […]

April 12, 2018

Facebook-owned Instagram is moving ahead with a plan to let users download their data from the photo-sharing service. Instagram said that it’s currently building a new data portability tool that will allow users to copy their photos, videos, and messages […]

May 23, 2017

It’s been less than a year since Instagram launched its clone of Snapchat Stories but Instagram’s version of the feature has already eclipsed Snapchat in both size and scale. Now, with more than 200 million people using Stories every single […]

May 10, 2017

Instagram users are no longer required to have the app installed on their smartphones, as this feature has been added to Instagram’s mobile website. Although the functionality of the website is still limited when compared to the app, it is […]

March 23, 2017

Do you want to add a sense of urgency to your marketing? Interested in using live video on your social channels? Live video creates a unique, real-time experience that encourages your audience to comment and interact, turning individual customers into […]

March 21, 2017

When Instagram jumped into the live broadcasts bandwagon in November the company touted the feature as completely ephemeral: there is no option to replay a broadcast, so as soon as the video ends it disappears. This is was by design […]