Instagram user? Here’s how to change or reset your Explore feed
Meanwhile, these suggestions appear in the Instagram Explore section. Suggestions can be useful but then it also stops users from exploring new things and diverse content.
Jul 11, 2021, 16:28 PM IST
'Instagram won’t be just a photo-sharing app', says head of Instagram Adam Mosseri
Mosseri further revealed that one of the many ways to evolve is by starting to hand out more recommendations. He was hinting towards the recently tested feature “Suggested Posts.”
Jul 02, 2021, 12:28 PM IST
Instagram to let users post from desktop with THIS feature
The test is not available to everyone and it only allows users to create posts for the main feed. The new test feature is Instagram`s latest desktop product after the platform added the ability to view stories on the web in 2017 and added direct messaging to desktop late last year.
Jun 25, 2021, 15:16 PM IST
Here’s how Instagram decides which post photo, video or story you see first
Instagram Feed and Stories are such features of the platform where people want to see the content in terms of photos and videos posted by the near and dear ones. On the other hand, Explore was made particularly to discover new things which basically comes from the Insta accounts that you follow.
Jun 11, 2021, 23:19 PM IST
Instagram unveils a new feature, will show Live videos, Reels statistics on iOS
The new feature will allow creators to better understand their performances online. With the new insights data in place, users will be able to see how many plays, likes, comments, saves, and shares their short-form Reel videos get and how many accounts they reach, Engadget reported.
May 25, 2021, 22:12 PM IST
THIS Instagram bug removes ‘Select Multiple’ photos option on iOS app: Here’s how you can fix it
On iOS, this particular feature seems to have disappeared and it looks that Instagram has got a bug with its latest update. Instagram took to Twitter to announce that some iOS users are currently facing trouble accessing the Select Multiple features. However, Android users aren’t affected at all.
May 22, 2021, 20:18 PM IST
Instagram unveils new features: Here’s how to multi delete comments and block people
Besides this, Instagram users can now block as many people as they like on the platform. Also, if a user blocks someone, they won't be notified, but any comments they have posted before blocking them won't be removed. And, users would need to do that manually.
May 17, 2021, 22:30 PM IST
Here’s how Instagram users can add pronouns to their profile
The feature enables users to display their gender identities on their Instagram profiles. Instagram took to Twitter to announce the new feature and it said that the photo-sharing platform can add up to four pronouns on their Instagram profiles. Check the steps to add pronouns that you need to follow.
May 15, 2021, 18:20 PM IST
Now Instagram will soon let users post from its website
The interface has been tweaked with a preview of the content next to the publishing options. Users will also find options to crop the image, apply filters and set a description. The company recently announced to let users add up to four pronouns to their profiles, which they can then display publicly or only to their followers.
May 15, 2021, 17:34 PM IST
Can you check DMs on Instagram without being 'seen'?
Whenever a person checks the messages on Instagram, it is marked as ‘seen’ whereas WhatsApp comes with a feature that allows to turn off read receipts. But, now there are two ways-temporary and permanent solutions which allow one to check DMs without it being marked as “seen”.
May 08, 2021, 18:44 PM IST
Facebook unveils new features for Instagram and Messenger: Check how it works
Besides that, users of Instagram will be able to send a visual reply in DMs. This feature is already available in Stories, and it allows users to send a reply with another photo or video. This feature is only for iOS now and it will soon be launched on Android.
May 07, 2021, 15:45 PM IST
Now users can turn off audio and video on Instagram Live: Check out the new features
The whole process includes that Instagram users can tap on the microphone button to mute the audio, and the video camera button to turn off their video. After the video is turned off, the video box will show the user’s display picture.
Apr 30, 2021, 10:47 AM IST
Want to hide the 'Likes' on your Instagram posts? THIS new feature lets you do that
The company has announced a "small global test" that will present users with these options and it also revealed that it was also "working on a similar experience" for Facebook. Last year, the social media platform ran a test to hide `like` counts on posts in seven different countries and announced in November that it was expanding the test globally.
Apr 16, 2021, 16:23 PM IST
Want to download songs from Instagram Reels? Here’s how to do it
From now onwards, Instagram will allow you to save background scores of Reels videos as well. The recently launched feature helps not only in saving the audio of a particular reel, but also save and share the entire audio page.
Apr 06, 2021, 18:44 PM IST
Instagram unveils Reels Remix feature: Check how it works
The feature was introduced by TikTok and is quite famous among creators who share dance and music videos. To remix a reel, tap the three-dot menu on a reel and select "Remix this Reel." From there, you can record your reel or upload pre-recorded footage.
Apr 02, 2021, 22:45 PM IST
Instagram launches child protection tools, cracks down on adults messaging teens
From now onwards, Instagram will start warning teens to be cautious while they talk to adults they are already in contact with on the platform. This will include safety notices (in the form of banners) inside the app that will warn users about an adult that has been “exhibiting potentially suspicious behaviour”, such as sending a large number of message requests to other minors.
Mar 16, 2021, 22:52 PM IST
Instagram unveils a new feature: Users may soon be able to add captions to videos on stories
To use the Captions sticker on Instagram Stories, a user will be first asked to add the Captions sticker to the video clip. After that, the app will display a 'transcribing audio' prompt on the display for a few seconds and then the user will be able to view the text from the video clip as it plays.
Mar 12, 2021, 11:10 AM IST
Instagram may come up with Audio Rooms feature and end-to-end encryption
Apart from the Audio Rooms feature, another image tweeted by him shows that the Facebook-owned app could be working on end-to-end encryption for some of its chats. The feature will be visible when users try to start a new chat and is depicted by a label “Start end-to-end encrypted chat” above the contact’s name.
Mar 07, 2021, 21:35 PM IST
Instagram just unveiled Live Room feature: Here’s how to use it
To create an Instagram live room, a user needs to update to the latest version of the app. Then, open the Instagram stories camera and toggle to the ‘live’ mode icon, and then hit the recording button to start the broadcast. It is advised that all the users must possess a stable internet connection.
Mar 06, 2021, 20:51 PM IST
Instagram unveils full-screen ads in 'Stories' feature globally
Instagram announced ads coming to `Stories`. Ads in `Stories` help businesses use targeting and reach capabilities that make ads personally relevant to the people they want to reach.
Mar 02, 2017, 13:17 PM IST
