EU Commission preliminarily finds Meta’s Instagram and Facebook designs breach DSA

The European Commission has preliminarily found that Meta may have breached the Digital Services Act (DSA) over the design of Instagram and Facebook. The findings are part of a formal investigation launched on May 16, 2024, with the Commission examining features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and the platforms’ highly personalised recommender systems, which it says may contribute to compulsive use and pose risks to the physical and mental wellbeing of users. Continue reading “EU Commission preliminarily finds Meta’s Instagram and Facebook designs breach DSA”

Meta responds to reports on Instagram ads in India, outlines child safety enforcement

Meta has responded to recent reports about Instagram advertisements in India that allegedly violated its policies against child exploitation, saying it has taken action against the violating content and accounts involved. Continue reading “Meta responds to reports on Instagram ads in India, outlines child safety enforcement”

Instagram Edits gets bilingual captions, overlay templates, clip lock and seasonal sound effects

Instagram has rolled out an update to its standalone video creation and editing app Edits, adding new features aimed at improving accessibility and creative flexibility for creators. Continue reading “Instagram Edits gets bilingual captions, overlay templates, clip lock and seasonal sound effects”

Instagram adds Spin View, Multi-Cam Stories, and new editing tools for Meta AI glasses

Instagram has introduced new Story creation features for content captured using Meta AI glasses. The update adds interactive viewing formats, multi-angle storytelling capabilities, and new editing tools for photos and videos captured using Ray-Ban Meta, Oakley Meta, and Meta Glasses. Continue reading “Instagram adds Spin View, Multi-Cam Stories, and new editing tools for Meta AI glasses”

Meta expands Business Agent globally across WhatsApp, Messenger and Instagram, introduces Business Agent Platform

Meta has announced Meta Business Agent, a new AI-powered assistant designed to help businesses manage customer interactions and operations across WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram. The announcement was made at Conversations 2026 in London. Continue reading “Meta expands Business Agent globally across WhatsApp, Messenger and Instagram, introduces Business Agent Platform”

Instagram now lets you dub your Reels in 6 Indian languages including Tamil, Bengali and more

Focusing on Indian creators, Instagram announced Reels AI translation to 5 Indian languages and new fonts last year at its exclusive ‘House of Instagram’ event in Mumbai.  These two new features, announced back in November 2025, are now rolling out to everyone in the country.

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Instagram now lets you see and control your Reels algorithm

Meta-owned Instagram on Wednesday announced a new way for users to manage their experience on the platform, starting with the Reels tab. Using AI, the platform now allows users to adjust recommendations based on evolving interests. Continue reading “Instagram now lets you see and control your Reels algorithm”

Instagram gets Meta AI-powered Restyle tools for Story edits

Instagram has introduced a new “Restyle” feature for Stories, powered by Meta AI, that lets users creatively edit photos and videos within the app. The update enables users to remove unwanted elements, change the mood of an image, or add artistic effects before sharing their story. Continue reading “Instagram gets Meta AI-powered Restyle tools for Story edits”

Meta to use AI user interactions for personalized Ads

Meta announced an update to its Privacy Policy targeting personalized ads. The company announced that it will start using users’ interaction with Meta AI on its platform to show more targeted and personalized ads. Meta will notify people about this update via in-product notifications and emails on October 7, 2025, before it goes into effect on December 16, 2025.

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Instagram adds Reels linking feature for creators

Meta-owned Instagram has rolled out a new update that lets creators link multiple Reels into a “series”, allowing audiences to follow connected content over time. Continue reading “Instagram adds Reels linking feature for creators”

Instagram Notes gets live Spotify playback support

Meta-owned Instagram has rolled out a new feature that lets users share their current Spotify tracks directly via Instagram Notes—just in time for World Music Day on June 21. Continue reading “Instagram Notes gets live Spotify playback support”

Instagram’s Edits app now available to download

Meta-owned Instagram on Tuesday officially launched Edits, a standalone app aimed at simplifying the process of creating short-form videos. The release follows its earlier unveiling this year. Continue reading “Instagram’s Edits app now available to download”

Instagram rolls out Blend feature for shared Reels in DMs

Meta, the parent company of Instagram, announced a new feature called Blend through a Threads post. Blend enables users to create a custom Reels feed within Instagram’s direct messaging (DM) chats, shared with friends or group members. Continue reading “Instagram rolls out Blend feature for shared Reels in DMs”

Meta is working on native iPad app for Instagram: Report

Meta is developing a native version of Instagram for iPad, according to a report by The Information. Currently, iPad users can only access the iPhone version of Instagram, which delivers a limited and stretched interface on the larger screen. Continue reading “Meta is working on native iPad app for Instagram: Report”