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 Glasses launched in partnership with EssilorLuxottica

Meta, in partnership with eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica, has announced the launch of Meta Glasses, a new line of smart eyewear designed to serve as an all-day, multimodal AI assistant. Continue reading “Meta Glasses launched in partnership with EssilorLuxottica”

Instagram for TV introduces new discovery tools and expands to Samsung Smart TVs

Instagram for TV is expanding its rollout and introducing new features aimed at making video viewing more social on the television screen. Meta Platforms has announced availability on Samsung Smart TVs in the US along with ongoing tests for new shared viewing and discovery features. Continue reading “Instagram for TV introduces new discovery tools and expands to Samsung Smart TVs”

Meta expands Live Video Ads, affiliate tools and AI ads across its apps

Meta has announced new updates at Cannes 2026 focused on how people discover and purchase products across Facebook and Instagram. The company said 3.5 billion users across its apps are part of a shift where product discovery increasingly happens inside content, creator posts, and conversations, powered by its AI-driven systems. Continue reading “Meta expands Live Video Ads, affiliate tools and AI ads across its apps”

Meta expands new AI features across Facebook Feed, Search and Stories

Meta is introducing new AI-powered features on Facebook designed to help users find answers, create photos and videos, and complete tasks more efficiently using AI. The update focuses on improving discovery, content creation, and sharing by integrating Meta AI into existing Facebook experiences. Continue reading “Meta expands new AI features across Facebook Feed, Search and Stories”

Meta rolls out football-focused updates across Threads, Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp

Meta ahead of the global football tournament taking place in North America this summer, announced a wide set of football-focused updates across its apps. The updates are designed to support real-time conversations, creator content, and interactive fan engagement across Meta’s platforms. Continue reading “Meta rolls out football-focused updates across Threads, Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp”

Meta rolls out Creator Assistant on Facebook, expands AI Reels translations to 5 more languages

Meta has announced Creator Assistant, a new AI-powered tool for Facebook creators that provides insights, content recommendations, and audience guidance directly within the Professional Dashboard. The company has also expanded its AI-powered Reels translation capabilities, adding support for five additional languages to help creators reach more viewers globally. Continue reading “Meta rolls out Creator Assistant on Facebook, expands AI Reels translations to 5 more languages”

Instagram Plus Premium Subscription Tier launched

After rumors, Instagram has officially announced the global rollout of Instagram Plus, a new optional subscription tier designed for users seeking enhanced personalization, deeper analytics, and advanced sharing controls. The platform confirmed that its core, standard experience will remain entirely free to use, framing the subscription as a premium upgrade rather than a fundamental shift in how the app operates. Continue reading “Instagram Plus Premium Subscription Tier launched”

India’s Reels usage hits 89% among Gen Z as video-first shift grows: Report

Meta today shared insights from an IPSOS-commissioned study highlighting a major shift in India’s video consumption behaviour. According to the report, video has become the default content format across the country, with Meta platforms emerging as the primary destination for daily video engagement. Continue reading “India’s Reels usage hits 89% among Gen Z as video-first shift grows: Report”

Vi partners with Meta to deploy network-based authentication across platforms

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced the integration of Silent Mobile Verification (SMV) capabilities across Meta platforms, including WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram. The network-based authentication technology is designed to provide password-less digital experiences for Vi subscribers using these applications. Continue reading “Vi partners with Meta to deploy network-based authentication across platforms”

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”

Meta rolls out AI scam detection and safety tools ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

Meta Platforms has outlined its safety measures for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, focusing on scam prevention, consumer awareness, and abuse detection across Facebook and Instagram. Continue reading “Meta rolls out AI scam detection and safety tools ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026”

Meta rolls out Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp Plus subscriptions globally

Meta has announced new paid subscription plans for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp as part of its push toward premium features and AI-focused services. Continue reading “Meta rolls out Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp Plus subscriptions globally”

Instagram rolls out Instants for real-time disappearing photo sharing, standalone app tags along

Instagram has introduced Instants, a new way to share photos in the moment with Close Friends or mutual followers. The feature focuses on real-time, unedited sharing where photos disappear after being viewed and cannot be viewed after 24 hours. Continue reading “Instagram rolls out Instants for real-time disappearing photo sharing, standalone app tags along”