No more routine update: These are the changes Instagram plans for 2026
Numerous reports from recent weeks reveal the features Instagram is testing to give users unprecedented control.
Instagram top chief defends platform during trial over youth mental-health crisis caused by it
Instagram recovers after brief outage disrupts US users
Ms. Rachel appears to support antisemitic conspiracy theory in apology post
New on Instagram: How to change annoying reels in your feed
The app lets you reset content recommendations, start fresh, and get rid of annoying suggestions. You can also unfollow accounts during the reset process.
Days after coming out of the closet, Israeli singer Eden Hason engaged to boyfriend Yotam Gavriel
Many knew about Hason's relationship but respected the singer and his partner, allowing them to come out publicly in their own time.
Finally: Instagram's new feature to stop annoying users
Following complaints from users worldwide, Instagram is changing its user experience and will stop automatically refreshing the app every time you open it.
Instagram degrades quality of unpopular videos on the platform
This announcement has raised concerns among creators who fear the policy could limit their audience reach.
Meta begins testing facial recognition for account recovery
The new technology developed will be used primarily in cases of account breaches to help individuals regain access to their accounts.
Top restaurants in the world: France's pic takes first place
From France to Argentina, discover the top dining spots according to Tripadvisor's rankings for 2024, offering a world of culinary delights for your next travel adventure.
Over half of US adults say they consume news on social media - poll
The two main social media platforms on which a third of the responders said they received their news were Facebook and YouTube.
NYC doctor aiding Oct. 7 victims hit with death threats over Israel support
In addition to being outspoken on Israel-related issues, Dr. Savetsky has been performing pro-bono work treating victims of Hamas’s October 7 massacre over the last year.
Kim Kardashian posts, then deletes Instagram photo featuring Hebrew bracelet
The photo, before it was deleted, garnered a lot of responses from Jewish and Israeli users on the platform, with many of them commenting in Hebrew.
New Instagram Feature: Public Comments in Stories!
The photo app is launching tonight a new option for leaving comments in stories, which can become public. That's how it will work.