Meta Tests Instagram Plus Which Allows Users to View Stories Anonymously and Extend Them to 48 Hours

People in Mexico, Japan and the Philippines have reported seeing the feature pop up on their app ...

Instagram just dropped a new feature and app: About instants

The new Instants feature appears as a stack of photos at the bottom right corner in a user’s inbox. The photos immediately ...

Instagram Instants: What Is This New Snapchat-Style Feature & How Do You Turn It Off?

Instagram Instants is a brand-new arrival on the social media platform. We explain how it works and how to turn it off if you ...

‘I’ve Sent Six Pictures of My Double Chin’: How Instagram’s New Feature Led to Instant Shame

Lydia Prior knew that something had gone wrong with her Instagram this week when she got an unexpected notification: a ...

Meta Expands Its Creator Ecosystem With Instagram’s New Instants App

Content creators and influencers have a new Meta app to consider in 2026: Instants. This real-time photo-sharing platform, ...
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Instagram launches Rings award to honor innovative creators (yes, they really get gold rings)

YouTube has their Creator Award plaques, and now Instagram has their rings. On Monday, Instagram announced the Rings award, which recognizes creators "who aren’t afraid to take creative chances and do ...