News & Reviews:   Instagram

Instagram has officially introduced a major update for its carousel posts that lets creators add separate text descriptions for each image or video. This feature provides a change from the old setup, where a single caption had to represent up to 20 slides in a single post. The application update is available completely free of charge to all users worldwide.

Instagram is expanding its "Your Algorithm" feature, giving users more control over the content they see across the app. The update allows people to adjust the topics that influence recommendations in their Feed, Reels, and Explore sections. This is what you need to know.

Instagram is now starting to introduce a new feature that allows users to rearrange the position of content on the profile grid. That said, what should you know about it? Here’s everything you need to know.

According to Meta, there has been a change in the way users use the service, where users are now more likely to search for products on social media, rather than using Google. So, what should you know about it?

As if one photo-sharing app isn't enough, Instagram launched another one today. The company has announced a new Instants app, which was intended for users to share "spontaneous, unfiltered photos– with friends". Let's take a look at what this app can do.

Meta Newsroom has announced a new set of parental supervision features across Instagram and Facebook aimed at giving parents greater visibility into how teenagers interact with recommendation algorithms and online content. The update expands Meta’s existing family supervision tools as global scrutiny around teen social media safety, mental health, and algorithmic influence continues to intensify.

Meta has finally been sued for allegedly allowing these scam ads to continue to run rampant without any action being taken. The class action lawsuit was filed by Santa Clara County on behalf of California residents who say these scam ads violate state law. That said, what should you know about it?

The BBC reported that Instagram is removing its end-to-end encryption (E2EE) feature starting today, May 8, 2026. The E2EE feature was removed because not many people used it when sending messages on the Instagram service. That said, what should you know about it?

Rumour says Instagram is working on a new feature that allows you to edit your Stories after posting them. That said, what should you know about it?

Meta has delivered a strong set of Q1 2026 earnings, beating expectations on revenue. However, the bigger story isn’t financial performance; it’s a noticeable drop in users across its platforms, signalling a potential shift in growth dynamics.