Meta Launches Threads, a New Text-Based App to Challenge Twitter
Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, has launched a new text-based app called Threads. The app is designed to be a more personal and intimate way to connect…
UN chief expresses concern over power of social media companies
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed his concern over the growing power of social media companies and suggested that a global regulations should be put in place. Guterres added that…
Instagram introduces new feature called “Co-Watching”
Instagram introduced a new featured called “Co-Watching” which enables users to view photos and videos on the app while video chatting with their friends. This is the company’s effort to…
Instagram tests hiding like counts in the US
Instagram will test hiding like counts in the US over the coming weeks. This was revealed by Instagram’s CEO during a recently held conference. According to Instagram’s CEO Adam Mosseri,…
Instagram introduces dark mode
Users of photo and video sharing app Instagram will now be able to enable the dark mode option which has earlier been rolled out to other apps. According to a…
Instagram is removing its ‘following’ tab in Activity
Instagram is reportedly removing its “Following” tab which can be found in the Activity feed where users could view the recent activities of the people they follow such as likes,…
Instagram introduces new messaging app called Threads
Instagram has introduced its new camera-first messaging app that helps users connect with their close friends in a dedicated, private space. According to Instagram, Threads will help users become more…
Facebook reportedly testing messaging app Threads for Instagram
Facebook is reportedly developing new messaging app Threads which is meant to be a companion app for Instagram that will let users have constant, intimate sharing with their closest friends.…
CrossFit boycotts Facebook, Instagram
CrossFit, Inc., a branded fitness regimen, has left Facebook, Instagram , citing several points about their complaints against the networking company, including privacy and censorship issues. In a statement released…
Instagram is pulling out standalone direct messaging app
Instagram is discontinuing its Snapchat-like ‘Direct’ messaging app and will be moving users’ messages back to the main app. According to a report by techcrunch.com, social media commentator Matt Navarra…