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How to view posts chronologically on Instagram

If you'd rather just see the most recent posts first on Instagram, we can show you how to do that. But it's only a temporary fix.
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OneDrive is getting stories, but it’s not what you expect

Microsoft is testing a stories feature in OneDrive to help you connect with the people who matter most.
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Instagram is testing AI-powered video selfies to verify age

Instagram is testing two new methods for age verification: Uploading AI-powered video selfies and asking your mutuals to vouch for your stated age.
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How to use anonymous questions on Instagram

You can request and receive anonymous messages on Instagram using the popular anonymous question-and-answer app NGL. Here's how to use it.
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The new ways Meta will pay you to make content for Facebook and Instagram

Meta is expanding a few of its existing monetization programs for creators and adding some new ones. Here's what to expect.
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Are your Instagram Stories repeating? Here’s how to fix it

Instagram users are reporting watching the same Stories over and over again, giving them a severe case of deja vu.
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Instagram has new parental controls to help moderate use for teens

As Meta deals with lawsuits alleging its apps are harming teen users, the technology company has just announced new parental control features for Instagram.
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How to make Instagram highlight covers

Those circles on IG are a great way to attract attention to your Instagram highlights. We'll show you how to make a highlight cover and how to add them.
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How to schedule Instagram posts

Yes, you can schedule your Instagram posts. And we can show you how to do it, whether you have a business or personal IG account.
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Instagram expands Sensitive Content Control feature

Instagram is expanding its Sensitive Content Control feature to allow users to control how much sensitive content they see in other sections of Instagram.
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Instagram and Facebook apps add features, move ever-closer to TikTok parity

Meta has introduced new Reels features for Instagram and Facebook, making them bear a striking resemblance to TikTok.
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Missing children alerts are coming to your Instagram feed

Instagram is bringing Amber Alerts to users' feeds to help locate missing and abducted children. The new feature begins rolling out today.
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Meta confirms Instagram outage issues, working on update

Instagram is experiencing service issues and appears to be down right now. Users have reported difficulties logging in as one of the issues.
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Here’s what’s new in Instagram’s ‘visual refresh’

Instagram announced a visual refresh of its brand. Here's what to expect in terms of how the changes will play out in the app itself.
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Meta to offset use of NFTs by ‘buying renewable energy’

There are valid environmental concerns about Meta's recent inclusion of NFTs in apps like Instagram. Here's what we know about how Meta plans to address them.
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NFTs are coming to Instagram, with testing starting this week

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and head of Instagram Adam Mosseri announced on Monday that the ability to share NFTs on Instagram would begin testing this week.
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Instagram might become more like TikTok in an important way

Instagram is testing a full-screen Home feed as the Facebook-owned company mulls ripping off another TikTok feature.
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Instagram test lets you pin particular posts to your profile

Instagram is testing a new feature for its app that would let people pin particular posts above the grid on their profile page.
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Instagram wants more ‘original’ content on its platform

This week, head of Instagram Adam Mosseri announced three of the app's latest features. The new features appear to emphasize a push for more original content.
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How to turn off Likes on Instagram

A way to improve your social media experience is to hide likes on Instagram. In this guide, we'll go over why you might want to do that and how to get it done.
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Instagram Reels now offer fundraising capabilities

Meta, Instagram's parent company, has announced a new fundraising tool for Instagram Reels as part of an Earth Day initiative. Here's how to add it your reels.
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Instagram brings product tagging to all public accounts

You can now tag products in your Instagram photos, even if you don't have a brand account, just a public one. Here's how to use the feature in your own posts.
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Instagram enhances messaging experience with new features

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Instagram revives the chronological feed with half its heart

Instagram is bringing back the chronological feed after pulling it over half a decade ago. Users can now choose between two chronological feed formats.
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David Beckham hands his Instagram account to Ukraine doctor

David Beckham has handed control of his Instagram account to a doctor in war-torn Ukraine in a bid to highlight the challenging working conditions there.
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How to clean up your social media accounts

It's time to clean up your social media accounts -- but don't panic. We'll show you how clean up your profiles, posts, timelines, and more in this handy guide.
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Meta CEO Zuckerberg confirms NFTs are headed to Instagram

Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg has confirmed that NFTs are coming to Instagram, and has promised to share more details about those plans in the coming months.
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Instagram pulls stand-alone Hyperlapse, Boomerang apps

A week after retiring the IGTV app, Instagram has now removed stand-alone apps for Boomerang and Hyperlapse effects from several app stores.
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Instagram just killed the IGTV app — now it’s up to TikTok

It's curtains for Instagram's IGTV app as the company pulls the plug on the video-sharing platform.
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Teen avoids social media for 6 years, wins cash from mom

A Minnesota teen collected $1,800 from his mom on his 18th birthday after winning a bet to stay off social media for six years.
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Social media scammers stole a huge amount of money in 2021

Scammers targeting social media apps such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter stole at least $770 million from victims in 2021.
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Instagram tests subscriptions for creators to turn content into cash

Instagram has started testing subscriptions to enable popular creators to monetize their output through exclusive content.
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Instagram’s hidden drug market for teens is out of control

Instagram has a not-so-secret drug market tearing apart teens. It needs to fix it.
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Instagram exploring new profile grid offering greater personalization

Instagram is reported to be exploring a new feature that lets you you edit your profile grid for greater personalization.