Watch Stories Anonymously? 7 Hidden Features Coming to Instagram Plus — But the Last One Changes Everything
Updated: March 31, 2026
Meta has yet again taken a leaf out of Snapchat’s playbook. This time, with its new Instagram Plus subscription, which will work similarly to Snapchat+. It will offer some exclusive paid features like custom story expiry and story boost. The new premium subscription model, called Instagram Plus, brings exclusive features, mostly focused on Stories, along […]
Instagram Lands on iPad Finally After 15 Long Years
Published: September 4, 2025
Watching reels on Instagram was really difficult on an iPad because there was no dedicated Instagram app made for the iPad OS. It was the same iPhone app that doesn’t use to cover the large screen properly. Along with that, the UI was also very cluttered as it was not developed for an iPad. Finally, […]
How Instagram Picks Can Help Find People With Common Interests
Published: August 14, 2025
Instagram is back to testing another new feature. After the recent addition of the Friends tab, the Meta-owned company is working on a new Picks feature. It lets you find friends who share the same area of interest as you. This means you can finally find that one friend who is a DC fan, not […]
You Can Repost, Share Location, and See What Friends Like on Instagram Now
Published: August 7, 2025
From endless scrolling to late-night meme sharing, Instagram has become more than just an app. It’s where we discover trends, keep up with friends, and relive memories through Stories and Reels. Whether you’re watching your favorite travel pages or reposting that perfect quote to your Story, Instagram keeps bringing something new to the app. Now […]
Instagram’s Edits App: 5 Features You Need to Know About
Published: April 23, 2025
With CapCut getting banned in the US, finding a replacement can be pretty hard, but not anymore. Instagram has finally announced its new Edits app. Available to download on both iOS and Android, this app is completely free to use and comes with some unique features. Here’s everything you need to know about the Edits […]
Instagram Introduces New Blend Feature: How to Invite Friends
Published: April 18, 2025
Instagram reels can be fun, addictive, and entertaining, although they can result in endless doomscrolling. But what if you wanted to waste your time with your friends together? Instagram has introduced a new Blend feature, a custom reel feed based on what you share with your friends. Here’s how Instagram Blend works. We also share […]
Crack the Code: Instagram’s New Experiment With Locked Reels
Published: April 10, 2025
Meta-owned Instagram is always working on new features. With the threat of a ban looming over TikTok, it’s no wonder that Instagram Reels is its most popular feature right now. The company is now working on a new feature that lets you lock reels. Yes, if your followers want to view a reel, they must […]
2 Ways to Share Your Live Location in Instagram DM
Published: March 9, 2025
If you’re looking to share your real-time location with someone via Instagram DM, you’re in the right place. Instagram now allows you to share your live location directly within the app. Here’s how to do it, along with an alternative method using Google Maps for those who prefer it. Instagram DMs: How to Share Your […]
Instagram Working on New Community Chat Feature Inspired by Discord
Published: March 7, 2025
Popular social media app Instagram is always working on new features and this time it’s borrowing a feature straight from Discord. The Community Chat feature works similarly to Discord letting you add up to 256 people in a group. Users will be able to find chats based on their interests and specific topics while choosing […]
Instagram New Reels App: Meta’s TikTok Rival in the Making
Published: February 27, 2025
Instagram, the popular Meta owned platform is always planning some new features. With rising competition from TikTok and other short video and shorts apps, Meta seems to be facing the heat. A new report claims that the company is planning to launch a new Reels app to capitalize on the uncertainty of TikTok. As part […]
How to Translate Your Instagram Direct Messages Instantly
Published: February 25, 2025
Instagram has lately added new features to its platform that enhance the user experience. This includes scheduling messages and a built-in language translation option in Direct Messages (DM). Now you can comfortably chat with people who don’t speak your language, without having to juggle Google Translate. The translation can be done directly in the Instagram […]
How to Hide Description and UI Buttons When Watching Instagram Reels
Published: February 25, 2025
When you watch an Instagram Reel, the app displays the video description, account name, and buttons like Like, Comment, and Share directly on top of the video. This overlay can cover important parts of the video and can also be annoying if you want to take a screenshot. Fortunately, Instagram has a full-screen view mode […]
Meta Takes a Note Out of X’s Notebook: Introduces Community Notes for Apps
Published: February 21, 2025
Meta, the company behind popular social media apps like Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, is finally bringing a feature inspired by X (formerly known as Twitter). Instead of having a dedicated fact-checking unit, the company is now moving to a moderated one similar to X. The Zuckerberg-owned company has often faced criticism for its fact-checking program, […]
Dislike Button for Instagram Comments: It’s Being Tested, But Will It Last?
Published: February 17, 2025
Instagram is testing a new feature that lets users dislike or downvote comments on posts and Reels. Several users have spotted a downward arrow next to the like button. Instagram has officially confirmed the feature, and it looks like this could be a way to bury spam or irrelevant comments and bump up the good […]
Instagram Rolls Out Teen Accounts in India: Everything You Need to Know
Published: February 17, 2025
Keeping teens safe online is a growing concern for parents. Instagram has addressed this concern by rolling out a new Teen Account feature for users in India. This feature is designed to create a secure and age-appropriate environment for teenagers, giving parents or guardians control over their children’s interactions on the platform. Meta first released […]
How to Reset Instagram Recommendations and Get a Fresh Feed
Published: February 14, 2025
Ever feel like Instagram just doesn’t get you anymore? You scroll through your feed, but it’s filled with random posts that don’t match your vibe. Maybe your interests have changed, or you clicked on one wrong Reel, and now your Explore page is a mess. If this sounds familiar, it’s time to hit reset on […]
Instagram Announced a CapCut Clone – Edits, a Video Editing App
Published: January 21, 2025
Meta has announced a new video editing app called Edits, and the timing couldn’t be more strategic. Recently, TikTok and other ByteDance-owned apps, including the CapCut video editing app, have been banned from US app stores. CapCut has earned its reputation as a feature-rich editing app, especially for creating short-form content for platforms like TikTok […]
Instagram Reels Now Support 3-Minute Videos: What You Need to Know
Published: January 20, 2025
Instagram has finally listened to user feedback and made a big change to Reels. As Adam Mosseri announced, you can create Reels up to three minutes long, doubling the previous 90-second limit. This will give creators more room to tell their stories. Recently, Instagram introduced two new features similar to that of TikTok. And now they […]
Instagram Reels Goes After TikTok Refugees with 2 New Features
Updated: January 18, 2025
What if TikTok suddenly disappeared? With a potential TikTok ban making headlines in the US, Instagram seems to be preparing for that possibility by adding two new features to Reels. These new features will make it easier to connect with friends over short videos, allowing you to see what they like and comment on. You […]
Bluesky is Getting Its Own Instagram App Called ‘Flashes’: Here’s What It looks Like
Published: January 16, 2025
Tired of the same old social media apps? Meet Flashes—a fresh platform for sharing photos and videos. Built on Bluesky, a Twitter alternative, Flashes puts privacy and control at the forefront. Think of it as Instagram, but for the Bluesky community. Let’s explore its features and how you can get started. What Is the New […]
Instagram’s 2 New Upcoming Features You Need to Know About
Published: December 24, 2024
1. Catch Up on What You Missed – Instagram Story Highlights Ahmed Ghanem, a social media expert, first spotted the two new Instagram features. He says that Instagram is testing a new feature, Missed Story Highlights, that allows you to catch up on missed stories from your friends, even after they’ve expired. These missed stories […]
Instagram DM Update: How to Schedule, Delete Messages
Published: December 21, 2024
Similar to the iPhone’s Send Later feature, Instagram has recently rolled out a new feature that will allow you to schedule DMs(direct messages) in advance. So it can either be a reminder, a birthday wish, or an important follow-up, you can now ensure your messages reach the recipient at the right time. How to Use […]
Instagram’s New 2024 Collage: Highlight Your Year in Style
Published: December 17, 2024
The Verge says Instagram is introducing a creative way to relive your 2024 memories. They will launch new collage tools and customizable templates which you can use to make stunning visual stories. Useful to showcase their major 2024 highlights. This feature will make your year-end recap not just memorable but also stylish. The 2024 collage […]
How to Use Instagram’s New ‘Trial Reels’ Feature
Published: December 11, 2024
Tired of second-guessing your Reels content? Instagram is rolling out a new feature for creators called Trial Reels. This allows you to test new content by posting Reels to non-followers first. Then, based on the response you receive, you can publish it for your followers. This allows creators to experiment with content without the fear […]
Instagram Recap 2024: New Features That Ruled the Gram
Published: December 10, 2024
Instagram has rolled out some exciting new features in 2024 that have transformed how we create, share, and interact. Let’s do a rewind through 2024 and recap the standout features that kept Instagram buzzing all year long. Here’s a list of all 2024 Instagram features. 1. Add Song to Your Profile This Instagram feature allows […]