Dad took over his daughter’s Instagram as punishment for 2 weeks and gets more likes than her
Dec 5, 2019
John Aldred
When I was a kid, social media didn’t exist. Certainly not popularity-based photo platforms like Instagram. If I did something bad, I’d just get grounded….
Instagram finally starts checking if its users are over 13 years old
Dec 4, 2019
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
After gathering more than one billion users on the platform, Instagram has finally decided check their age. Therefore, all new users who sign up will…
Use this browser extension to regain view of Instagram like counts
Dec 4, 2019
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Last month, Instagram went global with hiding like counts. For some of us, it was a welcome change and refreshment of the app. But for…
This is how Instagram chooses content for your Explore tab
Nov 26, 2019
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Have you ever wondered how those random posts appear on your Explore page on Instagram? Well, they’re not random at all. The platform uses AI…
This crowdsourced NYC hyperlapse was made from 1,272 photos found on Instagram
Nov 21, 2019
John Aldred
We’re getting to a point where it feels like just about everywhere on earth has been photographed from every angle. And then posted to Instagram….
Instagram tries to fight stalker app that lets users access private accounts
Nov 19, 2019
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Is your Instagram profile private? As it appears, your photos may not actually be as well hidden as you think. Ghosty is a stalker app…
Thieves arrested after posting a selfie with a stolen car to Instagram
Nov 15, 2019
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
West Yorkshire Police recently arrested a gang in Leeds that stole luxury cars. The police reportedly found them thanks to Instagram, as they posted a…
Instagram’s hidden likes test rolls out worldwide
Nov 14, 2019
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
After testing it out in seven countries in July and in the US earlier this week, Instagram’s now hiding like counts globally. It’s still testing…
Instagram takes on TikTok with a copycat version of its “Duet” feature
Nov 12, 2019
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Instagram has launched a new feature for its users in Brazil, and it reminds a whole lot of TikTok’s best-known features. The new tool is…
Instagram to start testing hidden likes in the USA this week
Nov 10, 2019
John Aldred
Instagram will begin hiding the like counter for some people in the USA this week, according to Instagram CEO, Adam Mosseri. The possibility that Instagram…