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Instagram rolls out teen accounts with parental controls as scrutiny mounts

Users of such accounts can only be messaged and tagged by accounts they follow or are already connected to, while sensitive content settings will be dialed to the most restrictive available

Meta to enable Instagram comments to be shared directly to Threads: Report

Meta is set to introduce a feature enabling Instagram comments to be shared directly to Threads, aiming to enhance integration across its social media platforms

Viral Video: Arizona man finds a Lego piece stuck in his nose for 3 decades

An Arizona man shared a video on his Instagram account stating that in the 1990s, at the age of "six or so," he dislodged a Lego piece stuck in his nose for 26 years.

India key priority market; reels, biz messaging supercharging growth: Meta

Social media giant Meta counts India among its key priority markets globally, as the rising popularity of its offerings - from Reels to business messaging - and increased engagement on AI tools is supercharging growth, according to Meta India Vice President Sandhya Devanathan. In an interview with PTI, Devanathan said India is the leading market for short-form video Reels' watch-time on Instagram. The Facebook and Instagram parent Meta is upbeat about the pace and extent to which Reels has caught on with creators and brands alike. "Reels is big for Meta globally, but Reels is certainly huge for Meta in India," Devanathan said. Having recognised the power of Reels in influencing buying decisions, brands are including it early in their campaign blueprint and customer outreach plans, Devanathan said. According to her, Reels is now in the consideration set for brands as they conceptualise their campaigns, marking a big shift in the way campaigns are being designed. "Not only are we se

Cristiano Ronaldo creates history with 1 bn social media followers

Cristiano was already the most followed person on Instagram, with more than 639 million followers, and is now at the top of the overall charts

Instagram adds photo editing, sticker creation features in DMs: Know more

The new features will let users draw on photos to edit them or add stickers prior to sharing them via direct messages

Tech wrap Sep 04: Intel AI chips, Pixel 9 Pro Fold sale, Music Search, more

Intel unveils Lunar Lake AI chips. Google adds new Android features. Pixel 9 Pro Fold goes on sale in India. GoPro HERO13 Black launched. New Instagram features

Instagram allows publicly visible comments for stories but with limitations

Comments on stories will be viewable for 24 hours following the story's posting. If the story is saved as a highlight on the profile, the comments will remain

Meta to inform Brazilians how it uses their personal data to train AI

Meta's users in Brazil will receive the warnings starting on Tuesday by email and notifications on Facebook and Instagram, and will be able to reject the use of their data

AP Dhillon assures fans of safety after shots fired outside Canada home

A day after shots were reportedly fired outside his Canada residence, India-born Canadian artiste AP Dhillon assured fans about his safety and thanked them for their support. According to media reports, a purported post from Rohit Godara, a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, has taken responsibility for the incident. Popular Punjabi singer Dhillon, who is based out of Vancouver, shared a message on his Instagram Stories on Monday night after the alleged shooting. "I'm safe. My people are safe. Thank you to everyone who reached out. Your support means everything. Peace and love to all," he wrote. The incident comes weeks after Dhillon featured with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan in the music video of his song "Old Money". Shots were also fired outside Khan's Mumbai apartment in April and the actor has told police that he believes the Lawrence Bishnoi gang was responsible for the same. Dhillon is a rising global star in the hip-hop scene with songs such as "Brown Munde", "Excuses

Tech wrap Aug 30: Apple iPhone 16 series, Gmail Q&A, WhatsApp Passkey, more

Apple to release iPhone intelligence features in batches. Google introduces Gmail Q&A feature on Android. WhatsApp tests Passkey encryption for login, chat backup access on Android

Instagram launches creator lab in India and announces new features

The new features offered by Meta-owned social media platform Instagram through creator lab in India are related to Stories, Chats, and Notes. Here are the details

Tech wrap Aug 28: Beats enters India, TECNO tri-fold concept, Google Meet

Apple-owned Beats makes its debut in India with the launch of Solo Buds, Solo 4, and Pill. TECNO introduces the Phantom Ultimate 2 tri-fold concept. Google Meet adds the 'Take notes for me' AI feature

Instagram unveils new features: Add text to photos, layer images, and more

Instagram introduces a suite of updates, including in-app text marking on images, photo layering options, expanded carousel posts, and music integration for profiles

Tech wrap Aug 23: Poco Pad 5G, Google Essentials, Instagram profile, more

Poco debuts Pad 5G in India. Google introduces Essentials app for Windows PCs. Samsung announces offers on Galaxy A-Series models. Instagram introduces "song on profile" feature similar to Myspace

Instagram introduces "song on profile" feature similar to Myspace: Details

Users will be able to add music to their Instagram profile and will be visible in the bio area. Visitors of the profile can play and pause the music

Shraddha Kapoor now has more followers on Instagram than PM Modi

Shraddha Kapoor, who recently won hearts with her performance in Stree 2, became the third most followed Indian on Instagram after Virat Kohli and Priyanka Chopra

Tech wrap Aug 19: Fortnite, Instagram, Google Maps for WearOS, and more

Fortnite returns to Android. Instagram explores vertical profile grid. Google Maps for Wear OS adds offline navigation. Age of Empires Mobile to launch on iOS and Android on Oct 17

Instagram explores vertical profile grid in shift from classic squares

Instagram is exploring a shift from square to vertical rectangles in the profile grid, aiming to better align with today's photo and video formats

Ayushmann Khurrana recites emotional poem about Kolkata rape-muder case

Bollywood star and UNICEF India ambassador Ayushmann Khurrana shared a poem on his Instagram account demanding justice for the doctor who was raped and murdered in Kolkata hospital