instagram

• Keep it PG-13: Instagram has new standards for teens
• Instagram’s putting a ring on it (and by “it” we mean creators)

  "Rings isn’t about honoring a specific type of content--it honors a spirit," Instagram said in a company blog post. "One theme we hear from creators all over the world is the excitement and nervousness that come with making something and putting it out into the world. It takes courage to chase an idea, quiet that inner critic, and create anyway. This award is for the creators who don’t just participate in culture--but shift it, break through whatever barrier holds them back to realize their ambitions. Because every act of creativity, big or small, can lead to something great."

  
• Instagram’s journey to become a TikTok clone is nearly complete

  In India, Instagram is testing a redesigned version of its app that puts Reels front and center (like on TikTok's For You Page).

  
• Instagram wants creators to try its CapCut clone, so it’s teaching them how to use it

  Instagram has launched a new web series to teach its creator community how to use its CapCut competitor Edits.

  
• Instagram wants to host the next Group Chat, so it’s letting you link your Reels
• Will Instagram’s indexing update shift the balance of power in the world of search?
• Instagram turns 15 years old with a message for shy creators: If you’re unsure, post it “anyway”
• Meta is launching a new ad product (and using AI) to get brands closer to trending Reels
• Edits, Instagram’s answer to CapCut, surges up App Store charts after receiving wide rollout
• Instagram wants to instill a sense of community with collaborative “storylines”
• Instagram’s latest attempt to copy TikTok will bring improvements to its “content search”
• Instagram is sliding into your DMs with 20 new features