Facebook & Instagram suffer massive outage; issue seems to be resolved
Meta's Facebook, and Instagram have experienced outages in India, with nearly 15,381 people reporting Facebook outage and over 19,200 on Instagram. Meta Communications Director Andy Stone confirmed the company is working on the issue. Key Points
Economic TimesInstagram now allow users to edit messages and pin chats
Instagram has introduced the ability to edit sent messages and announced the upcoming feature of pinning chats. These long-awaited functionalities align Instagram closer with its sister app, WhatsApp. Key Points
India TodayInstagram starts testing new ‘Flipside’ feature. What is it and how does it work?
Instagram Head Adam Mosseri is unsure if Flipside will be launched on the platform, but Meta has confirmed that the feature is currently being tested. Flipside allows users to create a custom profile and share exclusive content with a smaller group of followers. Key Points
mintInstagram, TikTok fitness workouts are harmful? Here is what studies reveal
Instagram and TikTok workouts posts often attract eyeballs. However, one must be careful before following such handles. Key Points
Economic TimesYou will not be able to chat across Instagram and Messenger apps in a few days
Meta is discontinuing cross-app chatting between Instagram and Messenger starting "mid-December 2023". The platform has not shared a reason behind the discontinuation of the integration. Key Points
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Selena Gomez returns to Instagram days after announcing social media break
Seems like Selena Gomez did not take a break from Instagram after all. Social media users were quick to criticise her swift return to the platform. Key Points
Hindustan TimesIndian aunties finally have their time in the ‘laddoo peela’ sun. They’re looking like a wow
They were relegated to the attics of auntie-verse for way too long. Now, Seema aunty to the ‘so elegant’ Jasmeen Kaur to lappu-jhingoor lady—Indian aunties are all the rage. Key Points
ThePrintInstagram and Facebook launch ad-free paid subscription, but don’t take out your wallet yet
Instagram and Facebook will now allow users the option to buy paid subscriptions of the two services. This subscription will be ad-free. But so far it is going to be limited and the option will not be available to Indian users. Key Points
India TodayInstagram testing new feature that will allow your friends to add photos to your post
Instagram is testing a new feature that will let your friends add photos as well as videos to your post. Read on to know all about the new feature. Key Points
India TodayHow to sign up on Threads? Here’s an easy step-by-step guide
Metas Twitter rival is here and the game is on. The standalone app boasts more than 100 million sign ups. Key Points
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EXO's D.O. makes Instagram debut after group's comeback, Chanyeol reacts
EXO member D.O. launched his personal account on Instagram and left everyone surprised, including Chanyeol. Key Points
Hindustan TimesMeta doesn’t want to replace Twitter, Instagram CEO says Threads is a less angry platform
Meta's Twitter alternative, Threads, was launched on July 6 and was being looked at as a replacement for Twitter. However, Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri says that Threads is for users looking for a 'less angry place for conversations'. Key Points
India TodayAI artist imagines Friends’ characters if it was made in India
The Instagram post features Friends’ characters in Indian attires. Moreover, funny captions were added to each image, adding an extra layer of joy. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesDark truth: Meta's battle against child-sex content on Instagram
Instagram has become a happy hunting ground for child-sex content providers and users. Can Meta rein them in?.A probe by Wall Street Journal and academic researchers found Instagram not only hosts child-sex content but its algorithms promote them by connecting pedophiles to content sellers. Key Points
mintHow to view someone’s Instagram story anonymously? Here’s a step-by-by guide
Instagram comes with many features and lately, the two – Reels and Stories – have been in popular culture. At times, when you require assistance in how to view someones Instagram story anonymously. This will come handy. Key Points
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Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri explains how the app recommends the content you see
Adam Mosseri states that Instagram doesn’t have a singular algorithm that oversees what people do and don’t see on the app. Instead, it uses a variety of algorithms, classifiers, and processes. Key Points
mintExplained: Instagram reveals how it recommends posts for users on Feed
The social networking platform said that it doesn't have a singular algorithm that oversees what people do or don't see on Instagram. Instead, it uses a variety of algorithms, processes and classifiers that are built for its own purpose. Key Points
Economic TimesMillie Bobby Brown uses Insta to help dogs find new homes
Millie Bobby Brown often shares posts on her Instagram urging people to adopt rescue dogs. Alongside, she also shares adorable pictures of the pooches. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesElon Musk takes jab at Instagram users, claims their 'IQ is less than 100'
Musk took a dig at Instagram for its open sign-up policy and stated that its users have an IQ level that falls below 100. He ridiculed the platform and insinuated that its users are lacking in intelligence. Key Points
mintInstagram outage fixed, company blames ‘technical issue’ for inconvenience
In a Twitter post, Instagram Comms – the platform’s PR team said that the outage was caused due to a ‘technical issue’ which caused people to have trouble accessing the app. The issue, it says, has now been ‘resolved’ for everyone. Key Points
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Man loses Rs 29 lakh while trying to buy iPhone on Instagram, here is how to stay safe
A man was allegedly duped of Rs 29 lakh when he was trying to buy an iPhone on Instagram. A case of fraud has been filed against the unnamed individuals on the basis of the complaint of the individual. Key Points
India TodayThreads app has a big problem, you can't delete your data without losing your Instagram account
While the Threads app is still in its initial stages, the biggest issue with it is that users can't delete their account data without losing their Instagram account. Here are all the details. Key Points
India TodayMeta's Twitter competitor Threads reaches 100 million sign-ups in 5 days, Mark Zuckerberg reacts
Meta's Twitter alternative, Threads, was launched on July 6 and has reached 100 million sign-ups in five days. CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared the news on Threads. Key Points
India Today12 times celebrities talked about removing their implants and fillers
Blac Chyna shared an Instagram video of her doctor dissolving her facial fillers on Thursday. "It's time for a change," she said. Key Points
InsiderInstagram’s upcoming rival to Twitter: All about the new microblogging site
The upcoming platform by Instagram, which aims to compete with Twitter, has been revealed in leaked promotional material. We look at what its launch could mean for the microblogging behemoth. Key Points
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Instagram will soon let users make their own AI-powered chatbots
Instagram is reportedly developing a new feature that would let users create their own AI chatbots. Users can personalise the chatbot's gender, age, ethnicity, personality, and interests. Key Points
India TodayInstagram launch of Twitter rival ‘Threads’ expected on Thursday
Instagram is set to release a new app called Threads, which will function similarly to Twitter with text-based posts that can be liked, commented on, and shared. The app will allow users to follow the accounts they follow on Instagram and use the same username. Meta, Instagram's parent company, is aiming to take advantage of Twitter's problems since Elon Musk took over. Key Points
Economic TimesCan you save photos from Instagram to your camera roll? Here’s a step-by-step guide
Perhaps you wish to preserve the photos you capture using Instagram's in-app camera, or maybe you'd like to save an edited version directly to your phone's photo library. Regardless of the purpose, saving your Instagram images to your device's camera roll is a straightforward process. Read more to know. Key Points
Economic TimesVivek Agnihotri calls Alia Bhatt's Met Gala look ‘gorgeous’, she thanks him
Vivek Agnihotri was one of many celebrities who hailed Alia Bhatt's Met Gala debut. She thanked the director on her Instagram Stories. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesHow did Jo Lindner die? He mentioned about hormone therapy in last post
Jo Lindner, better known as “Joesthetics , had over 8 million followers on Instagram and used to share posts on his training regiment. In his last post on Instagram, he mentioned about testosterone replacement therapy or TRT. Key Points
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Street vendor in Surat makes waffle bhel, foodies share mixed reactions
The video that shows a woman making waffle bhel in Surat has clocked over 23.3 million views on Instagram. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesDogs help another pooch to steal food from kitchen counter
A video of two dogs helping their friend in stealing food from a kitchen counter was posted on Instagram. The clip may leave you chuckling. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesInstagram back up after global outage affecting thousands of users
Outage tracking website Downdetector.com showed more than 100,000 incidents in the United States, 24,000 in Canada and over 56,000 in Britain. Key Points
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