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Instagram is a Facebook-owned social media platform that focuses on image sharing. The platform was released in October 2010 by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger. In April 2012, the platform was acquired by Facebook for just $1 billion in cash and stock. As of 2018, Instagram was valued at approximately $100 billion. The platform is accessible on Android, iOS, Windows, and via a website in 32 languages. Instagram originally supported posting images only. Now, it allows users to post ephemeral content in the form of Stories (just like Snapchat), short-format video content (Reels), long-form videos (IGTV), and video posts. The platform sees millions of posts and stories uploaded each day with the most-like post of all time being a picture of an egg. The egg got around 55 million likes to supersede a record of 18 million likes on a post by American celebrity Kylie Jenner. Instagram is monetized via in-app advertising just like Facebook. Advertisements can be seen between stories, reels, and posts on the main feed. Instagram also allows users to call and message each other individually or in groups using a direct message feature called DMs.
Google Discover now shows social media posts and YouTube Shorts
Google is working on a major update for its Discover feed.
Instagram patch fixes bug affecting Story reach for many users
Instagram has fixed a bug that was affecting the reach of users' Stories when they posted more than one in a day.
Kevin Bacon's career milestones that made him iconic
Kevin Bacon, an American actor and musician, has turned into a cultural icon over the years.
Any user can now request Community Notes on Meta's apps
Meta has announced new features for its Community Notes fact-checking system, which is available on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.
UP border towns on high alert amid deadly Nepal protests
The Uttar Pradesh government has put its police force on high alert across all seven border districts with Nepal.
Nepal protests against alleged social media ban turn deadly
Nepal is witnessing intense protests led by Gen Z against an alleged social media ban and corruption.
Nepal protests: Indian government issues travel advisory for its citizens
The Indian government has issued a travel advisory for its citizens in Nepal, amid violent protests that have left at least 19 dead and 400 injured.
Meta suppressed studies about children's online safety, employees claim
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Why access to X, YouTube has been restricted in Turkey
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Bengaluru police detain intruder from viral PG assault video
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After 15 years, Instagram launches iPad app: Check features
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You could soon watch Instagram Reels while using other apps
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Instagram boyfriend kills 52-year-old; she used filter to look younger
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WhatsApp: You can soon share statuses only with close friends
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Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce's engagement post breaks records on Instagram
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Instagram's new feature helps college students connect with classmates
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How Taylor Swift became the queen of music marketing
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Selena Gomez has completely redefined what it means to be a young Hollywood star.
Inside Drake's rise from actor to cultural icon
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The secret behind Ryan Reynolds's icon status
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How Jenna Fischer is staying relevant in the OTT era
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Google refutes claims of AI search features hurting publisher traffic
Google has refuted claims that its AI search features and Gemini chatbot are hurting traffic to publishers' websites.
Meta overhauls Instagram with reposts and new map features
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YouTube is testing a new collaboration feature, similar to those on Instagram and TikTok.
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600-episode AI 'Mahabharata' adaptation to release on Instagram
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Woman who's a key conspirator of Al-Qaeda terror module arrested
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Australia just banned YouTube for children under 16: Here's why
Australia has added YouTube to its world-first ban on social media for teenagers.
'Vogue' ad features AI model: Beauty ideals get even worse
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How The Rock became America's favorite family star
From wrestling to Hollywood, Dwayne Johnson, has become a household name in family entertainment.
Travis Kelce finally goes Instagram official with Taylor Swift
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How Will Smith went from rap star to cultural powerhouse
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Delhi man dies after wife, lover administer sleeping pills
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San Rechal Gandhi, a 26-year-old model and social media influencer from Puducherry, died by suicide on Sunday.
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A German court has ordered Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to pay €5,000 to a user.
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A 26-year-old man was arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly running an Instagram account that posted videos and photos of women without their consent.
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How were Indians able to access Pakistani artists' accounts?
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Pakistani actors' Instagram accounts unblocked in India? Find out
In a surprising turn of events, the Instagram accounts of many Pakistani actors have become accessible in India again after being blocked for two months.
Lauren changes Instagram username after marrying Bezos, shares dreamy photos
Lauren Sanchez (55) and Jeff Bezos (61) are now man and wife!
TikTok's latest feature is similar to Instagram's broadcast channels
TikTok is testing a new messaging tool called "bulletin boards," the company confirmed to TechCrunch.
This new Instagram update adds movie-style motion to your Reels
Instagram has introduced a new set of features for its video editing app, Edits.