Instagram Updates AI Profile Labels as Synthetic Creators Face More Scrutiny
Instagram is changing the way it identifies AI-generated personalities on the platform, making its disclosure language much more direct. One…
Instagram Pulls Further Ahead of Facebook as EU Audience Nears 300 Million
Instagram is continuing to widen its lead over Facebook in Europe, and the difference is becoming harder to ignore. Meta’s…
Instagram Reveals a New Logo and Brand Identity After More Than a Decade
Instagram is changing its look. The social platform has revealed an updated wordmark and wider brand system, giving Instagram its…
Instagram Marketing in 2026 Is Becoming More About Relevance Than Reach
Instagram marketing used to come with a familiar checklist. Post regularly. Use trending hashtags. Keep the feed visually consistent. Add…
Instagram Reels Adds More AI Translations for Global Creators
Instagram is making it easier for a Reel filmed in Paris, Tokyo, Rome, or Seoul to reach people far beyond…
Instagram AI Access May Soon Cost Users as Meta Looks at Paid Tools
Instagram AI access is starting to move toward a paid model. Instagram chief Adam Mosseri has confirmed that users may…
Meta Removes Instagram Muse Image Feature After Users Push Back on AI Photo Use
Meta has pulled back one of the most controversial parts of its new Muse Image rollout on Instagram, and it…
Meta Brings New AI Image Model Into Instagram and Its Chatbot
Meta is putting a new AI image generation model directly where people already waste, work, post, message, scroll, edit, and…
Meta Faces Scrutiny in India After Instagram Ads Promote Child Abuse Material
Meta has another child safety crisis on its hands, and this one cuts straight into the company’s advertising machine. Recent…
Meta Adds Custom Instagram Stories Features for AI Glasses
Meta is giving its AI-powered smart glasses a bigger role inside Instagram Stories, and honestly, this is exactly where the…
Instagram Tests More Algorithm Controls as Users Push for Better Feed Control
Instagram is testing more ways for users to shape what they see in the app, giving people extra access points…
Meta Rolls Out AI-Powered Creative Tools and Creator Solutions for Brands at Cannes Lions 2026
Meta is leaning harder into its artificial intelligence strategy with a new set of AI-infused creative tools and creator-first solutions…
Instagram Expands to Samsung Smart TV in the U.S.
Instagram is taking another major step into connected TV as the platform expands its TV app to Samsung Smart TVs…
Meta Expands Livestream Shopping Tools Across Facebook and Instagram
Meta is making a bigger push into live commerce with new shopping and advertising tools for Facebook and Instagram. The…
Meta Adds New World Cup Features Across Facebook, Instagram, Threads, WhatsApp, and Messenger
Meta is preparing for a major wave of football conversation by launching new World Cup features across several of its…
Instagram Now Lets Users Rearrange Their Profile Grid
Instagram is giving users more control over how their profiles look. This comes with the launch of a new feature…
Instagram Hack Hits 20,000+ Users After AI Support Flaw
Meta is informing thousands of Instagram users that their accounts were allegedly hijacked. This was due to a security flaw…
Instagram Expands Reels Post-View Ads to All Advertisers Worldwide
Instagram is giving more brands access to a new Reels advertising placement, expanding Instagram Reels post-view ads to all advertisers…
Instagram Plus Subscription Adds Premium Story Features
Instagram has released a new paid add-on package called Instagram Plus. It offers premium features that help users enhance their…
Social Media Updates Marketers Should Watch in 2026
Social media platforms are rapidly evolving in 2026. Every major platform is rolling out changes, from new AI tools and…