[ad_1] Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri and his social media team have denied claims that their app tracks location data and shares it with followers who search for your exact location. According to GSM Arena, a popular ad claims “an upcoming iOS update” made it so that “people can find your exact location from Instagram”. … Read more
[ad_1] The social networking platform Instagram came out with its response after the news that its latest update activates “Location” for its users and makes them vulnerable to criminals and hackers. Thanks to the comment, Instagram said “we’ve seen a meme going around about Instagram’s use of ‘direct location.’” Instagram further clarified its position by … Read more
[ad_1] There are many viral posts doing the rounds on social media claiming that Instagram is sharing your exact location with your followers. Instagram has denied these claims, and there are safeguards built into iOS to protect your data. Here’s what you need to know… Is Instagram sharing your exact location with followers? The popular … Read more
[ad_1] Instagram is now allowing users to share each other’s posts or Reels via QR code. What’s more, users can also share a QR code location through its searchable Maps experience. Although people usually think of sharing posts via direct messages or URLs, QR codes can be useful in marketing campaigns – for example, the … Read more
[ad_1] In December, just before the head of Instagram Adam Mosseri spoke before the US Senate about the effects of his app on young users, the company announced plans to release security features and parental control. This morning, Instagram is updating a critical set of these features, which will default users under 16 to the … Read more
[ad_1] CNN Business — Over the years, Facebook has used Instagram to compete with competitors such as Snapchat and TikTok by closing their brands. Now, a newer, faster-growing service has caught the company’s attention: BeReal. Instagram is testing a feature called “IG Candid Challenges” that looks very similar to the core of BeReal, an app … Read more
[ad_1] Group chat Instagram can accommodate up to 250 people. Users can send messages to friends on Instagram without notifying them, as well as other special effects. Below, see how you can create a group on Instagram. Instagram’s photo-sharing and short video sharing is a great way to share posts, stories, and conversations with your … Read more
[ad_1] As the debate grows over tech companies and apps tracking your data, a website has emerged showing how platforms like TikTok and Instagram can access sensitive data, including address, password and credit card information, without consent. The website, called InAppBrowser.com, is a tool that lets you know how popular social media platforms inject “JavaScript … Read more
[ad_1] New York CNN Business — After losing her home building business at the start of the pandemic, Kaitlin Tokar decided to sell some of her vintage and homeware collections on Instagram. “It went faster than I thought,” he said. Her account, Midnight Tokar Vintage, has nearly 6,000 followers since launching in September 2020 and … Read more
[ad_1] Instagram is announcing three new features for users who create Reels videos, including the ability to transfer to Facebook and more. Adam Mosseri, the CEO of Instagram, explains the new features in the video below. 📣 Funny Update 📣 We’re launching new Fun features to make it fun and easy for people to find … Read more