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Ukraine crisis: Russia widens social media crackdown by blocking Instagram

Russian has already blocked access to Facebook, limited access to Twitter and criminalised the intentional spreading of what Moscow deems to be fake reports

Facebook, Instagram to allow posts calling for violence against Russians

Meta, the parent company of social networks Facebook and Instagram, is planning to allow the publication of calls for violence against Russians in response to the invasion of Ukraine, reports said

After IGTV, Instagram shuts down Boomerang, Hyperlapse standalone apps

Shortly after dropping support for the IGTV application, Instagram has removed its standalone Boomerang as well as Hyperlapse apps from Apple's App Store and Google Play

Instagram brings automatic subtitles to videos in feed: Report

The addition should improve accessibility for deaf and hard-of-hearing users, who will have more choices for spoken-word video, reports Engadget

Instagram makes encrypted direct messaging available in Ukraine, Russia

Users on Instagram will be alerted to the option via a notification that will appear at the top of their direct message inbox.

Meta takes down 15 mn pieces of content across Facebook and Instagram

Meta actioned 1.4 million content related to adult nudity and sexual activity, 233,600 pieces of content related to bullying and harassment and 1.8 million violent and graphic content

Instagram says it will stop supporting standalone app for IGTV

In a bid to make video as simple as possible to discover and create, Meta-owned photo-sharing platform Instagram has announced that it will no longer be supporting standalone app for IGTV.

Instagram update now allows users to like Stories without sending DM

Meta-owned photo-sharing platform Instagram has announced a new feature called "Private Story Likes" that will change how users interact with other people's Stories.

Social relationships are like marriage in epoch of technology disruption

Modern technology is a blow to the patriarchal society, but needs regulatory checks to promote healthy social relationships.

Facebook, Instagram are hot spots for fake Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Chanel

Research, led by social media analytics firm Ghost Data and shared exclusively with Reuters, showed counterfeiters hawking imitations of luxury brands including Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Fendi, and Prada

Instagram rolls out bulk delete features, security checkup worldwide

The company said that people will now be able to bulk manage -- delete, archive -- their content and their interactions including comments, likes, story sticker reactions, etc.

Oversight Board tells Facebook, Instagram to protect users from 'doxing'

In 'doxing,' previously private information is made public in order to shame or harm the victim.

Meta, Chime file lawsuit against phishing scam on Facebook, Instagram

The lawsuit alleged that the defendants used Facebook and Instagram accounts to impersonate Chime and lure people to fake branded phishing websites

Meta renews EU exit threat for Facebook, Instagram over data rules

Meta has already warned in its previous annual report that if it is not allowed to use standard contractual clauses

Consumers lost $770 million in social media scams in 2021: Report

More than 95,000 people reported about $770 million in losses to fraud initiated on social media platforms in 2021, according to a new report

Instagram to reduce visibility of 'potentially harmful' content

Meta-owned photo-sharing platform Instagram is taking new steps to make "potentially harmful" content less visible in its app.

Instagram testing new vertical scroll for Stories in Turkey, Brazil.

Social media giant Instagram is currently testing a new vertical scroll for Stories in Turkey and Brazil.

'16.2 mn content pieces 'actioned' on Facebook proactively in India in Nov'

Taking action could include removing a piece of content from Facebook or Instagram or covering photos or videos that may be disturbing to some audiences with a warning

Instagram to 'double down' on video, focus on Reels in 2022: Report

Instagram's head Adam Mosseri said that the platform will "double down" on video and focus on Reels in the upcoming year.

Jonathan Chesner's Instagram-Driven Retailer Amuze Offers Luxury Goods at a Bargain

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