Instagram has rolled out a wave of new features in 2026, including a standalone 'Instants' app and expanded AI tools, while facing mounting regulatory pressure over teen safety. Australia has begun ...

Instagram is testing a premium subscription that, for a monthly fee, allows users to extend the life of their story posts, ...

Instagram is quickly closing the gap between its platform and TikTok, as part of its ongoing plot to swallow the ...

Instagram is rolling out a wave of new features in April 2026 while navigating stricter child safety regulations in Australia and the EU. Australia has begun enforcing its under‑16 social media ban, ...

New features behind a paywall include spotlighting one story per week, previewing stories without showing up as a viewer and extending your stories for 24 hours. Corinne Reichert (she/her) grew up in ...