Instagram is still one of the most popular social media apps in the world, but some of its features remain hidden. Here are a few you might want to know about.
Meta has ended encrypted Instagram DMs as of May 8, 2026.
Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features. It's 2025 and… we finally have Instagram on ...
Instagram may seem like the perfect app for staying connected, but it's not all pretty filters and viral memes. The platform comes with hidden pitfalls that could affect your mental health, privacy, ...
Instagram's parent company, Meta, has quietly abandoned encrypted direct messages on the popular social media platform.
Instagram launched Edits, its stand-alone video editing app, in April. Instagram says the app is gaining momentum among content creators. Business Insider spoke with Instagram's VP of design about ...
Even online, it's nice to find some privacy, although accomplishing this seems to be getting more difficult with each passing day. However, Instagram's Vanish Mode can be useful for keeping secrets.
From the #ShotOniPhone challenge to your favorite Instagram model’s description of their latest photo shoot, hashtags help guide those who would absolutely love your content straight to your page. Let ...