If there's anything that I realized a long time ago, it's that Instagram really isn't Photography. It's content delivery, and photographers that really respect the artform and their own work shouldn't think of it as the end-all-be-all. But what I see so often is that when photographers realize that something is doing well for them, they do more of it simply just to get more likes, comments, etc.
The Morning Show star hard-launched her relationship with hypnotherapist and life coach Jim Curtis in an Instagram post celebrating his 50th birthday on Sunday. "Happy birthday my love," she captioned a black-and-white photo of her hugging him from behind. "Cherished ❤️" Curtis - whose website advertises his signature "Hypno-Coaching approach" and who shares content online about the subconscious mind and how to become a "master manifester" - was first publicly linked to Aniston in July when they were photographed on a yacht together in Mallorca.
The couple announced they were expecting a new member of the family earlier this year. Taking to Instagram, the new mum announced the birth of their son, Ross "And then there were four. Meet our little miracle, Ross," she captioned the post. She also shared a picture of the newborn as she posed with husband Rob from her hospital bed.
In fact, if you blink, you might miss that he's in the eighth slide at all: Trudeau makes a cameo for about a second in the background of a video in which Perry blows out the candles on a cake and then throws it at someone backstage at her Lifetimes Tour. Trudeau has been spotted bopping along at one of her concerts before, so it's not necessarily surprising that he was with her backstage.
As you can see in this example sequence, using IG's updated Restyle options, you can now more easily edit your images via conversational prompts in-stream. As explained by Instagram: Whether you want to simply remove an unwanted detail from your story, include a playful element, change the vibe using a whimsical effect, or start a trend with your friends with Add Yours stickers, now you can. Restyle your photos and videos in Instagram Stories to make edits, big or small using Meta AI.
As you can see in this example, posted by creator economy expert Lia Haberman, more users are now being prompted to try out the updated UI, which puts more focus on "your favorite spaces" in the app. Instagram chief Adam Mosseri says that option is coming to all users shortly, so if you haven't seen this prompt as yet, you soon will.
Instagram has officially launched its dedicated iPad app, providing a more optimized and immersive experience for tablet users. Previously, Instagram on iPad relied on scaled-up versions of the iPhone app, which limited functionality and user interface efficiency. According to Meta, the company behind Instagram, the new iPad app is designed to take full advantage of larger screens, offering improved layouts, easier navigation, and enhanced content viewing.
"I feel like everyone deserves to hear both sides of our story," Hudson wrote. "I still and always will love Ariana. She's been there for me at times when I couldn't be there for myself. I still have a lot of things I need to heal from and deal with on my own to become the person I truly want to be. I appreciate all of the love and support everyone is showing us through this difficult time."
Instagram said Tuesday that it would overhaul its approach to teenagers' accounts and try to crack down on their access to objectionable content after a firestorm of bad publicity over how teens use the social media app. Instagram, which is owned by Meta, announced a series of changes that it said were aimed at making teens' experience on Instagram similar to viewing PG-13 movies, with equivalent restrictions on sexualized content and other adult material.
Mosseri said Instagram needs to adapt to changing user habits, noting that more people now watch videos on their TVs. He acknowledged that not developing a TV app earlier was a missed opportunity, adding that Instagram now aims to deliver a strong presence across all major devices. He added that if people are watching more on TV, then the company needs to be there too.
Winners will be chosen by a panel including Instagram chief Adam Mosseri, filmmaker Spike Lee, designer Marc Jacobs and YouTuber Marques Brownlee. "It's more about a special visibility and sort of incentive for people to work towards a really cool elevated recognition," Brownlee told CNBC. He said he nominated creators whose work showed the most effort and risk-taking, not simply those with the biggest followings. Winners can also change their profile backdrop color and customize the "like" button.
Consumers are using social media platforms like Instagram to search for new products and services. Forbes research found that 24% of people primarily use social media to search online (versus traditional methods like Google search). Furthermore, 44% of Gen Z actively discover new brands on social media every day. Your ideal customers are likely already searching for businesses like yours on Instagram. Show up where they are to give your small business the best chance to be discovered.
Instagram is testing a feature that lets users shape their feeds intentionally. Inspired by the "dear algorithm" trend on Threads and likely TikTok's Manage Topics - the platform will surface a dedicated page highlighting what content it thinks users want. People can then add or remove topics to see more or less of certain content. Updates will first appear in Reels before expanding to Explore and the main Feed.
Who are the celebrities who have the biggest sway with young audiences, based on their Instagram following? According to this new listing from Visual Capitalist, Kylie Jenner tops the list, with 393 million IG followers, followed by soccer star Kylian Mbappe (126m), singer Billie Eilish (125m), and Lalisa Manoba from K-pop girl group Blackpink (105m). And while audience size along doesn't necessarily relate to influence,
As reported by Android Central, Instagram's updated user detection process will automatically limit interactions with certain accounts when it determines that the user is under 18, even if the user tries to lie about their age by listing an adult birth date. In Australia, for example, which is moving ahead with its own laws on teen social media access, regulators recently tested 60 different age verification approaches , from a range of vendors.
"It's my puppy," London said in the footage. "It's your puppy," answered Hilton. "Do you love her? Isn't she beautiful? She loves you." While the kids giggle, the dog zooms around the room. "You want her to chase you?" Hilton asked Phoenix. "Run around, she'll chase you. She'll go chase you!"
