Shazam hooks up with Instagram Stories for another way to share songs
The latest update for Shazam lets iPhone users share songs to Instagram Stories in a few quick taps. To enable it, make sure you have the latest version of Shazam on your handset. The new feature just landed and comes shortly after Apple completed its acquisition of the popular song-recognition app.
Snapchat’s PR firm is suing an influencer for failing to influence
Snapchat's PR company is suing a social media influencer for his alleged failure to promote the latest version of Spectacles on Instagram. Actor Luka Sabbat was paid $45,000 upfront to post a certain number of posts, but the lawsuit claims he fell well short of the terms of the deal.
This Red Sox fan had his $650 World Series ticket stolen via Instagram
If you bag a ticket for a big event, then be careful about posting a photo of it on Instagram or another social media site. Boston Red Sox fan Robbie Johnson found out why the hard way after a scammer copied his ticket and used it to gain entry to a World Series game, invalidating the original ticket in the process.
Superstar influencer Quinn Slocum talks building brands and living well
Social media influencer Quinn Slocum has found a great deal of success building popular Instagram pages, and now he's got advice for the next generation of Instagram stars. The hosts of DT Daily talked to Slocum about how he got his start, his advice for entrepreneurs, and how his mom describes his job.
How to get more followers on Instagram
Do you want to be Instagram famous? Want people other than your family to see your posts? Here, we outline a few tips and tricks for gaining a sizable following on Instagram, whether you intend to do so using an assortment of hashtags, cross promotion, or something else entirely.
Instagram is testing a new way for you to look through your feed
Instagram is always tweaking its app to give users the best experience possible, so how do you like the idea of tapping — instead of swiping — to look through your feed? The feature, which could make it easier to view content and reduce finger strain, is being tested by a select group of users.
Instagram says its A.I. can track down bullying in photos
Instagram is turning to A.I. to root out bullying on its platform. Following similar efforts to target bullying in comments, the company now has systems in place that can detect bullying in photos, too. It's the first initiative under the leadership of Adam Mosseri, who recently replaced former CEO Kevin Systrom.
Snap a photo to follow a new friend on Instagram with its Nametags tool
Skip the typing and search bar -- Instagram now lets you add friends using the in-app camera. Nametags are scannable graphics that lead straight to your Instagram profile. The network is also testing a new tool designed to help college students connect with other students and alumni with new profile options.
Instagram names new boss: Facebook veteran Adam Mosseri
Instagram's new boss is Adam Mosseri, a 10-year veteran of Facebook — the company that owns Instagram. More recently, Mosseri ran Facebook's news feed before moving to Instagram's product division in May. In an online post, he said he was excited to take on the role and promised to maintain Instagram's core values.
Instagram’s co-founders have resigned from the Facebook-owned company
In a move no one was expecting, Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger are stepping down from their roles as CEO and chief technology officer, respectively. Systrom said in a statement that they were both "planning on taking some time off to explore our curiosity and creativity again."
Instagram feature that lets you reshare others’ posts may be on its way
Despite constant calls from many of its billion-plus users, Instagram has always refused to offer an option that lets Instagrammers reshare others' posts that appear on their feed. New reports suggest that this state of affairs could be about to change.
Is Amazon tweaking its search algorithms with a new A.I.-driven shopping site?
Amazon has quietly rolled out a new shopping experiment in a test site called Scout, which uses a visual platform to display products. It allows users to like and dislike products to tweak their recommended products in seven shopping categories including women's shoes, home furniture, and kitchen and dining products.
Restaurants may soon have chefs who know all about you before you walk in the door
Chef Eric Rivera started serving multi-course meals to two people at a time inside his home. He recently expanded with Addo, a combination of restaurant and incubator for unestablished chefs and bakers. Using Instagram, a ticketing system, and questionnaires, Rivera thinks he has some ideas on how young chefs can attract new customers.
Instagram’s shopping stickers for businesses see wide rollout
As the Stories format continues to grow, Instagram is allowing users to shop the items inside a Stories photo or video. Instagram recently expanded stickers that let people shop inside a Story by tapping on the sticker. The update expands Instagram shopping from tags in the news feed to Stories.
Instagram said to be prepping a stand-alone shopping app
Enjoy shopping on Instagram? If a report this week is to be believed, the Facebook-owned company is in the middle of building an app dedicated to ecommerce, which could provide a new home for the 25 million businesses that already use the main app. Instagram introduced shopping to its app in 2016.
Are Facebook, Instagram taking a Labor Day break? Users report downtime globally
Facebook, the world’s number one social media platform, and subsidiary Instagram are apparently taking some holiday breaks on Labor Day. As of this writing, Facebook and Instagram were facing more than 30 minutes of downtime, with Twitter users taking to their feeds to share the news.
Instagram now lets everyone apply for a verification badge
If you're a prolific Instagrammer with lots of followers, you now have a better chance of getting yourself a verification badge as the photo-sharing service now lets you apply for it from within the app itself. Instagram is also adding detailed "About" pages, and support for third-party authenticator apps.
How to make money on Instagram (even if you don’t have a bajillion followers)
You see the posts all over you're feed: #sponsored. But how do they actually make money, and do you have to have thousands of followers before you get started? Learn the different options for cashing in and how to create a strong profile with our guide on how to make money on Instagram.
College students — Instagram is testing a new feature that’s just for you
Instagram is testing a feature that helps students connect with others studying at the same college. If a student chooses to join their group, they'll have access to their particular community, allowing them to send direct messages to community members and view Stories straight from the group list.
Instagram’s test of Recommended Posts is designed to not interrupt your feed
Instagram is testing Recommended Posts -- but it's not what you're thinking. Unlike Facebook's feature, the posts won't be inserted into the middle of the feed. Instead, the suggestions pop up once you've seen everything else from your network feed.
Instagram hackers are changing account info into Russian email addresses
Have you logged in to your Instagram lately? A hack circulating this month has Instagram users locked out of their accounts because a hacker changed all the profile data, according to a report. Instagram, however, says it hasn't seen an increase in the number of hack reports.
For Monaris, it’s a photography career launched on an iPhone and Instagram
On Instagram, she's known just as Monaris. But street photographer Paola Franqui has built a following largely with an iPhone and a smile before growing into a mirrorless camera system. We sat down with Monaris to talk photography, style, Instagram and editing -- and where the name Monaris came from.
How to hide your active status on Instagram
The Activity Status mode on Instagram shows people whenever you are online, and it's very similar to Facebook Messenger. If that annoys you, we put together a quick guide on how to hide your active status on Instagram with a quick settings change.
Growth slows during Facebook’s ‘critical year,’ still reaches 2.5 billion
Facing new privacy laws and news feed changes, Facebook's latest user count isn't as sky-high as previous patterns. Despite a slow down and a loss of users in Europe, the company now has 2.5 billion people across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger. The company is predicting more slowdowns, however.
The best selfie sticks
Nothing is more important than capturing the perfect selfie. Why not make it easier with a selfie stick? We rounded up some of our favorite selfie sticks with the best configurations and build quality, for group or solo shots anytime, anywhere.
IGTV is sweet — but you probably don’t need the dedicated app. Here’s why
IGTV is a platform designed for video viewing on a smartphone, which means an experience with full-screen videos and gesture-based controls. But do you really need to download the app? Only if you want access to the handful of features that are inside the stand-alone app but not inside Instagram itself.
Under 13? You may soon find your Facebook or Instagram account suspended
Instagram and its parent company Facebook are beginning to crack down on underage users. As per a new “operational” change to the social media empire’s policies, both Facebook and Instagram will be more proactive in locking the accounts of users who are suspected to be under the minimum age of 13.
Instagram now shows when you’re online (don’t worry, it has an off button)
Instagram's newest feature may present a problem for those of us who are trying to fly under the radar. On Thursday, the photo sharing network debuted its latest update -- a way for folks to see when their Instagram friends are online and, therefore, available to chat. It resembles Facebook's "available" indicator.
Don’t want your ex on your Instagram? You can now remove followers on Android
You've always been able to unfollow those pesky over-posters or ex-significant others on Instagram, but never before have you had the option to exercise such control over you own photo stream. That's right, friends -- Instagram has begun testing the option to remove followers with just a few taps.
Instagram’s question stickers bring comment-like interaction to Stories
Instagram Stories lack some of the interaction options from the traditional feed -- but that's not stopping Instagram from coming up with new ways to promote interaction instead of passively watching Stories. The new question sticker allows you to ask a question and get open-ended responses.
Have a question? Ask it on Instagram with open-ended questions in a Story
Polling public opinion is getting easier than ever on Instagram. The photo-sharing app is constantly introducing new features, and its latest is the ability to ask questions in Instagram Stories. Users already have the option of adding yes/no polls and multiple choice questions to their ephemeral content.
Instagram will now tell you when ‘you’re all caught up’ with your feed
Some will find it reassuring, others absolutely essential. We're talking about a new feature being tested by Instagram that lets you know when you've scrolled through all of the content posted in your feed in the previous 48 hours. So you don't have to worry about missing anything.
Instagram ‘music stickers’ could help to spice up your Stories
Instagram's Stories tool can now share the theme song to your day along with photos and video. The feature, called "music stickers," enables people to search via genres, moods, and trending tracks, which they can add to their Story in a tap. The update also brings a new video recording mode.
The Instagram Lite app is so small, your Android phone won’t notice it’s there
Instagram has launched a Lite version of its app inside the Google Play Store. The mini-sized app takes all the main features we love about Insta, and then squeezes them down into a tiny app, so it's suitable for all different Android phones. By not becoming a burden on storage, it's easier to live with.