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Instagram is a free social networking app initially created by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger to let people share photos and videos with their followers. It was launched in 2010 and is now available on Windows, Apple iOS, and Windows Phone. Instagram has been owned by Facebook since April 2012. The number of Instagram users currently reaches approximately 200 million.
Instagram Rolls Out New Safety Measures to Combat Sextortion Scams Targeting Teens
These scams often involve criminals coercing young users to share intimate images under threat of public exposure. To counteract this, Instagram will now prevent users from screenshotting disappearing media sent in DMs.
Instagram Launches Digital Profile Cards for Easy Sharing
Acting like a virtual business card, the new feature lets users share a two-sided card that includes a scannable QR code linking to their profile, along with information like their bio, picture, and even a song of their choice.
Instagram Introduces Comments on Stories
Previously, responses to Stories were limited to direct messages, but now, comments will be visible to followers for up to 24 hours — the same duration as the Story itself.
Instagram Introduces Live Broadcasts for Close Friends
This latest addition, dubbed "Close Friends on Live," lets users create more private and intimate live sessions, departing from the traditional public or follower-wide broadcasts.
Instagram Enhances Its Limits Feature to Combat Stalking and Harassment
This update is part of Instagram's ongoing efforts to offer a safer environment, particularly for teenagers, amidst rising concerns over online bullying and harassment.
Instagram Unveils 'Secret' Stories and New Interactive Stickers
The Reveal sticker, part of a broader update that includes music-sharing capabilities and Polaroid-style Frames, marks a significant shift in how content is interacted with on Instagram.
Instagram Finally Lets Everyone Edit Their DMs
In addition to message editing, Instagram introduced several other significant features, including the ability to toggle read receipts on or off and to pin up to three chats at the top of the inbox for quick access.
