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Instagram Blend lets you mix Reels with friends — here's how it works
By Dave LeClair published
You might learn something about your friend's taste with this new Instagram feature.

Instagram was down — live updates on the quick outage
By Dave LeClair last updated
If you're wanted to hop on Instagram to look at your friends photos and funny videos, you could have had a problem.

Here's how to join Flashes — Bluesky's answer to Instagram
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Learn how to join Flashes, the new photo-sharing app built on Bluesky's platform.

Instagram DMs just got better — 5 features worth trying
By Alan Martin published
Instagram now lets you schedule and pin DMs, here's how to do it.

Netflix’s newest mini-series has me hooked — and it's based on a real Aussie Instagram scam
By Lucy Scotting published
Netflix's latest crime drama has just dropped, and it's beyond worthy of a weekend binge. Here's what to expect in Apple Cider Vinegar.

Flashes is a brand new Instagram alternative — and it’s basically Bluesky for images
By Tom Pritchard published
Bluesky is about to form the basis of a brand new Instagram alternative called Flashes — here's what we know.

Instagram now lets you schedule DMs — here's how to do it
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to use Instagram's scheduling tool to send DMs at the perfect time.

Facebook and Instagram were down — latest updates on massive outage
By Scott Younker last updated
A number of Meta services suddenly went down including Instagram and Facebook.
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