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NewsweekInstagram Releases Instants, a Default-to-Friends Disappearing Photo Feature, to All Users
Instagram on Wednesday introduced Instants, a new format for sharing authentic, disappearing photos that send automatically to a user's Friends list. The Meta-owned app includes an undo option and ways to disable the feature after users reported accidental sends. The global rollo…
WiredInstagram Rolls Out Instants Feature and Standalone App for Disappearing Photos
The company launched Instants globally on Wednesday as an in-app feature within Instagram's direct messages and as a separate app in select countries. The format lets users share unedited photos taken only with the in-app camera that disappear after one view or 24 hours and canno…
The VergeMeta Adds Topic Visibility and Consolidates Parental Controls for Instagram Teen Accounts
Starting Tuesday, parents gain visibility into general topics their teens engage with on Instagram, such as basketball or fashion. Meta is also consolidating parental controls across Instagram, Meta Horizon, Facebook and Messenger into a single Family Center hub. The Verge report…
The IndependentMeta Disables Optional End-to-End Encryption for Instagram Direct Messages
The change took effect on May 8, 2026, making messages accessible to Meta and internet service providers. The company cited low usage of the optional feature, which it introduced in 2023 after first announcing plans in 2019. Child protection groups welcomed the move while privacy…
medium.comMeta Announces Improved Account System for Simplified Management Across Apps and Devices
Meta has unveiled a new Meta Account system aimed at streamlining user logins and settings management. The rollout is planned over the next year, offering features like single passwords and passkey protection. This update builds on the existing Accounts Center to enhance security…