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Instagram Overhauls Search to Compete with TikTok’s Growing Influence
- Instagram is beefing up its search functionality to compete with TikTok's growing influence.
- Instagram acknowledges that its content search is not very good, but it is investing heavily to make content discovery smoother and smarter.
- The revamp in search is aimed at helping users easily find content such as fashion tips, travel inspiration, and trending memes.
- Instagram is also working on a version that suggests searches based on comment-based context, similar to how TikTok operates.
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9 Best Ways to Fix Instagram Stories Not Loading
- If you encounter problems viewing Instagram stories, it may be due to slow internet, server outages, corrupted app cache, or a banned account.
- To address the issue, first ensure your internet connection is stable and check if Instagram's servers are down.
- Update the Instagram app to avoid potential problems with outdated versions.
- Force stop the Instagram app to release any problematic processes from memory.
- Disabling Data Saver mode may help resolve issues with stories not loading on Android.
- Consider leaving the Instagram Beta Program if you encounter bugs affecting app functionality.
- Clearing the cache and data of the Instagram app can help with loading issues.
- If basic troubleshooting methods fail, consider reinstalling the Instagram app to resolve the problem.
- If all else fails, contact Instagram for technical support to address the issue.
- Reporting a problem to Instagram can help in resolving technical issues with the app.
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Instagram may finally release a native iPad app
- Meta may finally launch an Instagram app for the iPad, capitalizing on the TikTok situation.
- Despite the iPad's popularity, Meta never released an official Instagram app for it.
- However, a native iPad app is now reportedly in development.
- No official launch date has been mentioned, but Instagram is also working on a new Edits app.
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The Verge
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Instagram might finally release an iPad app
- Meta is reportedly developing a version of Instagram for iPad, aiming to provide a better user experience.
- The move to develop an official iPad app might be influenced by the uncertain legal status of TikTok and potential market opportunities.
- Previously, Instagram resisted building an iPad app, stating that it was not a priority due to a smaller user group.
- Using the Instagram app in Stage Manager on supported iPads or the web app has been the workaround, but a native version is long overdue.
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Instagram is Working on an iPad App
- Meta-owned social network Instagram is reportedly developing an app for the iPad.
- Despite user demand, Instagram has previously not prioritized an iPad app due to a limited number of employees and other work priorities.
- The existing iPhone version of Instagram can be used on the iPad, but is not optimized for the larger display.
- Instagram is working on the iPad app as part of its strategy to take advantage of the TikTok ban and attract popular TikTok creators.
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TechCrunch
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Instagram is beefing up its search to compete with TikTok
- Instagram is looking to improve its search functionality to compete with TikTok.
- Gen Z users often turn to social apps like TikTok for answers instead of using traditional search engines.
- Instagram is investing more in search, particularly in content search, to make it easier for users to find what they're looking for.
- Instagram aims to enhance search suggestions by focusing on the comments section to provide more interesting and relevant context.
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WhatsApp fixed a spoofing flaw that could enable Remote Code Execution
- WhatsApp fixed a spoofing flaw that could enable Remote Code Execution.
- WhatsApp released a security update to address a vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-30401, that could let attackers trick users and enable remote code execution.
- The spoofing flaw impacts WhatsApp for Windows before version 2.2450.6, allowing attackers to send a file with a fake MIME type and trick users into executing malicious code.
- WhatsApp, being a popular messaging platform, is frequently targeted by threat actors due to its massive user base and potential for accessing private chats and device-level control.
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TechJuice
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Meta Introduces Teen Accounts on Facebook and Messenger; What’s Changing?
- Meta has expanded its 'Teen Accounts' feature to Facebook and Messenger, initially in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada.
- Teen Accounts provide age-appropriate settings and protections for users under 18, limiting interactions with strangers and other safety measures.
- Teens will have restricted contact permissions, screen time reminders, and content protection features, requiring parental consent for certain actions.
- Meta aims to enhance online safety for young users, although critics raise concerns about potential bypassing of age restrictions.
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The Verge
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Teen restrictions expand on Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger
- Meta is expanding restrictions for teen users on Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger.
- The new restrictions aim to protect minors from inappropriate contact and content.
- Facebook and Messenger Teen Accounts are being rolled out in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada.
- Additional protections will be added to Instagram Teen Accounts in the coming months.
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How to get more reach on Instagram, according to its top exec
- Instagram's top executive, Adam Mosseri, spoke on a podcast about creators and discussed the platform's priorities for creators, including focusing on SEO and helping small creators build audiences.
- Adam Mosseri emphasized the importance of posting content in the main feed for creators as it is the most important place to reach more people.
- Mosseri mentioned that direct messages (DMs) are crucial for sharing content and play a significant role in affecting reach, with both DMs and stories being valued relatively equally.
- Instagram is doubling down on SEO efforts, both on and off the app, with a lean team working on surfacing creators' content in search results and plans to enhance the app's search functionality.
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Macrumors
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WhatsApp Tests Advanced Privacy Feature for Blocking Chat Exports
- WhatsApp is testing advanced chat privacy feature for blocking chat exports.
- Users can control whether other chat members can export their chats with them.
- The new option also prevents media from automatically saving to devices.
- It is still unclear when the feature will be rolled out to the public.
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Full list of changes to Facebook and Messenger with major teen privacy updates announced
- Meta has introduced 'teen' accounts for users under 18 on Facebook and Messenger, with stricter content moderation and restrictions like sleep mode, nudity blurring, and limited content exposure.
- Teen accounts will have features such as hidden words filtering, private settings, limited messaging interactions, and reminders to leave the app after 60 minutes.
- Users aged 13-15 have the strictest settings, while 16-17-year-olds can adjust settings with parental permission.
- Concerns about online safety for teens persist, with calls for more transparency on how sensitive content is handled by the new accounts.
- Meta reports success with at least 54 million teens on the new accounts and plans to expand availability in more regions.
- The changes follow high-profile cases of young individuals encountering harmful content online, leading to campaigns for better protections and the need for teen accounts.
- Meta's donation to a charity in memory of Molly Russell has sparked controversy, with questions about transparency and impact on online safety.
- The emphasis on protecting young users reflects ongoing efforts to improve safety on social media platforms amidst concerns about mental health impacts.
- Teen accounts aim to address parental concerns about stranger contact, unwanted interactions, and harmful content exposure for underage users.
- Meta's strategic changes towards teen accounts aim to enhance online safety and provide reassurance to parents about their children's online experiences.
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Guardian
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Meta blocks livestreaming by teenagers on Instagram
- Meta is expanding safety measures for teenagers on Instagram by blocking livestreaming and extending safeguards to Facebook and Messenger platforms.
- Under-16s will need parental permission to use Instagram's Live feature and to turn off the blurred image feature in direct messages.
- The changes coincide with the extension of teen accounts on Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger, with parental controls and time limits.
- Meta reported that 54 million under-18s use Instagram teen accounts, and aims to empower parents with more control over their children's online safety.
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We’re Introducing New Built-In Restrictions for Instagram Teen Accounts, and Expanding to Facebook and Messenger
- Instagram is introducing new built-in restrictions for teen accounts to provide a safer experience for teens.
- They are adding restrictions for Instagram Live and unwanted images in DMs, requiring parental permission for teens under 16.
- Teen accounts will also be expanded to Facebook and Messenger, offering similar protections and content controls.
- A recent survey shows that parents find teen accounts helpful and believe they make it easier for them to support their teens on social media.
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TechCrunch
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Meta introduces restricted Teen Accounts to Facebook and Messenger
- Meta is introducing Teen Accounts to Facebook and Messenger.
- Teens will be placed into an experience designed to limit inappropriate content and unwanted contact.
- New restrictions for Teen Accounts include limiting messages, stories, tags, mentions, comments, and time spent on the platforms.
- Meta's latest step in addressing teen mental health concerns tied to social media.
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