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Instagram Introduced New Ways to Collect Your Data

Instagram has introduced Nametag. It is a customizable identification card that allows people to find your Instagram profile when it is scanned. Did Instagram make this because people were complaining that it was too difficult to share their Instagram name with others? I doubt it. Nametag is something Instagram users can set up within the Instagram app. Nametag includes your

Instagram’s Questions Sticker is not Anonymous

Instagram recently introduced the Questions Sticker. It functions something like Ask.fm and Formspring. It turns out that Instagram's Questions Sticker is not anonymous. The Questions Sticker is an interactive feature in Instagram Stories that lets your friends submit questions for you to answer. Instagram describes it as “a fun new way to start conversations with your friends so you can

Instagram will Filter Bullying Comments

Instagram announced on May 1, 2018, that they will filter bullying comments intended to harass or upset people in the Instagram community. I learned about this when my phone notified me that there was an Instagram update. Starting today, Instagram will filter bullying comments intended to harass or upset people in the Instagram community. To be clear: we don't tolerate

Organize Your Saved Posts into Collections on Instagram

Instagram introduced its bookmarking tool in December of 2016. Now, Instagram is adding a way for people to organize the bookmarked posts that they saved into collections. This feature reminds me of Pinterest boards. Both allow users to gather up a selection of things that other users have posted, that fit one theme or topic, in one easy to view place.

Instagram is Adding Comment Control Features

Instagram is updating its comment control features on the Instagram app. The purpose is to make Instagram a welcoming place for everyone and to keep it a positive place for self-expression. Instagram is owned by Facebook. It appears that the comments on Instagram are starting to become more like the comments on Facebook. That means that people are communicating on Instagram

Ferrari Arrives On Instagram

When it comes to objects of desire, a Ferrari is close to the top of many a wish list. The gorgeous shapes, the fabulous sound and rich racing history are all part of the aura surrounding the Italian company and the famous prancing horse. It's perhaps a little surprising then that it's taken this long for Ferrari to join Instagram and show

Instagram to Manage Your Feed for You

It's a trend that seems unstoppable. More and more, social media services are implementing algorithms that automatically manage what you do and don't see. First it was Facebook, then Twitter. Now, Instagram is doing the same thing. Earlier this month, the photo-sharing service posted this on its blog: You may be surprised to learn that people miss on average 70