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- Original author(s) Kevin Systrom, Mike Krieger
- Developer(s) Meta Platforms
- Initial release October 6, 2010 (14 years ago) (2010-10-06)
- Operating system iOS, Android, Fire OS, Microsoft Windows, Web browser
- Available in 32 languages
- License Proprietary
- Websitewww.instagram.com
Instagram history
Last Updated : 26/03/25, 07:02 AMInstagram: From Burbn to Global Phenomenon Instagram's journey began in 2010 with Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger's Burbn, a location-based check-in app. Recognizing its similarity to Foursquare, they pivoted to a photo-sharing platform, rebranding it as Instagram. Initial seed funding of $500,000 fu...
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From gifts to blackmail: The growing social media scam targeting Indian women
November 23, 2025 9:32 am
In search of companionship, many women turn to online ‘friends’, often unaware of the dangers lurking on social media. In this edition of The Safe Side, we talk about how some friend requests turn into scams and explore what can be done to stay safe.
Instagram to shut accounts of Australian teens ahead of under-16 social media ban
November 20, 2025 12:25 pm
Instagram teen accounts ban, Australia under 16 social media ban: The new Australian law, which takes effect on 10 December, also applies to TikTok, YouTube, X, Reddit and several other platforms.
‘Love react’ on an ex-girlfriend’s post leads to violent clash between married couple’s families; police lodge complaint
November 17, 2025 7:38 pm
The woman says she found her husband was in a regular touch with the woman, their chats included inappropriate messages.
Instagram’s new Restyle feature lets you edit Stories using Meta AI
October 24, 2025 4:13 pm
Instagram is launching a new AI-powered editing tool called Restyle, letting users modify photos and videos in Stories using natural language prompts - just like Google Photos’ Help Me Edit feature.
Meta expands safety tools to help older adults stay safe from online scams
October 22, 2025 9:30 am
Meta has launched new scam-prevention features on WhatsApp, Messenger, Facebook, and Instagram to better protect older adults online. The initiative also includes digital literacy programmes and awareness campaigns across India.
Instagram shows more 'eating disorder adjacent' content to vulnerable teens, internal Meta research shows
October 22, 2025 9:33 am
Meta surveyed 1,149 teens over the course of the 2023-2024 academic year about whether and how often they felt bad about their bodies after using Instagram.
Happy Diwali 2025 WhatsApp Wishes Stickers: How to send Diwali wishes stickers on WhatsApp
October 21, 2025 8:44 am
Here's how to quickly find and send Diwali related WhatsApp stickers and GIFs on Instagram this Diwali.
Instagram’s new Restyle feature lets you add festive Diwali effects to photos, videos
October 17, 2025 10:39 am
These cultural effects are available for a short time only, lasting for approximately two weeks until October 29th.
Meta taps Arm Holdings to power AI recommendations across Facebook, Instagram
October 16, 2025 8:17 am
Arm provides chip architecture that serves as a blueprint for what a central processing unit can do and which applications it can run.
Instagram to limit teen content to PG-13 by default, adds parental controls
October 14, 2025 10:56 pm
All users under 18 are automatically placed in restrictive teen accounts unless a parent or guardian allows them to opt out.
