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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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In a rather surprising announcement, Google has confirmed that Instagram was draining battery on some Android devices, and that the latest version of the app fixes the issue.
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What started as a regular engagement event at Meta India’s headquarters took a fun turn when Adam Mosseri surprised everyone by joining a group of content creators in dancing to the Bollywood hit 'What Jhumka?'
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Misha Agrawal died by suicide after losing social media followers, confirms family; Taapsee Pannu says she feared this day would come
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Content creator Misha Agrawal was upset after seeing a decline in her Instagram followers, according to her sister Mukta Agrawal.
Meta’s celebrity chatbots found discussing sexual conversations with minors
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Researchers posing as 13-year-olds interacted with the chatbots on platforms like Instagram and Facebook, triggering exchanges that violated safety guidelines.
Are Instagram Teen Accounts an effective step towards protecting our youth from the big, bad internet?
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Instagram Teen Accounts can be a great starting point, but they must go hand-in-hand with real-world support that fosters autonomy, resilience, and a healthy relationship with technology—skills that will serve teens well throughout life.
