Five benefits of the Facebook and Instagram editing tools for Reels
By Industry Contributor 25 October 2022By Moon Baz, Head of Creator Partnerships, Middle East, Africa and Turkey, Meta FULL STORY >
Teens and Instagram: Practical steps parents can take to help teens navigate Instagram safely
By Industry Contributor 15 March 2022By Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO of ESET South Africa FULL STORY >
#InstaHack: how researchers were able to take over the Instagram App using a malicious image
By Staff Writer 25 September 2020Earlier this year, Check Point researchers found a critical vulnerability in the Instagram app that would have given an attacker the ability to take over a victim’s Instagram account, and turn their... FULL STORY >
Flickr goes back to basics - no more 1 TB free storage
By Staff Writer 2 November 2018Remember Flickr? Yep, the site that was once the foremost photography sharing site before Instagram came stomping along. If you still have a Flickr account then you better take note of the latest development. FULL STORY >
Notification - You are all caught up with Instagram
By Staff Writer 5 July 2018With Instagram recently crossing the one billion user mark, it’s safe to say there are a lot of people checking out photos. FULL STORY >
Instagram hits one billion, launches video service
By Staff Writer 22 June 2018One billion active monthly users, and a new video service - things are looking good at Instagram. FULL STORY >
Sources say Instagram's video hub could launch on 20 June
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 7 June 2018Following the likes of Facebook Watch and Snapchat Discover, Instagram's pro video hub could be launching later this month. FULL STORY >
Instagram adds mute button to silence irritating followers
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 23 May 2018The long awaited feature is finally coming to Instagram. FULL STORY >
Instagram adds in-app payment functionality
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 4 May 2018A new feature has launched on Instagram, allowing users to make in-app payments, but more intriguingly adds new ways for influencers to sell products. FULL STORY >
You will soon be able to download all your Instagram pics easily
By Staff Writer 12 April 2018A tool, similar to Facebook’s Download your Data, will be coming soon. FULL STORY >
Instagram testing out Nametag code feature
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 10 April 2018The new feature is similar to Snapchat's Friend Codes, and is currently being tested by Instagram insiders. FULL STORY >
Instagram testing notification system for screenshots in Stories
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 12 February 2018Currently being tested out with a small set of users, the Stories screenshot notification is akin to what Snapchat currently employs. FULL STORY >
Elon Musk shows The Boring Company's Flamethrower in action
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 29 January 2018Musk takes to Instagram to show off his latest toy. FULL STORY >
Overcoming the Digital Skills Gap with Social Media Education
By Press Release 8 November 2017With 13 million South Africans on Facebook, 2.68 million on Instagram and 7.4 million users on Twitter, social media marketing is a key tool for reaching new audiences and boosting sales for any business. FULL STORY >
Six million Instagram accounts hacked
By Press Release 5 September 2017A hack believed to target only celebrity accounts on Instagram has also accessed millions of users’ private data, says ESET South Africa. FULL STORY >
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