Instagram has launched new features — including Reposts, Map, and a Friends tab in Reels — to help users connect more meaningfully with friends. Meta’s August 6, 2025 update also includes AI tools, video editing upgrades, and messaging improvements.
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Instagram Now Requires 1,000 Followers to Use Live Feature: Here’s What You Need to Know
Instagram has updated its eligibility criteria for Live broadcasts. As of August 2025, users must now have at least 1,000 followers to access the Live feature. This change aims to curb misuse, promote responsible streaming, and protect the platform’s community from abuse and harmful content.
IICT Joins Forces with Global Tech Leaders to Launch AVGC-XR Courses in India
The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) has launched admissions for its first academic batch this August, offering cutting-edge courses in Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR), with support from global leaders like Google, Meta, and Adobe.
Meta Brings Ads to WhatsApp: Here’s What to Expect
Meta has officially announced that advertisements will soon appear on WhatsApp, marking a major shift for the globally popular messaging platform. The ads will primarily be integrated into the Status and Channels features, with no disruption to personal or group chats.
WhatsApp Set to Introduce Ads and Subscription Plans: Major Shift Coming to the Messaging App
Meta has announced that WhatsApp will soon introduce in-app advertisements and subscription plans, starting later in 2025. The move marks a major shift for the ad-free messaging app, with features aimed at businesses while keeping private chats free from ads.
