The European Commission will propose new rules later this year to restrict children’s access to social media platforms across the European Union, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said, following recommendations from an expert panel focused on protecting minors online.
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Instagram Edits Introduces Bilingual Captions, Editing Features
Instagram has rolled out a fresh update for its video editing app Edits, introducing bilingual captions and several new creative tools as Meta continues to expand features aimed at content creators.
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FBR Explains 5% Withholding Tax on Social Media Earnings in Finance Bill 2026
New tax framework aims to bring digital content creators and influencers into Pakistan’s formal tax system
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has clarified the mechanism for collecting withholding tax on social media earnings under the Finance Bill 2026, proposing a 5% tax deduction on income received by digital content creators and influencers through banking and financial institutions.
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Instagram for TV Launches on Samsung Smart TVs
Instagram has expanded its Instagram for TV app to Samsung Smart TVs in the United States, extending availability beyond Amazon Fire TV and Google TV devices as the platform continues to push into living room entertainment.
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Instagram Launches Instants Feature for Spontaneous Photo Sharing
Instagram has officially introduced Instants, a new feature designed to help users share spontaneous and unfiltered photos with friends. Alongside the feature, Instagram has also launched a companion Instants app for faster camera access on mobile devices.
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Instagram Launches TV App Bringing Reels Big
Instagram has officially announced Instagram for TV, a brand-new app designed to bring its popular short-form video content to larger screens.
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Instagram Introduces New Controls for Reels Algorithm
Instagram has introduced a major update that gives users more control over the Reels algorithm, allowing them to see and manage the interests the platform uses to recommend content.
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PTA and Meta Launch Instagram Teen Accounts for Safety
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in partnership with Meta, has officially launched Instagram’s new safety feature, “Teen Accounts,” aimed at strengthening online safety and digital wellbeing for young users across Pakistan.
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Meta Introduces Ad-Free Subscriptions for Facebook, Instagram
Meta has announced a major change for users in the UK, revealing that ad-free subscriptions for Facebook and Instagram will be rolled out over the coming weeks.
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Instagram Rolls Out Repost, Location Sharing Features Globally
Instagram has officially introduced new features aimed at enhancing user interaction — including a Repost function and location sharing.
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