Instagram is giving more users access to Shared Access, a long-in-the-works feature a feature first spotted last year.

Instagram recently rolled out more updates for Direct Messages.

Instagram added an enhanced cropping tool to Edits on iOS.

Threads revealed new link-sharing features. Creators can now add up to five links to their bio, each with a custom title, similar to Instagram. Soon, Threads will begin testing link insights that show how often links in profiles and posts are tapped.

Meta unveiled several updates to its creator-brand advertising solutions.

Facebook launched a Facebook for Creators Instagram account.

Instagram partnered with The Weeknd to showcase its new unlockable Reels feature. The singer shared a Reel from his upcoming movie, Hurry Up Tomorrow, that can only be accessed with a code.

Meta is testing advanced original content protection for Meta Verified subscribers.

Meta launched a standalone app for Meta AI.

Instagram may be testing a new “Unlock” feature for content. The Instagram account @design currently has a Reel labeled “Unlock this reel from design,” with a hint and a field for users to enter a secret code to view the content. On the grid, the post shows a key icon to indicate it’s locked.

Instagram’s upcoming app, Edits, is expected to launch in the next few weeks, according to Adam Mosseri.