WhatsApp has biggest growth among social messaging apps WhatsApp was the big winner when it came to growth in the use of social messaging platforms in Ireland over the past three months. Business • 14 Dec 17
WhatsApp has biggest growth among social messaging apps WhatsApp was the big winner when it came to growth in the use of social messaging platforms in Ireland over the past three months. Business • 14 Dec 17
Instagram employs AI to block offensive content Instagram has announced two new tools that use artificial intelligence to block offensive and spam comments on posts to the photo sharing app. Technology • 29 Jun 17
Instagram employs AI to block offensive content Instagram has announced two new tools that use artificial intelligence to block offensive and spam comments on posts to the photo sharing app. Technology • 29 Jun 17
Student smartphone addiction revealed by survey Nearly half of students in Ireland think they are addicted to their smartphone with 60% considering they use it too much. News • 23 May 17
Student smartphone addiction revealed by survey Nearly half of students in Ireland think they are addicted to their smartphone with 60% considering they use it too much. News • 23 May 17
Facebook tests Snapchat style 'Stories' feature Facebook is testing a new Snapchat and Instagram style 'Stories' feature in Ireland, beginning today. Business • 25 Jan 17
Facebook tests Snapchat style 'Stories' feature Facebook is testing a new Snapchat and Instagram style 'Stories' feature in Ireland, beginning today. Business • 25 Jan 17
Instagram begins rollout of live video to users Instagram has begun to roll out live video to its users, alongside a "disappearing video" feature similar to that of rival social media app Snapchat. Business • 21 Nov 16
Instagram begins rollout of live video to users Instagram has begun to roll out live video to its users, alongside a "disappearing video" feature similar to that of rival social media app Snapchat. Business • 21 Nov 16
10% of adults have been bullied online - survey A survey has found that 10% of adults in Ireland have experienced some form of online abuse. News • 02 Aug 16
10% of adults have been bullied online - survey A survey has found that 10% of adults in Ireland have experienced some form of online abuse. News • 02 Aug 16
Instagram says it has 500 million monthly users Instagram has said it has grown its monthly active user base to 500 million. Technology • 21 Jun 16
Instagram says it has 500 million monthly users Instagram has said it has grown its monthly active user base to 500 million. Technology • 21 Jun 16
Instagram to introduce algorithm driven news feed Instagram is to follow the lead of other social networks by introducing an algorithm which will decide what order posts appear in each user's news feed. Technology • 16 Mar 16
Instagram to introduce algorithm driven news feed Instagram is to follow the lead of other social networks by introducing an algorithm which will decide what order posts appear in each user's news feed. Technology • 16 Mar 16
100 million users on Pinterest company claims More than 100 million users are on Pinterest, the online bulletin board-style service which allows people to "pin" images based on their interests according to the Californian based company. Technology • 17 Sep 15
100 million users on Pinterest company claims More than 100 million users are on Pinterest, the online bulletin board-style service which allows people to "pin" images based on their interests according to the Californian based company. Technology • 17 Sep 15
Instagram introduces trending topics and places Instagram has began letting users easily tune into hot topics of the moment in a move that moves the Facebook-owned image sharing service squarely into Twitter's domain. Business • 24 Jun 15
Instagram introduces trending topics and places Instagram has began letting users easily tune into hot topics of the moment in a move that moves the Facebook-owned image sharing service squarely into Twitter's domain. Business • 24 Jun 15
Instagram launches music channel Instagram, which has quickly become a favourite social media platform for stars, has launched a channel dedicated to music. Business • 30 Apr 15
Instagram launches music channel Instagram, which has quickly become a favourite social media platform for stars, has launched a channel dedicated to music. Business • 30 Apr 15
Facebook: Messenger updates could generate new companies Facebook believes the updates it has made to its Messenger service could help spark the creation of the next generation of big companies. Business • 01 Apr 15
Facebook: Messenger updates could generate new companies Facebook believes the updates it has made to its Messenger service could help spark the creation of the next generation of big companies. Business • 01 Apr 15
Twitter adds video and group messaging features Twitter just got more social thanks to two big new features - group direct messaging, and the ability to capture, edit and share videos from within the app. Business • 27 Jan 15
Twitter adds video and group messaging features Twitter just got more social thanks to two big new features - group direct messaging, and the ability to capture, edit and share videos from within the app. Business • 27 Jan 15
Facebook, Instagram deny services were hacked Social media sites Facebook and Instagram have denied their services were hacked after both sites appeared with error messages and were unavailable for around 40 minutes. News • 27 Jan 15
Facebook, Instagram deny services were hacked Social media sites Facebook and Instagram have denied their services were hacked after both sites appeared with error messages and were unavailable for around 40 minutes. News • 27 Jan 15
Photo-sharing app Instagram overtakes Twitter Photo-sharing application Instagram has overtaken rival social network Twitter after announcing that it now has more than 300m users worldwide. News • 10 Dec 14
Photo-sharing app Instagram overtakes Twitter Photo-sharing application Instagram has overtaken rival social network Twitter after announcing that it now has more than 300m users worldwide. News • 10 Dec 14
Facebook's Instagram to start selling advertising Facebook is to sell advertising on its Instagram photo service, the first effort to make money from the company’s largest acquisition on record. News • 04 Oct 13
Facebook's Instagram to start selling advertising Facebook is to sell advertising on its Instagram photo service, the first effort to make money from the company’s largest acquisition on record. News • 04 Oct 13
'Ohly show' after Swedish MP's photo flash gaffe A Swedish politician who posted an online photo of his new Liverpool FC tattoo says he will take more care in future after revealing considerably more than he had intended. News • 26 Jul 13
'Ohly show' after Swedish MP's photo flash gaffe A Swedish politician who posted an online photo of his new Liverpool FC tattoo says he will take more care in future after revealing considerably more than he had intended. News • 26 Jul 13
Instagram 'won't sell user photos' Photo website Instagram plans to modify its terms of service in the wake of a huge backlash over apparent plans to claim the rights of people's pictures and sell them to advertisers. Business • 19 Dec 12
Instagram 'won't sell user photos' Photo website Instagram plans to modify its terms of service in the wake of a huge backlash over apparent plans to claim the rights of people's pictures and sell them to advertisers. Business • 19 Dec 12
Instagram says it will not sell users photos The photo-sharing site Instagram has said it is not the company’s intention to sell users' photos. News • 19 Dec 12
Instagram says it will not sell users photos The photo-sharing site Instagram has said it is not the company’s intention to sell users' photos. News • 19 Dec 12
Facebook buys Instagram for $1 billion Facebook has announced a billion-dollar-deal to buy the startup behind the smartphone photo sharing application Instagram. Business • 10 Apr 12
Facebook buys Instagram for $1 billion Facebook has announced a billion-dollar-deal to buy the startup behind the smartphone photo sharing application Instagram. Business • 10 Apr 12
