Tweet Instagram appears to be testing allowing users to send Direct messages through its web-based version on desktops. Currently, the photo-sharing app only lets you comment and like on the web. Read more… Neowin

Tweet Starting today, you can create your own augmented reality filters and effects for Instagram using Spark AR and share them on the photo-sharing site as the platform enters public beta. Read more… Neowin

Tweet Facebook is planning on adding its own name to its subsidiaries’ apps, changing them to “WhatsApp from Facebook” and “Instagram from Facebook” in a bid to appropriate their success. Read more… Neowin

Tweet Instagram has announced changes to its account disabling policy. It will now allow users to appeal their deleted content, get their accounts back even after they’ve been disabled, and more. Read more… Neowin

Tweet Instagram rolled out a new tool to detect offensive comments on its platform and give the owner time to reflect and change that comment. Soon, a new feature will also let users restrict their bully. Read more… Neowin