Hong Kong, July 28 -- Instagram has introduced a set of new features over the past few days. In a series of updates, the Facebook-owned photo- and video-sharing platform launched several new settings for users and rules for advertisers, including an increased privacy control for young users while empowering them with the ability to take greater control of their content.

The new default 'private' setting for users under the age of 16 (under 18 in some countries) is designed to protect teenagers on the platform. The feature automatically sets the profile to private, which ensures that no one can follow them without their consent. Image: Courtesy Solen Feyissa/Unsplash

Instagram has also limited the reach of advertisers for under-16 accoun...