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Instagram Could Potentially Split Reels into Its Own Standalone App
Anshuman Jain
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There's a possibility that Instagram might launch a standalone app for Reels, code-named Project Ray. This app would feature 3-minute reels and improved recommendations. The move could compete with TikTok and bring Instagram back to its roots, but risks alienating current users.
Instagram has introduced a music-sharing feature in DMs, allowing users to share song snippets from the app's music library. The feature is available for both Android and iPhone users with the latest version of Instagram, and can be accessed through the sticker menu in chat.
This article explores different workarounds to check your previously watched Instagram Reels. Since Instagram itself does not offer a baked in option to let users browse their Reels watch history, users can try workarounds like looking up liked Reels under Your Activity section or view saved Reels instead.
In this read, we have thoroughly explained how the restrict feature works on Instagram, and along with detailed steps on how you can restrict and unrestrict someone from the Instagram app or the website. We have also detailed some frequently asked questions on the topic.
Instagram is rolling out the option to send high-quality images in direct messages. A tiny HD icon will appear in the top right corner of the photo picker, allowing users to share images in better resolution. However, this can result in larger file sizes and longer sending times.
Meta released Edits, a video editing app, after TikTok's ban in the US. The app offers a suite of creative tools, including a separate tab for inspirations, draft sharing, and watermark-free exports. Edits is free at launch and will be available for iOS first, with Android support coming later. But you can preorder the app now.
This Upcoming Feature Could Just be Instagram’s Solution to Toxic Comments
Anshuman Jain
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Instagram is testing a dislike comment option. The feature looks like a downward arrow icon between the like and comment options, similar to Reddit's downvote button. It could be exclusive to creators, allowing them to hide harsh comments from others, but its details are still unclear.
Instagram Wants to Be TikTok So Bad; Switching to Rectangular Grid Over Square
Anshuman Jain
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Instagram is introducing a rectangular grid style for profile pages, replacing the traditional square grid. This change helps to showcase vertical content, but has upset some users who designed their profiles around the square layout.
Instagram head Adam Mosseri has confirmed that users will start receiving political recommendations starting this week in the U.S. and then globally following the new policies from Meta. This change aims to give creators a better reach and provide more content options for users who want it.
Instagram’s Sensitive Content Filter Incorrectly Flagged LGBTQ+ Terms for Months
Anshuman Jain
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Instagram mistakenly blocked LGBTQ-related content from teenage users due to misclassified search terms. The issue was resolved after UserMag reached out to Meta, the platform's parent company. This incident comes at the time when Meta is trying to relax censorship and restrictions on Facebook and Instagram.
Facebook and Instagram will transition away from independent fact-checkers and towards community notes, similar to X. The decision is taken because of the alleged bias among fact-checkers, particularly in the US. This move has raised concerns among independent fact-checkers and experts.
Meta Starts Deleting AI Bot Profiles on Instagram and Facebook After User Backlash
Arjun Sha
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Meta is deleting its AI-generated accounts on Instagram and Facebook. Users have called out their fake and "cringey" posts. Meta says the AI accounts are being removed to fix the bug that prevented users from blocking AI profiles.
Instagram is working on a feature that will show unseen stories from the past week at the end of the stories tray. This feature is currently in testing and will only display stories saved by mutual followers. It's expected to roll out in the future, but an exact release date is unclear.
Instagram has launched a message scheduling feature, allowing users to send text messages at a specified date and time. To use this feature, users can type out their text, long press the send button, and select the desired date and time. This feature is currently available for all users and has a 29-day scheduling limit.
If you want to take a break from the continuous scrolling of posts and reels, you can try temporarily deactivating your Instagram account. The platform lets you deactivate your account using the Instagram apps on Android and iPhone as well as on its website. Read further to learn more.
In this guide we have explained how you can delete your Instagram account permanently from the iPhone and Android app as well as laid out the steps for the web version of the platform. We have also mentioned the steps to download all your data before you take the big leap and delete your account.
If you have muted someone's Instagram Notes at some point and have now changed your mind, it is quite easy to unmute Notes. The easiest way to do so would be to simply head into your Instagram settings > Muted accounts > Unmute > turn off the Notes toggle. For more details, read here!
Instagram Confirms Bias, Popular Creators Get the Best Video Quality
Abubakar Mohammed
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Instagram's Head Adam Mosseri revealed in an Instagram AMA that the platform lowers the quality of the video after a long time if it isn't being watched. He also mentioned that the platform restores the quality if the content gains popularity. This is the reason why you sometimes feel like the quality has gone down perhaps due to your internet, but the actual reason behind the same is the platform itself.
Instagram's Collaboration feature is a much better way of expanding your Instagram reach than simply tagging folks on the platform. To do so, create an Instagram post > Tag people > Invite collaborators. Know all about it in detail right here!
Instagram Makes It Easier to Add Trending Songs to Your Spotify Playlist
Sagnik Das Gupta
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Instagram finally lets you add trending tracks that appear on your feed directly to your Spotify. Here's how the feature works. You need to tap the Add button, which will require you to link your Spotify account to Instagram, and the song will then be "added to your Liked Songs playlist." And that's it!
Instagram is rolling out a set of new features or security measures to combat sextortion and protect teenagers from it. From preventing users from screenshotting ephemeral texts in DMs to displaying safety notices and fully rolling out the Nudity Protection feature, here's how Instagram is strengthening its defenses against such scams.
Instagram has updated its profile cards, making them customizable. Users can change the background image to personalize their card. However, the position of the QR code and username cannot be changed. This feature is being rolled out to all users and it's a welcome change for those looking to share their profiles more creatively.
Not sure that you have got blocked by one of your friends on Instagram? Then this guide should help you figure it out as we have discussed a total of 8 methods that should be more than enough to help you determine and confirm your suspicion that you were blocked or not.
In this article, we have discussed ways to mass unfollow users on Instagram. The first method is manual unfollowing from the "Following" list. The second method involves unfollowing least interacted users. The third method suggests removing flagged accounts. Lastly, an Android app called "Unfollow App" can be used to batch unfollow accounts.
In this guide, we have outlined five different methods that can help you download Reel videos from Instagram in no time. We take you through the official option that is available for Android and iOS, screen recording, using third party apps and online tools. Each method should work flawlessly for you without any hiccups on the way.
Instagram is introducing the ability to set up your favorite musical preferences right on your Instagram profile. This way, you can show off whichever song you love or in the mood for. The process to add a song is also pretty straightforward as you can do it by simply heading into the Edit Profile option.
The new feature on Instagram, Disappearing Notes, allows users to leave temporary comments on posts and Reels. These notes, only visible to their followers or close friends, can be managed for sharing and automatically disappear after three days. You can create one by yourself from the share option on any post or Reel.
Instagram announces new features, including a Notes feature on Reels that will disappear in 3 days and the ability to add multiple songs to a Reel. Instagram is also collaborating with researchers to study the app's effect on teenagers' mental health by providing six months of user data.
To unsend a message on Instagram, long press on a message and the option will appear right there. If you want to delete multiple messages and reduce the clutter, you can simply long press on a message > Delete for you. However, this doesn't unsend the message and simply lets you delete messages from both sides for yourself.
Unsending an Instagram message deletes it permanently from both sides of the chat. To unsend a message on the Instagram mobile app, go to Messages > open the chat > long press on a message > Unsend. Meanwhile, on the Instagram website, head over to the Messages tab from the left sidebar > open the chat > hover over a message > 3-dots icon > Unsend.
Meta AI chatbot is being widely rolled out and it's available on the web and across its many social media apps. You can use Meta AI on the web, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger. The AI chatbot is powered by the Llama 3 70B model. Besides conversations, it can also generate images and retouch photos. The good thing is that it can connect to the internet to find the latest information.
If you are not satisfied with the gallery of effects that you get in the viewfinder of the Instagram app, and looking for something more to add that extra touch of glam to your stories then in this article, we will show you how to search and browse for more effects on the Instagram app and also tell you how to save them so you can use them again later.
Instagram is testing non-skippable ads that require users to watch or find an ad before continuing to scroll down any further. It begins a countdown where you have to have the ad on your screen for 6 seconds to finish it. This change could potentially reduce mindless scrolling and address Instagram addiction, but may also exacerbate user frustration with ads.
If you want to change your email account associated with your Instagram then you can easily do so from Accounts Center. Simply, open Instagram settings, go to Accounts Center and then open the personal details page. Add a new email there and it will automatically replace the old one. This method works for both Android, iOS and the website version of Instagram.
Meta Trains Its AI on Your Instagram and FB Photos; Here’s How to Opt Out
Arjun Sha
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Meta is using images and other data from Instagram and Facebook to train its AI models. It's opt-in by default and users are being notified now. You can ask Meta to stop training on your personal data, but it will only apply to data gathered from third-party services. Meta has also made it harder to opt out by asking for evidence to further process the request.
In this guide, we will show you how to update Instagram on your Android and iPhone, with steps to help you along the way. On Android, you can update the app from the Google Play Store or by using the APK method. On iOS, you can update Instagram only by using the App Store.
In this guide, we have detailed the steps to unlink your Facebook and Instagram accounts from each of the apps using Accounts Center. The process can be performed on both the Instagram and the Facebook app for iOS and Android. Users can also log in to their accounts using the browser on their computer and unlink it from there.
Instagram Captions for Girls: 250+ Cool, Fashion, Cute Caption Ideas
Anshuman Jain
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In this article, we have listed down over 250 Instagram captions for girls ranging from a variety of categories including selfies, birthdays, bad girl captions, travel, nature, and relationships. These will help make your content more appealing and engaging for your followers. You can also do your own take using any of the captions from this list.
Instagram Reveal Sticker Lets You Post Hidden Stories: How to Use It
Anshuman Jain
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We explored Instagram's new Reveal sticker, which blurs stories which only becomes visible when users reply to it. This feature can help increase user engagement and spark conversations. The platform also added additional features like the Add Yours Music sticker and Frame sticker.
In this guide, we have curated a list of Instagram captions for boys covering various categories like motivation, health, fitness, sports, love, lifestyle, success, money, friendship, and nature. This will help your Instagram posts reach and engagement and also make your posts stand out among others.
Threads Now Lets You Filter Out Offensive Content, Here’s How to Enable It
Anshuman Jain
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Threads has expanded the Hidden Words functionality across the entire platform. Instagram head, Adam Mosseri, has announced that Hidden Words can now be used to let you filter unwanted content from your feed, search results, profiles, and replies. You can hide words and phrases on Threads by going to profile icon > globe or padlock icon > Hidden words > Custom words and phrases.
TikTok’s New App to Rival Instagram is Here, and It Looks a Lot Like Pinterest
Anshuman Jain
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TikTok has launched a new photo-sharing app called TikTok Notes. This standalone app is currently available in Canada and Australia, allowing users to sign in with their existing TikTok account. It features a For You and Following section, headings for posts, and options to control comments. The app layout resembles Pinterest feed instead of Instagram like speculated earlier.