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.

Instagram is rolling out one of the most requested features—it’s giving users the ability to play a Reel at 2x speed by long-pressing on the left or right side of their screen.

Instagram seems to be quietly testing a Repost feature for select users.

Meta has announced new updates to Instagram Creator Marketplace, enhancing creator discovery and brand collaborations.

Instagram is discontinuing Content Notes, a feature launched last summer that allowed users to leave Notes on posts and Reels, which would then appear in the feeds of mutual followers

Instagram is working on improving search functionality, according to Adam Mosseri.

Over the past few days, I’ve spotted a trio of new features for Direct Messages on Instagram:

Instagram is testing the ability for creators to add captions to their Stories.

Instagram is starting to test a new feature called Blend.

Instagram has started rolling out the ability for more users to share photos in their original aspect ratio.