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Instagram Adds 'Watch Next' Frame to Highlight Unviewed Stories
Instagram has added a Watch Next frame to its Stories feature.
Threads Rolls Out ‘Use Media’ Option for Users to Quickly Reshare Photos & Videos
Threads is rolling out an ‘Use Media’ feature, allowing users to easily reshare photos and videos on the platform while giving proper credit to the original creator.
Instagram Adds New Feature to Highlight Why Certain Reels Stand Out to Viewers
Instagram has added a new feature that provides users with context and insights into why certain Reels stand out.
Instagram Adds Music Spotlight Feature to Highlight Reels from Artists & Fans
Instagram has added a Music Spotlight feature.
Threads Tests Topic-Specific Profile Collections to Help Users Discover Accounts on Topics They're Interested In
Threads is testing collections of profiles focused on popular topics and communities, such as basketball, style and fashion, food, books, pop culture, and more, curated by a few users in the US
Instagram Launches Trial Reels to Help Creators Test Content with Non-Followers First
After months of testing, Instagram has officially launched Trial Reels, a new feature for creators.
Instagram Upgrades Broadcast Channels with Replies, Prompts & Insights
Instagram has added new ways for creators to interact with fans through Broadcast Channels. Updates include:
Threads Lets Users Swipe Between Feeds from the Home Page
Threads is rolling out an updated design for both iOS and Android. The update keeps the different feeds — For You, Following, and any custom feeds — visible on the home screen, making it easy for users to swipe between them.
The Instagram for Business Website Is Going Away
The Instagram for Business website is being phased out, as noted in a notification on the site.
Instagram Lets Users Share Multiple Photos in One Story with the Launch of Collages for Stories
Instagram has launched a Collage feature for Stories, discovered by Matt Navarra. Available via the tray in Stories, users can select multiple photos and share them in a single Story as a Collage.
Threads Will Allow Users to Set Their Default Feed: For You, Following, or a Custom Feed
Threads is rolling out another update. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the platform is currently testing a feature allowing users to choose their own default feed—from For You, Following, or a Custom Feed.
Threads Adds Support for Landscape Videos on iOS Devices
Threads now supports landscape videos on iOS devices.