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.
Instagram Adds New Stickers, Nicknames & Location Sharing Features for Direct Messages
Instagram announced new features for Direct Messages (DMs).
Threads Tests Advanced Search Filters & Expansion of Trending Topics
Threads has begun testing updates to both Search and Trending Now.
Threads Adjusts Ranking System to Prioritize Content From Followed Accounts
Instagram’s Adam Mosseri announced that Threads is tweaking its ranking system to prioritize content from accounts users follow.
Why Instagram Story Highlights Are Moving to the Profile Grid & What it Means for creators & Brands
Instagram is testing an updated profile experience that moves Story Highlights to the main profile grid, starting today (November 19th). Highlights will also have their own dedicated tab, similar to Reels. Users can edit their Highlights, choose where they appear, and remove them from the main profile grid if desired.
Threads Expands Custom Feeds to Help Users Curate Content Tailored to Their Interests
Threads expanded the rollout of Custom Feeds, allowing users to create custom feeds of topics and people they want to follow.
Instagram Is Allowing Users to Reset Their Content Recommendations Across Explore, Reels & Feed
Instagram is testing a new feature that allows users to reset the content recommendations they see across Explore, Reels, and Feed.