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Instagram Appears to Be Testing an “Unlock” Feature for Gated Content
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 Edits App Will Likely Have Some Paid Features
Instagram’s upcoming app, Edits, is expected to launch in the next few weeks, according to Adam Mosseri.
Facebook Is Bringing Ads to Notifications Soon
Facebook will begin testing ads in notifications this spring. Users will see these ads labeled as “sponsored” alongside their regular notifications based on their past engagement with ads and content.
Reddit Adds the Ability to Import Ad Campaigns from Meta
Reddit’s added a new Import feature that allows advertisers to transfer campaigns directly from Meta Ads Manager.
Instagram Now Lets Users Play Reels at 2x Speed Like TikTok
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 Is Shuting Down Notes on Feed Posts & Reels
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
Facebook Creators Can Now Make Money from Public Stories
Facebook is giving creators a new way to make money—this time through public Stories. Creators in the Facebook Content Monetization program can now earn from Stories, just like they do with videos, Reels, and posts.
Instagram is Testing Blend, a Shared Feed Between Friends Based on Their Interests
Instagram is starting to test a new feature called Blend.
Instagram Rolls Out the Ability to Share Photos in Their Original Aspect Ratio to More Users
Instagram has started rolling out the ability for more users to share photos in their original aspect ratio.
Meta Expected to Launch Standalone App for Its Meta AI Assistant
Meta may be launching a standalone app for Meta AI, expected in the second quarter, with a paid subscription option.
Instagram Encourages Users to Schedule Late-Night Messages for Later
Instagram has started encouraging users to schedule messages