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Instagram Adds 'Watch Next' Frame to Highlight Unviewed Stories
Instagram has added a Watch Next frame to its Stories feature.
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.
Instagram Adds the Ability to Schedule Direct Messages
nstagram has started rolling out the ability to schedule Direct Messages (DMs).
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 Tests a New Iteration of Suggested Reels Feature
Instagram has started testing a new iteration of its Suggested Reels feature that appears between posts in the feed. Instead of the typical carousel of recommended Reels, it now displays them in a 2x2 grid format.
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 Adds Support for Landscape Videos on iOS Devices
Threads now supports landscape videos on iOS devices.
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.