Instagram has launched a new feature allowing users to turn Carousel posts into Reels.

Instagram is experimenting with a new Full-Screen mode for Reels for some users.

Instagram now allows users to add up to 20 photos, videos, or mixed media in Carousel Posts, doubling the previous limit of ten photos or videos.

Meta has announced updates for the Threads desktop experience for creators and brands.

Facebook has introduced a new training policy for first-time violators of its Community Standards. Creators who breach these standards for the first time will receive a notification to complete in-app educational training about the specific policy they violated.

Instagram has added two new Notes features.

Instagram has announced a big change to Insights: Views will now be the primary metric across all formats—photos, Carousels (which can now be up to 20 photos or videos), Reels, Stories, and Live. This update will apply to both organic and boosted posts featuring these formats.

Threads has rolled out a blue label for posts related to recent trending topics in the US. This label will also display the number of related posts. Users can click on the label to view other related posts and sort them by "Top" or "Recent."

You've likely heard phrases like 'sends per reach' or 'send rate' if you’ve been paying attention to Instagram recently. Adam Mosseri, Instagram's head, has been discussing this metric more frequently. If you’re unfamiliar with it, it's the rate at which people see your content and share it via direct messages (DMs).

Meta updated its AI label to ‘AI Info’ from ‘Made With AI’ following feedback and frustration from creators. This change addresses concerns, especially among photographers, who found their posts labeled 'Made With AI' when using basic editing tools, due to Meta’s adoption of industry standards like C2PA to identify AI usage.

Instagram is experimenting with Recent Highlights, showcasing Story Highlights from followed accounts between feed posts.