Instagram is developing a new filter that allows users to sort Reels by "Latest" or "Most Viewed."

Meta held its annual developer event, Meta Connect 2024, this week, announcing several updates across AI, VR, and AR. Along with unveiling new devices like Meta Quest 3S, upgrades to Ray-Ban Meta Glasses, and the advanced (though not yet ready for consumers) augmented reality glasses, Orion, the company also shared updates that will be relevant to creators of all sizes, primarily around Meta AI.

Instagram head Adam Mosseri recently addressed the impact of cover photos for Reels, stating they have only a marginal effect. Responding to a user's question, Mosseri explained that covers are primarily visible in Explore or on user profiles.

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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."