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Instagram Reels may come with a new ‘blend’ feature: Here's how it will work
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Instagram is reportedly working on a new feature called 'Blend' that will allow users to create a personalized and private feed for themselves and their friends. This feature, similar to Spotify's Blend, will be created based on the reels shared between the users. Users can send an invite to their friends, and once accepted, they can access a personalized feed catered to their shared interests. It is currently an internal prototype and not being externally tested. In other news, Meta plans to set up an India-specific Elections Operations Centre to tackle misinformation during the Lok Sabha elections.
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Instagram is developing 'Blend,' recommended Reels for you and a friend
TechCrunch
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1y ago
Medial
Instagram is developing a feature called "Blend" that would create a private feed of Reels recommendations for you and a friend. The feature would generate personalized feeds based on Reels you have shared with each other and your Reels interests. This functionality is similar to Spotify's Blend feature. The purpose of Blend is to help users discover new Reels together, potentially boosting Reels' discovery and watch time on Instagram. It is unclear when or if Instagram plans to launch Blend externally. This feature could give Instagram a slight advantage over TikTok in the short-form video market.
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Instagram launches new feature Blend to help users discover Reels with friends
Economic Times
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3m ago
Medial
Instagram has introduced Blend, a feature allowing users to share a Reels feed with friends via direct messaging. This interactive feature aims to enhance social content discovery, encouraging user-to-user connections instead of creator-led interactions. By tapping a new DM icon, users can start a Blend, which refreshes daily. Participants can view and react to Reels, fostering engagement. Blend also gives Instagram a competitive advantage over TikTok. Meanwhile, Instagram’s parent company, Meta, is facing significant antitrust challenges.
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Instagram reportedly starts testing a new ‘trial reels’ feature
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1y ago
Medial
Instagram is testing a new feature called "Trial Reels" that allows creators to test their content without it showing up on their profiles. The feature lets users share their reels with non-followers and gain insights into metrics like likes and comments before deciding to share it with their followers or archive it. The trial reels won't be visible on the user's profile by default but can be shared by others. Instagram's parent company, Meta, has not confirmed if the feature will be rolled out. Meta has also added new features to the Notes function on Instagram, including likes, mentions, and prompts.
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Instagram is working on a feature that would allow you to let others put a 'Spin' on your Reel
TechCrunch
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1y ago
Medial
Instagram is reportedly working on a new feature called "Spins" for its Reels feature. Spins would allow users to swap out the text or audio in another user's Reel, giving it a new meaning and allowing for collaborative creativity. This could be used to start trends or create templates that others can modify. The feature would give credit to the original creator and potentially help them reach a wider audience. It is unknown when or if Instagram plans to publicly release Spins.
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Instagram now lets you limit posts, reels to close friends
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Instagram has expanded its Close Friends feature to include sharing Reels and feed posts with a smaller, trusted group instead of all followers. The aim is to allow users to connect with the people that matter most in a pressure-free space. To share exclusive content with Close Friends, users can select the option when creating a post or Reel, and it will be indicated with a green star label. Additionally, Instagram is testing a feature that would allow users to turn off read receipts in direct messages.
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How Instagram got its mojo back
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Instagram seemed to be losing its relevance to TikTok, but against all odds, it is staging a comeback. Sensor Tower data shows that Instagram downloads were up 20% in 2023 compared to TikTok's 4% year-over-year growth. The success of Instagram can be attributed to its newly launched Threads feature and the improvement of Reels, which now showcases more original videos. TikTok, on the other hand, saw a decrease in monthly active users among the 18-24 age group. Additionally, TikTok's emphasis on shopping has made the app less enjoyable for some users. However, both Instagram and TikTok may face challenges with increasing regulation and the push for a screen-free lifestyle.
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Instagram will test a new nudity protection feature. Here's how it will work
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Instagram, owned by Meta, is testing a new feature called nudity protection to combat sextortion and intimate image abuse. The feature uses on-device machine learning to detect nudity in direct messages (DMs) sent on the platform. If nudity is detected, users will be reminded to think twice before sending the image. The feature will also blur and place warnings on images containing nudity in DMs, giving users the option to block and report the sender. Additionally, it aims to educate users about the potential risks of sending explicit images. The feature will be turned on by default for users under 18.
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TikTok to log off from US: all your questions answered
Economic Times
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6m ago
Medial
A federal ban may soon take TikTok offline in the U.S., affecting new downloads but allowing existing users to continue for now. TikTok has 170 million U.S. users and 7,000 employees. Users may switch to apps like Instagram Reels or YouTube Shorts. ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, is not considering a sale. Alternatives like Xiaohongshu, Lemon8, and Twitch are gaining traction as users look for new platforms amidst the impending ban.
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Instagram gets a WhatsApp-like location sharing feature. Here's how it works
Livemint
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8m ago
Medial
Instagram is introducing a location sharing feature in direct messages (DMs) which allows users to share their live location for up to an hour. The feature can be used to coordinate meeting spots or find friends in crowded places. The shared location is only visible to both parties and cannot be forwarded. Instagram is also adding the ability to add nicknames in DMs, which will only apply within the chat and won't change the username elsewhere on the platform. Additionally, 17 new sticker packs will be available in DMs. Currently, these features are available in select countries.
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You’ll soon be able to leave comments on Instagram Stories posts
The Verge
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11m ago
Medial
Instagram is introducing the ability to leave comments on Stories, allowing users to publicly respond to posts. However, only mutual followers can comment, and comments will be ephemeral, disappearing after 24 hours like the Stories themselves. Users can toggle comments on or off for each Story. This feature aligns with Instagram’s efforts to enhance user engagement on Stories and Reels.
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