🚀 Medial Secures Investment on Shark Tank India - Fueling the Future of Professional Social Networking. 🔥

Startup Showcase

Premium Content

Try our Valuation Calculator →

News on Medial

Instagram testing feed only for paid verified users

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Instagram testing feed only for paid verified users

Instagram, owned by Meta, is testing a new feature that would allow only paid and verified users to post on a dedicated feed. This move follows in the footsteps of Elon Musk's platform, X, which offers more control to its users. Instagram is exploring this feature as a way for businesses and creators to gain more visibility. The Meta Verified toggle, priced at $11.99 on the web or $14.99 in-app, allows users to appear more prominently in the Instagram feed. Meta is also considering charging users in Europe $14 for an ad-free Instagram or Facebook experience.

Related News

Instagram may allow to share feed posts just with close friends soon

Robots · 1y ago

Instagram may allow to share feed posts just with close friends soon

Instagram is testing a feature that allows users to share their feed posts exclusively with their 'Close Friends' group, aiming to create a more personal and intimate experience on the platform. This feature could eliminate the need for users to maintain separate accounts for close friends. While Instagram has confirmed the testing, it hasn't disclosed the specific countries involved. This move follows previous features like sharing Stories with 'Close Friends' and the now-discontinued Threads app, highlighting Instagram's focus on enhancing personal connections.

Instagram tests a reposts feature | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 2m ago

Instagram tests a reposts feature | TechCrunch

Instagram is testing a repost feature that allows users to share content in their Feed, similar to retweets on Twitter. This could benefit creators by enhancing reach and ensuring credit, as many currently use workarounds or third-party apps for resharing. While some may appreciate the ability to amplify content, others might feel overwhelmed with another format on a platform already bustling with various content types. Instagram hasn't confirmed a release date for this feature.

Instagram now lets you limit posts, reels to close friends

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Instagram now lets you limit posts, reels to close friends

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.

YouTube to add support for RSS uploads for podcasters by year-end

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2y ago

YouTube to add support for RSS uploads for podcasters by year-end

YouTube is planning to introduce support for RSS (Really Simple Syndication) uploads for podcasters by the end of the year. This feature has been in beta testing as an invite-only pilot. YouTube Music will also include podcast support by the year-end, allowing users to add RSS feeds to their library. The platform is testing a new Android feature that enables users to search for songs by humming. This announcement puts YouTube Music ahead of Spotify in terms of private RSS feed support.

Threads starts testing in-app camera shortcut and drafts | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Threads starts testing in-app camera shortcut and drafts | TechCrunch

Instagram is testing two highly requested features, drafts and in-app camera, but only for a small number of users. The draft feature allows users to save one post in the composer for later use, while the in-app camera shortcut makes it easier to quickly post a photo to Threads. The update comes as Instagram also looks to adopt Threads-styled carousels for displaying images. These updates aim to enhance user engagement on the platform, which currently has over 130 million active users.

Instagram and Threads will soon recommend less political content

Startup News FYI

Startup News FYI · 1y ago

Instagram and Threads will soon recommend less political content

Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Threads, announced that it will expand its existing policy to limit the appearance of political content in recommended feeds. The changes will cover Threads and Instagram platforms, allowing users to choose whether they want to see political content or not. The update will only affect content recommended in places like Explore, Reels, in-feed recommendations, and suggested users. Users can still view political content from accounts they follow. The changes will be rolled out over the next few weeks. Facebook is expected to implement similar controls in the future.

Meta introduces Meta Verified subscriptions for businesses in India

YourStory

YourStory · 1y ago

Meta introduces Meta Verified subscriptions for businesses in India

Meta Platforms, parent company of Facebook, has introduced Meta Verified subscription businesses on Instagram and Facebook in India. This program offers verified badges, enhanced account support, impersonation protection, and additional features to promote discovery and connection for businesses. Meta Platforms initially launched the business plan last year as a test and has since expanded it to include four subscription plans. The verified badge is highly regarded by business owners, as it provides credibility and increases customer confidence. The subscription plans are currently only available for purchase on iOS and Android.

X is removing ability to hide checkmarks for premium users

TechCrunch · 1y ago

X is removing ability to hide checkmarks for premium users

Social network X, owned by Elon Musk, has announced that the feature allowing paid users to hide their checkmarks will be removed soon. There is no specific timeline provided for when this change will take effect. The feature was only available to premium subscribers and allowed them to hide their verification checkmark on their profile and posts. This comes after X recently introduced blue checkmarks for influential users with a certain number of verified followers. The social network seems to be refocusing its verification program on verifying notable individuals.

LinkedIn is experimenting with a TikTok-like video feed in its app

TechCrunch · 1y ago

LinkedIn is experimenting with a TikTok-like video feed in its app

LinkedIn is testing a new short-form video feed that resembles TikTok. The feed, located in a new "Video" tab in the navigation bar, features vertical, swipeable videos focused on careers and professionalism. Users can like, comment, and share videos. LinkedIn aims to boost engagement and discovery by providing bite-sized content. While video has become a desired format on the platform, the feature is currently in early testing and not universally available. The move allows creators to share professional advice and reach a wider audience. Some users may feel overwhelmed by the influx of short-form video feeds.

Twitch starts testing TikTok-like clips feed

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2y ago

Twitch starts testing TikTok-like clips feed

Twitch is testing its Discovery feed, introduced last month, by rolling out the feature to select users. The feed includes Feature Clips to aid discovery and gather user feedback to train the algorithm. The streaming platform is also experimenting with different clip orientations, starting with horizontal and evolving to vertical. Twitch aims to offer personalized Clips and is planning to launch the Partner Plus program, offering a 70% share on net subscription revenue from October 1. The Discovery feed is likened to a TikTok-like scrollable feed showcasing user-generated Clips.

Trackers

Active Indian VC’s

OG Capital Email

With a hands-on approach, OG Capital aims to invest in over 20 promising...

Accel Partners Email

Early and growth-stage investments in disruptive technology companies with...

Early-stage venture capital firm investing in technology startups in India. Focus on...

Access All Trackers

Startup Showcase Winners

June 2025

Helping your parents when you are miles away

The Pit Stop Your Cravings Deserve

The next generation E-commerce platform

Enter Ongoing Startup Showcase

Top Users

Trending News on Medial

Just Months After Promotion, Open ...

Elon Musk’s xAI published hundred ...

ISRO completed almost double miss ...

Download the medial app to read full posts, comements and news.