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Instagram update brings new DM features! Now edit messages up to 15 minutes after sending them
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Instagram update brings new DM features! Now edit messages up to 15 minutes after sending them

[ad_1] Instagram has announced a slew of new features being rolled out in DMs that aim to enhance the user experience. This development comes just days after it was reported that the social media platform might be working on a Snapchat-like Friends Map feature which would allow users to see their friends' shared content with location tags. Now, the platform has brought an update, adding new features to Instagram DMs. Check out what's new on Instagram. Also Read: Know all about Instagram's rumoured Friends Map feature Instagram gets new featuresIn a blog post, Instagram announced several new features coming to the social media platform which aim to help users express themselves better and connect with friends while also organizing their inbox. The features are: 1. Edit Your Messages 2....
Instagram might be getting one of Snapchat’s best features; Know all about the rumoured Friends Map
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Instagram might be getting one of Snapchat’s best features; Know all about the rumoured Friends Map

[ad_1] Instagram might be getting one of Snapchat's best features if a new report is to be believed. Meta's photo-sharing social media platform has been on the receiving end of several new features lately including group chat conversation starters in Notes, AI stickers for stories, carousel posts, and more. Now, the platform might be getting a new feature called Friends Map, which will work similarly to the one present in Snapchat.Friends Map on InstagramIn an X post. leaker and mobile developer Alessandro Paluzzi shed light on Instagram's rumoured Friends Map feature. It will reportedly allow Instagram users to discover what their friends are sharing on the platform. Users can leave notes for only the Map which can be seen by their friends. Anything that has a location tag will also be...
Instagram testing new feature to turn off read receipts in DMs
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Instagram testing new feature to turn off read receipts in DMs

[ad_1] In an effort to boost user engagement, Instagram has been testing a ton of new features lately. Recently, Instagram head Adam Mosseri shared the news that Instagram was testing a feature that lets users create custom stickers from photos. Moreover, it has also been experimenting with another feature where it will offer a verified-only feed to give more visibility to businesses and creators. Additionally, it also tested a feature that lets followers of a user add photos and videos to a carousel. Now, Instagram has started experimenting with yet another feature, one which has been long requested by users.New Instagram featureIn his  IG Updates broadcast channel, Instagram head Adam Mosseri shared the news that the platform is testing a new feature that lets users turn read receipts...
Instagram testing feature that lets you turn photos into custom stickers
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Instagram testing feature that lets you turn photos into custom stickers

[ad_1] If you love sending stickers on Instagram DMs and putting them in your reels, then there's great news for you. Instagram has been testing the feature that lets you create custom stickers from your photos! The Meta-owned platform has been testing a lot of features lately, with an option to create lists for stories, and giving users more control over their data and privacy. It has also recently added a feature that lets users add music to photo carousels, not just single photos. These features promise to enhance the user experience, and it could get more intuitive with the new custom stickers. Know all about it.Custom stickers on InstagramIn his broadcast channel, Instagram head Adam Mosseri shared the news about the new feature that lets users create custom stickers from photos. U...
Instagram is testing songs in photo carousels
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Instagram is testing songs in photo carousels

[ad_1] Instagram may come up with an update that will make your photo carousels more attractive. As per The Verge, the company is testing a new feature that will let you add songs to the photo carousels you post to the platform. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the news on his Instagram broadcast channel, noting that it's already available in a "few countries with more to come." Aside from that, Zuckerberg also mentioned that Instagram is testing a way to add music to Notes, the AIM-like feature that lets you share status with friends. This comes days after Instagram rolled out a redesigned video editor for Reels along with other creator features. Also, users can now add up to five links in their bio along with their titles. "This makes it easier to align and time elements of your r...
Shush! Instagram now lets your friend mute you if you send too many Reels, texts
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Shush! Instagram now lets your friend mute you if you send too many Reels, texts

[ad_1] Instagram has now introduced a new Quiet mode to silence messages and sharing from contacts. Instagram is addictive but annoying too at the same time, especially if you have a bunch of friends sharing memes and Reels constantly. Even if you unfollow someone, their messages and texts can still get through to you and that is something to care for. The people at Instagram, however, have come up with a new feature to have some peace without the hassles of unfriending or blocking. It is called the Quiet Mode.The Quiet mode, as the name suggests, lets you simply take a break from the hustle and bustle of the Instagram universe. Once enabled from the Settings, your friends and followers will see a tag under your profile, suggesting that you seek some space. Additionally, Instagram wil...
Your Instagram location visible to stalkers via app?
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Your Instagram location visible to stalkers via app?

[ad_1] A viral post claims stalkers can access the exact location of Instagram users through the app. The accusation has forced Instagram to react. Instagram has finally responded to the posts claiming that stalkers can get the exact location of the users of the app after its recent update. It can be known that a rumour has been circulating on social media saying that the recent Instagram update activates 'precise location' on the phone of the user. This can enable stalkers to access the exact location of the Instagram user.The claim was made by an influencer marketing firm and amplified on Instagram by other users, according to a report by MoneyControl. The message claiming that the stalkers and criminals can access the loca...