Instagram will reportedly replace the “swipe up” gesture with a new link sticker to access the link. Instagram will reportedly replace the usual “swipe up” gesture with a new link sticker in order to visit external webpages. Instagram had started to notify users that the “swipe up” gesture to access external links was going away … Read more
Instagram introduced its new “Limits” feature and other anti-abuse features. INSTAGRAM LIMITS FEATURE — Instagram officially introduced its new “Limits” feature and other anti-abuse features on the platform. Turning Limits on prevented anyone who didn’t follow you, or who recently followed you, from commenting or sending a Direct Message (DM). The said feature was globally … Read more
Instagram introduced its new Sensitive Content Control feature. Instagram recently introduced its new Sensitive Content Control feature which would let users aged 18 years old and above choose whether they wanted to see more or less sensitive content. The said feature was available under Instagram’s settings page, “Account”, and “Sensitive Content Control”. Users can choose … Read more
Instagram was reportedly working on “Exclusive Stories” paid subscription feature. Instagram was reportedly working on a paid subscription feature called “Exclusive Stories” as some screenshots about the said feature have made rounds online. Gizguide reported that Instagram users may not be able to view a creator’s story highlight soon due to Instagram’s upcoming paid subscription … Read more
Instagram officially launched its new tools to filter abusive messages. Instagram officially launched its new tools to filter abusive messages — including a tool that will automatically filter DM request containing offensive words or phrases. In a report on Yugatech, Instagram officially announced a new way to protect users from abusive DMs, as well as … Read more
Instagram rolled out its keyword search feature. Instagram on Tuesday announced that the company was adding a keyword search feature in order to make it easier for users to find content on site. In a report on Rappler, Instagram had began rolling out the said feature for users in countries such as the United States, … Read more
Instagram added Reels on its platform as a “direct challenge” to TikTok. INSTAGRAM REELS – Instagram recently added a new short-form video feature into its platform in a direct challenge to Chinese video-sharing app TikTok. With Reels, Instagram said that the platform lets its users to record videos of up to 15 seconds and to … Read more