[ad_1] Staring in Brazil, Instagram has begun testing a new format called Reels. TechCrunch reports that Reels lets you create “15-second video video clips set to music and share them as Stories,” which then have the ability to be shared wider via a new “Top Reels” section on the Explore page. Users can set their […]
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Instagram’s push to hide ‘Like’ counts comes to the US next week
[ad_1] Instagram has been testing out a change that hides the “likes” counter on posts around the world for months, but not in the US. According to Instagram head Adam Mosseri, that’s about to change. During an interview at the Wired 25 event today Mosseri explained that it will start testing the change in the […]
Instagram is trying to shut down stalking app Like Patrol
[ad_1] Like Patrol launched on iOS in July with a subscription price of $2.99 per week or $80 per year. The app’s founder, Sergio Luis Quintero, says that fewer than 300 people are currently subscribed. Like Patrol sends notifications to users whenever their target likes or comments on an Instagram post and provides analytics about […]
Instagram test helps you choose people to unfollow
[ad_1] As with many tests, there’s no guarantee this will be ready for widespread use in the near future, if at all. It’s easy to see Instagram rolling this into a future release, though. It’ll help you focus your feed on those people you care about, but it could also help on those days when […]
Instagram gives you more control over data shared with third-party apps
[ad_1] The new controls will take a while to roll out — they’ll reach devices within the next six months. This is arguably a reaction to closer scrutiny of Instagram’s behavior. While most of Facebook’s privacy issues have revolved around its core service, Instagram has had problems with overreaching advertisers and data abuse from third-party […]
Porsche unveils the mid-range Taycan 4S EV
[ad_1] Porsche said that the 4S will come in two battery sizes, 79.2 and 93.4 kWh, and it will deliver more subdued performance and slightly better range than the other Taycan variants. Still, it will thump most ICE vehicles by hitting 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, while hitting a top speed of 155 […]
Instagram’s new Story camera makes it even more like Snapchat
[ad_1] Ever since its arrival in 2016, the Instagram Stories feature has had a very familiar look and feel compared to Snapchat. Today Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced that it’s rolling out an updated camera with easier to browse effects and filters that are easier to sort through — apparently they still have energy left […]
Instagram is removing its ‘Following’ activity tab
[ad_1] For better worse, a lot of people found out a bit too much about their friends’ interests through the following tab. On the one hand, you could see all the great doggos your friends follow. On the other hand, you could see all the Instagram models they like as well. It was not a […]
Instagram is helping users avoid phishing scams
[ad_1] The list displays security-related emails that instagram has sent within the past two weeks. A secondary tab lists emails that aren’t security-related, such as announcements about new features or direct message notifications. If you received an email from Instagram with a subject prompting you to change your password, for example, you could open up […]
Instagram tests Group Stories after Facebook ditched them
[ad_1] Like other tests, there’s no guarantee this will make the cut. That’s particularly relevant given the fate of the equivalent feature in Facebook. However, it might stand a better chance of survival in Instagram. Simply put, Stories are more of a staple here than they are in Facebook — it makes more sense to […]