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Threads may finally launch in Europe in December
It will need to comply with EU regulations.
Instagram is testing multiple audience lists for Stories
During a broadcast on his page, Instagram head Adam Mosseri has revealed that the social media app has started testing the ability to share Stories to multiple audience lists.
The Threads web app could arrive this week
Threads by Instagram will get a web version as soon as this week.
More than 30 million people signed up for Meta's new Threads app
Meta's Twitter rival Threads just went live and has already exceeded 10 million signups within the first seven hours, a number that has since swelled to 30 million, according to CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Meta Threads briefly went live earlier than planned
It launches in the US and UK on July 6th.
Instagram backpedals on full-screen feed and recommended posts
The company is reversing course on some changes after a significant backlash from users.
Instagram head responds to backlash by saying video is inevitable
Instagram head Adam Mosseri has acknowledged that his company's test shift to TikTok-style video is 'not yet good.'
Instagram's latest algorithm tweak will 'value original content more'
Instagram is tweaking the way it ranks content in order to “value original content more,” according to Instagram Head Adam Mosseri
Instagram head says iPad 'not big enough' to make app a priority
It's been more than 11 years since Instagram first launched... and there's still no native iPad app. Instagram users are limited to using the web interface or the iPhone version, an app that is definitely not optimized for the iPad's larger screen. And according to Instagram head Adam Mosseri, that's not going to change any time soon. In a series of tweets between Mosseri and prolific tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee, Mosseri said that there weren't enough iPad users to justify making a dedicated app.
Instagram starts testing the return of chronological feeds
Instagram has started to test changes to its feed it teased last month, including new chronological feeds.
Instagram will 'double down' on video in 2022 and focus on Reels
Adam Mosseri, who runs the platform, said the team will place an onus on creators, transparency and messaging next year.
Instagram will bring back a chronological feed in 2022
After more than five years, Instagram plans to bring back “a version” of its chronological feed next year, the company’s top executive said on Wednesday.
Instagram adds more teen safety features ahead of parental control rollout next year
Instagram has launched a number of new and experimental features meant to make its app a safer place for teens ahead of Adam Mosseri's Senate testimony.
Instagram head Adam Mosseri agrees to testify before the Senate
Lawmakers have expressed concern about the app's effects on young people.
Instagram tests Limits feature to curb targeted harassment
Instagram is testing a new feature called “Limits” that allows users to lock their accounts and limit any potential interactions when they feel they’re the target of harassment.
Having lots of followers will no longer help you get Instagram verified
Back in June, during the George Floyd Uprisings, Instagram took a long, hard look at its harassment, verification and content recommendation policies as part of a push to “elevate Black voices.” To start, Instagram has created a dedicated Equity team tasked with “better understanding and addressing bias in our product development and people’s experiences on Instagram,” per a post from Adam Mosseri, Head of Instagram, on Wednesday. To address the site’s rampant harassment and hate speech, Instagram is going to the mat.
Instagram's push to hide 'Like' counts comes to the US next week
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 US next week, "not the whole US at once," but enough that some of you will have it on your profiles. With the test enabled, people still see the number of likes on their own posts, but not other people. He said the purpose is to "depressurize" Instagram, and they're looking to see how it impacts the feelings of users, as well as how they continue to interact with the platform. Instagram has previously said "We want your friends to focus on the photos and videos you share, not how many likes they get. You can still see your own likes by tapping on the list of people who've liked it, but your friends will not be able to see how many likes your post has received." When and where the test is enabled, looking at someone else's profile simply shows a picture has been liked by [one name] and others. Of course, that doesn't stop people from focusing purely on follower count as a measure of comparing popularity, and you'll still see when only one person liked your vacation photo (thanks Greg, you're a real one), but maybe it's a small step in the right direction.
Instagram’s anti-bullying tool lets you ‘restrict’ problematic followers
Today, Instagram announced two new tools meant to combat bullying. The first will use AI to warn users if a comment they're about to post may be considered offensive. In theory, it will give users a chance to rethink their comments. The second will allow users to "restrict" problematic followers. Comments by restricted followers won't appear publicly (unless you approve them), and users on your restricted list won't be able to see when you're active or when you've read their direct messages.
