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2024-03-30 19:40:07 New ‘Not Interested’ Option

The opposite of like button is introduced on Instagram explore as the “Not interested” option in the latest Instagram update. If you don’t like a particular post that you see on your Instagram explore page, then you can tap on the not interested option to notify the Instagram algorithm to show that kind of content less.

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2024-03-29 19:40:06 Meta offers lower cost for EU ad-free subscription under privacy review

Meta has proposed to drop the price of an ad-free subscription in the European Union — currently the only way regional users of its social networks, Facebook and Instagram, can avoid its tracking and profiling.

From €9.99 per month per Facebook or Instagram account, to €5.99 (and with a slightly reduced monthly fee per each additional account).

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2024-03-28 19:30:20 Threads is adding live scores for sports games, starting with the NBA

Threads, the Twitter-like app from Instagram, is adding live scores for sports games. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Friday that Threads has started testing live scores for NBA games, and that the platform plans to add support for additional leagues in the future.

The launch of the feature comes as Threads continues to take on X, which has had live scores for sports games for around a decade now. With this new feature, Threads is seeking to attract users who would normally go on X to discuss live games and stay up-to-date on the latest developments.

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2024-03-27 19:45:06 Bored? Go play this hidden game in your Instagram DMs

Instagram has quietly added a secret emoji game that you can access in your DMs. The goal of the game is simple: Use your finger to move the paddle at the bottom of your screen to keep your emoji afloat and continuously bouncing. Drop your emoji, and it’s game over. The game is reminiscent of the old-school games that would come pre-installed on your phone back in the day, like Breakout or Pong.

To access the hidden game, all you have to do is open up a DM chat, send an emoji and then click on it.

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2024-03-26 19:45:12 Instagram is working on a feature that would allow you to let others put a ‘Spin’ on your Reel

Instagram is working on a “Spins” feature for Reels, its short-form video TikTok clone, the company confirmed to TechCrunch. The feature, which was first spotted by reverse engineer Alessandro Paluzzi, would allow other users to swap out the text or audio in your Reels. Instagram says Spins is an internal prototype and isn’t being tested externally.

The feature could be used as a way for users to start trends by creating templates that other people can then put their own creative spin on.

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2024-03-25 19:25:05 Games for live streaming on Instagram — "Quiz" and "This or that"

According to the developers, the new feature will help authors more easily engage the audience and provoke a reaction, which will allow them to build communication with their audience live.

To make a live stream of the game, start creating a live stream and click on the puzzle icon. On the bar that opens, select the game you want to play with your audience.

How to make a live stream with the game on Instagram:

This option is available during the broadcast on the side toolbar. To start the game, tap the screen again.

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2024-03-24 18:25:08 Instagram is expanding testing for downloading longer Reels — some users can upload 3 and 10 minute videos.

According to the developers, longer videos will help increase engagement, as well as open up more opportunities for monetization.

The screenshot below shows that some users have already gained access to download videos up to 3 minutes long, which is 2 times more than the current limit of 90 seconds.

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2024-03-23 19:20:06 Insta is testing a new AI-based feature that will allow you to substitute any background on a photo in a story.

The sticker is called a "Backdoor". It allows you to cut out the main object and substitute the desired background

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2024-03-22 19:15:07 Insane Facts About Instagram pt.2

The top five countries that use Instagram in order of popularity are the United States, Russia, Turkey, Brazil, and the United Kingdom.

The most used emoji on Instagram is the heart emoji.

The top three most used filters are Gingham, Clarendon, and Juno.

Every month, there are over 16 million Google searches for “Instagram.”

The top five most followed brands on Instagram, in order of popularity, are National Geographic, Nike, Victoria’s Secret, 9GAG, and Nike Football.

More than half of the top brands on Instagram use the same filter for every post.

As of 2018, there have been over 45 billion photos shared on this platform.

Unsurprisingly, selfies are one of the top uploaded pictures on Instagram. There are over 290 million selfies on Instagram.

Instagram is the second most engaged network, just behind Facebook, which takes the lead. More than 60% of its users log in on a daily basis.

The most used hashtags are #love, #instagood, #me, #cute and #follow.

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2024-03-21 20:45:06 Insane Facts About Instagram pt.1

The name Instagram comes from combining “instant camera” and “telegram.”

The first photo ever posted was by the co-founder, kevin, on July 16, 2010. The photo is a picture of a dog.

A study has discovered that 8% of all Instagram accounts are fake.

The most Instagrammed food is pizza, taking the lead in front of sushi and steak.

It’s estimated that posts that include at least one hashtag gain 12.6% more engagement.

Instagram was bought by Facebook in 2012 for $1 billion dollars. At the time of its purchase, there were only 30 million users on the platform.

As of October 2022, footballer Cristiano Ronaldo is the most followed person on Instagram, with over 490 million followers.

There are at least 1 million advertisers on Instagram.

Instagram was launched on October 6, 2010, and gained 25,000 users on its first day.

Initially, Instagram was called Codename, but the name changed to Instagram before it was launched.

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