Instagram has internally floated the idea of a small design change that would have a huge impact on the service. Leaked screenshots show mockups of Instagram in which the Like counts on photos and videos are hidden from public view.
TechCrunch reports that the test was discovered by reverse engineering expert Jane Manchun Wong, who […]. petapixel.com
Instagram is testing out multiple audience lists for Stories -- which are the vertical, full-screen photos and videos that disappear after 24 hours. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-10-06 15:36
Instagram is testing a new feature that will allow users to mute words, phrases, and emojis from captions and hashtags, and another it says will offer an easier way to clean up the Explore tab. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-08-30 22:27
Instagram is testing a new Live Producer tool that allows creators to go live from a desktop using external streaming software in a move that shows the app's continued focus on video in 2022. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-07-13 20:00
Instagram is testing a change that turns all video posts uploaded to the platform into Reels in what is likely a move to increase engagement with its top-performing offering. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-07-01 20:03
Instagram is testing a change to its services that makes it harder to reshare content, therefore making shares more “intentional. ” While before users could share a post to their story, it could be done from the post itself. petapixel.com »
2021-07-13 22:02
Instagram is reportedly testing a feature with a “small number” of users where its “suggested posts” feature will expand beyond just when you’ve reached the end of your feed and will be mixed throughout a browsing experience, possibly coming ahead of posts from those users follow. In a confirmation to The Verge, Instagram says that […] petapixel.com »
2021-06-23 23:42
Things are about to get personal on Instagram. Eagle-eyed users have spotted that Instagram is testing its new ‘Favorites’ feature in response to feedback requesting a more personal experience on the app. petapixel.com »
2017-06-26 19:12
Instagram has quietly launched a new app called “Instagram Lite” for Android on the Google Play App Store. It’s a lightweight app that provides the joy of photo sharing while barely taking up any storage space on your smartphone.
Google Photos is taking another step towards being a social photo sharing app that can compete with the likes of Facebook, Instagram, and Flickr. Google has unveiled the ability to “star” and “heart” photos.
A month after the feature was seen being tested in the wild, Instagram has just announced that users can now follow hashtags. “We’re introducing the ability to follow hashtags, giving you new ways to discover photos, videos and people on Instagram,” said Instagram.
Instagram may soon become a lot more interesting for photographers in search of inspiration. The photo sharing service is apparently testing allowing users to follow hashtags in addition to other users.
As previously reported during its initial testing phase, Instagram has rolled out a new feature which allows you to archive and hide photos from your feed. Head into the options menu on a photo and you’ll see the new ‘Archive’ tool.
After doing some testing of the feature earlier this month, Instagram has officially rolled out multiple photo posts. Starting today, you can post up to 10 photos (or videos) in a single post on your Instagram profile, and the app will generate an interactive slide-show for your followers to enjoy. The feature is pretty straight […]