Instagram new feature has been launched to help creators and social media influencers to sort the spam messages and organize the message requests coming into their inboxes.
Instagram new feature for DMs:
- “New feature has been launched for the creators that will help them to identify the most useful and important messages from the hordes of people coming into their DMs”, said by the Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri.
- This new tool can be tried by clicking “Sort & Filter” button near the top of the Instagram screen, and after clicking that button users can start filtering the messages.
- With the help of this new update of Instagram, users will be able to sort and filter their message requests—messages coming from people they don’t follow. These include the sender’s follow count, whether they are verified or not, or they come from another creator or a brand.
- It is claimed by the CEO of Instagram that the requests have been coming from the creators to launch this DMs feature. Also, it has been promised by CEO that Instagram will continue to invest in new features for DMs over time.
Other new features of Instagram:
Several other new features has been launched by Instagram for users for better platform experience. The list of other new features include-
- Cross-posting:
Cross-posting feature has been allowed by Instagram’s parent company ‘Meta’ between Facebook and Instagram and is extended to include X-competitor Threads.
By using this feature, users have an option to cross-post their Instagram content automatically, or they opt-in each time they post.
- Story Replies:
A new “Story Replies” folder has also been rolled out by Instagram which provide an access to users to view all the replies to their stories in one place.
- Comments on Stories:
In September, this feature was introduced which provides an option to users to comment on their friend’s stories for the first time, provided that accounts follow you back.
Earlier, reactions or comments for Instagram Stories were delivered as a direct message but now it will be visible to all your followers.
- A new education campaign:
Instagram has taken step to improve safety for the millions of teens using its platform. It has started a new education campaign which will spread awareness among teens and protect them from “Sextortion” scams earlier this year.
Hence, these are some new features of Instagram to improve and enhance users experience. And, CEO of Instagram has committed to keep working in the field of improving platform’s experience for users.
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