[Updates & Tests] - Instagram

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Instagram Prototypes video co - Watching

For now Instagram's code reveals a “co - watch content” feature hidden inside Instagram Direct Messaging.

More information - Source:

Instagram CO-Watching


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Instagram is working on a new ad unit for sponsored posts

The new format should be called: “Branded Content Ad”

For more information - Source:

Instagram - Branded Content Ad

Another Source:

Instagram Has a new Ad Format For Branded Content


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Instagram Rolls out in - App local business profile pages

They have the business address, hours, contact information, and website...

For more information - Source:

Local Business profile pages


My apologies that these informations, were little bit late.

Also i guess you already all know about the Instagram IGtv new update.

For those who do not know: IGtv is now also pressented as a post in your home feed.

The lenght of the IGtv post in your home feed is same as a normal post (1 min max),

If you are interested in full IGtv post, just click on left bottom corner: “Watch Full IGTV video”

After you tap on it, it will redirect you to IGtv “App” and you are able to watch whole video.

That is all for now, have a great day!
-Filipo

loving the updates keep it up

Great information so far. Please update as soon as you find some time

oh it's really interesting, i will follow this thread....

thank you for your work

Any of these updates come true yet?

Instagram has a new feature coming. Checkout directly on IG

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Instagram - Checkout Feature

Results so far?

looks to me like a nice feature they will keep on updating its platform

mediabuzz said:

loving the updates keep it up

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Nightguy said:

Great information so far. Please update as soon as you find some time

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james9713 said:

oh it's really interesting, i will follow this thread....

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plovlife said:

thank you for your work

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Thank you guys for your feedback, i appreciate it!

superslikuzi said:

Instagram has a new feature coming. Checkout directly on IG

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Instagram - Checkout Feature

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Yeah, i've seen it. I've been talking about this new feature few posts back.

Although, thank you for your submittion!

Teofil said:

Results so far?

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If you eloborate it, i may give you better answer.

ProDeveloper said:

looks to me like a nice feature they will keep on updating its platform

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They are still updating Instagram, it is one of the last Facebook ships what does not sink.


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Instagram is working on NEW stories UI, inspired from mechanical circular mode switcher in DSLR

Tabs reduced to “Live”, “Normal” & “Create”

Normal: Capture models (e.g. Superzoom, etc..) and AR Effects

Create: Text & Sticker presets

This looks very similar to ObscuraApp. They've even written short tweet on their official twitter account:

“You know you've done something right when everyone starts following your lead”

Here are some Screenshots:




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Instagram Lyrics - Karaoke (as other people call it)

They've changed font for more readibility.

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Instagram is testing AR Effects profile tab

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One of the bigger upcomming Instagram updates is:

Instagram will start locking Old Usernames for 14 days to give users chance to change their mind.

The end of Username grabbers - bots.

IMO this feature should be in Instagram app long time before.

According to the Instagram; This feature is on it's early stage of development. It's desined to protect user's safety.

For those who still do not know what i am talking about:

“Your old username will be locked for 14 days. You can change it back within this time period. After that, the username will be available for anyone to use.”

Here is screenshot:



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Instagram is working on redesigned post creation UI

- Categories in gallery as cards with hashtag descriptions
- Cards preview photo in Ken Burns Effects
- Photo Ratio toggle button now part of photo curation UI

Here is screenshot:



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This happend on my own profile.

The button for “Profile” has swapped with button for “Dircet”.

Why have they done it, i have no idea.

Only what i know is, by the time this was on my own Instagram account, i got pretty fast annoyed - tired, since i've been always clicking on the wrong button.

However they changed it back to normal after few days.

Here is screenshot:



That is all for now.
Have a great day!

-Filipo

Great work

Checkout feature without leaves Instagram App is the best. But only for selected profile (big companies). Perhaps we can use it soon.

It seems Instagram is testing new look of top bar on explore page.

To be honest, i am kinda alright with the explore page right now.

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Instagram is working on delaying and warning about offensive comments

“Keeping Instagram a Supportive place”

“We are asking people to rethink comments that seem similar to others that have been reported”

Acording to my information, you will get temporarily banned for leaving these types of comments.

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Instagram is orking on “Trusted Devices” management in Two - Factor Authentication settings.

Using “Trusted Devices”, users can log in without a 2FA (Two Factor Authentication) code.

Opinions?

Here is screenshot:



That is all for now.
Have a great day!

-Filipo

Brands can now add poll stickersto instagram stories ads
Source: https://wersm.com/brands-can-now-add-poll-stickers-to-instagram-stories-ads/



Instagram is testing a video seekbar
Source: https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagrams-testing-a-video-scrubbing-option/551476/


That is all for now,
have a great day!

-Filipo

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Instagram will have a new branding called “Instagram from Facebook”

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Instagram Co-Founder Kevin Systrom mentioned during SXSW 2019 that Instagram's autonomy has been being reduced.

And this new branding is showing it

If you are interested in more reading about this:
https://techcrunch.com/2019/03/11/instagram-founders-sxsw/


That is all,
have a great day!

-Filipo

Instagram is testing one additional following list sorting

Option - New Posts

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Instagram is testing follow button in stories viewer list:

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The follow buttons have becom less ambiguous

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Instagrams IGtv is testing a confirmation screen after tapping “See fewer posts like this”, giving user a chance to undo it.

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That is all for now,
have a great day!

-Filipo

Instagram is testing buttons in Shoping Explore Page for exploring shops and browsing shopping collections.

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Instagram is testing AR Effects previewing UI, comes with “Try it”, “Save” & “Share” buttons

“Try it”: Brings you to stories camera with the AR effect applied

“Save”: Add the AR effect to your stories camera effects

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That is all for now,
have a great day!

-Filipo

I think the sorting posts is big time. Although, they're only following twitter's example there & I don't think people notice or know that's a thing there.

Instagram is working on “Shopping Bag”

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Instagram for android is testing in-app notifications

It seems few accounts already has this feature feel free to check your app.

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Instagram pitches IGtv ads for creators

Article: https://www.mobilemarketer.com/news/ad-age-instagram-pitches-igtv-ads-for-creators/551792/

Have a great day!
-Filipo

why they dont put something like youtube monitize for instagram