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Perth Now
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Fresh new features coming to Instagram
An Instagram update that enables users to rearrange the order of posts on their profile grids is just days away. The latest feature will come into effect next week, Meta spokesperson Christine Pai confirmed. Users will be able to customise the way their profiles look in three steps. 1. Press and hold on the post in your profile grid that you want to move then select 'Edit grid.' 2. Drag and drop the posts anywhere on your profile. 3. Changes will be saved automatically, but an 'undo' button will be available each time a user edits their grid. Users will not be limited to how many times they can rearrange their grids, however, pinned posts cannot be arranged into a different order, according to Meta. Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri teased the feature in late January via Threads. 'In order to maintain creator control we're building a tool so you can re-order your entire grid and make it whatever you want,' Mr Mosseri wrote. Another feature, which launched on Friday, allows users to display the music they're listening to in-app via Instagram Notes. Users can automatically share the name and artist of the Spotify song they're listening to on Notes — the little bubble updates that appear above user's profile pictures in the Messages tab. The new feature continuously updates the song title in real time. Mr Mosseri also said 'trial reels', which let some creators share content to non-followers before their own following, were now available to all users. 'We've heard from creators that this takes the guesswork out of how content will perform, and our hope is that trial reels will give everyone greater freedom to explore their creativity in a low-pressure way,' he explained. 'After trying trial reels, 40 per cent of creators started posting reels more often and of those who did, 80 per cent saw an increase in reels reach from non-followers.'
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Instagram will finally let you rearrange your grid
Instagram announced on Thursday that it will finally allow users to rearrange their grid, and is testing a way for users to quietly post to their profile without having the content appear in users' feeds. The social network is also launching the ability to stream songs from Spotify directly to your Instagram Notes, along with a new initiative to support emerging creators. Instagram says the ability to rearrange grids has been one of its most high-requested features. With this update, users will be able to rearrange posts on their profile to customize the appearance of their grid. Up until now, posts on your profile have appeared in chronological order, with pinning a post being the only way to keep older content at the top. The idea behind the feature is to give users a way to make their grid layout more aesthetically pleasing or to highlight certain content above others. The announcement doesn't come as a surprise, as Instagram head Adam Mosseri said back in January that the company was looking to roll out the feature. It's worth noting that Instagram was seen developing the feature back in 2022, but ended up shelving the idea for some time. Fast-forward to 2025, and Instagram is now ready to launch the update soon. As for the ability to quietly post content without broadcasting it to your followers' feeds, Instagram says it's testing the feature now and plans to roll it out more broadly soon. Mosseri wrote in a blog post that 'creative expression can feel intimidating, especially when posting something to feed,' which is why it's introducing the new feature to make it easier for users to share content without having everybody's eyes on it. Of course, this feature likely won't be used by people who want tons of likes on their posts, like creators and celebrities. It's more for people who are focused on building out their profile without having the pressure to perform. The feature is somewhat similar to trial reels, an Instagram feature that lets creators test out new content by publishing videos that don't appear to their followers. The company shared on Thursday that the feature is somewhat similar to trial reels, an Instagram feature that lets creators test out new content by publishing videos that don't appear to their followers. Instagram shared on Thursday that 40% of creators posted Reels more often after trying out trial reels, and that of those, 80% saw their Reels reach more non-followers. Mosseri says that the purpose of both of the new creative features announced today is to give users 'added flexibility over how and where your content shows up and helps you create and share without added pressure.' The new Spotify integration allows users to share any song they're listening to in real-time on the streaming service to their Instagram Notes, letting their followers see and check out what kind of music they're into. The company also announced that it's launching Drafts, an initiative that will invest in emerging talent. Through Drafts, Instagram will partner with creators to provide support that may include financial support, connections, co-ideation, collaboration opportunities, and more. An Instagram spokesperson told TechCrunch in an email that Drafts is not a dedicated creator fund, and that Instagram will 'collaborate closely with creators to provide them with the type of support that best suits the needs of each of their unique creative projects.' Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
USA Today
2 days ago
- USA Today
A grid feature Instagram users have 'been begging for' is coming soon
A grid feature Instagram users have 'been begging for' is coming soon Show Caption Hide Caption Meta launches teen Instagram with new controls Meta is launching Instagram teen accounts to filter social media feeds for younger users. Cheddar A long-awaited Instagram update, which allows users to reorganize their profile grid, is coming this summer. In the coming weeks, all Instagram users will be able to rearrange the photos and videos on their profiles, an update that has already been in beta testing for some users this year. "Instagram just fixed the one thing we've all been begging for," Torro Media Lead Digital Content Strategist Chloe Newell said in a TikTok video. "No more deleting and reposting just to get the vibe right. You want to put your best content on the top? Go for it. Trying to hide that one post but you still want it live? Hide it at the bottom. This update is for overthinkers, aesthetic lovers and brands that love to plan out every single pixel." Here's what to know about the new update. Instagram news: At antitrust trial, Meta's Zuckerberg admits he bought Instagram because it was 'better' When will the Instagram update be available? The new update will be available to all Instagram users the week of June 16, Meta confirmed to USA TODAY. How do you rearrange your Instagram grid? Meta outlined the process for how to rearrange a profile grid, once the update is available: Press and hold a post on a profile grid or select "Edit Grid" under the Edit Profile screen. Drag and drop posts anywhere on the profile grid. Changes will be saved automatically, but an "undo" button will be available per each "Edit Grid" session. Users will only be able to rearrange their main profile grids, no other subtabs. Additionally, pinned posts can be not rearranged into a different order, according to Meta. Users will not be limited to how many times they can rearrange their profile grids. Will the Instagram update be available on mobile and desktop? Initially, the update will only be available on the mobile Instagram app, Meta said. Other new updates coming to Instagram soon The ability to rearrange profile grids isn't the only new feature coming to the social media app. Starting on June 12, users can unlock a limited-time effect on Instagram Notes when listening to any Tyler, the Creator songs on Spotify. The Notes song effect will appear dark green, in comparison to the traditional gray effect. Instagram Trial Reels are available to all users, allowing users to share a Reel with a group of non-followers before everyone else. Starting on June 20, a new font in Spanish musician Rosalía's handwriting will be available to use on Instagram Stories and Reels. Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@
