Instagram has introduced a new feature called “Instants,” recently. The feature is allowing the users to send quick disappearing photos through direct messages.
The feature is designed to make sharing faster and more natural. Users can instantly take and send photos inside Direct Messages (DMs) without using filters or uploading pictures from their gallery.
The photos disappear after being viewed and are automatically deleted after 24 hours.
The new update is part of Meta’s plan to encourage more real-time and less edited communication on the platform.
However, many users have expressed confusion over the feature. They say that the photos are sent too quickly after being taken. Some users also said they accidentally shared images because the controls were unclear. Many users have complained about the feature online.
The feature has also raised privacy concerns. Although Meta says Instants cannot be screenshotted or screen recorded, some users believe photos can still be captured using another device.
How to turn off Instagram’s Instants
Users who do not want to use the feature can disable it by going to Settings, opening “Content Preferences,” and selecting “Hide Instants in Inbox.” The feature can also be temporarily snoozed from the DM section.
Instagram removes fake, inactive accounts
Social media platform Instagram has carried out a large cleanup operation that removed millions of fake, spam, and inactive accounts recently. Many users around the world suddenly noticed drops in their follower counts as a result.
The cleanup appears to be part of ongoing efforts by Meta. This step is taken to ensure the authenticity of the platform.
Instagram removes suspicious or inactive accounts regularly. However, this latest removal was much larger and more noticeable than usual. Both ordinary users and famous influencers were affected.
Some users supported the cleanup because it removes fake engagement and spam. Others have criticised that the removal of inactive accounts. They argue that some profiles belong to deceased users and serve as memorial spaces for family and friends.
