Instagram, always innovating, is constantly brewing up new features and surprises. This time, it's a whole slew of new tricks up their sleeve, aiming to jazz up how we use the app.
There's talk of a bunch of AI-powered stuff coming our way. And hey, they're also fiddling with the Wall feature, like you can pin notes to it, and even ask for a shoutout in Stories. Pretty neat, huh?
But wait, there's more. For those glued to the social media, Instagram's rolling out a new feature called My Week. Heard it from a tech sleuth, Alessandro Paluzzi.
There is a caveat though, this feature isn't exactly ready for prime time. It's still baking in Instagram's oven. So, we gotta wait a bit before it's served up, plus it's not clear if Meta, the parent company behind Insta, will roll out it first for Android, iOS or web users. But, honestly, I'm pretty excited about it. As per Alessandro Paluzzi Instagram is creating this feature for both Android and iOS users but looking at the platform's history I'm pretty sure, the feature will roll out for Apple users first, then Android and later for web users.
Imagine, you can use it for a ton of stuff. Like, setting up a reminder for a whole week, maybe for an event or something totally different. And for the travel buffs out there, constantly hopping from one place to another and sharing their life online, this is gonna be a hit. There's bound to be a bunch of other cool ways to use it, too.
Content creators are in a spot where they could either hit jackpot or find themselves stuck with the same old tools. "My Week" offers them a fresh canvas – a way to keep their narrative alive for a whole week, engaging followers with what feels like a mini-series of their life or work. It opens up new storytelling possibilities, especially with the upcoming AI integrations.
And then there are the businesses and marketers. They're eyeing these features like a new playground for ads and branding. "My Week" and AI tools could revolutionize how they reach out to potential customers. But it's a tricky game – they need to strike the right balance between creative advertising and not overwhelming users with a spammy experience.
Now, Instagram's kinda famous for testing a heap of features all at once. From what we gather, it could be a while before this new feature lands in the beta version or becomes a regular thing on the app. But don't you worry, we're on the lookout. We'll give you the heads up as soon as it’s up and running.
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There's talk of a bunch of AI-powered stuff coming our way. And hey, they're also fiddling with the Wall feature, like you can pin notes to it, and even ask for a shoutout in Stories. Pretty neat, huh?
But wait, there's more. For those glued to the social media, Instagram's rolling out a new feature called My Week. Heard it from a tech sleuth, Alessandro Paluzzi.
Instagram Pilots New Update - Stories Now Live for a Full Week
This feature’s all about letting your stories stick around for a full week. My Week, quite a straightforward name, lets you keep your tales alive on your profile for seven days. And the cool part? You can scrap any story you’re not feeling anymore, or sneak in a new one into My Week without making a fuss.There is a caveat though, this feature isn't exactly ready for prime time. It's still baking in Instagram's oven. So, we gotta wait a bit before it's served up, plus it's not clear if Meta, the parent company behind Insta, will roll out it first for Android, iOS or web users. But, honestly, I'm pretty excited about it. As per Alessandro Paluzzi Instagram is creating this feature for both Android and iOS users but looking at the platform's history I'm pretty sure, the feature will roll out for Apple users first, then Android and later for web users.
Imagine, you can use it for a ton of stuff. Like, setting up a reminder for a whole week, maybe for an event or something totally different. And for the travel buffs out there, constantly hopping from one place to another and sharing their life online, this is gonna be a hit. There's bound to be a bunch of other cool ways to use it, too.
Content creators are in a spot where they could either hit jackpot or find themselves stuck with the same old tools. "My Week" offers them a fresh canvas – a way to keep their narrative alive for a whole week, engaging followers with what feels like a mini-series of their life or work. It opens up new storytelling possibilities, especially with the upcoming AI integrations.
And then there are the businesses and marketers. They're eyeing these features like a new playground for ads and branding. "My Week" and AI tools could revolutionize how they reach out to potential customers. But it's a tricky game – they need to strike the right balance between creative advertising and not overwhelming users with a spammy experience.
Now, Instagram's kinda famous for testing a heap of features all at once. From what we gather, it could be a while before this new feature lands in the beta version or becomes a regular thing on the app. But don't you worry, we're on the lookout. We'll give you the heads up as soon as it’s up and running.
Read next: OpenAI's Leadership Shakeup: A Short Timeline of Sam Altman's Departure and Its Ripple Effects
