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Are you feeling like you’re drowning in a sea of Instagram notifications?
Fear not, my friends! Instagram is coming to the rescue with some awesome new tools to help you take control of your in-app experience. Say goodbye to feeling overwhelmed and hello to a more relaxed and personalized experience on the gram. With these new tools, you’ll be able to take a break when you need it and curate the content that shows up in your feed. So, take a deep breath and let’s dive into these new features!
First things first, have you heard about Instagram’s new ‘Quiet Mode’? It’s a game-changer, trust me! This feature allows you to turn off all notifications, add a ‘Quiet Mode’ notifier to your profile status, and even include an auto-responder on your DMs. You can manually set your Quiet Mode time in the app and let your contacts know that you’re taking a break.
This is super useful for teens who might want to take some time for themselves, or for those who want to focus at night while studying or during school. Once you turn off Quiet Mode, Instagram will show you a quick summary of notifications so you don’t miss anything important. It’s like hitting the “mute” button on the world and taking a break, without missing anything important.
What Quiet Mode?
Here’s the thing, Instagram is smart. It’s not just a social media app, it’s a friend that looks out for you. That’s why Instagram is specifically prompting teens to use Quiet Mode if it detects that they’re spending a significant amount of time on the app late at night.
We all know how easy it can be for teens to get caught up in the FOMO trap and feel like they have to be online all the time, but it’s important for them to take breaks and give their brains some rest. The new prompts and notifications will help them think about this, and also make users feel more comfortable, knowing that their friends won’t feel like they’re being ignored when they take a break. It’s like having a friend that reminds you to take a break, and also let’s your friends know that you’re just taking a break, not ignoring them.
Good news, everyone! Quiet Mode is now available to all users in the US, UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, with more regions coming soon. So, next time you feel like you need a break, just turn on Quiet Mode and take some time for yourself. No more feeling guilty for taking a break, just hit the “Quiet Mode” button and you’re all set.
Now, let’s talk about the new self-moderation tools that Instagram is introducing. You know when you’re scrolling through your feed and you see a post that you’re just not feeling? Well, Instagram has got you covered. One of the most exciting features is the ability to hide recommended posts in the app based on keywords.
You can add words, emojis or hashtags that you want to avoid and Instagram will no longer recommend content with those words in the caption or the hashtag. This way, you’ll be able to train the algorithm to your preferences and improve your Instagram experience. It’s like having a magic wand to make the content you see on your feed more relevant and enjoyable to you.
Instagram is always looking for ways to make your experience on the app better, and one of the newest features is the ability to hide multiple posts at once within Explore that you aren’t interested in. It’s super simple, all you have to do is tap the ‘Hide more’ prompt on the initial alert, and you’ll have the option to add a selection of posts that you don’t want to see. This way, Instagram will better understand your content preferences and show you more of what you like. It’s like having a personal butler for your feed, only showing you the content you want to see.
Leveling Up
It’s worth mentioning that Instagram plans to double the amount of recommended posts in user feeds by the end of 2023, with more than 15% of content displayed to Instagram users now coming from its AI recommendation tools. As this happens, it’s inevitable that the algorithm will make some mistakes, but with these new self-moderation tools, you’ll have more ways to train the algorithm to your preferences, and significantly improve your Instagram experience.
Think of it like having a personal trainer for your feed, it’s going to get better and better with every “like” and “hide” you do.
Finally, Instagram is being a good digital parent, by adding a new element within its Family Center that will enable parents to better monitor their kids’ privacy and account settings. This way, parents will be able to see their teen’s Instagram settings, including privacy and account settings, and will receive a notification if their teen updates a setting.
This is a great way for parents to have more control over their kids’ online activity and ensure their safety. It’s like having a digital nanny that keeps an eye on your kid’s online activity and keeps you informed.
All in all, these new features are designed to give us more control over our Instagram experience and make it more enjoyable. It’s like having a personal assistant for your Instagram experience, making sure that you’re only seeing what you want to see, and that your friends know when you’re taking a break.
With these new tools, Instagram is taking a step forward to make our social media experience better and more enjoyable.
