Instagram Head Adam Mosseri

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  Threads Algorithm Updated to Show Users Less Recommended Content

  Threads has updated its algorithm to show users more posts from people that they follow. Users will see fewer recommended posts, which are published by accounts that they don't follow, according to details shared by Instagram head Adam Mosseri, who said that content creators on Threads will see a drop in 'unconnected' reach, while 'connected' reach...

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  Instagram Gets Rid of ‘Annoying’ Automatic Feed Refreshing When App is Opened

  Instagram is implementing a change for the removal of a feature that was long been considered annoying by users, the company head has confirmed via social media. From now on, the social media platform’s feed will not automatically refresh when the app is opened after a period of brief inactivity, enabling the user to see the posts which first app...

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  Why Is Instagram Deliberately Lowering Quality of Some Videos?

  Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram said the platform tends to have "a bias to higher quality for creators who drive more views".

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  Instagram Lowers Video Quality of Stories and Reels That Do Not Fetch Views, Says Adam Mosseri

  Instagram lowers the quality of videos that do not get a lot of views, Instagram Head Adam Mosseri said on Friday. The social media platform’s head executive revealed this during an ask-me-anything (AMA) session held on Instagram Stories. As per him, this applies to all video formats on the platform including Stories, longer videos, and Reels.

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  Instagram Testing Vertical Grids for Profile Without Requiring to Crop Media Before Uploads

  Instagram is currently running a test for a new way to upload media, company head Adam Mosseri revealed on Friday. With this pilot experiment, the social media platform is allowing select users to upload photos and videos in a vertical grid format without requiring them to crop the content into a square.

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  Instagram Will Prioritise Short-Form Content Over Long Videos to Help Users Explore Their Interests, Says Adam Mosseri

  Instagram – Meta Platforms’ photo and video-sharing social media app – will focus on short-form content rather than long videos, according to Adam Mosseri, head of the company. It is part of the company’s “core identity” of connecting people with friends, while also helping them explore their interests.

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  Instagram Stories Adds New Stickers, Including Frames, Reveal, and More

  Instagram has released a bunch of new interactive sticker options for users to use on their Stories. Instagram Stories is a popular way for sharing content on the platform, next to posting an image, video or Reel. Users can upload text, images, or video stories and may even combine elements from all these options. The new stickers are claimed to he...

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  Threads Is Testing an Automatic Post Archive Feature to Let Users Hide Old Posts

  Threads is testing a new feature that will allow users to archive posts automatically after a certain period of time. The new feature was confirmed by Instagram head Adam Mosseri who also heads the X (formerly known as Twitter)-styled platform. He highlighted that users will have the choice to both auto-archive posts as well as manually hide them f...

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  Threads Testing Real-Time Search Results for Some Users, Instagram Head Adam Mosseri Confirms

  Threads is testing a feature allowing users to see real-time search results on their feeds. Ever since the launch, it has been dubbed as a competitor to X (formerly Twitter), since they share several functional similarities. A chronological feed like X though, is not available on Threads. But this will likely be available soon.

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  Instagram Testing 'Flipside' Feature to Let Users Add an Alternative Account to Existing Profile

  Instagram is bringing a new feature called Flipside to make the app feel more private. Instagram Head Adam Mosseri says the feature is currently in a testing phase. The Flipside would allow users to create a secondary photo grid that only designated friends will be able to see.

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  Threads Expands Keyword Search Feature to Users Globally in All Languages

  Threads is now expanding its keyword search feature, according to Instagram Head Adam Mosseri. The feature was previously available in select regions, but will now be offered to all users. The search action is also confirmed to get more improvements soon.

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  Explained: How To Delete Threads Profile Without Impact On Instagram

  Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri has now announced an update to the application which allows users to delete their Threads profile separately from Instagram.

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  Threads Rolls Out Ability to Delete Profile Without Deleting Your Instagram Account

  Threads, Meta’s micro-blogging rival to Elon Musk’s X, has quickly become a popular social media platform months within its launch. Since Threads went live in July, users have complained about the fact that the platform does not let them delete their profile without deleting their Instagram account altogether. Now, Instagram head Adam Mosseri h...

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  Instagram Testing New Feature to Turn Off Read Receipts in Direct Messages

  Instagram is working on a new feature that will allow users to turn off read receipts in Instagram DMs. The Meta-owned social media site did not confirm when the feature will roll out to users. WhatsApp already carries a similar feature that allows its users to customise whether others can or cannot see if a message is read.

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  Instagram Rolling Out Stories-Like Song Lyrics Feature to Reels

  Instagram, the Meta-owned social media platform, is rolling out a feature that allows users to add song lyrics to their Reels, just like on Instagram Stories. Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced the update on his Broadcast Channel. He added that the company is currently working on more features for Reels.