In good news for Instagram users, the Meta-owned popular photo and video sharing social networking platform is testing an interesting new feature on its application. Instagram head Adam Mosseri, took to Meta’ micro-blogging service Threads and revealed how the new feature will work in a video shared to his broadcast channel.
“New test on Instagram. This week, we started testing the ability to post selfie videos in Notes. Soon, people will be able to update their default profile photo in notes with a short, looping video. You’ll still be able to share a thought via text to accompany the video. If you start seeing videos in notes, let us know what you think,” Mosseri said.
The demo video shared by the Instagram head revealed that a new camera icon will present on the profile picture when users start to create a note. From that icon, they can record a video to post on Notes.
In related news, Instagram is also testing a feed that will only allow posts from paid verified users. Instagram head Adam Mosseri said that the company is “exploring this as a new control for people and a way for businesses and creators to get discovered”.
The new Meta Verified toggle will appear as an option under “Following” and “Favourites” when you tap the Instagram logo at the top of the app, reports The Verge.
The Meta Verified programme costs $11.99 on the web or $14.99 in app, as it gives people a new way to try and appear more prominently in an Instagram feed. Mosseri encouraged people to “let us know if you’d be interested in using this,” new feed for verified users.
Meanwhile, Meta is reportedly planning to charge $14 for accessing an ad-free Instagram or Facebook in Europe where users will have an option to pay the fee or agree to see personalised ads.
Source By: news18
