Instagram

Instagram Notes:

• A new feature allows users to write short messages of up to 60 characters, including emojis, which are shared with a limited group of followers.

Candid Stories:

• Inspired by BeReal, this feature allows users to post unfiltered stories at any time of the day, ensuring authenticity.

Group Profiles:

• Users can create group profiles so they can share posts and stories only with group members.

Collaborative Collections:

• Allows users to save messages to shared collections in groups or live chats.

Facebook

Privacy improvements:

• Facebook has introduced new privacy settings to give users more control over who can see their posts and personal information.

New moderation tools:

• Tools have been added to help group admins moderate content more effectively, including the ability to pause comments on contentious posts.

Updates to Facebook Reels:

• Facebook is introducing Reels, which allows users to create and share short videos with new editing tools and effects.

These updates aim to improve the user experience and encourage greater engagement and authenticity across both platforms.