Updated location sharing on Instagram: Discover the whereabouts of your peers
Instagram has rolled out a series of exciting new features designed to enhance community connection, content discovery, and privacy control on the platform. These updates include the ability to repost public Reels and feed posts, a new Instagram Map, and a Friends tab in Reels [1][2][3].
- Reposting: The new repost feature allows users to easily share their favourite public content with their followers, similar to retweeting on Twitter or sharing on other platforms. This simplifies the process of amplifying posts without leaving the app [1][3][5]. To repost content, users can press the repost button and add a note via a thought bubble.
- Instagram Map: This feature allows users to share their last active location with selected friends and discover location-based content. Users can find the map at the top of the DM inbox. The location updates only when users open the app, so it’s not real-time tracking. The map shows stories, reels, and messages pinned to places, helping friends coordinate meetups or explore local events and recommendations. Users can also leave short messages called “Notes” on the map for others to see. Location sharing is off by default and can be controlled for privacy [2][1][4].
- Friends tab in Reels: This feature adds a new tab at the top of the Reels section dedicated to showing public reels that friends have liked, commented on, reposted, or created. It encourages engagement by highlighting content your friends interact with. Users have control over their visibility in this tab, including options to hide their likes and comments or mute activity from specific friends. These settings can be managed in "Settings and activity" under "Activity in Friends tab" [1][2].
In addition to these features, users can sign up for a free 95.5 newsletter that delivers top concert information, exclusive giveaways, and insights into Larissa Lannert live. Users can also check for app updates in the App/Play Store to receive the new features. However, as the updates are being gradually rolled out, some users may need to wait a little longer to access them [6].
With these new features, Instagram continues to evolve and provide a richer, more interactive experience for its users. By focusing on community connection, content discovery, and privacy control, the platform aims to foster a more engaging and enjoyable experience for its users.
[1] https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/5/22717073/instagram-reels-friends-tab-location-sharing-map-features-explained [2] https://www.techradar.com/news/instagram-map-allows-you-to-share-your-location-with-selected-friends [3] https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/5/22717073/instagram-reels-friends-tab-location-sharing-map-features-explained [4] https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/5/22717073/instagram-reels-friends-tab-location-sharing-map-features-explained [5] https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/5/22717073/instagram-reels-friends-tab-location-sharing-map-features-explained [6] https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/5/22717073/instagram-reels-friends-tab-location-sharing-map-features-explained
Technology has revolutionized the way users engage with social media, and entertainment is no exception. With features like reposting, Instagram Map, and a Friends tab in Reels, Instagram is making it easier for users to share, discover, and interact with content directly within the app [1][2][3].
