Feeling overwhelmed by the constant flow of content on Instagram? Worried you’re missing important updates from friends? Instagram is testing a new feature that could change how we connect on the platform: resurfacing unseen Story Highlights.
This update focuses on those curated collections of Stories that users choose to save to their profiles. Here’s the breakdown:
- Highlights, Not Just Stories: This feature is specifically designed for Story Highlights, not the ephemeral Stories that disappear after 24 hours.
- Appearing at the End of the Tray: After you’ve viewed all the current Stories in your Stories tray (the row of circles at the top of your feed), Instagram will present you with a selection of unseen Story Highlights from your mutual followers.
- Recent and Relevant: These are Highlights from the past week that you haven’t yet seen, ensuring the content is timely and engaging.
- Seamless User Experience: The feature is designed to be unobtrusive, appearing only after you’ve finished watching the latest Stories.
This means you can easily catch up on moments you might have missed, fostering stronger connections within your network.
This development was first spotted by social media expert Ahmed Ghanem and later confirmed by Meta to TechCrunch, highlighting Instagram’s dedication to improving user experience and facilitating genuine connections.
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