Instagram is developing a new “Latest Shares” feature to simplify the process of finding and resharing Reels previously sent in Direct Messages (DMs). Initially leaked on Twitter, this information was later confirmed by a Meta spokesperson to TechCrunch. The feature is presently in beta testing. Here are the details…

Instagram Enhances User Experience with “Latest Shares” Feature for Reels

As revealed by Turkish tipster “Dijital Ağlar”, Instagram is testing a feature that displays recently shared Reels on the DM page. A Twitter-shared image presents a “Latest Shares” row at the top of the DM page menu. In this image, each recently shared Reel is accompanied by a circular avatar, which likely represents the friend who shared it. According to TechCrunch’s report, which cites confirmation from Meta, a short video shared multiple times will only appear once, with the avatar of the most recent recipient.

Meta has not yet clarified if the “Latest Shares” feature will include non-Reels posts or other Reels not shared by or with the user. Furthermore, there is no word on when the feature will be released to Instagram users or a larger group of testers. Instagram has been increasingly focusing on short videos in an effort to compete with TikTok, a rival short-video sharing platform. Instagram has announced that video posts shorter than 15 minutes will be shared as Reels, providing a full-screen, immersive experience for users. This also broadens the range of collaborative features, like Remix on Reels, to encompass any user-uploaded videos.

The “Latest Shares” feature could greatly improve the user experience for finding and resharing older Reels sent in Direct Messages. Although the exact release date remains unknown, this development highlights Instagram’s ongoing dedication to enhancing its platform and remaining competitive in the short video sharing market.

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