Instagram's latest updates are here ??

Buckle up, partners! ???

We're in for a fun social media week! New updates, new features, and new things Elon Musk is saying!?

Ready or not, here we go!

Instagram's latest updates

Calling all Story and Notes lovers! Instagram has some updates for you that you may or may not like (I’m still undecided).

Instagram has been pushing and pushing people to use Notes, and now Notes are getting pushed even harder—onto your profile.

Previously, you could only see Notes in your Instagram inbox but now the feature will be seen from both your inbox and directly on your profile for 24 hours.?

Not only that, but IG is adding prompts to Notes so you can pose a prompt that your friends can respond to (AKA: “Add Yours” for Notes).

And finally, Stories and Reels are getting a cute lil’ upgrade! You can now make a custom sticker from any photo or video in your camera roll and add it to your Story or Reel.

Quickfire news ??

• All about that HD life, baby! You can now send large image files through Messenger.
• Elon teased a new X algorithm coming soon that has “more bangers and less clickbait.” That would be a first!
• Looks like no one is original anymore! YouTube is joining in on the Shopping tab like TikTok and has added a new Shopping feature for creators.
• TikTok’s potential ban has been extended … again. Will it ever happen? I’d say not.
• Google’s AI tool can now make GIFs from your text—but it’s for businesses only (for now).
• Well, well, well. It looks like Instagram is becoming cool again to teens.
• This could be a game changer for some: You can now duplicate your Reels as drafts.
• Swifties: It’s your time to shine. Taylor Swift’s music is back on TikTok.
• No more hiding! X is removing the option to hide your blue checkmark.
• Don’t want your public Instagram posts to appear on search? You can now update your settings.
• New social media app? Yup based all around voice notes. ??