Instagram has just announced an update that includes the implementation of new tools designed to increase the online security of its platform. However, in addition to security improvements, new features in the recently released version of the app also introduce new ways to interact with followers.
Among the new features, users can find one that allows you to disable comments on the posts you want. That is something that Instagram, until now, only allowed a very small percentage of users, but from now on, this possibility will be available to everyone as soon as this update is released. You can disable comments on a publication by clicking on "Advanced settings" and then on "Do not allow comments". While the ability to disable comments is a great safety feature for those who would like to avoid negative or controversial comments on their photos (users with thousands of followers, for example), the update also introduces a new heart icon next to each comment. , which will allow you to like the comments themselves that are on each photo. Instagram claims that it hopes the feature will encourage the community toward "common positivity."
Additionally, Instagram will also introduce the ability to remove followers on private accounts. Some people on Instagram want to choose to have their accounts private, which means they approve of every follower. This is an important way to get people comfortable sharing your content with close friends and family. In the past, once a follower was approved, there was no way to undo that decision without resorting to blocking them. With this update, if your account is set to private, you will be able to remove members from your list of followers by tapping the menu that will appear next to the person's name. The removed follower will not be notified about the action.
Finally, a new option to say the least ... curious. It is a system to anonymously report a user who we think may be considering the option of suicide or self-harm. According to Instagram: “We have teams working 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all over the world to review these types of reports. We will try to collaborate by putting the reported user in contact with associations that can offer help ».
The update is already rolling out for users of the latest version of Instagram. The deployment is progressive.
