Instagram is rolling out a new Notes feature for Reels that allows users to leave temporary comments on top of videos that are visible to a limited audience.
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Notes feature for Reels
Instagram presents an innovative feature for its platform - Notes for Reels. This new feature allows users to add short comments that are displayed directly on the video content. Interestingly, these notes have a limited life span - they automatically disappear after 72 hours, unless the author deletes them earlier. This is reported by the authoritative publication The Verge.
Privacy settings
One of the key features of the new feature is the ability to configure privacy settings. Users can choose who sees their notes. It can be a wide circle of followers or a limited group of close friends. This flexibility allows users to control with whom they share their thoughts and comments.
Advantages and potential risks
The Verge experts note both positive and potentially negative aspects of the innovation. On the one hand, Notes make it easier to find comments from friends among the many reviews of other users. This can greatly improve interactions between loved ones on the platform. However, on the other hand, there are concerns about the potential use of this feature for cyberbullying or harassment, as the content author may not notice negative comments left by others.
Meta's official position
The representative of Meta, the parent company of Instagram, Christine Pai commented on the situation. She noted that users have the option to completely disable the Notes feature for their content if they wish. This gives an additional level of control over your own platform experience.
Global implementation
The Notes feature has already started to appear in users around the world. ELBUZ editors confirmed the presence of this function in their own accounts, which indicates the large-scale deployment of the new feature.
Glossary
- Instagram is a popular social network for sharing photos and video content.
- Reels is a format for short videos on Instagram.
- Meta is the parent company that owns Instagram and Facebook.
- The Verge is an influential technology publication.
- ELBUZ - Ukrainian online magazine about technology and business.
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Instagram is rolling out Notes for Reels, allowing users to leave temporary comments on top of videos. These notes disappear after three days and have privacy settings.
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Olena
Wow, Instagram is finally adding something interesting! 😍 These notes can be very useful for discussing videos with friends. What do you think about it?
Hans
Sounds cool, Olena! I like the idea of being able to leave comments right on the video. This will make the interaction more interactive. But I'm a little worried about possible bullying. 🤔
Maria
Hans, I understand your concern. But there is an opportunity to configure who will see the notes. This should help avoid unwanted comments. Plus, they disappear after 3 days! 👍
Pierre
I agree with Maria! This is a great feature for sharing ideas with friends. Imagine how convenient it will be to discuss cooking recipes or tutorials! 🍳🎨
Viktor
Another pointless feature. Why all this? It used to be better - just a photo and that's it. And now there are so many unnecessary bells and whistles. Only time to waste on this nonsense.
Isabella
Viktor, I understand your skepticism, but these new features could really be useful! For example, for educational content or quick tips. It is worth giving a chance to something new! 😊
Olena
Isabella, sure! 💡 I can already imagine how this could be used for microlearning. And it's also cool that you can limit the notes to a circle of friends. Privacy is important!
Hans
You are all right! 🤗 I think the key to success is proper use. Olena, your idea about microlearning is great! I wonder how brands will be able to apply this to their campaigns.