New Instagram feature to entice TikTok users also compromises privacy
New Instagram feature to entice TikTok users also compromises privacy
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It is very likely that this will be done within a few hours TikTok will stop operating in the US and in a bid to cash in on this golden opportunity, Instagram is adding a new feature to the app to entice TikTok users to switch platforms. However, this new feature also threatens your privacy and may be something you want to turn off. Adam Mosseri – head of Instagram – made the announcement in a post Video in which the app will roll out a new feed where you'll see clips that your friends have liked or commented on. The idea is that you can quickly start a conversation with your friends about the content they've watched. While this concept certainly encourages more engagement via Instagram, it also means that your history is shared openly. I absolutely love that I can watch whatever I want on Instagram — cat videos — and not advertise it to the world. This new feature is one that I will immediately turn off once it arrives in my country. Meta is only releasing the update in certain regions for now and will expand coverage once the company studies how users receive it.
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The whole TikTok debacle has sent multiple platforms scrambling to take its place. Instagram is really similar to TikTok and is trying everything it can to attract people who are looking for a new short video sharing app. However, this hasn't gone quite as planned as TikTok users are moving to another Chinese app instead: RedNote. While Instagram was welcoming the influx of new users with open arms, RedNote wasn't as happy. The company is already considering isolating foreign IP addresses from Chinese ones so that "American influence" can be reduced. This transition from TikTok to RedNote also exists Take advantage of an unexpected third application. Instagram has taken some very welcome steps in recent years to protect user privacy on the platform, especially for minors. That's why I hope the new custom feed will be optional as well. The app had a similar feature years ago where it stopped working and I wouldn't be surprised if this new addition eventually meets the same fate.
Instagram could still play its cards right and disable some former TikTok users as RedNote imposes a ban on “inappropriate” content.
It is very likely that this will be done within a few hours TikTok will stop operating in the US and in a bid to cash in on this golden opportunity, Instagram is adding a new feature to the app to entice TikTok users to switch platforms. However, this new feature also threatens your privacy and may be something you want to turn off. Adam Mosseri – head of Instagram – made the announcement in a post Video in which the app will roll out a new feed where you’ll see clips that your friends have liked or commented on. The idea is that you can quickly start a conversation with your friends about the content they’ve watched. While this concept certainly encourages more engagement via Instagram, it also means that your history is shared openly. I absolutely love that I can watch whatever I want on Instagram — cat videos — and not advertise it to the world. This new feature is one that I will immediately turn off once it arrives in my country. Meta is only releasing the update in certain regions for now and will expand coverage once the company studies how users receive it.
Image credit – PhoneArena
The whole TikTok debacle has sent multiple platforms scrambling to take its place. Instagram is really similar to TikTok and is trying everything it can to attract people who are looking for a new short video sharing app. However, this hasn’t gone quite as planned as TikTok users are moving to another Chinese app instead: RedNote. While Instagram was welcoming the influx of new users with open arms, RedNote wasn’t as happy. The company is already considering isolating foreign IP addresses from Chinese ones so that “American influence” can be reduced. This transition from TikTok to RedNote also exists Take advantage of an unexpected third application. Instagram has taken some very welcome steps in recent years to protect user privacy on the platform, especially for minors. That’s why I hope the new custom feed will be optional as well. The app had a similar feature years ago where it stopped working and I wouldn’t be surprised if this new addition eventually meets the same fate.
Instagram could still play its cards right and disable some former TikTok users as RedNote imposes a ban on “inappropriate” content.
