Instagram finally rolls out official iPad app

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If you are one of those users who have been waiting years for Instagram to optimize its app for the iPad, then your wait is over. The Meta-owned social media app said it has "taken the time to design an experience that optimizes your [favourite] parts of Instagram for a bigger screen."

As GSMArena pointed out, it doesn't seem like the feed is one of those favourite parts, as the content on your feed still shows up in the middle of the tablet with tons of space on either side.

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Instagram adds more DM management features

If you're an Instagram user with 100,000 followers or more, the Meta-owned app is adding more features to your direct messages to make them easier to manage. These options made their way to creator and verified accounts last November, but they are rolling out to more users now (including both professional and personal accounts).

Some of the features include additional filters to help you sort through your DMs. The app also allows you to create shortcuts by letting you rearrange the filters you know you'll want to access quickly. You can also create folders to better manage the messages that come in.

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Meta ditches fact-checkers, embraces Community Notes

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced a significant shift in the company's content moderation approach, emphasizing free speech and reducing censorship. This includes abandoning its fact-checking program and transitioning to a Community Notes model, similar to X (formerly Twitter), across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.

Zuckerberg argues that complex moderation systems often lead to unintended censorship, impacting millions of users. By empowering the community to assess and provide context for potentially misleading information through Community Notes, Meta aims to improve accuracy and reduce reliance on internal fact-checkers. While Community Notes have shown promise on other platforms, concerns remain about their effectiveness in preventing misinformation spread.

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Instagram will let you manually reset its recommendation algorithm

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Instagram will soon allow you to reset the recommendation algorithm to change what you see in your feeds. The reset affects the Explore, Reels, and Feed tabs. The change is aimed especially at teenagers to guarantee they see more age-appropriate content. In this mode, you can also review your "following" list and unfollow accounts. Your recommendations will start personalizing over time based on the content and accounts you interact with.

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