Instagram lets you add 5 links to your profile

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Instagram wants you to stop using services like Linktree by letting you add five links to your profile. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledges in his announcement that it's "probably one of the most requested features we’ve had." This feature should be available to all users. And you can add links to your profile by simply tapping on the "Edit profile" button. When the feature makes it your way, the app should even prompt you to add multiple links.

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Instagram brings Gifts monetization to Canada

Canada is one of the six countries to get Instagram's Gifts monetization feature for creators. It joins Australia, France, Mexico, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Instagram started testing out Gifts last year. It allows fans offer their favourite creators direct monetary support via themed virtual gifts. The gifts bought in the app use the virtual currency Stars and cost anywhere from 10 Stars to several hundred Stars.

Creators will now also get to see which fans sent gifts. When creators tap on a new heart icon next to their supporters, the user will receive a notification that the creator saw and recognized their gifts.

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Instagram makes its Reels editor easier to use

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Instagram Reels isn't known for having an easy-to-use editing tool. So, the latest update from the Meta-owned company is welcome. The Reels feature gets a new editor available worldwide on iOS and Android. You can pull together video clips, audio, stickers, and text into a more streamlined interface. There are also more editing tools coming with the hope of chipping away at TikTok's dominance. 

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Instagram tests full-length Reels replays in Stories

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You might no longer have to leave Instagram Stories to watch the full-length of Reels. The social media platform is testing the ability to watch and share full-length Reel videos at up to one minute. This could be another way Instagram hopes to get more users to engage with the Reels on the platform. Instagram chief Adam Mosseri noted that more people are sharing content in Stories and DMs. And this is one way to keep users engaged in the app and help re-ignite its growth.

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