🚨Instagram Rolls Out ‘Shots’ Image Sharing Option

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🚨 Instagram Shots Goes Global

Instagram Rolls Out ‘Shots’ Image Sharing Option

Instagram is rolling out Shots, a quick-share photo option designed for spontaneous, private interactions. The feature lets users capture and send a photo that disappears after a single view, aiming to spark real-time engagement.

Key Takeaways:

• 📸 Instant, No-Edit Photos: Capture and share authentic moments without filters.

• 🔒 Private & Reciprocal: Share only with followers who follow back; one-time view only.

• ⚡ Direct Engagement Push: Designed to boost immediate, personal interactions.

• 🌐 Global Expansion: Moving beyond test markets to a wider audience.

• 📊 Trend Alignment: Mirrors TikTok’s “PhotoSwap,” signaling demand for quick sharing.

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📸 Snapchat’s Infinite Streak Hack Is Live
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📌 Pinterest Goes Back to School
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🎯 Meta Supercharges Reels & Threads Ads
Fresh ad formats plus AI-targeting controls promise sharper reach for brands and creators.

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Elon Musk’s AI firm trades mass labeling for high-skill STEM and medical training data.

🔁 Mastodon Adds Quote Posts—Without the Drama
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⏹ Kill Autoplay on Every Feed—Here’s How
Take back your time (and battery) with quick settings to stop endless scroll loops.

✅ Meta Supercharges Fact-Check Alerts
Community Notes now push instant corrections when false posts start to spread.