Meta has just announced a highly anticipated new feature for Instagram that will allow users to start fresh with their content recommendations. This update, currently in the testing phase, will soon be deployed globally.
Who has never felt like they always see the same content on Instagram? The platform finally has a solution. Users will soon be able to “ reset suggested content » directly from content preferences in the app settings. This function will allow you to make a clean slate and breathe new life into your news feed.
Be careful though: Meta specifies that this reset will not erase your personal data and will not affect the way advertising is presented to you. To manage your advertising preferences, you will always have to go through the dedicated settings.
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This new feature is part of a broader Meta initiative aimed at improving the experience of adolescents on the platform. “ We want to give teens new ways to shape their Instagram experience, so it continues to reflect their ever-changing passions and interests », Explains the company in a blog post.
The feature will reset recommendations in three major sections: Explore tab, Reels and News Feed. Users will also be able to take advantage of this new start to sort through their subscriptions and unsubscribe from accounts that no longer correspond to their interests.
To speed up customization after a reset, users will be able to indicate their preferences by marking certain content as “Interested”. This option complements existing features, such as the ability to hide certain keywords or expressions.
Meta is also rolling out a specific feature for teens in the US, UK, Canada and Australia, allowing them to select favorite themes from a wide range of topics, from books to travel to cooking. and sports.
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