According to a recent leak, Meta’s photo and video sharing platform Instagram is planning to introduce a way for users to get early access to the feature. The current tester is [Android] This is a beta program to access beta features of Instagram that are currently in the testing phase. Rumor has it that “early access” will allow users to experiment with features under development through alternative methods.
A screenshot shared by developer Alessandro Paluzzi on Threads shows the option to participate in early access. Settings and Activities tab. The new “early access to features” is reportedly listed as the last option.
This new option allows Instagram to finally allow users early access to experimental features similar to Google Search Labs and YouTube Experiments.
AI-generated themes for Instagram
Paluzzi also revealed that the social media platform is working to further integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its apps. Reportedly, users will be able to create chat themes with AI.
Currently, Instagram allows users to adjust chat themes with options such as gradients, colors, etc. and also offers special themes. The screenshot shared by the leaker shows something new. Create with AI Options are available with other chat themes such as Pickleball, Snack Party, and Minecraft.
A similar feature for WhatsApp is also said to be in development, which will allow users to choose from five preset themes: blue, green (default), grey, red, and purple. According to the report, it will be available through a new theme selector, and selecting a theme may change the color and wallpaper of your chat background.
Upcoming Instagram Cross-Post Feature
Another recent report suggests that Instagram is working to bring cross-posting to its platform. This will reportedly allow users to cross-post content from Instagram to Threads, Meta’s microblogging platform that acts as a direct competitor to X (formerly Twitter).
The feature will not be turned on by default and users may have to opt-in to enable it, the report speculates. This will reportedly work in the same way as the cross-posting feature between Instagram and Facebook.
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