instagram A new feature has been introduced with the aim of making the use of the app safe. teen and young adults. According to a report by Engadget, the photo and video-sharing platform has called this a ‘Take a Break’ feature and has rolled it out for the US, UK, Canada and Australia. As the name implies, this feature is set to make the user take a break Also help them set reminders to and from the app to prevent excessive usage of the app. There will also be expert-backed tips to help teens “reflect and reset.”
This step is taken just before the testimony of the Instagram head Adam Mosseri This week children are told about the dangers of being online and their safety.
Instagram is also planning to launch a new tool for parents and guardians to monitor the time their children and wards are spending on the app and set limits for them. This feature is going to come out in March.
The test reportedly has several other features as well. One of them pertains to teens deleting your activity on the app when they were very young. They can delete their photos in bulk and can also remove likes and dislikes. This feature is expected to be rolled out in January.
Another testing feature will be added to the feature that prevents adults from DMing teens who are not their followers. Now, Instagram plans to “completely remove the ability to tag or mention teens by adults who don’t follow them, or to include their content in reel remixes or guides”, the report said. has gone.
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