Instagram Debuts New Co-Watching Feature
- 4 years ago
Instagram Debuts New
Co-Watching Feature On Tuesday, Instagram highlighted ways
that it's keeping users informed and safe
amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The company also
introduced Co-Watching. Co-Watching allows
friends to look at posts
together via video chat
while social distancing. In order to use the new feature,
users will need to start a video chat. Saved, liked and
suggested media
can then be shared
with friends by tapping
the photo icon in the
bottom left corner
of the chat. New stickers, meant to
inform and provide help to
charities, have also been added. For instance, the "Stay Home" sticker
can be used to let others know you're
practicing social distancing. Donation stickers can direct others to
charities in need during this time. In addition to adding new policies
to help prevent the spread
of misinformation, Instagram will also now direct its users
to the World Health Organization and
other health institutes to stay informed.
Co-Watching Feature On Tuesday, Instagram highlighted ways
that it's keeping users informed and safe
amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The company also
introduced Co-Watching. Co-Watching allows
friends to look at posts
together via video chat
while social distancing. In order to use the new feature,
users will need to start a video chat. Saved, liked and
suggested media
can then be shared
with friends by tapping
the photo icon in the
bottom left corner
of the chat. New stickers, meant to
inform and provide help to
charities, have also been added. For instance, the "Stay Home" sticker
can be used to let others know you're
practicing social distancing. Donation stickers can direct others to
charities in need during this time. In addition to adding new policies
to help prevent the spread
of misinformation, Instagram will also now direct its users
to the World Health Organization and
other health institutes to stay informed.