Repost Instagram reels now? Meta drops new features – Check them out here!

Instagram, owned by Meta, said on Wednesday that the rollout of three new features is designed to help users better connect with their friends.

In a video shared on the app, Instagram head Adam Mosseri stated that the platform aims to be “not just a lean-back experience that is just fun and entertaining, but also a participatory one.”

Friends mapping shows the last active location

One of the most notable additions is a new map feature that allows users to share their last active location on Instagram with friends.

Available within the direct messaging (DM) inbox, this update mirrors Snapchat’s Snap Map, marking yet another example of Instagram adopting ideas from its competitors.

This addition builds on the platform’s ongoing expansion of DM functionalities, which have become central to how users interact socially on the app.

Repost your favourite reel and posts

Instagram allows users to repost public Reels and feed posts, making it easier to share content they enjoy with friends.

These reposts appear in friends’ and followers’ feeds as recommendations and are also saved in a dedicated “Reposts” tab on the user’s profile for easy access.

Reposts credit the original creator, meaning if your content is reshared, it could be shown to new audiences, even those who don’t follow you.

This gives creators a greater chance to expand their reach and grow their audience.

(This is a developing story)