Stay Connected with Unseen Story Highlights

Ever feel like you’re missing out on important updates from friends amidst the sea of Reels and sponsored posts? Instagram is testing a feature that might just solve that problem by introducing unseen Story Highlights at the end of your Stories tray.

• Feature spotted by social media expert, Ahmed Ghanem.
• Available to a small group of users during testing phase.
• Displays Story Highlights from mutual followers.

“We’re always working on new ways to help people connect in Stories and are testing bringing recent Highlights to the end of the tray with a small group of people,” a Meta spokesperson shared with TechCrunch.

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How It Works

The feature ensures you catch up on unseen Highlights from the past week, but only after you’ve viewed all current Stories. This means if you have a long list of follows, you need to get to the end of the tray to see these Highlights.

This feature focuses exclusively on Story Highlights, those curated collections saved on profiles, unlike standard Stories that vanish after 24 hours. So, if you often feel disconnected from your close circle amidst Instagram’s bustling environment, this trial might be a game-changer for keeping up with important moments.

A Step Towards Better Engagement

As Instagram continues to evolve, this test feature signifies a move towards enhancing genuine connections amongst users. By prioritizing unseen content from those you care about, Instagram aims to refine your social media experience. Stay tuned as we watch how this feature unfolds and whether it will become a staple in our digital interactions.