Instagram is testing Reels that are locked behind a secret code
Instagram is testing a feature that locks Reels behind a secret code and a provided hint, according to a report by TechCrunch. This looks like a novel way for creators to interact with fans, as they can share exclusive reels with people who are more likely to know the answer to these clues.<br /> As an example, a creator could lock a Reel with a hint like “my favorite food” and rabid fans would, of course, know the answer. The Meta-owned social network has been testing the feature on its Design account. It shared a locked Reel that prompts viewers to enter a secret code based on a hint that read “1st # in the caption.”<br /> Meta / Screenshot from Engadget<br /> The first hashtag mentioned in the caption was “Threads.” Upon entering the correct code, viewers a [...]
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