Instagram ‘Instants’ causing accidental photo shares? Here’s how to disable it
(Image: Meta)Millions of Instagram users saw the platform introduce a new feature called ‘Instants’ this week. While the feature is designed for sharing spontaneous, disappearing photos, the new addition to the popular photo-sharing platform is yet to find widespread use. The tech giant has dubbed it a tool to share real-life moments, but not many are taking it. Some users are clearly finding ways to disable it, especially the ones that accidentally sent images to others without understanding how it actually works. For the uninitiated, the Instants feature can be accessed by tapping on the tiny photo stack at the bottom right corner of the inbox. Upon clicking, it opens a short introduction about the feature. Users will not get a viewers list if they share images, and reactions and replies will remain private.Upon accessing the feature, the first thing you notice is a stack of images shared by those who you follow; tapping further lets you move through posts by different users, and sliding it to the left or top will open your camera. With either the selfie camera or the main camera, you can instantly click a picture and share it.
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