TikTok is rolling out new features allowing users aged 16 and older to send voice memos and share images via direct messages, with limitations on message length and number of images, aiming to enhance social interaction on the platform.
Instagram has added native support for 3:4 aspect ratio photos, aligning with common smartphone camera formats, allowing users to upload images exactly as shot, benefiting various camera types including Micro Four Thirds and medium-format cameras. Users have requested further aspect ratio support, such as 2:3, to better accommodate full-frame and APS-C cameras. The update is expected to roll out soon, with a maximum photo width of 1,080 pixels.
Instagram now allows users to post GIFs in comments, providing another way to respond to posts. This feature has been available in other apps for some time, but it's a new addition to Instagram's text-based comments. The update could facilitate new creative capacity and provide more ways to engage with fans. The feature is available in the latest version of the app.