Instagram has been adding more features to its video features for quite some time, and now we have our first look at what could be the next big addition to Instagram’s live videos. The platform will apparently add the ability for users to set moderators for live videos.
A new leak from tipster Alessandro Paluzzi (@alex193a) on Twitter suggests that users who go live on video on the platform will now have the option to set a moderator for the session. The moderator will be allowed to manage comments for the duration of this session.
Check out the tweet below.
ℹ️ #Instagram will allow you to add a single moderator to the live video. pic.twitter.com/KasM5jrLQG
– Alessandro Paluzzi (@alex193a) November 13, 2021
The tweets also suggest that Instagram will now allow users to set only one moderator among those who have already joined the session. Both the live user and the user set as moderator will need to be on the latest update to use the new feature.
ℹ️ Obviously you will need the latest update to be able to be added as a moderator. pic.twitter.com/gMWRqWEPGx
– Alessandro Paluzzi (@alex193a) November 13, 2021
This feature could be a great addition for people hosting live video sessions in front of large audiences, where commentary can become difficult for the person going live to handle. It could also be very handy for celebrities who often have public profiles, where live streams are accessible to virtually all Instagram users, including those who wish to post vulgar, discouraging or other malicious messages.
Users will soon be able to “like” stories
Instagram is also testing the ability to “like” Stories. Users will soon be able to tap a separate like button on a story that piques their interest. Here’s what the feature might look like. Stories have become one of Instagram’s most popular features, driving a lot of daily engagement.
#Instagram keep working on the ability to like a Story 👀
This is what the ❤ will look like in the viewer list 👇🏻 pic.twitter.com/DMcUdpTk7N
– Alessandro Paluzzi (@alex193a) November 14, 2021
Likes would appear in a separate section, which should prevent the platform from bludgeoning story reactions with DMs (direct messages), which many Instagram users find annoying.
