San Francisco, July 24: Meta-owned Instagram is rumoured to add a new feature that would allow the platform users to check who viewed their profile. According to several reports, the latest Instagram feature rumour made making quite a stir on various platforms, starting conversation between the people who were all for it and those who were against it. The netizens reacted to the news with intrigue and confusion instead of considering it a security update. 

Instagram usually announces if such a feature is rolled out to devices through a social media post or press release. However, the Meta-owned platform has been silent on rolling our such feature, which could reportedly be a "false" news. The reports said that people shared their concerns over the privacy implications when they look at others' Instagram profiles. Telegram EvilVideo Malware Alert: Hackers Exploiting Security Flaw to Send Harmful Files Disguised as Videos, Here's How to Protect Your Mobile Phone From Being Compromised.

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So far, the rumours have sparked much conversation between users across multiple platforms, including Google search results. However, since the company itself has not confirmed anything about such a feature, it getting release could be highly unlikely and considered as rumours. Many reports have said that Instagram did not add such a feature to the app or online platform. According to a report by English Jagran, social media platforms could quickly become filled with misinformation and unconfirmed allegations. It said that since no such information is available about the Instagram adding profile viewing feature. Meta AI New Feature Update: Tech Giant Introduces AI-Powered Image Generator Feature Across WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook; Check How Mark Zuckerberg Demonstrates the New Feature.

A few months ago, Meta's WhatsApp rolled out a feature for the app that blocked users from taking screenshots of anyone's profile pictures to boost privacy and security. However, that was aimed at increasing the privacy and security of the users.  Several users posted mixed posts about Instagram on social media platform X, adding profile view. Some said enabling such a fear ture wh was scary, while others asked if the rumours were true.

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