New Delhi, June 23: Instagram, a platform for sharing photos and videos owned by Meta, is launching a new feature called "Close Friends on Live". Meta aims to improve how users communicate and the upcoming feature will let users go live and share videos only with their close friends, making interactions more private and personal.

According to a report of Abp Live, Instagram will soon allow users to go live and be seen only by their close friends. With this feature, users can go live with up to three other people and only those on their close friends list will be able to watch. Microsoft Introduces Android Smartphone Access From Start Menu for Some Users After Windows 11 Update; Check Details.

The upcoming Instagram feature is expected to be beneficial for users looking to express their thoughts, share memes, stay connected with friends, organise trips or simply spend leisure time with their closest friends. It will likely facilitate a more intimate and personal sharing experience among its users. Normally, Instagram livestream is visible to all followers, but with this update, users can choose a more selective audience. With this update, Meta is likely to enhance user privacy and provide more personalised experiences on its platforms.

Benefits of Instagram's New Feature

The introduction of "Close Friends on Live" is expected to offer several benefits. It will enhance privacy by allowing users to control who sees their live streams. This is especially important in an era where online privacy is a growing concern. Additionally, users will be able to share live content with a more intimate group of friends. WhatsApp New Feature Update: Meta-Owned Platform Soon Lets You Dial Numbers to Place Calls Directly From App, Says Report.

The feature will likely benefit those who want to share influencer-style content and have discussions without worrying about judgment from random followers. They can also organise study sessions with a small group, similar to how they would use Google Meet, MS Teams, Zoom or similar platforms.

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