Instagram has finally brought back its chronological feed
Here's how to turn it on!
Last updated 24th Mar 2022
Believe it or not it was back in 2016 when Instagram last showed users feeds in a chronological order, meaning the newest posts featured at the top.
But after bosses changed the algorithm, users have since witnessed a more curated feed over the last six years, much to the overall dismay of its 1 billion+ users.
Well, we now have some good news for you, as Instagram have decided to bring back the chronological feed, giving users a choice of two ways to see their feeds.
Users will be able to choose between 'Following' or 'Favourites', both of which will display in chronological order.
In a blog post on Thursday 24th March, Instagram said: 'In addition to your main home feed, we’re launching new options that let people choose to see posts in Feed from their favourite accounts, or from the accounts they follow, in chronological order.
'We want people to have meaningful control over their experience on Instagram and the content they see.
'People use their Instagram feed for different reasons — from discovering new creators in suggested posts to staying up to date with their friends and family.
'We want people to feel good about the time they spend on Instagram, by giving them ways to shape their experience into what’s best for them.'
How to see 'Following' and 'Favourites' on Instagram:
1) Open Instagram app
2) Click on Instagram logo at the top left of your app
3) Select 'Following' or 'Favourites'
As expected, Instagram users were over the moon with the new change!
One wrote: 'oh. my. gosh. this only took what like five years? Finally!', with another adding: 'This is amazing'.
A third then wrote: FINALLY, THANKYOU!'
However, it looks like in order for the new change to work, users have to select either 'Favourites' or 'Followers' every time they use the app.
The new function is currently being rolled out, so if you don't have it just yet, try updating your app!
Now check out 10 emojis that mean something completely different to what you think:
1) Bowing Man 🙇
This guy isn't thinking, he's bowing! Although often mistaken for a man thinking or doing push-ups, this emoji is actually bowing deeply called dogeza in Japan.
2) Sleepy Face 😪
Although technically called 'Sleepy Face', this emoji isn't crying, the 'tear' is actually coming from its nose. This brings a whole other meaning to this 'sad' emoji.
3) See-No-Evil Monkey 🙈
While most people assume it mean 'oh dear' or 'oops', the 'See-No-Evil Monkey' actually part of the 'see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil' proverb, hence the other two monkey emojis next to it.
4) Person Gesturing No 🙅
While it looks like the person could be doing The X Factor symbol, she is actually gesturing 'no'.
5) Face With Steam From Nose 😤
In a survey conducted last year 69% of the people asked perceived this to mean 'very angry/in a huff'. It actually means 'expressing triumph after great frustration'.
6) Tired Face 😫
This 'tired face' is often confused with the similar 'weary face'. Some also interpret it as a frustrated face.
7) Hushed Face 😯
Its proper definition is someone who should be kept quiet, but many believe it to be surprised or astonished.
8) Disappointed but Relieved Face 😥
Contrary to the upset meaning that many use it for, its true meaning is 'disappointed but relieved'.
9) Dash Symbol 💨
Whilst many think of this as a fart it actually means the fast movement of a person or vehicle!
10) Person with Folded Hands 🙏
No, this person isn't praying! In Japan, a folded hand gesture is commonly used to say 'please' and 'thank you'.
11) Poop emoji
Perhaps the most famous misinterpreted emoji, this little fella isn't actually a poop - he's a happy chocolate ice cream, duh. It was proven (by science) when a Twitter user superimposed the ALLEGED poop over the actual Ice Cream emoji and the shapes fit exactly.
12) Dancing girls
These are dancing girls of the rather more risqué persuasion than what you've been using them as. Sure, nothing says gals night out on the town like these two, but they actually originated as Japanese 'bunny girls', akin to strippers or playboy bunnies.
13) Sassy Girl
There's a Sassy Girl in all of us, but it turns out she's not actually flicking her hair like she just don't care in this emoji - she's actually an information kiosk lady. Who knew.
14) Aubergine emoji
While we know - WE KNOW - that popular culture dictates that this is, in fact a peen, you'll be sad to know that it wasn't designed as such and is actually just an Aub. Day ruiner or what.
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