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Instagram just got a major update—and it’s set to change how people connect, share, and engage on the platform.
From reposting content directly to your feed to sharing live locations, discovering what your friends are watching, and personalizing chats with nicknames, the platform is making bold moves to make social media more personal—and more interactive.
Let’s explore these new features and how you can use them to your advantage.
Repost Content Directly to Your Feed
Instagram has finally made it easy to repost public Reels and posts directly to your own profile. No more screenshots or third-party apps this new feature lets you share with your own caption while giving proper credit to the original creator.
For businesses and creators, this opens the door to user-generated content campaigns, influencer collaborations, and faster content sharing.
The New Instagram Map
The new Instagram Map allows you to share your location with friends, Close Friends, or custom lists only if you choose to opt in.
While it’s great for travel bloggers and local businesses to post where they are in real time, do use this feature responsibly, especially regarding privacy concerns.
Friends Tab for Reels
This feature brings a special tab that shows the Reels your friends liked, commented on, created, or reposted.
It’s actually a personalized feed in your feed, allowing you to notice more pertinent things and trends in your inner circle. As a business, this can be an excellent way to test and adapt to what your listeners really enjoy.
Personalized Nicknames and Fun Stickers
Instagram Chats just got a bit more intimate. You can now nickname friends in DMs and choose from over 300 new stickers to make and be yourself in your chats.
For brands, these little things can make customer interactions more like friendly and human-like ones.
Why This Matters for Creators and Brands
These updates aren’t just fun they’re strategic opportunities for creators and brands to fuel engagement, reach, and loyalty.
- Reposts can help boost brand awareness and collaborations.
- Location sharing can connect you with local audiences in real time.
- Friends Tab can help spot trends before they go mainstream.
- Nicknames & stickers make messaging more human and relatable.
If you want to optimize these aspects, this is the time to revisit your Social Media Marketing Strategy and add these features to your content calendar. We at CodeDesigns can also help you with Video Production to enhance your postings.
Final Thoughts
Instagram’s August 2025 update makes the app more interactive, personal, and trend-focused. Whether you’re an influencer, entrepreneur, or general user, experimenting with these features can be instrumental in increasing your presence and communicating with your audience on a more intimate level.
Want to change your marketing strategy based on these developments? Our Digital Strategy & AI Automation Consulting can help you do so efficiently for measurable results.
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