Instagram’s plans to change feed has users panicking, requests for followers to turn on notifications

As Instagram plans to change the way you see images on your feed, the users themselves are reacting rather negatively and are inundating the social network with posts begging their users to turn on their notifications. Earlier this month, Instagram announced plans to take an algorithm-based approach to its feed, which was met with resistance from its users. A lot of users fear their posts won't be seen if an algorithm dictates what posts get floated at the front of your feed. This sudden panic though has had Instagram having to tell its users they don’t plan to change the feed right now. But a select few are privy to the new changes as it’s currently in testing. How do you feel about the upcoming changes on Instagram?

Source: Engadget

Instagram now shows notifications on its website

In case you haven't noticed, Instagram is bringing a new handy feature to its website. You can now see your notifications on the site. There's a new drop-down box that'll show you your likes, people who've followed you, and friends who've recently started Instagram accounts. The update has been rolled out to everyone already. But yes, photo editing and sharing is still limited to the mobile apps. 

Source: Venture Beat

Instagram to ditch chronological order of its feed

Whether you like it or not, Instagram is about to change the way you interact with your feed. The app is set to emulate Facebook's algorithm of showing you photos that it thinks would matter more to you than going the chronological route. According to Instagram, you miss about 70 percent of your feed at the moment. And they want to be able to bring you the beautiful shots from the people you like and those they think will be of interest for you. Yes, think Facebook's Newsfeed. The new feature will reportedly arrive in the next few months. There's still enough time to voice your opinions on the change.

Source: Android Authority

Last chance for Instagrammers to travel using Netflix's coffers

In case you didn't know, Netflix is offering talented Instagrammers a chance to travel to unknown European and Middle Eastern locations while earning $4,000 USD for that said two week stint. Not a bad deal, right? Well, you have until the end of March 6, which is today, to join. To apply for the job, you need to hashtag three of your top photos with #grammasters3 and follow @Netflix. Netflix is looking for TV and movie buffs that have a photographic eye. Make sure to choose the three shots that show your interests or passions. 

Netflix will pick four finalists that will get the job and visit the sets of popular shows and films, including Netflix original shows. And yes, they will handle the travel arrangements for you. To learn more about the "job" (let's face it, this is such a cool opportunity), you can find out more about it here.

Source: Paste Magazine