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The notifications will appear automatically and cannot be turned off by teens. Instagram's goal is to promote healthy screen time habits among teenagers, particularly those who do not use time management features.

While this feature is exclusive to iOS 17 and newer, users with older iOS versions can still edit existing stickers. Unfortunately, for Android users, the capability to create custom stickers is not available yet.

The standout addition is the ability to send voice messages within channels, tapping into the app's popularity for voice messaging, with 7 billion voice messages sent daily.

Starting in November, individuals in the EU, European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland will have the option to pay for a monthly subscription that allows them to use Facebook and Instagram without encountering ads.

Meta Verified subscribers gain several benefits, including a blue checkmark, enhanced customer support, and increased visibility in search and comments. This move is an effort to highlight these benefits and make the subscription more appealing.

Broadcast channels are already popular on other apps owned by Meta, like Instagram and WhatsApp. The idea is to make it easier for people who run Pages to talk to their followers and for followers to get exclusive content.

These smart glasses introduce hands-free live streaming to Facebook and Instagram, enabling you to share your experiences with just a few taps. A discreet white light around the lens indicates when you're recording.