Instagram has announced a suite of new features aimed at making it easier for users to stay connected with friends through the content they love. The update introduces reposts, an interactive map, and a new “Friends” tab in Reels, giving people more ways to share, explore, and engage.
Share What You Love with Reposts
Users can now repost public reels and feed posts, allowing them to share their favorite content directly to their friends’ and followers’ feeds. Reposts are also saved in a dedicated tab on the user’s profile for easy reference.
Original creators are credited for their work, and reposting gives them the opportunity to reach a wider audience—even among people who don’t follow them. To repost, simply tap the repost icon, add an optional note, and save.
Discover and Share Locations with the Instagram Map
The new Instagram map lets users opt in to sharing their last active location with selected friends, providing a new way to stay up to date on each other’s activities. Location sharing is fully customizable, with options to share with all friends, close friends, select individuals, or no one at all. Parents with supervision enabled for teens can manage these settings and receive notifications when location sharing is activated.
Beyond location sharing, the map also offers a way to explore location-tagged content from friends and creators—whether it’s a concert, a new restaurant, or a scenic spot. The feature is available in the US starting today, with global rollout to follow.
See What Your Friends Are Watching with the Friends Tab
The new Friends tab in Reels showcases public reels your friends have interacted with, as well as content from “Blends” you’ve started together. This global launch makes it easier to see what’s catching your friends’ attention and spark conversations around shared interests. Users can manage what’s displayed by hiding their own activity or muting updates from specific people.
With these updates, Instagram continues to evolve as a platform for personal connection, helping users not just share their own moments, but also experience the moments that matter to their friends.
