This new feature was announced by the company’s head Mr. Adam Mosseri who revealed that now users would be able to reduce their addiction to Instagram with the new feature. Take a break feature will encourage people to take a rest from the platform after they spend a certain amount of time while using the app.
Instagram Tests Take a Break Feature
Users will be given the liberty to turn on/off this feature and will help them set in-app reminders for taking a break from the Instagram app after using it constantly for 10, 20, or 30 minutes.
We started testing a new feature called “Take a Break” this week. This opt-in control enables you to receive break reminders in-app after a duration of your choosing. I’m excited to dig into the results & hopefully launch this sometime in December. ✌🏼 pic.twitter.com/WdSTjL6ZdH — Adam Mosseri 😷 (@mosseri) November 10, 2021 The head of Instagram Mr. Mosseri revealed that this feature is developed with the goal of providing people will more control over their experiences on Instagram. He also announced some more features’ ideas like this will be coming in the next few months. This ‘Take A break’ feature is developed in collaboration with some third-party experts and initially will be rolling out to a few people. After its success, this feature will be launched in December and will be available to everyone throughout the globe. Also Read: Instagram to Roll out Subscriptions Feature to Help Creators Earn Money
