Instagram today expanded the number of tools people can use to control their experience within the app.
First, Instagram will allow people to turn off comments on their posts. The feature will be added to the advanced settings menu. Instagram says people will be able to turn comments back on whenever they wish. The social network also plans to let people “like” comments by tapping a heart icon that will appear alongside comments.
Users will soon be able to remove followers from private accounts, too. People will not be notified if/when they are removed. Instagram believes this is a better alternative to blocking.
Last, Instagram is adding a way for people to anonymously report posts that suggest a user may injure themselves.
Instagram says the new features are rolling out gradually through an update to its Android and iOS apps.
