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Instagram tests locked reels that can be accessed with secret codes | TechCrunch

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Summary
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64% Informative

Instagram appears to be quietly testing locked reels that viewers would have to unlock with a code and a provided hint.

The social network was spotted testing the feature on its Design account, where it shared a locked reel that prompts viewers to “Enter secret code” The hint for the code is “1st # in the caption” in this case, “threads” In the reel, you’ll see a banner that says “coming soon” that says it’s launching a profile on Threads .

VR Score

48

Informative language

38

Neutral language

63

Article tone

informal

Language

English

Language complexity

40

Offensive language

not offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

Attention-grabbing headline

not detected

Known propaganda techniques

not detected

Time-value

medium-lived

Source diversity

1

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