<ul><li>Instagram will no longer refresh the feed upon launching the app, unless users physically swipe up or down to scroll past it.</li><li>The previous 'rug pull' system, which refreshed the feed while users were still viewing content, has been discontinued.</li><li>The decision was initially made to reduce loading time and boost engagement, but Instagram admitted it was annoying and had a negative impact.</li><li>Instagram has also implemented updates to combat digital sextortion, added more restrictions to accounts owned by users under 16, and introduced new communication features.</li></ul>

Instagram finally ends the most vexing side of its content feed

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