Instagram's new feature lets you add music to your profile, showcasing your musical taste. Also, you can now include up to 20 photos and videos in a single carousel post, offering more flexibility for content sharing.

In a move that resonates with music aficionados and social media enthusiasts alike, Instagram has unveiled a new feature enabling users to seamlessly integrate music directly onto their profiles, evoking a sense of nostalgia reminiscent of the Myspace era.

The company formally announced the feature in a blog post, stating, “We’re excited to announce that you can now add a song to your profile, giving you more ways to express yourself through music on Instagram! Swipe through to learn more.”

How to Add Music to Your Instagram Profile

To infuse your Instagram profile with your favorite tunes, follow these simple steps:

Launch the Instagram app on your smartphone.
Navigate to your profile by tapping the icon situated in the bottom right corner.
Tap on “Edit Profile.”
Locate the newly introduced “Music” section and select the “+” icon.
Choose your preferred song from the array of available options, mirroring the process of adding music to your Instagram Stories.
Select the specific segment of the song you wish to showcase and tap “Done.”

Upon completing these steps, the music will become an integral part of your profile. Visitors can simply click on the music icon to enjoy the 30-second clip you’ve handpicked. This feature not only adds a touch of personality to your profile but also offers a glimpse into your musical preferences.

Instagram Expands Carousel Posts to 20

In addition to the music feature, Instagram recently rolled out another significant update, empowering users to incorporate up to 20 photos and videos within a single grid post, effectively doubling the previous cap of 10. This enhancement builds upon the 2017 introduction of carousel posts, which allowed users to swipe through up to 10 photos or videos in one post. The feature swiftly gained popularity, becoming colloquially known as the “Photo dump” due to its capacity to share multiple images and videos in a single, cohesive post.

As the “Photo dump” trend continued to flourish, Instagram has responded by expanding the capacity to accommodate up to 20 media items in a single carousel. This update aims to provide users with even greater flexibility to showcase their content and share diverse collections of photos and videos in one go.

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