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Why is Instagram hiding your likes?
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May 4, 2019
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May 4, 2019
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11:25Now PlayingInstagram recently launched a test where some users' 'like' counts were made private. A spokesperson for Facebook, which owns Instagram, said the test is part of an effort to encourage users to focus on the photos and videos being shared, rather than how many likes they receive. Tech experts Ramona Pringle, Elamin Abdelmahmoud and Graham Williams share their thoughts and break down the implications the change could have for users.
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