Instagram seems to be getting more ads, and these are even worse than the old ones. Credit: picture alliance/getty images Meta's Instagram has concocted a new way to keep you from doomscrolling, but ...

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You might soon see unskippable ads on Instagram. The Instagram app, owned by Meta, has introduced a new ad feature aimed at curbing excessive browsing, but it may not be well-received by users. Dubbed ...

Instagram is currently testing an “Ad Breaks” feature that interrupts the scrolling experience by forcing users to watch adverts for three to five seconds before being able to return to their feed.