Instagram Adds Support for Three Prominent Right-to-Left Languages
In a conscious effort to increase inclusivity on the platform,
Instagram have released a noteworthy update which finally adds support for three popular right-to-left languages
to the standard app, namely Arabic, Hebrew, and Farsi. The addition is an
important one for Instagram and its users, as up until know only languages
formatted left-to-right, as is conventional amongst most European tongues, have
been supported on the platform. This is on the surface somewhat surprising,
given that there are reportedly more than 60 million monthly active Instagram
users in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region; so, why the
hold-up?
The reason for this delay in bringing right-to-left
languages to the platform stems from the inherent difficulty of incorporating
such languages into software written in English; according to TechCrunch,
Instagram had to reconfigure the entire app in order to facilitate the additions.
Now that is done however, everything bar usernames will now be seamlessly
translated into your preferred language.
To switch to one of these new languages all you need to do
is make sure your app is updated, and then open the settings tab within the app
itself. From there simply tap ‘languages’ and select your preference.
Unfortunately for iOS users however the update is currently
only available on Android, with the iOS version expected to follow in the
coming months. Instagram’s decision to prioritise the Android market makes
sense in this case, as over 70% of the Arabic-speaking community who have their
phone set as such are using Android devices.
Mike Krieger, Instagram’s co-founder, said of the
long-awaited update, “I’m proud of our efforts to make Instagram one of the
most inclusive and diverse platforms in the world. With this update we hope
even more Arabic, Hebrew and Farsi speakers are able to use Instagram to
connect with the people and interests that matter to them.”
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