Facebook & Instagram are going to be removing the like feature from IG and FB for people to focus on the photos you share and not the likes you receive.
The test is likely to elicit a range of reactions, from anger to relief. Likes are often used as a metric of popularity. Some Instagram users feel pressure to rack up the likes or post photos curated for the social media age, such as at Instagrammable pop-ups or social-media friendly restaurants. Not getting enough likes can even affect some users' self-esteem. According to some studies, Instagram is the most detrimental social networking app for young people's mental health.
The news was announced at Facebook's (FB) annual developer conference, F8, in San Jose.
