Thanks to Bitmoji Deluxe, my Bitmoji now gives me anxiety
This week, Snap Inc. released Bitmoji Deluxem, which offers even more customization options for your Bitmoji avatar. I quickly realized it causes more anxiety than fun.
Advertisers can soon slide three images inside Instagram Stories
Instagram Stories ads are expanding from one slot inside your Stories reel to up to three, Instagram announced on Thursday.
Instagram Stories now has an option to add photo-free text with Type Mode
Instagram Stories now has an option that doesn't require a photo with Type Mode. The tool allows users to type on a colored background.
Baby got Beck: Grandmother’s Instagram inspires rock icon’s new music video
How a Japanese grandmother's cute Instagram shots led to a starring role for her family in Beck's latest music video.
Instagram Stories gain GIF stickers — and soon, horizontal video
Instagram Stories fans can now add animated stickers to their posts using a built-in GIPHY GIF library of stickers.
Instagram now shows when you’re on the app (and here’s how to stop it)
Instagram has quietly introduced a feature that shares your activity status with those you follow. It's on by default, though it can be turned off.
For Olympians and pro baseball players, winter training wears many hats
MLB All-Star Francisco Lindor and Dutch short track speed skaters approach winter training differently to prep for world-class competition.
Instagram users could soon cross-post Stories to WhatsApp
Fancy getting that Instagram Story in front of more friends? Instagram is testing the option to cross-post as a WhatsApp status.
Instagram is changing your feed again, this time with ‘recommended’ posts
Got your Instagram feed just how you like it? Well, look out, it's about to be shaken up again, this time with recommended posts.
Instagram is still testing a share button, but there is a new live-sharing option
Regrams may only be in testing, but Instagram users can now share a live video by sending it to friends with Direct messages.
Recommended posts could soon make Instagram more like Facebook
Instagram is testing recommended posts, one of several changes the platform is currently considering for the home feed.
Instagram’s hashtag follow tool delivers posts that you actually care about
Instagrammers can now follow the topics they are passionate about with a new Instagram hashtag follow tool.
How superstar producer Swizz Beatz uses Instagram to push art, battle Timbaland
Swizz Beatz spoke with Digital Trends about his upcoming album, using Instagram to find artists for his No Commission art show, and more.
Instagram test could ditch private messages, launch Messenger-like Direct app
Instagram Direct may leave Instagram in favor of its own stand-alone app. The company is currently testing the feature in six areas.
Keep your Instagram Stories around for longer with 2 new features
2 new tools from Instagram promise to help you "hold onto your favorite moments..and share them in ways that help you express yourself."
You can now import your contacts from Instagram to Facebook Messenger
If you navigate over to the People tab of your Messenger app, you'll now find a new option labeled "Connect to Instagram."
Think twice about posting that koala selfie, Instagram warns
Instagram is trying to steer users away from taking certain types of animal selfies, and will also warn them when they search for such images.
25 million businesses are now on Instagram, so the network is gaining new tools
Instagram has reached another user milestone, this time for business accounts. The social network is now home to 25 million businesses.
Want more likes? Check out Instagram’s 2017 trends, from puppy faces to travel
What were the most-used filters in 2017? Who has the most Instagram followers? All that and more is part of Instagram's 2017 Trends list.
Instagram Direct wants to start a friendly selfie war with a new remix tool
Instagram Direct now allows users to turn their friend's photos into stickers to start a friendly photo-editing war.
Want to chime in? Viewers can now ask to join any Instagram live-stream
After adding the ability to invite a friend to Instagram live, viewers can now send a request to join too.
Instagram fans can now Story and Save all they like from mobile browsers
Instagram Stories still require a smartphone -- but the feature will soon be available on mobile browsers as well.
Instagram will soon let users follow hashtags in addition to accounts
Instagram may soon let users follow hashtags in addition to accounts making it easier to find content that is relevant to you.
Instagram Stories become less ‘Insta’ with a new throwback-friendly feature
Instagrammers can now share images that are older than 24 hours inside of Instagram Stories, making it possible to share throwbacks.
Use pictures and GIFs to add some fun to your Facebook polls
Want to find out what your friends really think? A new feature lets you post a Facebook poll with wacky pictures or hilarious GIFs.
How annoying is the camera notch while using the iPhone X?
We liked the look of the notch while using the iPhone X. But for some, the break in immersion when using specific apps is distracting.
Turn a series of stills into a video for Instagram Stories with latest test
Instagram is testing a new video feature to add alongside the Boomerang and Super Zoom with an Instagram Stop Motion effect.
Dun dun DUUUUN! Make your own dramatic movie with Instagram's new Superzoom
Instagram Superzoom turns an average object (or selfie) into a dramatic one. The new effect launched with Halloween masks and stickers.
Instagram now lets you live-stream together with a friend
Instagram has updated its live-streaming feature to allow users to invite a friend to go live with them, side by side.
One does not simply share memes: Here are the dankest meme generators
Internet memes are tied into the fabric of our culture at this point. Here are four meme generators to help you waste time more efficiently.
Windowed: This disguised browser allows Instagram uploads from desktops
Windowed is a desktop browser disguised as a mobile one in order to make Instagram uploads from desktops possible.
Instagram Stories just got polls, but the results aren't anonymous
Instagram Stories fans can now take a poll inside their Story or perfectly coordinate the graphics with the colors in the photo.
Instagram expands its slick shopping experience to tempt you to spend
Instagram is set to feature more shoppable posts after Shopify and BigCommerce opened its ecommerce tools to more merchants.
Instagram comments can now be limited to just followers for public accounts
Instagram comments can now be limited to just followers with a new tool designed to curb offensive comments.