Instagram 17 May 2023 · 2 min read ICYMI: Instagram rolls out broadcast channels feature, rivalling Telegram channels Instagram is currently working on a new feature called broadcast channels, which is strikingly similar to Telegram channels. The feature is being gradually introduced in certain regions, such as India, Read more
Instagram 2 Feb 2022 · 1 min read Instagram now allows creating Reels from a Story Highlight If you would go to story highlights, you may find a new button with a Reels icon. This option can take all your stories from the highlight and make a Read more
Instagram 1 Jan 2022 · 1 min read Instagram released profile statuses to more users It pops up a notification when you slide into your DMs but also should be accessible from the profile page. Read more
Instagram 21 Jul 2021 · 1 min read Instagram released Stories translating feature to everyone When you browse stories with the text in a foreign language, you may spot a "See Translation" button on the top left corner. It will open a pop-up Read more
Instagram 14 Jul 2021 · 1 min read Instagram is testing a new story creation layout with more users There you can notice a bit wider share controls for Your Story and Close Friends. Icons on top got redesigned as well. Draw and Effects were moved under a 3 Read more
Instagram 10 Jul 2021 · 1 min read ICYMI: Instagram got a TikTok like effects grid for Reels When you try to browse Reels effects, you will see a bottom slider with a grid view. It also has different tabs and a search view to filter and sort Read more
Instagram 30 Jun 2021 · 1 min read How to quickly follow Instagram profiles from your other accounts This feature started rolling out globally only some time ago. When you open a profile that you don't follow, you may spot a new hint next to the Read more
Instagram 25 Jun 2021 · 1 min read Instagram is making Rooms video chats available to more users This feature was spotted previously in testing but now it seems got a new rollout wave. When you slide into your DMs it allows you to start a video call Read more
Instagram 4 Jun 2021 · 1 min read Instagram stories got a Color Highlighter filter with a color picker inside The new filter can be found on Stories Camera screen. How to test: * Open Instagram stories. * See Color Highlighter if available. * Tap on the element which color you want to Read more
Instagram 27 May 2021 · 2 min read Instagram is rolling out Reels insights to everyone on Android This is a second feature announced by Instagram within a short period (along with an ability to hide likes). It adds a new section on the Reels menu from which Read more
Instagram 26 May 2021 · 2 min read Now, everyone can hide like count on Instagram for Android This feature was spotted in testing a while ago and today it was announced by the Instagram team that it is rolling out to all users on all platforms. It& Read more
Instagram 25 May 2021 · 2 min read How to search for audio on Instagram on Android This new tab is still rolling out gradually to Instagram users. Similar to other tabs, it will show results for a certain search query. After opening a single track you Read more
Instagram 9 Apr 2021 · 1 min read Instagram released a standalone remix button for Reels Remix feature was released not so long time ago but previously it was only available via a 3 dots menu. Now it got a dedicated button that you can see Read more
Instagram 7 Apr 2021 · 1 min read Instagram is testing artist profiles inside the music sticker in stories The artist profile may appear when you search for a certain name query. It is shown as a list item without a play icon. after tapping on it, you will Read more
Instagram 1 Apr 2021 · 2 min read Instagram released a remix feature for Reels to everyone Instagram Reels got another TikTok-like feature that allows you to capture your own video next to someone else's Reel. The feature should be available to everyone but it Read more
Instagram 25 Mar 2021 · 2 min read Instagram started rolling out Story Drafts feature to some users The feature was announced to be ready for rollout just recently and now some users already can give it a try. It allows you to save your story editions as Read more
Instagram 25 Mar 2021 · 2 min read Instagram is testing new Video Layouts on Reels with more users Some users may notice a new Reels feature called Video Layout that is marked as new. The feature is similar to the Stories layout but now it can be used Read more
Instagram 21 Mar 2021 · 1 min read Instagram is rolling out Green Screen on Reels to more users The Green Screen feature on Reels appeared as a filter at first and was moved to the dedicated button in February. The feature started rolling out gradually to more users Read more