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In an effort to make the web more positive, Instagram is rolling out features to spread kindness and combat bullying.
Instagram has introduced another Snapchat-inspired feature that makes it easier for users to connect with people they meet in-person.
Instagram has added notifications to the web-based version of its app.
Instagram has been spotted testing a way to add hashtags to posts without including them in post captions.
For the first time, Instagram is letting users send GIFs via direct messages.
Instagram is expanding shopping capabilities, giving more businesses access to Shopping in Stories, and testing a Shopping Channel in Explore.
Instagram has introduced personalized emoji shortcuts, which show up above the keyboard when leaving a comment.
Instagram is reportedly building a new app exclusively for shopping.
Instagram has simplified the verification process, adding a form to the app that lets users easily apply to become verified.
Instagram announced it will begin displaying recommended posts in users feeds from accounts they don’t already follow.
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With a recent update to Instagram, the app will now show users when people they’ve direct messaged are online.
Instagram is testing a feature called “Friend List Stickers,” which lets users publish stories that are visible to specific friends.
Instagram revealed that it now has 1 billion monthly active users, up from the 800 million reported in September 2017.
Instagram confirmed it has decided against the idea of alerting users when a screenshot is taken of their story.
Instagram is giving brands the ability to link to products in stories with new shopping stickers.
In the latest update to Instagram users can share stories to their own story when they’ve been mentioned by others.
Instagram is reportedly preparing to launch a feature that will allow users to publish long-form video content.
Instagram recently rolled out the ability for users to re-share posts from other accounts in their Instagram Stories.
Instagram is introducing a way for users to hide posts and stories in their feed without actually unfollowing other accounts.