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Pop open your Instagram app and see if you've got a new camera option called "Focus"- you'll be able to use it to blur backgrounds among other updates announced by the Insta Team.

Here is an early look at Instagram Nametags which are basically the same as Snapchat QR codes, letting you take a picture of someone's Nametag to connect and start following them.

Instagram will soon launch an in-app Portrait Mode, meaning anyone with a phone who doesn’t already have a selfie mode in their camera’s software can now rely on Instagram. Apparently, this unannounced and unofficial setting has been sitting inside of the app’s code for some time, discovered...

Instagram might be able to offer everything you need to keep in touch with friends in the future. TechCrunch has discovered hidden codes and icons for "Call" and "Video Call" in the platform's and its standalone Direct messaging app's Android APKs.

Instagram is borrowing yet another feature from Snapchat and will let Stories creators know when their audience has screenshotted any part of the story.

Instagram is releasing a Type Mode for Stories that lets you write with a creative flair while skipping the pressure to use pictures. Switch to the new Type Mode section and you can write whatever you like while choosing little more than a font style and background.

Instagram has introduced another new treat for everyone, in the form of new GIF stickers that can be added to your stories. It doesn't matter whether it's a photo or a video you're about to post, you'll be able to add GIF stickers courtesy of Giphy

Instagram is adding one new feature to its direct messages: activity status. Just like you'd see when a person was last active on WhatsApp or Telegram or plenty of other messaging services, now you can do the same on Instagram.

Some Instagram users in Brazil are seeing an experimental tool that gives them a way to crosspost Instagram Stories to WhatsApp's Status feature. A Brazilian blog has posted a screenshot of an Instagram Story showing the tool on the lower-left corner of its interface.

When you go live on Instagram, you can now let your friends know via direct message. You can also send live feeds you're watching directly to friends to have them join.

Some Instagram users are starting to see a new inline comment box while scrolling through the feed, which lets them quickly write down a comment and post it.

There are three new festive filters to enjoy in Instagram: a frosted glass effect, holiday makeup and a gold and silver balloon overlay, complete with digital confetti. In addition, the stickers library will soon be expanded with a range of Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa-themed ones

Instagram is testing a new section called Recommend For You in certain users' feeds, which shows posts your friends have liked or that an algorithm thinks you will like.

Instagram now allows you to follow hashtags like regular accounts. The feature is out of test mode and being rolled out today.

Instagram is testing a standalone messaging app called Direct. The test is only taking place in 6 markets at this time.

Instagram is introducing two new tools that let you hold on to your favorite moments from Instagram Stories. Stories Highlights is a new part of your profile where you can express more of who you are through stories you’ve shared. And to help you build highlights, your stories will now...

Facebook is testing a way to import your Instagram contacts to Facebook Messenger, but only if they're mutual followers.

Instagram has been testing a new repost feature, alongside the ability to archive stories and do GIF searches.

Instagram made it easy to invite friends to your live stream, but they're taking that one step further by allowing your mutuals to ask permission to join your stream.

Facebook is teaming up with the Australian government in order to test a system that would prevent revenge porn from ending up on its site or services like Instagram and Messenger.

Instagram has begun testing the ability to view your bookmarked posts on the web.

The company adds support for Arabic, Hebrew and Farsi languages on Android first.

Instagram has debuted a new update to add a Superzoom feature for getting those up-close scary shots and several new Halloween-themed filters.

Instagram has a new feature that lets you live stream one-on-one with a person of your choice. Once they join you, you'll see a split screen of your feed and theirs.

Instagram has added a polls feature to stories. You can add a two-choice poll with stickers of your choosing.