Facebook tests native version of Instagram's Stories feature in iOS app Having scored early success with Instagram Stories — copied from a similarly-named Snapchat feature — Facebook is currently testing the same option in its core Facebook app for iOS, a spokesperson said on Wednesday. Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 1
How to add and switch between Instagram accounts on iPhone Facebook's Instagram is a convenient way to share photos as well as short videos, but for many reasons it can be smart to have multiple personas on the service. Here's how to add additional profiles on Apple's iPhone and switch between them. Roger Fingas 9 years ago 0
Instagram adds wide color gamut, Live Photos support to iOS app Instagram on Thursday updated made good on promises to incorporate wide color gamut support for iPhone 7 owners in a backend software update that also includes compatibility with Apple's Live Photos. Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 1
Instagram steps into live streaming as Facebook upgrades live feeds with 360 views Instagram on Monday launched live video streaming for all users in the U.S., while its parent company, Facebook, added 360-degree video support for its own streams — though initially in a limited capacity. Roger Fingas 9 years ago 3
Instagram introduces comment & profile control features, anonymous reporting for self-injury Facebook-owned Instagram on Tuesday announced several new options for comments and profiles, intended to create a friendlier atmosphere for the photo- and video-based social network. Roger Fingas 9 years ago 1
Instagram introduces live video in Stories, self-destructing content in Direct Instagram on Monday launched two potentially radical changes to its photo- and video-sharing service, including support for live videos within Stories. Roger Fingas 9 years ago 1
Alphabet's X to test delivery drones, Instagram adds Snapchat-like 'Stories' As a part of its delivery drone effort, Project Wing, Alphabet's X division will be testing technology at one of six U.S. test sites approved by the Federal Aviation Administration, the White House announced on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Facebook's Instagram launched "Stories," a feature mimicking Snapchat's ethereal slideshows. Roger Fingas 9 years ago 10
Apple launches official iBooks Instagram account, promotes latest Harry Potter story Over the weekend, Apple quietly debuted an official Instagram account for the iBooks Store, promoting various new releases including the highly-anticipated stage script for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Roger Fingas 9 years ago 6
Instagram updates iOS apps with 'flat' designs, Google Translate gets offline support in 52 languages Facebook-owned Instagram on Wednesday launched a cosmetic overhaul of its iOS apps, while Google updated its Translate app with support for offline translation in 52 languages. Roger Fingas 10 years ago 8
Instagram testing next-gen ads leveraging Apple's 3D Touch, Apple Pay [u] Facebook-owned Instagram is reportedly testing ads that exploit two of Apple's most recent technologies, 3D Touch and Apple Pay, as part of a broader effort to reap more cash from the photo-sharing service. [Updated with Instagram denial] Roger Fingas 10 years ago 5
Instagram loosens limits, enables portrait, landscape modes for photo & video Facebook on Thursday released an update to its Instagram apps for iOS and Android, opening up the media-sharing service to posts in landscape and portrait ratios. Roger Fingas 10 years ago 15
Amazon Music for iOS gets ad-free Prime Stations, Instagram launches Layout for iPhone Amazon has launched a major overhaul of its Music app for iOS, including support for radio stations, while Facebook-owned Instagram has published Layout, a new iPhone app that lets users build collages out of their photos. Roger Fingas 11 years ago 0
