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Twitter’s downfall made me look for alternatives, but they just made it worse

Twitter, under Elon Musk's ownership, prompted me to look at alternatives. However, the poor selection ended up changing the way I feel about social media.

Are your Instagram Stories repeating? You’re not alone

Instagram users are reporting watching the same Stories over and over again, giving them a severe case of deja vu.

Here’s what’s new in Instagram’s ‘visual refresh’

Instagram announced a visual refresh of its brand. Here's what to expect in terms of how the changes will play out in the app itself.

Xbox creates Instagram-like Stories, but for video games

Microsoft has announced that Xbox fans will now be able to share their gaming moments in the form of Stories on the Xbox app for iOS and Android.

How to view Instagram Stories on your computer

Here's how to feed your Instagram Stories addiction on your computer, and a few things to remember as you do.

Shazam hooks up with Instagram Stories for another way to share songs

The latest update for Apple-owned Shazam lets iPhone users share music tracks to Instagram Stories in a few quick taps. To enable the feature, just make sure you have the latest version of Shazam loaded on your handset.The post Shazam hooks up with Instagram Stories for another way to share songs appeared first on Digital Trends.

Instagram’s question stickers bring comment-like interaction to Stories

Instagram Stories lack some of the interaction options from the traditional feed but that is not stopping Instagram from coming up with new ways to interact. The sticker allows you to ask a question and get open-ended responses.The post Instagram’s question stickers bring comment-like interaction to Stories appeared first on Digital Trends.

Instagram ‘music stickers’ could help to spice up your Stories

Instagram's Stories tool can now share the theme song to your day along with photos and video. The feature, called music stickers, enables people to search via genres, moods, and trending tracks, which they can add to their Story in a tap.The post Instagram ‘music stickers’ could help to spice up your Stories appeared first on Digital Trends.

Shop Stories, not stores, with Instagram’s latest update

As the Stories format continues to grow, Instagram is allowing users to shop the items inside a Stories photo or video. Instagram recently launched stickers that let people shop inside a Story by tapping on the sticker.The post Shop Stories, not stores, with Instagram’s latest update appeared first on Digital Trends.

Don’t drown your phone for an Instagram — GoPro now has Stories built in

GoPro is making it easier to share action cam footage to Instagram Stories with integrated sharing and tools to convert the video into the "proper" format. The tool lets users crop for a vertical Story and shorten for easy shares.The post Don’t drown your phone for an Instagram — GoPro now has Stories built in appeared first on Digital Trends.

Upload Stories faster — or preview the entire thing — with new Instagram tools

Instagram is now allowing users to add multiple images or videos to Stories in one move. The bulk upload tool allows users to add up to 10 photos or videos, though edits like stickers are still applied individually.The post Upload Stories faster — or preview the entire thing — with new Instagram tools appeared first on Digital Trends.

Advertisers can soon slide three images inside Instagram Stories

Instagram Stories ads are expanding from one slot inside your Stories reel to as many as three, Instagram announced. A new carousel ad format allows businesses to place up to three images or videos inside Stories.The post Advertisers can soon slide three images inside Instagram Stories appeared first on Digital Trends.

Instagram Stories now has an option to add photo-free text with Type Mode

Instagram Stories can now have text that is not overlaid on top of a photo. The Type Mode option overlays text on colored backgrounds, which means users don't have to have a photo to add to their Story.The post Instagram Stories now has an option to add photo-free text with Type Mode appeared first on Digital Trends.

Meet the Japanese grandmother whose Instagram fame led to a Beck music video

When a Japanese Instagrammer started posting photos of her granddaughter and the family's dogs, she had no idea it would one day lead to a meeting with an American indie rock legend -- and a starring role for her family in his music video.The post Meet the Japanese grandmother whose Instagram fame led to a Beck music video appeared first on Digital Trends.

Instagram Stories gain GIF stickers — and soon, horizontal video

Instagram Stories fans can now add animated stickers to their posts using a built-in GIF library. The update also comes with an announcement that Instagram stories soon won't conform everything into the vertical format.The post Instagram Stories gain GIF stickers — and soon, horizontal video appeared first on Digital Trends.

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. The most-liked photo had a whopping 11 million likes.The post Want more likes? Check out Instagram’s 2017 trends, from puppy faces to travel appeared first on Digital Trends.