Instagram’s newest feature is all about GIFs
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Instagram is one of the many social services that allows its users to add GIFs to their posts, but that’s where anything GIF-related stops. Let’s say your friend posts an animated sticker in stories and you wish to reply with a GIF. Well, that’s not possible, or at least it wasn’t until today.
Earlier today, Instagram announced that users can now reply to their friends’ stories using GIFs pulled from GIPHY. In order to take advantage of the new feature, Instagram users must update their apps via the App Store or Google Play Store.
Judging by the number of replies Instagram’s tweet received soon after the announcement, the ability to reply to stories with GIFs is a welcome addition to the service. Make sure to update your app to try it out now.
Meanwhile, Instagram confirmed last week that it’s testing reactions to direct messages, another long-awaited feature that we might get in the not so distant future. Of course, these are the improvements that we know of, but there might be others in the pipeline.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is Instagram's new GIF feature for?
What is Instagram's new GIF feature for?
Users can now reply to their friends' stories using GIFs. This allows for animated sticker responses, expanding beyond the previous limitation where GIF-related interactions ended after adding them to posts.
Q.How can users access the new GIF reply feature?
How can users access the new GIF reply feature?
To take advantage of the new GIF reply feature, Instagram users must update their apps. This can be done through the App Store for Apple devices or the Google Play Store for Android devices.
Q.Where do the GIFs for story replies come from?
Where do the GIFs for story replies come from?
The GIFs used for replying to stories are pulled from GIPHY. This integration allows users to access a wide range of animated stickers directly within the Instagram app.
Q.Has Instagram announced any other new features recently?
Has Instagram announced any other new features recently?
Yes, Instagram confirmed last week that it is testing reactions to direct messages. This is another anticipated feature that may become available to users in the near future.
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