Instagram adds group video chat and redesigned explore tab
While Instagram remained tightlipped on the development, it foreshadowed the rollout of video calling at the beginning of May.
Besides video chat support, Instagram is rolling out a few other features as part of this update, including topic channels in Explore, and new camera effects for Stories. Having said that, the video chat feature on Instagram isn't that bad as we tested it out and it works way better than what we thought when the feature was announced. In order to start a video chat, all you have to do is head to Instagram Direct (that paper airplane icon at the top right of the app), open a message with a friend or a group of up to three other friends, and tap on the new blue camera icon in the top right corner of the screen.
You can only call people you're connected to, i.e. you follow them and they follow you back.
After teasing the new video chat feature during Facebook's F8 conference last month, the company has chose to go forth in dropping the feature as part of Instagram Direct. To update your video chat notifications, tap the gear icon on profile and find the new video chat control in Push Notifications.
More news: Google Chrome On Android Can Cache Content For Offline ReadingMore news: South Korea v Germany
More news: Japan and Senegal fans clean stadiums after World Cup matches
Next, if you've ever scrolled through Instagram's Explore tab, you probably already know how cluttered and disorganized everything can get. Previously, Explore's 200 million daily users just saw a random mish-mash of popular content related to their interests, with just a single "Videos You Might Like" section separated. Going forward, it will be even easier for users to browse through posts and accounts.
According to Instagram, the new feature will allow users to more easily navigate the page because they will now see channels especially tailored to them. The For You section is the default, but there are also categories for sports, travel, nature, style, art, music and much more. You can mute the channels that don't interest you by long pressing on the channel and tapping on mute. So for example, after following Liza Koshy, there will be a new camera effect that places a mustache and thick eyebrows on you.
And lastly, Instagram has partnered with Ariana Grande, Buzzfeed, Liza Koshy, Baby Ariel, and the National Basketball Association to bring its users new camera effects. "Whether you want to make your friends laugh or add some glam to your selfies, you now have more ways to express yourself and feel closer to your favorite accounts".
Recommended News
-
27 June 2018
Sweden coach Andersson slams Germany for 'unsportsmanlike behaviour'
Emil Forsberg has bundles of quality, but has yet to make a mark at this competition - this is the flawless time for him to do it. Carlos Vela, meanwhile, scored last time out and has generally been effective for Mexico if not a tad wasteful in front of goal.
26 June 2018Niki Lauda slams F1 officials for 'too little' Vettel French GP penalty
Resuming at the back of the field, Vettel quickly scythed his way through the field to get back into the points, albeit at a cost. However, Max Verstappen jokingly suggested Sebastian Vettel should change his style after Sunday's collision.
26 June 2018Pete Davidson's Hilarious Response When Asked About Being Engaged To Ariana Grande
Sweetener is Grande's fourth studio album and her first since a terrorist attacked one of her concerts in Manchester in May 2017. He also revealed that a fan stopped him in the street to tell him: "Yo man, you, like, gave me hope! ". -
27 June 2018The Qualcomm Snapdragon 1000 is gunning for Intel's PC market
It's expected that the SDM1000 will share the 5G-capable cellular modem that will appear on the Snapdragon 855. And, the performance of this SoC is expected to be on par with the Intel Skylake processors from 2017.
26 June 2018Federer advances to quarter-finals
Federer extended his grass-court winning streak to 19 including the Stuttgart title and last year's titles in Halle and Wimbledon. The world No 6 even admitted to watching Federer play some of his Halle Open matches while competing at Queen's.China, EU to form group to modernise global trade rules
President Donald Trump , who has promoted protectionist measures, is now mulling additional tariffs on European cars. Among big USA movers, Intel Corp. fell 3.4 per cent, Visa Inc. fell 3.2 per cent and Boeing Co. fell 2.2 per cent. -
27 June 2018Priyanka and Nick Jonas's relationship is now Insta
According to Filmfare , the Quantico actress who is now in India with Jonas will be engaged by July end or August of this year. Nick posted an adorable video of the Quantico actress walking towards him on a balcony and the video caption read "Her".
27 June 2018Points table after French Grand Prix
New Zealander Brendon Hartley spun his Toro Rosso to set the tone before Frenchman Esteban Ocon spun his Force India and both Saubers followed suit.
27 June 2018Kvitova, Buzarnescu to meet in semis; Chan-Yang defeated
That's kind of great to have different opponents with different style that you can be really prepare for the next matches. Strycova had won the last four meetings against Rybarikova and had her chances to win a fifth. -
27 June 2018French Grand Prix: Hamilton extends championship lead after first lap chaos
The luckless New Zealander will start Sunday's race from the back of the grid after being handed a heavy penalty for replacing engine parts.
27 June 2018Harden wins first career NBA MVP award
Throughout the regular season, he proved to be the most dominant scorer in the league and also happened to play on the best team. Meanwhile, Australian Ben Simmons - of the Philadelphia 76ers - has won Rookie of the Year honours at the NBA Awards.
26 June 2018Hummels: Win over Sweden can be Germany’s catalyst
While Mexico's defense has been solid, Ochoa is the biggest reason that El Tri have given up just one goal in the tournament. He's been called a "terrorist", and vitriol has also been directed at his family.
