Instagram introduces five new filters

A new significant update for Instagram brings five new filters that are said to be inspired by its community. Called Slumber, Crema, Ludwig, Aden, and Perpetua, the new filters are supposed to complement the capabilities on today’s smartphone cameras. The filters are said to “soften and subtly shift colors to achieve the look and feel you want for your each photo.”

There is also a new way to find your favorite filters now. The filter tray now shows blurred previews of your images on them to make it easier to decide which ones to use. You can even rearrange the order of filters by selecting the Manage button so you can put your favorites first and hide those you don’t use. The update is coming to both iOS and Android apps.

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Instagram now lets you edit captions

Whether it be a case of sticky fingers or autocomplete on a rampage, we’ve all messed up our captions and status updates at one point or another. Instagram for the longest time wouldn’t let you edit your captions so you had to go through the trouble of deleting a photo and putting it right back up just so you can get it right. They have finally heard your pleas and now lets you edit captions after you post your images. You just need to tap on the three dots at the bottom right of the image and the Edit option appears there. Aside from editing caption, it also lets you tag people and add location.

Instagram has also updated its Explore tab to add two separate sections: Photos and People. Photos looks just like what Explore used to look like with a grid of photos, while People shows off accounts you might be interested in following. This new update is available for iOS and Android users.

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Instagram partners with six Canadian brands, rolls out first batch of ads

We couldn’t avoid it any longer. Ads are heading your way on Instagram any day soon. The social media platform has partnered with six Canadian brands for the launch, including HBC, Air Canada, Target Canada, Travel Alberta, Sport Chek, and Mercedes Benz.

Instagram says they plan to roll out ads in a slow and “carefully controlled” way while taking feedback from its community. They said they plan on delivering a small number of high-quality photos and videos from brands that are already part of the Instagram community.

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Instagram brings Hyperlapse selfies to iOS

Instagram is adding a new feature to its Hyperlapse camera on iOS: taking drawn-out selfies. If you’ve always thought it was a good idea to take shots of yourself with a moving background, this new feature might appeal to you. Some of Instagram’s suggestions include, capturing yourself walking down the street (which we think might be a bit silly and dangerous) or while getting a new haircut, or even while you jump on a trampoline). And of course you can share your creations on Instagram and Facebook.

And for those hoping Instagram can bring this feature to Android might have to wait for a long time. Apparently, the required APIs for Hyperlapse to work aren’t available on Android at the moment.

Source: The Verge | Via: SlashGear | Download: Apple App Store (Free)