Instagram's cool new features
Instagram have introduced some cool new features in celebration of their 10th anniversary.
You can now change the app icon on your phone to one of the originals from years ago.
They've also added a map and calendar of your stories from the last three years.
How to change your app icon
Here's a step by step guide on how to change your app icon using the new feature:
- Within the app, click on Settings
- Scroll down until you see a line of birthday themed emojis (you're scrolling above the Search bar)
- Keep scrolling until you see a list of Instagram icons
- Now choose your favourite icon
Here’s a vid of the secret! 🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/ZlRIWWa0s7
— Patrick Kosmowski (@kosmowskipat) October 6, 2020
Map and calendar
Instagram have also added a map and calendar for users to navigate through their stories with ease.
You'll find it in your Stories Archive.
It allows you to share, download and save memories to your highlights.
Pro tip 📣
Go to your stories archive for a map and calendar of your stories from the last three years.
Share, download and save them to your highlights. 🎉 pic.twitter.com/3cgSOk7CPG
— Instram) October 6, 2020
Happy Birthday Instagram!