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Instagram is trying out a new Game feature that can be brought up during a live session. This will let hosts and influencers play simple games like "This or that" and "Trivia" where your viewers can also take part by answering questions. It is available as a limited release to a few users and will roll out to more over the coming time.
How to Clear Cache for Instagram on Android and iOS
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Cache data can help improve the loading times of an app as it saves elements that an app might need frequently. However, this data can also cause issues as it increases over time, which is why it is important to clear the cache time to time. To clear cache for Instagram on Android, you have to visit the App Info page for the app and clear cache. Whereas on iPhone and iPad, you need to offload the app to do the same.
How to Save Instagram Story with Music (2024)
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Music licensing and distribution prevents Instagram from directly allowing you to save stories with music. However, recently, be it a bug or a feature, iOS users can directly save such stories. All they need to do is head to Instagram -> create a story -> tap on the three-dot icon in the top right instead of publishing the story -> select save. This saves the story with music to the iPhone's camera roll. On Android, users will not be able to hear the music once they follow this method. To save stories with music, they have to go to an Instagram chat -> send the story they have saved -> swipe up and add music -> select "keep it in chat" and hit send. Then, they need to long press on the sent video -> select save. We have also included a third-party tool to download stories with music.
How to Turn on and off Vanish Mode on Instagram
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Using Vanish Mode in Instagram chats, you can send disappearing messages, images and videos, thereby keeping your messages from piling up over time. Not to mention that Vanish Mode makes chatting a lot more secure in general. To use the feature, simply open the Instagram app -> open the chat you want to enable vanish mode for -> swipe up to enable the feature. Swipe up again to disable the feature. However, do note that this feature is not available in the web or desktop app for Instagram.
How to Turn off Active Status on Instagram
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To appear offline on Instagram, you will have to turn off your activity status on the platform. Although it was much easier to find back in the day, it is not as straightforward now. To turn off the active status on Android or iOS, head to your Instagram profile -> hamburger icon -> Settings and privacy -> Messages and story replies -> toggle off the Show activity status. On the web version, the only difference is that the hamburger icon is at the bottom left corner of the home page.
Latest WhatsApp Beta Tests Sharing Your Status on Instagram
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The latest WhatsApp beta update on Android lets you share your WhatsApp status directly to Instagram! This feature allows you to share your status as an Instagram Story without leaving the app, giving you more control over your cross-posting on social media. You can choose which status updates you want to share and can even upload them simultaneously on both Facebook and Instagram. This new feature is expected to roll out soon as it is already available in the beta version.
Instagram’s ‘Notes’ Now Supports Short Videos; Here’s How This Works!
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Instagram's Notes feature, which allows you to upload text-based disappearing status, has got a new update and now supports short videos. This will allow you upload a 2-second video and share with people. Video Notes can currently be shared with close friends and mutual followers and can will disappear after 24 hours.
How to Download Instagram Reels the Easy Way
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Instagram introduced the ability to download reels back in June 2023 but it was limited to US users. They have rolled out the feature to everyone now. Using this feature, you can natively download Instagram Reels on your iPhone or Android device without using a third-party tool. To use this feature, open the reel you want to download -> tap on the share icon on the right -> select Download in the pop-up menu.