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)

Get your unnoticed Instagram photos some love with No Likes Yet

If you think you have treasure trove of unloved but decent/great Instagram photos (or you just have really that much confidence in your shots but no one has noticed yet), then it’s time for some shameless promotion on No Likes Yet. The site showcases posts that haven’t been liked yet. It is an amalgam of weirdly cropped or downright strange photos that have slipped through the crevices of Instagram’s cracks. Link your Instagram account so you can share your unloved shots and even extend the love to others. Or if you’re not up for trying to grab attention, at least it is a reminder of what and what doesn’t work on the site.

Source: Gizmodo