Instagram has been found testing several upgrades to stories that include a layout mode, new boomerangs, and redesigned icons. This test was discovered by reverse engineering expert Jane Manchun Wong, whose track record for finding unreleased features is second-to-none. In the screenshot Wong shared on Twitter you can see the new icons and several of […]
Instagram is once again following the lead of Snapchat by opening up its Spark AR filter creation platform to all users, while also introducing a new library of user-created visual tools. As explained on the Facebook Developer blog: “Starting today, anyone can create and publish their own Spark AR effects on Instagram. We’re also introducing the new […]
Despite various setbacks, and moderate popularity, Snapchat is still pushing ahead with its Spectacles, its camera-enabled sunglasses which enable you to film what you’re seeing at any given time. The latest development on this front is “Spectacles 3“, a new generation of the device which will include improved capture capacity, with 3D depth-of-field in captured […]
Facebook Lead Ads are becoming an increasingly common tool for lead gen advertisers. They might take a bit of work to set up, but can yield great results by providing a good user experience for your potential customers. Usually, lead gen ads are beloved for the first couple of months after they’re launched. If all goes […]
Speed kills in the app world. No one wants to wait around for an app to load, and these days, most people simply won’t bother if load-time delays become too much, and you end up watching that circle icon flipping over and over. Instagram knows this, and this week, the social app has outlined its latest […]
