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Instagram's newest feature is all about GIFs

By Cosmin Vasile

Published: Feb 04, 2020, 11:53 PM

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Instagram's newest feature is all about GIFs

Instagram is one of the many social services that allows its users to add GIFs to their posts, but that's where anything GIF-related stops. Let's say your friend posts an animated sticker in stories and you wish to reply with a GIF. Well, that's not possible, or at least it wasn't until today.

Earlier today, Instagram announced that users can now reply to their friends' stories using GIFs pulled from GIPHY. In order to take advantage of the new feature, Instagram users must update their apps via the App Store or Google Play Store.

PSA: You can now reply to your friends’ stories using @GIPHY GIFs! Update your app to try it.
— Instagram (@instagram) February 4, 2020

Judging by the number of replies Instagram's tweet received soon after the announcement, the ability to reply to stories with GIFs is a welcome addition to the service. Make sure to update your app to try it out now.

Meanwhile, Instagram confirmed last week that it's testing reactions to direct messages, another long-awaited feature that we might get in the not so distant future. Of course, these are the improvements that we know of, but there might be others in the pipeline.

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Cosmin, a tech journalist with a career spanning over a decade, brought a wealth of experience to PhoneArena. His expertise lies in brands like Samsung and Nokia, and he has a keen interest in innovative technologies. After a brief stint in PR, Cosmin returned to tech journalism in 2016, committed to delivering clear and objective news. When he's not writing or appearing as a guest on TV and radio shows, Cosmin enjoys playing RPGs, watching Netflix, and nurturing his passion for history and travel.