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Starting today, you can use Instagram in Arabic, Hebrew and Farsi for the very first time. It’s easy to change your language setting. Go to the settings tab on your profile and tap “Languages” to choose Arabic, Hebrew or Farsi. Your app will update to read from right to left. With this update, we hope…

Just in time for Halloween, you’ll see some new creative tools to help you turn any moment into something fun and entertaining: a new camera format called “Superzoom” and Halloween-inspired face filters and stickers. Superzoom Superzoom is an easy way to record a funny video with dramatic sound effects.When you open the camera, you’ll see…

Starting today, we’re introducing a fun way to go live with a friend. Now, you can hang out and go live together, whether you’re just doing homework or catching up on your day. Live video helps you share in an authentic way, but sometimes it can be intimidating when you’re on your own. It’s easy…

Today, you’ll see a new face filter that lets you brighten up the moment by placing a beam of light on your selfie or the world around you — even if the sun isn’t shining. Tap the light to change between the vertical and horizontal orientation or tap anywhere on the screen to move it….

Today we’re introducing an interactive poll sticker in Instagram Stories that lets you ask a question and see results from your friends and followers as they vote. Whether you’re trying to plan tomorrow’s outfit, choosing which class to take or figuring out where to go for dinner, now it’s easy to share a two-option poll…

Today, you’ll see a new face filter in the camera that lets you choose the perfect pair of shades that can transport you to locations all over the world – even if you’re just hanging out in your bedroom. Simply tilt your head back or tap the screen to try out different sunglasses and change…

Throughout the new few months, we’re continuing our global initiative to turn walls in cities around the world into colorful beacons inspiring #KindComments. All the murals are created by artists from our global community. Visit a wall and take a photo or video in front of the wall to share a #kindcomment and make someone’s…

Today, we’re announcing new tools and programs to keep Instagram a safe and positive place for self-expression. Since the beginning, we’ve tried to make Instagram a welcoming place for everyone. Our community has grown to 800 million, with 500 million using it every day. It’s more important than ever to strengthen our commitment to safety…

Turn any photo or video into a visual expression of kindness by using the new heart-shape sticker collection. All six stickers were made by artists from our global community. When you see a kindness sticker in someone’s story, tap it to find out who created it. We invite you to meet all the artists who…

Today we’re introducing new stickers to mark the changing seasons around the world. If you are in the northern hemisphere, you’ll see a new cozy sticker pack for autumn complete with expressive acorns, falling leaves, warm beanies and cups of tea. And for those in the southern hemisphere, flowers, kits and happy sprouts help you…