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As the Stories format continues to grow, Instagram is allowing users to shop the items inside a Stories photo or video. Instagram recently expanded stickers that let people shop inside a Story by tapping on the sticker. The update expands Instagram shopping from tags in the news feed to Stories.

Instagram Stories lack some of the interaction options from the traditional feed -- but that's not stopping Instagram from coming up with new ways to promote interaction instead of passively watching Stories. The new question sticker allows you to ask a question and get open-ended responses.

Instagram's Stories tool can now share the theme song to your day along with photos and video. The feature, called "music stickers," enables people to search via genres, moods, and trending tracks, which they can add to their Story in a tap. The update also brings a new video recording mode.

Gotta share that gem you spotted in your Instagram feed? Now you can, but in Stories. The Instagram share sticker allows users to share feed posts to other users' Stories as a sticker. The shared posts can be customized. And for the users that don't want their photos shared, there's an opt-out option.

Tired of typing in that group message? Instagram will soon add video chat to messaging, alongside several upcoming changes announced during the Facebook F8 conference. New brand-designed AR filters, a redesigned Explore tab, easier Stories sharing, and a bully filter for comments are also on the list.

Got a great shot of your day on a GoPro? GoPro is making it easier to share action cam footage to Instagram Stories via integrated sharing, along with tools to convert the video into the "proper" format. The tool allows users to crop for a vertical Story and shorten for easy shares.

Instagram is now allowing users to add multiple images or videos to Stories in one move. The bulk upload tool allows users to add up to 10 photos or videos, though edits like stickers are still applied individually. The update comes with new location suggestions for location-based stickers.

Digging into Instagram's APK code suggests the social network is considering expanding the camera modes with a portrait option.

Instagram Stories ads are expanding from one slot inside your Stories reel to up to three, Instagram announced on Thursday.

Instagram Stories now has an option that doesn't require a photo with Type Mode. The tool allows users to type on a colored background.

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Instagram Stories fans can now add animated stickers to their posts using a built-in GIPHY GIF library of stickers.

Fancy getting that Instagram Story in front of more friends? Instagram is testing the option to cross-post as a WhatsApp status.

Could Instagram be getting a share button? Regrams are one of a longer list of possibilities the company is currently exploring.

What were the most-used filters in 2017? Who has the most Instagram followers? All that and more is part of Instagram's 2017 Trends list.

Instagram Stories still require a smartphone -- but the feature will soon be available on mobile browsers as well.

Instagrammers can now share images that are older than 24 hours inside of Instagram Stories, making it possible to share throwbacks.

Facebook video will continue to be a focus for the next three years, including inside Instagram and WhatsApp, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said.

Instagram is testing a new video feature to add alongside the Boomerang and Super Zoom with an Instagram Stop Motion effect.

Users can now post Instagram Stories to Facebook -- the company recently confirmed cross-platform compatibility in the U.S.

Instagram Stories fans can now take a poll inside their Story or perfectly coordinate the graphics with the colors in the photo.

Instagram dropped the news of Stories' success over that of Snapchat's with a blog post and a few other tidbits.