Instagram adds Snapchat-style stories feature
In a clear effort to compete with Snapchat, Instagram brings to life its story-sharing feature.
Brian Bennett Former Senior writer
Brian Bennett is a former senior writer for the home and outdoor section at CNET.
Instagram stories, because cats.
Once the unrivaled king of mobile photo sharing, Instagram has now taken a page from the Snapchat playbook. The app has just added a stories feature to its arsenal to let users keep a 24-hour snapshot of personal photos and video.
As with the stories function cooked up and popularized by social media competitor Snapchat, Instagram account holders have the option to share their story content with individual users, share it publicly or keep it completely private.
Mobile Guides
Phones
Foldable Phones
Headphones
Mobile Accessories
Smartwatches
Wireless Plans
Mobile coupons