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Instagram unveils new sticker features that hides stories and more

Shemar-Leslie Louisy

Shemar-Leslie Louisy / Our Today

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Popular social media platform Instagram rolled out a suite of captivating stickers for stories, including an option to post hidden stories on Friday (May 3).

The unveiling of the new stickers—Add Yours Music, Frames, Reveal, and Cutouts are geared to level up the way people engage with storytelling.

The ‘Reveal’ sticker allows users to post hidden stories that require engagement for disclosure. By incorporating a hint, followers are enticed to reach out via direct message to uncover the concealed content, fostering direct interactions and deeper connections.

The ‘Add Yours Music’ sticker melds the popular ‘Add Yours’ feature with music stickers, enabling users to share their moods through their favourite songs.

By tapping into the stickers icon and selecting “Add Yours Music,” individuals can effortlessly add tracks from Instagram’s music library to their stories.

With the ‘Frames’ sticker, memories are spotlighted like never before. This sticker transforms any photo into a captivating, virtual instant print.

Followers are prompted to shake their phones to reveal the concealed image, adding an element of surprise and interactivity to shared moments.

The final new sticker, ‘Cutouts’ allows users to transform ordinary visuals and objects from photos or videos into unique, customisable stickers.

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