This Instagram Emoji News Is Huge
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Instagram just announced two new features to make your photo-sharing experience even better.
First up, you can now hashtag emoji in your captions, plus search for them in the Explore page or by tapping on them in captions. "Over the past few years, emoji have become a universal visual language, and nearly half of Instagram captions feature emoji," Instagram said.
The other news is the addition of three new filters: Lark, Reyes, and Juno, which Instagram describes as "modern, subtle filters that brighten and enhance your photos in refined, beautiful ways." Part of the reason for these new filters, Instagram says, is how well people responded to the five filter updates back in December. Instagram plans to release more new filters on a regular basis.
Ahead, check out examples of how they look. The update is available today for Android and iOS.
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Emoji Hashtags (!)
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Lark Filter
"Lark desaturates reds while punching up blues and greens to bring your landscapes to life," Instagram says.
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Lark Filter
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Juno Filter
"Juno tints cool tones green while making warm tones pop and whites glow for vibrant photos of people," Instagram says.
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Juno Filter
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Reyes Filter
"Reyes brings a dusty, vintage look to your moments," Instagram says.
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