Instagram gets pushy with consistent Stories bar

Instagram really wants you to follow the Stories posted by your friends. The company appears to be constantly testing there Stories bar that follows you down the feed, The Verge reported.

For some, it might be a little unnerving seeing the Stories bar on top all the time, but for those who are sharing more of these short-lived clips, it will turn out to be convenient.

Starting this week, you will be able to add soundtrack to your Stories on Instagram. 

While recording Stories with background sound was possible earlier, the new addition allows you to choose a track before or after recording the video, Engadget reported. All you need to do is tap on a photo or video and a music icon will show up. Tap on it further to select from the library to search and add a track.

To cater the needs of users residing in developing nations with erratic internet connectivity and entry-level devices with low storage, Instagram recently announced the Lite version of its app. Instagram Lite for Android is now available in select countries and it began testing in Mexico this week, TechCrunch reported.

As the name suggests, the app is a toned down version of the original Instagram and weighs 1/55th the size of the main app. You can post photos, stories, and browse explore tab. However, it doesn't allow you to share videos or Direct Message friends. 

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