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Instagram for Android

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Instagram (for Android): Main Feed

The home feed is probably where you'll spend most of your time, viewing, liking, and commenting on images. Note the addition of a Direct inbox in the upper right.

Instagram (for Android): Filters

The latest version of Instagram sports new controls for each filter, along with more powerful editing tools hidden in the wrench menu.

Instagram (for Android): Video Filters

Unsurprisingly, Instagram includes several video-only filters. Somewhat surprisingly, you can't film with the filters engaged.

Instagram (for Android): Share Page

Your Instagram creations are surprisingly mobile as the service lets you share images with a number of other social networks. You can also send any image or video Direct to another user.

Instagram (for Android): Instagram Direct

The newest feature in Instagram is Direct, which lets you send an image to other users without posting it publicly.

Instagram (for Android): Instagram Web

You can like and comment on images from Instagram's web interface. Uploading images of sleepy red pandas requires a mobile device.

Instagram (for Android): Video Editing

Instagram still struggles with video issues. On several devices I tested, it was not possible to focus the camera. The viewfinder on the Samsung Galaxy S4, seen here, is completely unusable.

Instagram (for Android): Following

The following section of the News tab is a great way to find new images and users. I think it's better than the Discover section.