Instagram is linked with GIPHY ... Search for your GIF and then tap the GIF you'd like to add to your story. It will appear in the middle of your photo, playing on a continuous loop.

The world of GIFs is your oyster ... It's a bit more complicated for a "Text" Instagram Story. For this, you'll need to type something first -- something simple, like a period or "hi" -- and ...

With the update, which comes via a tie-in with GIF powerhouse Giphy, users can now decorate their in-app snaps with animated stickers. The creations can then be shared to Instagram Stories or ...