Instagram Users Can Now Go Live With A Friend

Instagram started testing a new feature over the summer which enabled users to add a friend to a live stream. It was the first time that the service allowed users to live stream with a friend. This feature has been in beta for a couple of months and it’s finally out of beta starting today. Instagram users can now go live with a friend whenever they want.

Instagram points out that for some users, live streaming can be intimidating if they’re doing it on their own. That’s why it’s making it easier for them to add a friend when they’re broadcasting.

When someone a user follows is going live with a friend, they’ll see two circles stacked together in their stories bar. They can then tap on it to watch like they would with any other story.

Users will find a new icon on the bottom right, tapping on it will allow them to add anyone who is currently watching their broadcast. Once the person joins, the screen will be split into two and the friend’s live stream will pop up right below the user’s.

It’s possible to remove the guest and add someone else at any time. The guest can also choose to exit the live stream whenever they want. The live video can be shared to stories once the broadcast has ended or it can be discarded so that it disappears from the app.

This feature is included in the latest version of Instagram that’s now available for iOS and Android.

Adnan Farooqui
Categories: Cellphones
Tags: Apps, Instagram