Instagram adds live video and vanishing images to app

Instagram has rolled out its live video addition to the social media platform, as well as images that delete after viewing in the ‘direct message’ section of the app.

The live videos will appear in the ‘Stories’ section at the top of the app, disappearing as soon the live stream has ended.

To create a live stream, users swipe right from the picture feed to open the camera, tapping the ‘start live video’ button. Live streams can last up to one hour.