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Instagram Goes All-In on March Madness with New Features
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Instagram has rolled out new features for March Madness, aimed at enhancing the user experience for college basketball fans. The app now includes basketball animations that appear on Notes when certain keywords are used, such as “Bracket buster” or “Slam Dunk.” Additionally, there are special effects for DMs when sharing Reels from the tournament or favorite team accounts. Users can also enjoy a new “basketball” chat theme, team-based “Add Yours” templates for Stories, and 32 team-specific Giphy stickers. These additions are designed to boost engagement and sharing during the event, potentially drawing in more sports enthusiasts to the platform. By focusing on sports content, Instagram hopes to attract a larger audience and establish itself as a go-to destination for real-time sports discussions. To learn more about social media trends and updates, visit Teat.ai.