Instagram introduces 'hidden' features for Valentine's Day: All the details

In the spirit of

Valentine's Day

,

Instagram

has unveiled a couple of new features. These features are temporarily accessible across Stories and

Notes

, adding a touch of enchantment to the popular

social media platform

. However, it's important to note that these features will only be available until February 15, so users are encouraged to explore them while they can.
Users can experience a surprise when posting Notes or engaging with Valentine’s Day-themed content. Posting or tapping Notes with Valentine’s Day-related keywords or emojis will trigger an “exploding heart/emoji” animation in your DM inbox. Simply incorporating keywords or emojis associated with the holiday, such as "Happy Valentine’s Day," "Happy vday," or "Vday," triggers a charming "exploding heart/emoji" animation within their DM inbox.
Instagram Stories now feature

floating hearts

, adding a delightful touch to user interactions. When posting a Story or engaging with an @mention, a cascade of animated hearts will grace the screen, creating a captivating visual experience. Moreover, the @mention sticker within the Stories sticker tray will be adorned with charming hearts, further enhancing its appeal.
How to access the new Valentine’s Day hidden features on Instagram

Spice up your DMs with Valentine’s Day words or emojis
Write a message using Valentine’s Day words or emojis like "Happy Valentine’s Day" or "Vday."
Post it or tap it in your Notes, and watch an adorable explosion of hearts happen in your DM inbox.
Bring hearts to your Stories
When talking to someone on instagram using @mention, you'll see hearts floating around on your screen. It turns your Stories into a cute display of floating hearts.
Use @mention sticker
Look in the sticker tray for the @mention sticker. You can use to add more Valentine’s Day touch to the Stories