Instagram for Android gets updated to version 5.1, slims down for a faster Android Experience

For the longest time, the Instagram app on Android has been getting more and more bloated to the point where even loading up your feed would repeatedly fail if your internet connection was anything less than perfect. Thankfully, Instagram has listened asÂ Instagram for Android gets updated to version 5.1, cutting the app size in half to create a much faster experience.

Instagram says that apart from speeding the app up, they’ve also rearranged the buttons for ease-of-use and simplified all the menus. After playing with the updated app, I can definitely say that it’s a more pleasant experience now with the updated visuals, and while there have been no changes functionality wise, the speed does appear to have drastically improved since the last version.

If you’re an avid Instragrammer, you may have already seen the update hit your device today, but if you haven’t, make sure to update the app or visit the Play Store page (link below), particularly if you previously uninstalled the app and just want to check out what’s changed. Feel free to let us know what you think of the changes!