Instagram lets you create your own Year in Review collage

Instagram is launching a new Collage style for Stories, allowing you to summarise your year in style. It's a "EOY-themed Collage" that will allow you to easily share your most memorable experiences with friends, family, and the rest of your followers.

According to the example photos released of the new Collage, you should be able to freely place many images on one Story slide and select among themed fronts. For example, there's a bright "How 2024 Started" that may be combined with "How 2024 Ended" and a smaller, equally hot "HNY." There is even a countdown sticker type, which appears to be similar to the reminder functionality that is currently accessible in Instagram Stories.

Instagram will release four new "Add Yours" stickers to encourage users to share their favourite moments from the year. You can also decorate your DMs for New Year's Eve with lasers, but there are more festive options, such as a Mariah Carey Christmas.

You could also want to try messaging "Happy New Year" or "Hello 2025" in an individual DM or group conversation, as this will result in a new special effect on-screen.

As with most Instagram updates, the rollout begins today, so make sure your app is up to current and keep checking back, as it should reach the majority of users by the end of the week and last until the beginning of January 2024.