Why did Instagram change its logo now?

What does the change say about Instagram's larger plans?
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Connor Finnegan
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Why did Instagram make such a major redesign to its logo and platform now? We discuss on this week's MashTalk, with the help of Mashable designer Sam-Stringer Hye. 


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Then, we discuss the latest wave of iPhone 7 rumors that have come out in the past week. Finally, Lance Ulanoff calls in to share what he saw at Hyperloop One's historic test in Las Vegas.

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Connor Finnegan

Connor Finnegan was a Social Producer at Mashable. Connor managed the social presence of the tech team as well as its MashTalk podcast. He also contributed to Mashable's main social accounts. A graduate of Hamilton College, Connor was previously a Copy Editor at Bleacher Report. He was once retweeted by 2 Chainz.

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