Instagram ditching swipe up gesture to access links: Report

Instagram is ditching the "swipe-up" link in Instagram Stories starting on August 30. In place of the "swipe-up" call to action, Instagram users who previously had access to the feature will instead be able to use the new Link Sticker, the company said. Instagram says it will begin to convert those who currently have access to the swipe-up link to the Link Sticker starting on August 30. Like polls, questions and location stickers, the Link Sticker lets creators toggle between different styles, resize the sticker, and then place it anywhere on the Story for maximum engagement.