New social features add solid functionality to both iOS and Android versions. Photo: Instagram

Photo-sharing service Instagram takes another step closer to becoming its own self-contained social network today with features aimed at the 85 million folks using Instagram Direct, which lets you send direct messages to individual users or groups of up to 15 people.

The new features include threaded messaging and a new way to share Instagram videos or photos within those direct messages.

OnePlus 2’s camera gets some treatment with OxygenOS 2.0.2. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

OnePlus is already rolling out another update for its new OnePlus 2, which promises to improve fingerprint recognition and bring camera enhancements. OxygenOS 2.0.2 also fixes a number of pesky bugs.

Robin sports a unique design that’s instantly recognizable. Photo: Nextbit

Nextbit, the startup led by Android veterans and a former HTC design chief, today announced Robin, a device that combines impressive specifications with a unique storage system that wants to take your smartphone experience to the cloud.

Prime Video now works offline. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Amazon Prime Video today took a massive step toward beating Netflix by adding offline video to its growing list of advantages. The feature allows users to download movies and TV shows and enjoy them without a data connection while they’re on the go.

The new Moto 360 looks good. Photo:

Motorola is set to announce its second-generation Moto 360 on September 8, according to a teaser image published by parent company Lenovo. We’ve already seen leaked images of the device, which is expected to come in two sizes for the first time.