Pakistan, Aug. 14 -- Instagram has changed its logo design after about a decade, introducing a new text-only wordmark. The update gives the platform a more modern visual identity.

Instagram chief Adam Mosseri announced the new logo in a post. He described the design as more refined and modern while retaining the simplicity of the previous name.

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According to Mosseri, Instagram changed its logo after more than a decade. He said the previous design had started to feel dated over time.

The new wordmark uses a different font that slightly changes the appearance of the letters. The update focuses specifically on the written Instagram name rather than the familiar camera ic...