Instagram earlier today launched a new feature called "stories" and everyone's comparing it to Snapchat.
Instagram Stories lets users share a series of moments and then customise them with text, drawings and emoji icons. The 300 million daily users app made this announcement via its blog.
It's quite different from the regular posts we are all used to. There are no likes or public comments associated with the new Instagram feature.If a friend reacts you will get a direct message.
You'll see stories from people you follow in a bar at the top of your feed. Each story appears in a slideshow format for 24 hours.
"With Instagram Stories, you don't have to worry about over-posting," the app's makers say.
"Instead, you can share as much as you want to throughout the day — with as much creativity as you want."
"Instagram with a new update according to their post; Trying to become Snapchat maybe? They should've just left Snapchat alone," said Chief.Mahfujur.
"They should start supporting live photos and other phone features" said Tariq.Haidari.
Red Gaskell tweeted this Simpsons meme:
While Matt feels indifferent says he's much more likely to actually use Snapchat Stories:
How it works
When your friend posts an Instagram Story, his or her profile picture will get a coloured ring around it. To view it, you tap on the picture.
You can also tap to go backwards or forwards or swipe to jump to another person's story.
However, it's not the first time a concept has evolved onto a rival platform. Last month Snapchat launched "Memories" - originally a Facebook feature. Facebook, of course, owns Instagram.
Have something to add to this story? Share it in the comment.
>> Source: [BBC]
>> Image: [Instagram Blog]
No comments:
Post a Comment