Instagram’s is plugging disappearing photo and video messaging right into Stories.
Instagram’s attempts to move ahead of Snapchat seem to be ever-active as the photo sharing app's latest feature focuses on making disappearing photos and videos more interactive.
In an attempt to attract more users, Instagram is plugging disappearing photo and video messaging into Stories.
“Starting today, you can reply to stories with a photo or video. From selfies to Boomerangs, now you can be even more fun and playful when you respond to friends," Instagram said in a blog post.
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"To reply with a photo or a video, tap the new camera button while you’re watching a story”.
Now you can be even more fun and playful when you respond to friends. Reply to stories with a photo or a video! https://t.co/7LruHZz2AF pic.twitter.com/kzTSDU4Ygr
— Instagram (@instagram) July 6, 2017
Animated face filters can also be added to these messages, and like other messages sent via Direct, the DMs would disappear and friends will be alerted to any screenshots you capture.
The new feature opens the way for the photo sharing app to "be even more fun and playful when you respond to friends" but may repel a whole lot more people to its rival Snapchat.
Instagram has boasted about its 250 million daily users but hasn’t provided the breakdown into how many use Direct. This move may certainly attract more towards its messaging service.
Meanwhile, all didn't go as plan for the Facebook-owned app as Instagram faced a bug that led people to believe that their accounts were deleted last night. Many users highlighted the problem on social media sites causing a massive outcry.
My account was deleted, please answer us
— Rhéa (@ashelia) July 6, 2017
I'm haveing a problem logging in , it asked for my phone number and after I entered it I never got a security code. It's been 4 hours pic.twitter.com/cjsiHTgFMH
— Natalie K Hope (@RealNatalie___) July 6, 2017
The outcry seems to be under control with many users finally having their accounts retrieved.
However, such problems may affect Instagram attempt to garner more users. However, such problems may affect Instagram attempt to garner more users.
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