And we say “everyone” because the list includes the CEO of Instagram own.
“Instagram Stories” (or “Stories” as it is called in Spanish) lpermite users share moments and then customize with text, drawings and emoji.
Unlike what happens with normal publications in Instagram, are not allowed “like” or comment. If a friend responds, the person will receive a direct message.
The stories of people who are still displayed in a bar on top of the wall or chronology.
Each story appears in a “slideshow” for 24 hours, after which it disappears.
How to use
When one of your friends posts a history, profile photo appears with a ring of color around. To view, click on the photo.
You can also go back or forward, or skip to the story of another person.
“With Stories you not have to worry about the possibility you’re publishing too much, “Instagram said.
” Instead, you can share as much as you want during the day, and with as much creativity as you wish “.
Any resemblance to Snapchat is no coincidence.
“Absolutely. (Snapchat) deserves all the credit,” said the director executive Instagram, Kevin Systrom, the question of a journalist about the resemblance to that platform, at the launch of the new feature.
“When you’re an innovator, that’s fantastic. Just as Instagram he deserves credit for giving relevance to the filters. it’s not about who invented it. it is a format, and how you take it to a network and give your own touch, “he added.
” You can not just recreate (or play) another product, “he added. “But you can say ‘what do amazing format? How can you apply to our network?”.
The same was criticism
Indeed, it is not the first time a concept is adapted by a rival platform.
last month Snapchat launched “Recuerdos” (Memories), originally a function of Facebook. Facebook owns Instagram.
But even such unusual admission from rivals such a competitive place like Silicon Valley did not prevent him scathing comments on Twitter and on his blog.
“they’re drunk! you are not Snapchat! Let Snapchat alone!” wrote a user identified as alvaroandtheworld on the page that Instagram made the announcement.
“This is Snapchat, what the fuck?” he said floralinthespring .
“Fantastic! I hate Snapchat! Thanks team Instagram” wrote donvodk i
but there were also expressions of support from -pudiera pensarse- who are the target audience of this new feature of Instagram: adults who want to play with Snapchat creation tools but not understand with it, or do not want to start a new social network from scratch.
“to be honest, I think I like the concept. it is very convenient for those who do not want to have too many accounts in social networks, said gabbspitargue .
“I never learned to use Snapchat. I always thought it was very messy and confusing. Stories Instagram is a much better concept. I learned in a few hours (…). I am a strong user of Instagram and I are excited about the possibility of people to connect around the world to share their discoveries, “wrote jademeneguel in the company blog.
the clarity of function is precisely what some tech blogs like TheNextWeb , highlighted.
“what created Instagram is, in fact, better and thought more detail, “the blog
.” Instagram took a confusing interface and did what he has always done best: made useful for the masses, with several improvements that make it a more enjoyable experience “
Meanwhile, in what some called it a “passive-aggressive boytcott” Instagram users began publishing “Stories” by promoting their names on Snapchat, in order to attract more followers to the latter platform.
Clearly many users do not share with the naturalness of Kevin Systrom justification for taking a role created by another for your own platform.
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