Instagram Stories, as revealed in a company blog post, will let users string together multiple shots or videos into a single video that can be shared with friends.
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For those who might be wondering, yes, it is quite similar to Snapchat Stories, which has often been termed as the signature feature of image messaging app.
Instagram Stories is now official.
Users will see Instagram Stories from people they follow in a bar at the top of their feeds.
Instagram has announced a major update to its mobile app, which will allow users to create temporary posts with text and emoji that will expire after just 24 hours. Instagram Stories is basically Snapchat Stories 2.0, and users are wondering how long you can view your Instagram Stories and whether they’ll be able to see them again once they’re gone. Users see Instagram Stories in a row featuring the accounts they most actively interact with at the top of their feeds. However users can hide their entire Story from a specific follower or followers. On Tuesday, Instagram rolled out their Instagram Stories app, and users were all, “Wait a minute, what?”
The move by Facebook-owned Instagram seems to be an attempt to take on Snapchat, which launched an nearly exactly same service – also called Stories – in 2014, which it has since expanded to include other features.
“With Instagram Stories, you don’t have to worry about overposting”. Users would then be able to share their Story by clicking on the share button. Facebook has also tried to integrate many of Snapchat’s features in its own eco system as the company recently acquired MSQRD which is a successful photo filter company. When there’s something new to see, their profile photo will have a colorful ring around it. To upload a photo or video, swipe down on the screen and choose the one you want to upload. And in case you’re thinking, “Oh, this is just a coincidence!”, you can doodle on the images, add texts and emojis, and watch who is viewing your story. Any feedback given will have to go through direct messages, making Stories an even more private feature.
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“They deserve all the credit”, Kevin told TechCrunch.
