Instagram is rolling out a new disappearing-photo feature called “Instants,” drawing comparisons to Snapchat and BeReal. The feature lets users share photos that disappear after a single viewing and are limited to specific audiences. Sources say Instants can be sent to “Close Friends” or to mutual followers who follow the user back. Instants photos cannot be edited, and they are designed for casual, everyday sharing. TechCrunch and other outlets report the photos can be viewed only once and remain available for a limited time—24 hours—before they are no longer accessible. Several reports also note that Instants begins rolling out globally, with availability starting on Wednesday. In addition to the main feature inside Instagram, Business Standard reports Instagram is testing or offering a separate Instants app in some places, while Inc. and other outlets say access is available through Instagram and/or a dedicated app depending on region. One outlet also reports that content may be archived and later shared as Stories, though details on this vary by report.
Instagram launches ‘Instants’ for disappearing photos shared with close friends
Instagram is rolling out a new disappearing-photo feature called “Instants,” drawing comparisons to Snapchat and BeReal. The feature lets users share photos that disappear after a single viewing and a...
- Instagram introduces “Instants,” a disappearing-photo sharing feature.
- Instants photos are available to specific audiences, including Close Friends and mutual followers.
- Photos are designed to be viewed only once and remain available for up to 24 hours.
- Instants photos cannot be edited and are positioned for “casual” or “everyday” sharing.
- Instagram rolls out Instants globally and also offers or tests a separate Instants app in some markets.
Instagram has launched Instants, a new disappearing content feature similar to WhatsApp’s, allowing users to share casual moments with close friends, which can be archived for up to a year and shared as stories later.
3 months ago"Instants" are basically "snaps," but for your entire friends list.
3 months agoInstagram launches Instants app globally lets you share photos like Snapchat
3 months agoMeta said that Instants was a new way to share “casual” and “everyday” photos that would disappear after people viewed them
3 months agoInstagram adds Instants, a new feature for sending disappearing photos to friends, and is also testing a separate Instants app in select countries
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