Instagram Updates

[Sachin23]

For me it's the lack of Truecaller, call recording, automatic expense tracking and inconsistent back button that's stopping me from jumping over to an iPhone. Probably we should start a thread on why and why not an iPhone

 

[Jonas]

I just have one reason to even think about switching to iPhones. Video capture capabilities. Hands down the best in phone cameras. It's so good that once they're processed properly, can pass on as professional videos.

 

[SVK]

With Samsung Galaxy S20+ I have noticed that Video Recording looks very nice. Camera movement feels very smooth with "Super Steady mode ON", its like camera is mounted on trolley on moving
4K Video recording is also superb (except phone gets very hot while 4K Video recording).

 

[SVK]

For me it's the lack of Truecaller, call recording, automatic expense tracking and inconsistent back button that's stopping me from jumping over to an iPhone. Probably we should start a thread on why and why not an iPhone

Same reason along with price is stopping me from going for iPhone. But I may get iPhone after 4-5 years when I am 40+ and have good salary package

 

[Sachin23]

@SVK I have an iPhone 7 plus. Whenever I have an impulse to buy a newer iphone, I put my Sim card in it and use it for a day. And that helps me change my mind again. Android fanbuoy forever

 

[Sushubh]

Giving People More Control on Instagram and Facebook

Now everyone on Instagram and Facebook will have the option to hide their public like counts, so they can decide what works for them.

about.fb.com

 

[Sushubh]

Safer, More Private Experience for Young People | About Instagram

Creating a safe, private, and fun Instagram experience for young people, balancing connection with protection from unwanted interactions.

about.instagram.com

 

[Navjot Singh]

Instagram is retiring the swipe up

Say goodbye on August 30th.

www.theverge.com

 

[Sushubh]

The swipe-up will be no more. Instagram is planning to retire the feature, which allows people to visit external webpages by swiping up, starting August 30th, according to a notification viewed by The Verge and confirmed by Instagram. Instead of the swipe-up link, Instagram says people will be able to use link stickers, which are exactly as they sound: tappable stickers in stories that take people to external websites.

Had to click on Verge link to find out what it actually did.

 

[Jonas]

I wonder when they'll hand over the links to browsers rather than opening the webpage on the app itself. Lead forms are still fine if they open within the app. There should be an option.