Instagram tests a new ‘Instants’ app for sharing disappearing photos | TechCrunch

Instagram is testing a new image-sharing app called “Instants,” the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Thursday. The app, which is available in Spain and Italy, lets users share disappearing photos with their friends that can be viewed only once and remain available for 24 hours. With Instants, you capture a photo in a single tap, with no editing allowed. The app doesn’t allow uploads from your camera roll and only lets you capture and share content using the in-app camera. While you can add text to your “instants,” as these unedited photos are called, you can’t modify them any further. Unlike Instagram, which is about curated, polished content, Instants is designed for quick, real-life snapshots. The app borrows ideas from social platforms like Snapchat, Locket, and BeReal, as it focuses on authentic and ephemeral content. Image Credits:screenshot from Google Play It’s worth noting that Instagram has been testing Instants as an in-app feature in certain regions before today. The company says users can choose to use Instants either within the standard Instagram app or through the standalone Instants app. “To give people low-pressure ways to connect with friends, we’re testing an app called Instants to share casual photos and videos
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