May 2011
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What's New in Version 1.8
We just released a new version of Instagram in the App Store (V1.8). Here’s what’s new:
Double-tap to Like: Just tap twice on a photo to like it! You’ll see a white heart appear briefly to let you know your like was recorded.
Double-tap a photo to like it!
Autocomplete Usernames: In comments, enter @ followed by the first letter(s) of the username or display name of the user...
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Help Joplin
Last night, a tornado tore through the town of Joplin, Missouri, killing at least 116 people and damaging as much as 30 percent of the town, including a major hospital and several schools. It’s the single deadliest tornado to hit the US since the 1950s. You can text 90999 with the message REDCROSS to make a $10 donation to help the folks in Joplin. Here’s more information on how you...
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InstaCity: New York City
InstaCity is a blog series that introduces you to Instagrammers in different parts of the world. We’ll feature a new city, and a new group of Instagrammers, in each installment. We love exploring the world through photos, and hope that you’ll be inspired to follow some of the users we feature here.
This week, we’re taking you to New York City!
@bridif
Brian DiFeo helps organize...
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Getting Your News on Instagram
Instagram’s role as a tool for keeping tabs on current events was highlighted earlier this month when Instagrammers spread the word about Osama bin Laden’s death through photos, snapping photos of American flags, President Obama’s speech and the crowds outside the White House. Instagrammers continue to share photos of newsworthy events, resulting in a highly visual way to keep...
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#fromwhereistand
We added #hashtags earlier this year as a way to make it easier to organize and discover photos across Instagram. We’ve seen all sorts of great hashtags spring up since then, and so we thought we’d start a blog series featuring some of our favorites.
Have an idea for which #hashtag we should feature next? Let us know at contact@instagr.am
by@comeonoverclover
#fromwhereistand...
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What's New in Version 1.7
We just released a new version of Instagram in the App Store (V1.7). Here’s what’s new:
Grid / List Photo Views: Switch between grid and list views of photos on user profiles as well as on location and tag pages.
Profile Bios: Go to a user’s profile to view their 150-character biography. You can edit your own by tapping Profile tab > Edit profile.
Import Profile Photos from...
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API Highlights: Moby, Starbucks, Deftones
We released our API as a way to make it easier for developers to create innovative ways to browse the ever-growing volume of photos posted to Instagram every second. We’re excited to see the many ways different brands and organizations are using Instagram and the API to create new experiences for their fans, and we wanted to share some of these projects with you. Take a look to learn how you...
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Recap: Worldwide InstaMeet on 7 May
Thanks to all who came out for the second-ever Worldwide InstaMeet last Saturday! From Melbourne to San Francisco, Instagrammers got together to go on photowalks and meet up with other photo-loving folks in their hometowns. The Instagram crew in New York City even put together a scavenger hunt – over 50 people participated, snapping photos of everything from “someone eating a hot dog”...
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#instameet Crosswalk Challenge
Want to win Instagram prints from @instagoodies? Help spread the word about the Worldwide InstaMeet photowalk on 7 May by entering the #instameet crosswalk challenge. Snap a photo at a crosswalk, upload it with the tag #instameet, and you’ll be entered to win. Bonus points for including details about your city’s meetup in your caption, which can be found on the Instagram Meetup page.
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