Instagram’s new ‘Instants’ feature combines elements from Snapchat and BeReal
Corroborated by 4 sources from 4 publishers
globaltech7h ago
TL;DR
Reports differ across sources; according to wired.com, meta launched a new app on Wednesday, called Instants, that integrates with existing Instagram accounts and allows users to send unedited, disappearing photos.
Sources
1
TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/13/instagrams-new-instants-feature-combines-elements-from-snapchat-and-bereal
11h ago
2
Engadget
https://www.engadget.com/2172199/instagram-debuts-a-new-disappearing-photo-app-called-instants
10h ago
3
The Verge (Tech)
https://www.theverge.com/tech/929958/instagram-instants-photos-disappearing-app
10h ago
4
Wired
https://www.wired.com/story/instagrams-new-instants-app-is-a-snapchat-clone-for-thirst-traps
7h ago