Instagram is undergoing a significant transformation as it integrates a wide range of features from other platforms, leading to an unclear identity. Originally a photo-sharing app, it has incorporated ephemeral stories akin to Snapchat and algorithmic feeds reminiscent of TikTok's Reels. With the rise of ecommerce and AI, the platform evolved to include shopping capabilities and a chatbot-like search tool. The recent introduction of a location-sharing feature adds to the jumble, evoking user discomfort while mirroring functionalities from other social media networks.
As Instagram has continued to add new features every time the social winds blow in a new direction, the user experience has become a jumbled amalgamation of popular ideas from other platforms.
This week, Instagram decided to throw a few more into the mix. Most notably, the platform added a map tool that lets your Instagram friends see your precise location every time you open the app.
Collection
[
|
...
]