Both the Android and iOS apps get an update that allows for more controls within the social network's video feature. Android also catches up with iOS and gets photo straightening. October 10, 2013 8:17 PM PDT (Credit: Instagram) Without a lot of fanfare, Instagram updated both its Android and iOS apps on Thursday. The updates bring new video features to both apps and add photo straightening to the Android app -- something the iOS app had for months. On Google Play and in Apple's App Store, Instagram only says the update gives "performance updates and other improvements." But, on Twitter the photo-sharing app gave a few more details. Related stories Show us your best Instagram shots of tech gear Instagram photo, video ads on their way Facebook Home gathers up Instagram, Pinterest, and more Instagram makes photos and videos pop in iOS 7 makeover Study: Almost quarter of Fortune 500 is active on Instagram Besides getting photo straightening, the Android app has also been updated with "new sound and data usage controls for Instagram videos." The same goes for the iOS app. While it's unclear what exactly Instagram has done with the update, it appears the company is looking to refine how users can record and edit videos. Instagram announced last week that it will soon be inserting photo and video ads into the stream for its US members, which could cause a commotion among people who don't want to see brands intermixed with their puppy, baby, and selfie photos. But, with Facebook as its parent company, the photo-sharing app needs to chip in on the revenue front. CNET contacted Instagram for more information on the app updates. We'll update this story when we hear back. (Via The Next Web)
Both the Android and iOS apps get an update that allows for more controls within the social network's video feature. Android also catches up with iOS and gets photo straightening.
Without a lot of fanfare, Instagram updated both its Android and iOS apps on Thursday. The updates bring new video features to both apps and add photo straightening to the Android app -- something the iOS app had for months.
On Google Play and in Apple's App Store, Instagram only says the update gives "performance updates and other improvements." But, on Twitter the photo-sharing app gave a few more details.
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Besides getting photo straightening, the Android app has also been updated with "new sound and data usage controls for Instagram videos." The same goes for the iOS app. While it's unclear what exactly Instagram has done with the update, it appears the company is looking to refine how users can record and edit videos.
Instagram announced last week that it will soon be inserting photo and video ads into the stream for its US members, which could cause a commotion among people who don't want to see brands intermixed with their puppy, baby, and selfie photos. But, with Facebook as its parent company, the photo-sharing app needs to chip in on the revenue front.
CNET contacted Instagram for more information on the app updates. We'll update this story when we hear back.
(Via The Next Web)
