Instagram on Android devices reaches 1 million in just half a dayApril 9, 2012 - 16:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The addition of Instagram to Android caused the service to add a million new users in just a half a day, TG Daily reports. Within its first 12 hours of being made available through the Android app marketplace, the app was downloaded a million times, proving that the company was incredibly smart for bringing what was an iPhone-exclusive platform to Google's mobile OS. Instagram is a photo sharing app that gained massive popularity on the iPhone because of its intuitive user interface, seamless integration with the iPhone's camera, and the speed at which it uploads content. For many, it becomes the de facto way to share pictures with fellow iPhone users. And as to be expected, there was a bit of backlash when Instagram said it would be moving to Android as well. Part of the app's appeal was its exclusivity. For some, it felt like if Blackberry Messenger somehow made its way to the iPhone. But Instagram is a free agent and can make apps for whatever platform it wants. And the vast majority of users don't care one way or the other. In fact, to many others, it is a move that's welcomed and embraced because it allows their reach to be greatly expanded. Instagram has been downloaded more than 30 million times on the App Store, and Apple named it the best iPhone app of 2011. The company was recently valued at $500 million. Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |