Instagram introduced a new messenger Bolt, facilitates the exchange of photos and videos.The application is available for users of devices on iOS and Android.
Mechanic share digital content in Bolt implemented is very simple: the user selects one of the 20 preset contacts and clicks on its icon. At this moment the picture is taken, which immediately goes to the selected destination. If you hold your finger on the button, instead of photos and send video removed. All in one click.
Function cancel sending by shaking your smartphone protects against false positives. The general concept Photo exchange on a "look what's happening right now" native applications with Snapchat - at least in Western publications Bolt perceive it as a response to this application.
To use Bolt, does not require registration or the service account in Facebook - the application is tied to the phone number. Accordingly, the 20 presets available for contacts should also be in a notebook.
According to Instagram, the application will be available on Android and iOS in a limited number of regions - New Zealand, Singapore and South Africa - today. However, at the time of fasting Bolt has so far only in Google Play.
"We will come to other regions, but start with a limited number of countries to make sure that we can extend the user experience," - said in a statement Instagram.