Facebook Buying Instagram Finally Makes Sense
Mike Isaac for AllThingsD:
It’s called Facebook Camera, and it’s essentially Instagram redux. One, it’s a standalone Facebook application, separate from the Facebook app proper, much like the company’s Facebook Messages app. Facebook Photos product manager Dirk Stoop told me in an interview this morning that it’s an instant portal to one of Facebook’s largest use cases: Photo sharing
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In essence, Instagram was taking over mobile photos, and Facebook couldn’t wait around and watch the company snap up every user while still working on perfecting the Facebook Camera app.
I got the gist of why Facebook bought Instagram when it happened, but today’s release of the standalone Facebook Camera iPhone app finally brings it all together.
It’s about a complete takeover of photo sharing on mobile. I wouldn’t be surprised if Instagram and this new app merge into each other over time. Smart move, Facebook. Really smart move.
Also, the Facebook Camera app is actually really fast and slick. Kudos all around.
If Pixar had made The Avengers.
M.I.C Gadget on the iPad 3:
“We have asked our sources, and they have assured us volume buttons will be on the device.”
How assuring.
Some real context for the debate.
The World’s Largest Tree House
Standing at over 97ft tall while totaling 11 floors and 10,000 sq ft, “The Minister’s House” is the largest tree house in the world. It takes 6 oak trees to support the structure. It’s located in Crossville, Tennessee.
Sure beats what I had as a kid.
Absolutely stunning.The new Apple Store in Valencia, Spain.
Bane from The Dark Knight Rises
Gonna be epic.
Consider my day ruined.
Winter Time by Piotr Krzackowski
This IS the kind of review you want for your app.
Obviously.
