Instagram (IG) is a social networking platform based around sharing photos and videos. Launched in October 2010, Instagram gave users a series of filters that could be used to alter photos and the concept quickly gained popularity. Instagram continues to evolve and now includes ‘Stories,’ ‘IGTV’ and tools for monetization. Instagram was acquired by Facebook in April 2012.
Instagram launched on October 6, 2010 and became the number 1 photography app available. Instagram ranked 100,000 users within 1 week and had 1 million users in 2 months. Instagram was developed by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger in San Francisco. The app took 8 weeks to build, but was the result of 1 year of work.
Delete your Instagram account by going to the Delete Your Account page on a web browser. You can’t delete your account within the app. Choose the reason why you are deleting your account and then enter your password to confirm. Afterwards, click on Permanently Delete My Account.
Instagram is a social network made specifically for sharing photos and videos from a smartphone. Instagram allows user to post photos or videos that will be displayed on the user’s profile and on other users feed. You can interact with other users by liking their photos, following them, being followed by them, commenting, liking, tagging, and private messaging.