It’s already a record for the number of free downloads of Instagram for Android: in just a few hours, it has gained thousands of new users.
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Just made available on Google Play, Instagram for Android was welcomed with great enthusiasm by users: in less than 24 hours, approximately 1 million downloads were made.
A staggering figure, indeed; while a successful launch on devices with the Android operating system was expected, even the most optimistic forecasts likely wouldn’t have hoped for this much.
Credit goes to the organic word-of-mouth generated since its presentation by users of iPhone and iOS devices, the first to test Instagram and determine its success, with a remarkable 30 million downloads from the App Store to date.
The photography application that makes newly taken photos look “vintage” by applying special filters is thus poised for even greater diffusion, as the Android operating system is establishing itself as the preferred choice for the vast majority of smartphone, tablet, and mobile device manufacturers.
However, there is no mention yet of Instagram launching on the Windows Phone market: it is unclear whether we will have to wait longer or if the app will not be released for these devices at all.
As for the differences between Instagram for Android and Instagram for iOS, the core functionality obviously remains the same, but the developers have simply slightly refreshed the interface, making it more aligned with Google’s operating system.
Finally, regarding the minimum requirements to use Instagram, it’s useful to know that your device must be equipped with at least Android 2.2 Froyo.
The application can be downloaded completely free of charge via the official page created on Google Play for Instagram for Android.
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