Instagram has finally improved its desktop interface to make it worthy of the name on a computer.
After finally allowing posting last year, Instagram continues to develop the desktop version of its web app. As reported by TechCrunch, the latest update introduces a revamped user interface that includes the ability to take full advantage of larger desktop screens rather than being hung up on a larger version of the mobile app.
Instagram finally improves its desktop interface
Instagram manager Adam Mosseri announced the update along with the launch of the newly introduced post scheduler. “We know that many users use the Internet for a variety of purposes, and we want to provide the best browsing experience possible,” he explained in the video. “Therefore, the interface is cleaner, faster and easier to use, and has been thought through and designed to take full advantage of larger screens.”
For a decent computer experience
As you can see below, the Home, Search, Explore, Messages, and Notifications menus have now been moved to the side and become simple icons based on screen size. Stories appear at the top, while your profile, offers, and more appear on the right. When you select an entry from the menu, the left menu bar remains, making navigation faster and easier.
This new interface makes it easier to use Instagram on the web, but as 9to5Mac points out, there’s still no sign of a dedicated iPad app. A few months ago, Adam Mosseri said the iPad was “not important enough”to make a dedicated app a priority on Instagram. At least now you can use the web version for a better experience with your Apple tablet.
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