Instagram, Facebook's popular photo-sharing service, has upgraded and revamped its search function to focus on trends.
The service said in a blog post the trending Tags and Places can now be accessed in the new Explore page.
"With more than 70 million photos and videos posted to Instagram every day, wherever something is happening, chances are you can see it here. Whether it’s behind the scenes at the NBA Finals, on the runway with the latest fashion trend at a favorite club with a local band, people are capturing moments large and small on Instagram. But, until now, there’s never been an easy way to find these moments," it said.
With the revamped Explore page, it said discovery on Instagram will be "immediate and effortless."
"The new Explore now surfaces trends as they emerge in real-time, connecting you to events and conversations both near you and around the globe," it added.
Also, it said trending Tags and trending Places can help users experience moments like #bonnaroo or #fathersday from every perspective.
Meanwhile, the top of the Explore page will feature new curated collections updated regularly.
Also, Instagram said it has "dramatically" improved its search ability.
"With the new Places Search, you can now peer in at just about any location on earth, allowing you to scout out your next vacation spot in the South Pacific, get a look inside that hot new restaurant or experience your favorite music festival — even if you couldn’t make it this year. The new Top Search also lets you search across people, places and tags all at once," it added.
Tech site Mashable said Instagram has made available its updated apps for iOS and Android.
But the new Explore features will be available initially in the United States, though it will expand to more countries. — Joel Locsin/TJD, GMA News
source: gmanetwork.com
