EOTO Com Tech Timeline Blog Post #6

    The History of Instagram was created on October 6, 2010 where Instagram was created by a Stanford graduate Kevin Systrom, who had worked at Google and the app was launched the day and racked up to 25,000 users in just one day. Users have a way of connecting through DM'S ( Direct Message) where they can connect with anyone like Snapchat. Teenagers can follow others throughout the world, "The platform also allows for browsing by topic or hashtag, and a user can view a random mix of popular post"Britannica.Instagram has grown and has impacted the world a lot throughout the years media has increased there are positive effects on young users and older users for example the app has been found to be damaging to mental health contributing to problems such as low-self esteem, anxiety and eating disorders. " Instagram has this reputation such as a friendly and safe environment for people around the world to share their thoughts, talents etc. its not so friendly when " Instagram has become a hotbed for sexual messaging harassment and exploitation of women and young girls" THL. Considering these problems Instagram needed to have more protection from women and young girls to shy away from sexual exploitation.How has Instagram impacted the world well it started sharing photos and video app then years later turned into the most influential forces in todays digital world, on October 10 the app took over the world and ever since it has radically redefined how us as humans connect and interact with others this is how we consume such as the news and the other sources of information and counting on its information in our daily lives. G-Squared.

   

    What were Snapchats circumstances and Instagrams well Instagram was meant to be a photo sharing app and then later in time became much more. " When it comes down to social media Instagram and Snapchat are two of the most popular among the young users". Both Platforms offer unique features and carriers to cater towards demographics, but they differ in strengths . Privacy and security are important Instagram has a privacy setting from private accounts to close friends, with list of stories but" Instagram is more of a public sharing building a follower base, it may not offer the same level of privacy as Snapchat".wellesley. Snapchat was built with a privacy in the back of the inventors mind the content that pops up, from watching a video disappears when you open the notification but you can replay the video only once and then it disappears. "This focus on privacy makes Snapchat appealing to users who prefer more private fleeting interactions. The audiences ages and demographics show a broader use of teens to young adults even parents 18-34, while Snapchat is used to be a younger audience especially the teenagers and young mostly middle schoolers. "Snapchat is playful informational nature and emphasis on privacy to appeal users looking for a space to communicate with friends.