Instagram launches Instants for expiring photo sharing (opens in new tab)

Instagram introduced Instants, a feature for sending expiring photos, according to the rollout descriptions. Google News and WGN/Nexstar describe the feature as an in-the-moment sharing tool, not a permanent-feed format.Highlights:Audience options: The New York Times identifies mutual followers and Close Friends as distinct recipient categories, rather than one default audience for Instants.Delivery path: WGN/Nexstar says Instants are sent through direct messages to friends and followers, pla...