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    Instagram App Gets a Major Update, Users on Twitter don’t like it

    Kaluka wanjalaBy Kaluka wanjalaMay 12, 2016Updated:August 11, 20161 Min Read
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    Instagram has been making changes to its app this year with the latest one introducing new monochrome buttons and a new icon which features a full sunset gradient look. In a statement, Instagram said, “Today we’re introducing a new look. You’ll see an updated icon and app design for Instagram. Inspired by the previous app icon, the new one represents a simpler camera and the rainbow lives on in gradient form.”

    Instagram says that this new design does not change the way users navigate through the app but rather puts more focus on the photos and videos shared. All the buttons are on the same place and the mechanics behind the app have not changed so far. This is all good but some users are having none of that and they decided to take to Twitter to complain about that.

    Instagram started it all…

    Our new look reflects our incredible community. Here's a glimpse of the awesomeness https://t.co/zb8Qk0CV6T pic.twitter.com/HUkZHRsQf3

    — Instagram (@instagram) May 11, 2016

    Well…

    I didn’t even realise @instagram made washing machines. 🤔 pic.twitter.com/xgDDTRhfZh

    — ᴺᴼᵀ Jony Ive (@JonyIveParody) May 11, 2016

    Being sarcastic…

    Then This…

    To be fair, new Instagram icon looks like something you press on a dreary day in an ad then Pitbull's there & everyone's drinking Dr. Pepper

    — Katherine Miller (@katherinemiller) May 11, 2016

    And some people thought deleting the app is the only option…

    https://twitter.com/alltimemadi/status/730456104287784960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

    Read More: Instagram is Testing New Profile Features Targeting Businesses

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