Facebook is apparently in the developing a live video feature for Instagram. It was reported by a Russian news site T Journal. Facebook is all-in on live video. It should come as no surprise that it brings the live video feature to one of its most valued acquisitions, Instagram.
According to the report, Instagram is testing live video in its 'Stories' feature. The service allows users to post images and video as part of a story, which then disappears after 24 hours similar to Snapchat. You can find it in the final version appearing at the top of the page with a 'LIVE' banner signifying that the user is broadcasting.
To go live, users just need to click a large red button titled 'Go Insta!' that will start the broadcast. I don't have the full details yet, but these live videos will probably be archived on Instagram, or at least in Stories for a 24 hour period. It seems scheduled live broadcasts will also be possible, judging by the screenshots.
Facebook has slowly but steadily become a go-to platform for experiencing video. More and more of the user's News Feed is composed of short news videos, friends' uploads and segments from Facebook Live. The Verge smartly notes:
"Facebook believes that fully immersive live experiences are the future — it's one of the reasons the company is investing so heavily in virtual reality — and it sees live video as a bridge to get there."Live video on Instagram at the moment seems to be limited to Russian users, but it wouldn’t be too late for you to experience it in India.
Source: T Journal
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