Instants lets you send unedited, view-once photos to close friends and mutual followers. Each photo disappears after 24 hours. Friends can react and reply, but screenshots are not allowed.

Instagram just launched its new photo-sharing feature, Instants. Here is what it does.

Instagram is rolling out a new disappearing photo-sharing feature designed to encourage more casual, unfiltered posts with friends. (Photo: Instagram)

Instagram users have criticised the platform’s new Instants feature after accidental photo sharing and constant notifications caused confusion and frustration online.

Instagram is introducing a new feature called Instants, a more stripped-down way to share photos that focuses on quick, temporary moments instead of heavily edited posts. The company is also testing

How does Instagram Instants compare to Stories? Here’s what to know about the new feature and what to do if you want to turn it off.

Instagram rolled out a new feature called Instants on May 13, meant to allow users to share spontaneous photos with friends. Here's how it works.

The app is separate from the feature and would let viewers see the Instants people take on Instagram, and vice versa. Instants will also apply protections for Teen Accounts, including shared time limits,