Apple Joins Instagram to Share 'Shot on iPhone' Photos From Users Around the World

[MacRumors]

Apple has officially joined Instagram.

The company opened the followable account @Apple today that will exclusively feature curated photos and videos from iPhone users around the world, according to Mashable. The report said Apple won't share any ads or marketing on the account, which has already quickly amassed thousands of followers.

Apple's presence on Instagram had been limited to ads, without a followable account, and an @AppleMusic account. Apple has traditionally shied away from social networks, with blank accounts on Facebook and Twitter that, for now, exist to serve ads. The company also runs @AppleSupport on Twitter.

A look through the lens of iPhone users around the world. Tag #ShotoniPhone to take part. - Words and images by @koci, @itsreuben, @danilo, @_xst, @subwayhands, @marcelonava, @brockdavis, @lanadeathray, @thesdcowgirl, @inomad, @_yaisyusman_, @dawn_denfeld, @pauloctavious, @jeremysnell, @laurazazanis, @ryanpernofski, @abstractconformity, @mirafilm, @joez19, @daniil, @oli_op, @fotombo, @j9ryl, @tertiusalio, @maggiefortsonphoto, @trevorpaulhus, @rodrigomartinezfotos, @louiegraphy, @vmiura, @lfleischer, @vasjenkatro, @stevenxuex, @ianteraoka, @easonhsiung, @omidscheybani, @tamon_, @jaywilliamsphotography, @holephoto, @bigheadtaco, @mamacaxx A post shared by apple (@apple) on Aug 7, 2017 at 5:15am PDT​

Apple tells Instagram followers to use the hashtag #ShotoniPhone for a chance to have their photos and videos shared in one of the galleries.

Article Link: Apple Joins Instagram to Share 'Shot on iPhone' Photos From Users Around the World

 

[maflynn]

Nice move, but seems like something that they should have done, from the get go.

 

[Hustler1337]

Nice move, but seems like something that they should have done, from the get go.

I'm still surprised the @Apple Twitter account still hasn't tweeted anything yet since 2011. Let's hope they don't follow that trend on their Instagram page

 

[Gix1k]

I never get a photo to turn out like they share at events.

 

[abhishake]

Apple is trash. They're like the kid at school that just tries too hard to be cool.

You used be the crazy ones, the misfits... now you're just trying to fit in.

 

[macsrcool1234]

a watermelon.

how inspiring

 

[ck2875]

I'm still surprised the @Apple Twitter account still hasn't tweeted anything yet since 2011. Let's hope they don't follow that trend on their Instagram page

Well they tried last September. It didn't go as planned.
http://www.businessinsider.com/apple-twitter-account-spoils-iphone-7-event-2016-9

 

[canadianreader]

The 'a' in apple is in lower case reminds of their old logo

 

[BruceEBonus]

Let's hope this is not a fateful premonition of the forthcoming iPhone 8. A Lemon? Surely not! Oh sorry. It's a Melon. THIS is what they want! 'Proper' water melon photos. Not puny ones like Samsung would do. That's if they wasted time on pointless ventures like this one. Yeah. And if they did they'd all be out of focus and that. Not like this Apple water melon photo - that's all sharp and that. Yeah. Probably.

("This 'new feature' story isn't working is it? Let's get another one in" - Ed)

 

[JoshBoy]

I’m glad they have done this. Looking forward to using my phone more for some photos on top of my slr

 

[BrettApple]

Great timing - not that any of mine would be chosen anyway - I've been posting a number of photos taken on my iPhone 3GS lately and some actually aren't all that bad but I doubt they'd feature any taken on such old models as it's not exactly high quality and wouldn't reflect as well on the brand. But it is funny seeing photos taken with an 8 year old iPhone show up online still. It's my secondary phone after all so I still take quite a few with it.

At least it won't be full of marketing material like a few other pages I was following...

 

[fathergll]

I'm at working reading this and just busted out laughing at the watermelon shot.

If your willing to put the effort in you could some up with a pretty cool series of photos with the right lighting on a iPhone(you could do it with any phone). They already shown what a old school iPhone 3gs could do with studio lighting and a model.

 

[flowsy]

Apple is trash. They're like the kid at school that just tries too hard to be cool.

You used be the crazy ones, the misfits... now you're just trying to fit in.

And you're getting old and cranky.

 

[TheTruth101]

a watermelon.

how inspiring

Yeah, and they spent millions in expert and professionals to choose the right picture.

 

[WestonHarvey1]

How the hell did someone get that watermelon shot? If I did that the water would just be a huge blur. Almost every photo I take something is blurry - someone's hand, something, even if things are barely moving.

 

[djlythium]

So, we're not capitalizing anymore, Apple?

Courageous.

 

[Bacillus]

I welcome this - it will give Eddy Cue a sensible thing to do at office time.

 

[Fozziebear71]

Apple is trash. They're like the kid at school that just tries too hard to be cool.

You used be the crazy ones, the misfits... now you're just trying to fit in.

And yet you are on an Apple fan website/forum commenting.

 

[Mtmspa]

Apple is trash. They're like the kid at school that just tries too hard to be cool.

You used be the crazy ones, the misfits... now you're just trying to fit in.

A company worth 813 billion is trash? Really?

 

[flowsy]

How the hell did someone get that watermelon shot? If I did that the water would just be a huge blur. Almost every photo I take something is blurry - someone's hand, something, even if things are barely moving.

You need good light conditions (much light!) and preferably an app that lets you set high shutter speeds. The camera in the iPhone can do pretty well if you're willing to handle and learn fundamental camera settings (...and light!).

 

[Michaelgtrusa]

This is a good move.

 

[Mjmar]

Apple is trash. They're like the kid at school that just tries too hard to be cool.

You used be the crazy ones, the misfits... now you're just trying to fit in.

That comment looks really funny with your signature under it

 

[maflynn]

a watermelon.

how inspiring

Art is in eye of the beholder and to be honest, its a nice photo.

 

[bgraham]

The world's biggest consumer company now has a social media presence.

Finally.

 

[yanki01]

I'm still surprised the @Apple Twitter account still hasn't tweeted anything yet since 2011. Let's hope they don't follow that trend on their Instagram page

i think all their tweets are "promoted" tweets that are not on their timeline.