0_Apprentice
I use instagram a lot. I think it's a good way to see what friends are up to.
1_Wizard
is that the internet based photo-sharing app that allows users to share pictures and videos either publicly or privately to followers ?
0_Apprentice
Yes it is. Do you know when it was created?
1_Wizard
It was created in October of 2010 by Kevin systrom and Mike Krieger and it originally launced exclusively for the iOS operating system
0_Apprentice
What company bought it? I know they sold but I don't know who bought it and for how much.
1_Wizard
Instagram is owned by Facebook 
0_Apprentice
Is that why Facebook and Instagram stole snapchat's "Story" feature?
1_Wizard
yes snapchat featred the "Stories" of 24 hour chronological content, along with "discover" to let brtands show ad-supported short-form entertainment
0_Apprentice
Ah, that was very smart on Snapchats end. I'm sure they make a lot of money off that.
1_Wizard
they have become notable for reporsenting a new mobile first direction for social media, which places a significant emphasis on users interacting with virtual stickers and augmented reality objects.