Instagram Web and Instagram Lite launch notifications

Instagram has had a web version for a while. In this way, we can access the photography social network directly from our computer, without having to have our mobile on us. Although it is not as complete as in the app, it does allow you to perform some basic functions, such as see stories, profiles publications… Little by little they are adding improvements. Now, get the notifications. So does the Lite version that was released a few months ago.

Now when we enter the web version of Instagram a message will appear asking us to activate notifications If we accept the message, notifications will appear in the browser where you activated them. In the case of the Lite version, they will appear on the mobile device, as if it were any notification. You will receive alerts of direct messages, comments, mentions in publications and stories etc.

Instagram web and Lite, the cropped versions of the social network

Remember that to access the web version of Instagram you only need to go to its page, no link to the device is necessary, as is the case with WhatsApp. In Spain and other countries the Lite version is not found in the app store. Therefore, to include it on your desktop you need to access the Instagram website from the mobile, log in and click on the menu in the upper area.Then, click on add app to home screen. It will automatically detect the start and your profile will open. This version is perfect for those users who do not have a very powerful internet connection or who have devices with very basic specifications, since it consumes fewer resources. Of course, the Lite version of Instagram does not allow you to send direct messages or upload videos.

We are seeing how little by little Instagram is improving the desktop version and making it more complete It may never be able to replace the app of Instagram, but for those users who usually watch the social network from their computer it is a very important point.

Via: Engadget.