Instagram wants to innovate or, at least, add functions that it did not have in its app until now. The last experiment is called Peek, and we call it “experiment” because so far they are only studying it and it has not been added to the social network nor has any launch date been indicated, nor has there been any official confirmation that it will finally be offered to its users. . But since we like to be informed about everything and that news does not catch us by surprise, we wanted to investigate it and share it with you.
In this article we will explain what is Peek and everything about this new instagram feature which we hope will be operational soon, because it has already aroused our curiosity and we are sure that it will also awaken yours. We do not know if it would be successful or if it would end up being despised by users, who prefer to guarantee their privacy. Only time and practice will tell this. At the moment, what we know about Peek is this.
What is Peek
Reading it first, the impression that we got when we started to know about its existence is that Instagram is trying to make its users even more happy, making sure that they don't get bored and get excited again, if perhaps some are thinking about spending more time with their TikTok competition to the detriment of its photo-sharing network. Perhaps the first thing that came to mind is that Peek was going to be a bit of a copy of the function of WhatsApp temporary files. However, it is nothing like that.
Peek consists of the possibility of share in real time what you are doing. So far, nothing new with respect to the classic Facebook status box or the objective to which TikTok users have taken the network, turning some of their lives almost into a reality show like Big Brother 24 Hours among their followers. But no, Peek is much more peculiar. And it had to be, if his developers did not want his invention to be compared. Because we already know that comparisons are hateful.
Lo new Peek is that it is his own Instagram is the one that decides when You can capture your moment and share it on your wall. That is, it is the social network itself that will invite you to take a Peek. Therefore, you will not be able to do it whenever you feel like it. This, depending on how you look at it, can be a bit of a bummer, because those most hooked on the Internet are surely glued to it eager to receive that call from Instagram to show themselves to their audience live and direct.
These images (not videos), They can only be viewed once. Which reminds us that Peek is a combination between Snapchat y beer.
Peek and Instagram stories
At first glance, Peek may remind us of Stories and, for the most inexperienced user, it may be difficult to distinguish one from the other. Both are completely different, because you can publish the stories whenever you like, while to publish your peeks you will have to wait for the long-awaited invitation from Instagram.
In addition to needing an invitation, Peeks cannot be edited or have filters. It will be all natural, like a simple capture of your present moment, which can surprise you at any moment and, obviously, you will decide if you accept or not.
There will be many users waiting to receive the notification in which Instagram invites them to capture and share their moment. Well we talk about “showing the world”, but if you are a more reserved person, you don't need to expose yourself to strangers. Because the social network allows you to configure your privacy to decide who you show your posts to, so you can reserve these moments for your small circle of intimates or share exclusively with your family and close people.
From expectations to reality with Peek
The project is still in its infancy and, in fact, Instagram employees have decided to show a small sketch, giving a clue to users of what could be coming soon, but without more details. Maybe they are just testing the waters and, perhaps, we don't know yet, Peek will become a reality or never come to light. We will have to wait to see it.
We are sorry if we have created expectations and you liked the functionality and in the end it never comes out. But we like to inform our readers about everything, so that they are well informed of everything that is happening on their favorite social networks.
There is also the possibility that it will actually be launched but do so with a different name or different characteristics. Be warned, just in case. Remember that we were among the first to tell you about it.
Pros and cons of Peek
The very fans of the networks, that is, those who consider themselves top influencers, either professionally or who aspire to be one, can have a great time with Peek. The rest will have to be seen. The reality is that, like everything in life, this functionality has its pros and cons, at least in the version that they offer us now in the private trial version that only its creators are experiencing.
As for the advantages that we find in the service, it is that it is something new and that, just because of the novelty, many users may like it. In addition, it allows us to be spontaneous and lose the fear of naturalness, because with Peek, you can be caught at any time, maybe even when you are without makeup. Well, as long as you want to let yourself be caught, because you are the one who decides if you accept that Peek or let it pass.
As for the pros, perhaps so much naturalness and the fact that you are not given a choice, put some users off. Furthermore, in the most addicted and anxious, it can generate the anxiety of having to be permanently alert and perpetually perfect to appear on screen, which psychologically is not positive either.
Now that you know everything, or at least everything that has been made known, about Peek, the new Instagram feature, how about?