Instagram 2.1 update adds HDR-esque 'Lux' mode and UI refresh
The iPhone photo-sharing app Instagram has never been shy about incorporating new capabilities, and it just received a 2.1 update that adds a UI makeover, a new filter, and an HDR-inspired feature called "Lux." We spent some time with the app to check out the new features, and to see how Lux stacks up to the iPhone's own built-in HDR.
The most obvious change with the update is the user interface. Gone are the iOS-style tabs and oversized camera button. In their place is a row of stylized icons. They're clean and attractive, and would look quite at home in an Android environment, making us wonder if the forthcoming port is getting closer. A new filter called "Sierra" adds another aged-photo look to Instagram's repertoire, but Lux is where...
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