"VKontakte" Instagram blocks due to the release of its own photo service Snapster

Users "VKontakte" noticed that the morning of August 3, all references to Instagram, sent in private correspondence in social networks, have ceased to be active. Representatives of "VKontakte" confirmed that it is connected to the output of the photo-service Snapster.

Own test "MakRadara" also confirmed that when sending links to Instagram user receives only a photo. Active links to go directly to Instagram, as it was before, no longer exists. In this case, links to other sites, including on Facebook (which owns Instagram), remained active.

The ribbon user links to photos from Instagram continue to operate. Works and synchronization when sending images in reverse: from Instagram in "VKontakte".

Operations Director network "VKontakte" Andrew told TJ Rogozov portal that changes really gone and done it in the framework of competition with Instagram: «Links Instagram cease to illuminate, but not Cut. They also host links are not highlighted. "

Rogozov previously reported that at some point, "VKontakte" can take on an active struggle with their competitors. Apparently, now is a time: two weeks ago the social network launched

own photo service Snapster. In this case, the product "VKontakte" is strongly reminiscent of Instagram, though, and has a number of benefits.