Historical Events tagged with "ios"

Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.

Technology & Innovation

Launch of Instagram as a social media platform

October 6th, 2010 14 years ago

Instagram was founded by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger as a photo-sharing application initially for iOS devices. The app allowed users to upload photos, apply filters, and share them on social networks. It garnered immediate popularity, reaching one million users in just two months after its launch. Based in San Francisco, California, the platform aimed to capture and share moments in a visually appealing way, revolutionizing the way people interacted with photos online.

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Entertainment

Rovio Releases Angry Birds on iOS Internationally

December 11th, 2009 15 years ago

Rovio Entertainment launched the mobile game Angry Birds internationally on iOS, captivating audiences with its engaging gameplay and colorful graphics. Players were tasked with taking down enemy pigs using a variety of birds with unique abilities. The game's combination of physics-based challenges and humor quickly gained popularity, making it a must-download for mobile gamers around the world.

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