What is BeReal, whose popularity has increased rapidly in the past months and has been hacked by Instagram, and how is it used? Could the platform be the Instagram of the future?
Social media usage rates have skyrocketed in the past 10 years. Almost everyone who uses a smartphone uses at least 1 social media platform. using it regularly. Of course, these platforms also compete with each other to be the most used platform. Every day, new social media platforms are included in this competition.
BeReal, which has managed to stand out among these new platforms in a short time, is gaining the appreciation of more and more users every day. In fact, one of the most basic features of the platform was recently introduced by Instagram. ‘it was stolen’ and it turns out that it will be added to Meta’s criticized platform. Let’s all use BeReal from other social media. what makes it different Let’s see together.
You can watch the video where we review the BeReal application:
“Just be yourself!”
Although BeReal is basically a very simple social media application, it manages to attract attention thanks to the strong idea behind it. Mevlana’sCome, come, whoever you are, come againadopting the idea and allowing users to take photos where they will appear as they are. It is a platform that aims There are no effects, filters or edits on the platform. This platform, which you can register using only a phone number, does not allow you to share dozens of photos in a day like its derivatives.
Application once a day, sending you notifications at completely random times and you can take a photo within 2 minutes from the moment you receive this notification and share it only with your friends or in the explore section of the application. Of course, you do not have a chance to edit this photo or apply effects. Also if you don’t share in the app You can’t see other users’ posts either. This situation encourages you to actively share in the application.
Front-to-back photography:
The photo taking part in the application works quite simply. When you open the camera, you see a shutter button and a flash button. As soon as you touch the shutter, first a photo is taken with the rear camera and after a few seconds taking a second photo with the front camera automatically placed in the upper left corner. Afterwards, the platform asks if you want to share the photo with your friends or in the explore section. After you make your choice, you share it.
When we look at the Explore section, you can see the photos shared by users from all over the world. Shared completely unfiltered these photos allow us to see the ‘real self’ of users. You can also leave an unusual expression on users’ posts.
Create your own emoji.
In the application, you can respond to the photos of other users with a total of 5 emojis. However, another feature that distinguishes the application from others comes into play here. When you want to react with emoji take a photo with emoji You need to use this photo instead of that emoji. So it’s kind of you make yourself emoji.
RealMoji You can use the emojis you create with this emoji system, called the Emoji, while reacting to all posts. When you get bored with the existing emoji, you can delete it by holding it down and replace it with a new RealMoji. you can add.
Your memories will be video.
Another remarkable feature of the platform is that it processes and stores your posts in a calendar, similar to the “Archive” section on Instagram. These posts, which are kept unless you delete them, are compiled by the platform monthly and annually, and you save this compilation and both You can share it on BeReal as well as other social media platforms.
The profile part of the platform, which has an extremely simple design, is just as simple. Just add a profile picture, your location, and a short bio to the platform. you cannot connect any of your social media accounts.
Could it be the Instagram of the future?
Although the application was made available for the first time in 2020, It has become very popular in the past few months.. Just like Snapchat and TikTok, a unique feature of the fast-developing application was ‘scraped’ by Instagram, so to speak. All this and the app “share yourself as you are” is enough to stand out among the social media platforms that are full of filters and effects today. On both Google Play Store and App Store Over 1 million downloads This social media platform soon became Snapchat and then to platforms like Instagram and Facebook. at a competitive level.
Editor’s comment:
For users who only want to share photos, after Insatgram has become increasingly TikTok and Snapchat has started to lose its popularity. offering a new and original experience It seems that BeReal will be mentioned frequently until the end of 2022. But after Instagram stole its feature, just like Snapchat at risk of being buried in the dusty shelves of history. The application should take its steps carefully and offer more unique features with the right moves. For those who don’t know, Instagram has taken the popular stories feature of Snapchat and added it to its body, and this is the case for the majority of Snapchat users. caused him to leave the platform.