Instagram for Android Coming ‘Really Soon’, Reportedly ‘Better than iPhone App’

Given the proliferation of smartphones with decent to very good cameras, it made sense that what followed was a whole lot of camera and photography apps for those smartphones. Among the most popular for iOS devices, with over 27 million registered users, is Instagram.

But what of Android and its users? Are they supposed to sit on the sidelines and not be able to enjoy all that Instagram goodness?Not much longer, apparently. As we previously reported, the app was announced for Android in December but not specific release dat was given.

However, at the annual South by Southwest conference in Austin, Texas, Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger of Instagram hinted that the Android version of their app is coming “really soon.” In fact, Systrom briefly showed the app running on his Galaxy Nexus and claimed that “it’s one of the most amazing Android apps you’ll ever see, in some ways, it’s better than our iPhone app.”

According to the report, the app is currently in a private beta phase, which means you won’t be able to use it for at least a couple more months. However, when it does come out, expect that user base to jump significantly.

It’s a great app and really makes taking and sharing pictures fun. Glad the Android-using public will soon be able to enjoy it too.