Retro Unveils Collaborative Journals, Enhancing Its Photo-Sharing Experience for Best Friends

Retro, a social app created by former Instagram team members Nathan Sharp and Ryan Olson, is taking a different approach from big social apps by launching a new feature called journals. Journals offer users a flexible way to share photos with their favorite people, akin to a shared photo album or a private record.

While photo-sharing is not a new concept and many attempts have been made in the past, Retro’s focus on photos and videos from loved ones, coupled with the experience of its founders, sets it apart. Nathan Sharp and Ryan Olson, who played key roles in developing features like Stories during their time at Instagram, bring valuable expertise to Retro.

Retro’s main feature allows users to share their most important photos from the past week with their chosen contacts, creating a story of the week for friends to view. However, this approach relies on having a social circle that perfectly reflects the most significant people in one’s life.

To address the need for more flexible group photo-sharing, Retro introduces journals. This feature enables users to create photo-first groups similar to WhatsApp groups but with a focus on visual content. By introducing journals, Retro aims to cater to long-distance friends, extended families, and anyone who values curated photo collections and meaningful visual records.