Download this: When former Insta engineers make a camera, it's all about the app

When two former Instagram engineers team up on a camera, unsurprisingly, it's the app that really counts. 

That's the premise of Rylo, a new 360-degree camera created by two former Instagram engineers. It launched this week after two years in development. 

At first glance, the pocket-sized camera doesn't look too different from other 360-degree cameras. Capable of shooting 18 MP photos and 4K video at 30 fps, its specs are about what you'd expect from a $499 camera. 

But the real magic happens when you pair Rylo with its accompanying iPhone app (the company says an Android version is also in the works). The app imports your footage and allows you control nearly every aspect of the video after you've shot it, directly from your phone.  Read more...