Instagram Update Allows Users to Reply to Messages Without Opening DMs and More

Urian B., Tech Times 31 March 2022, 11:03 pm

Instagram has released an update that allows users to reply to messages without having to open up their DMs, along with other features.

The exciting update includes allowing users to hold the share button to send directly to close friends and the opportunity to share music previews from Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.

Instagram Update Follows Meta's Update on WhatsApp and Messenger

Meta has just updated WhatsApp and Messenger and now, the company is pouring new features to Instagram as well. As per the company's announcement, the new updates aim to make using the social media app much easier for users.

Among the new updates include the feature that allows users to easily reply to their Instagram DMs without even having to stop browsing. In order to do this, users will be getting an overlay that allows them to write a quick response without having to open their inbox in order to reply.

New Update Allows Users to Easily Share Posts to Friends

Another feature that Meta is adding is the option for users to share a post much more easily by simply "pressing and holding the send button." Once users do this, a row will then pop up showing them their closest friends without having to be redirected from the users' regular browsing.

According to the story by Android Central, Meta is now highlighting how the update shows which users are online and which users are not.

Meta Brings Silent Messages to Instagram

In addition, Meta is also releasing new features that are already widely used on its other app, Messenger.

Meta now allows Instagram users to send silent messages. This feature allows users to send messages without the recipient receiving a notification.

As per the publication, this feature is extremely useful for users who want to send messages late at night. It is also a perfect feature for those who do not want to bother the recipient of their messages.

Other features that Meta is adding to Instagram include lo-fi chat themes along with the option to create polls within group chats, which is a feature that already widely used on Messenger.

Instagram Users Will be Allowed Up to 30 Seconds of a Song from Music Streaming Services

Users will also be able to easily integrate their favorite songs or music on Instagram through Amazon Music, Spotify, and Apple Music.

The new update gives users the opportunity to use up to 30 seconds of a song in their chat, which as noted by Android Central, is a great way for users to both share and discover new music.

As per the announcement, the feature will only be rolling out to "select countries" with plans for Meta to bring the new features globally in the future.

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Written by Urian B.