Instagram is updating its messaging features to provide a single inbox for all conversations, with Instagram Direct now combining both ephemeral and permanent messages. Cloning Snapchat Stories proved ...

Facebook is giving users the option to merge their Messenger inbox with Instagram Direct, which grants the ability to send messages across platforms. Users are seeing a pop-up when opening the ...

Everyone's favorite photo sharing network has added the ability to privately share photos and videos. Here's what you need to know to get started. Jason Cipriani is based out of beautiful Colorado and ...

Instagram just combined its Snap-like temporary messages with permanent DMs in its Direct inbox. The Facebook-owned company announced an update to its Direct messages feature, combining the two ...

Facebook is testing a messaging app for Instagram called Threads, which is designed to promote constant sharing between users and their friends.

Facebook’s Zoom rival now works with Instagram, too. The update allows Instagram users to create Messenger Rooms from their Instagram Direct Inbox. The new feature, which is starting to roll out to ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is the editor of the Platformer newsletter and cohost of the Hard Fork podcast. Instagram is testing a standalone ...

Following in the footsteps of parent company Facebook, Instagram is beginning a test in six countries today that will see the launch of a new standalone app called "Direct," which will be solely ...

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