In the ever-evolving landscape of social media, Instagram and Threads, both under Meta’s umbrella, are rolling out exciting new updates to enhance user experience and engagement.
Instagram’s New DM Features
Meta, the parent company of Instagram, has announced the release of new Direct Messaging (DM) features for Instagram users worldwide. Among these features are:
Message Editing: Users can now edit messages up to 15 minutes after sending them, providing greater flexibility and control over their conversations.
Message Pinning: The option to pin up to three messages to the top of the inbox allows users to highlight important conversations and easily access them.
Read Receipts Control: Instagram now offers the ability to disable read receipts for direct messages, offering users more privacy and control over their messaging experience.
Chat Themes: Users can choose from new chat themes to personalize their conversations and express their individuality.
Sticker Saving: The ability to save favorite stickers adds a touch of fun and creativity to messaging interactions.
Meta emphasizes that these new features aim to enhance user connectivity and provide greater control over the messaging experience, fostering stronger connections among friends.
Threads App Introduces In-App Gestures
In addition to Instagram’s updates, Meta has also released a new update for the Threads app. The latest version of Threads introduces in-app gestures for quick interactions:
Swipe Right to Like: Users can now swipe right to quickly like a post, streamlining the process of engaging with content.
Swipe Left to Hide: Swiping left allows users to hide a post, providing a seamless way to manage their feed and tailor their content consumption.
Both the Instagram and Threads apps are available for free on the App Store. Make sure you download the latest versions of the apps to get access to the new features.
Conclusion
With these latest updates, Instagram and Threads continue to innovate and evolve, offering users enhanced features and functionalities to enrich their social media experience.
Whether it’s editing messages, pinning important conversations, or engaging with content through intuitive gestures, Meta remains committed to providing users with tools to stay connected, informed, and entertained.
Both the Instagram and Threads apps are available for free on the App Store, so be sure to download the latest versions to access these exciting new features. Stay tuned for further updates as Meta continues to push the boundaries of social media innovation
