Instagram, the popular photo and video sharing app owned by Meta, has announced some new features to improve the private messaging experience on the platform. Users can now edit their messages, pin their conversations, and control their read receipts. These features are aimed at making the communication more convenient, expressive, and personalized.
Edit Messages for a Limited Time
One of the most requested features by Instagram users is the ability to edit their messages after sending them. This can be useful for correcting typos, adding more information, or changing the tone of the message. Instagram has finally added this feature, allowing users to edit their messages up to 15 minutes after sending them. To edit a message, users need to press and hold the message and tap the “edit” button from the dropdown menu. The edited message will have a small indicator to show that it has been modified.
Pin Conversations to the Top
Another feature that Instagram has introduced is the option to pin up to three conversations to the top of the inbox. This can help users to keep track of their most important or frequent chats and access them quickly. To pin a conversation, users need to swipe left on the chat and tap the “pin” icon. The pinned conversations will have a small pin symbol next to them.
Control Read Receipts for Specific Chats
Read receipts are indicators that show when a message has been seen by the recipient. Some users may find them useful for knowing if their message has been delivered and read, while others may find them intrusive or stressful. Instagram has given users more control over their read receipts, allowing them to turn them on or off for specific conversations. Users can also disable read receipts for all conversations by going to Settings > Messages and story replies > Show read receipts.
Personalize Conversations with New Themes
Instagram has also added new themes to customize the appearance of private conversations. Users can choose from different colors, gradients, and patterns to match their mood or preference. The themes can be changed by tapping the “i” icon on the top right corner of the chat and selecting “Theme”. Instagram said that more updates will be coming soon to enhance the messaging experience on the app.
Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms in the world, with over 1.4 billion monthly active users. The app is constantly adding new features and improvements to keep its users engaged and satisfied. The new features for private messaging are expected to make the communication more fun, easy, and personal.