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Instagram has been beefing up DMs with over 20 updates in the last year, focusing on AI and user interaction. We put them all ...

Meta-owned Instagram has quietly introduced a handful of new features to DMs. The new functionalities are aimed at making the direct messaging experience more interesting. The new features include ...

Meta rolled out updates for two of its social media networks, including the ability for Instagram users to edit messages within 15 minutes of sending them and gestures in the Threads app for quick ...

Encryption removed: Instagram has ended its opt-in end-to-end encryption for DMs, allowing Meta to access and scan all messages. App redesign: A new iPad app update now mirrors the iPhone layout, ...