Instagram lets users reply to personal messages from their feed
Instagram has added some new messaging features. Users can now reply to personal messages from their feed. It is also possible to send ‘silent messages’ and create polls in group chats.
Previously, users had to go to their inboxes to respond to a personal message. Now they can reply to new posts from their feed. This keeps them from losing their place in the feed and makes it easier to chat with their friends. writes Instagram. A button has also been added below the posts, allowing users to quickly share posts with their friends. The feature was already announced in Decemberbut is currently rolling out to all users.
Furthermore, new features have been added to one-on-one conversations and group chats. For example, it is possible to create polls in group chats. Users can also send ‘silent messages’ by adding ‘@silent’ to their message. In addition, the receiver does not hear a sound signal when it receives a message.
Another function will be added shortly, which will allow users to send music fragments of thirty seconds long. The feature works with Apple Music, Amazon Music and Spotify.