Instagram Might Soon Become Your New Messenger Buddy!
Okay, friends, the Insta‑gram-gram alert that’s been popping up on both iOS and Android has finally caught on: “There’s a New Way to Message on Instagram”. Yeah, it’s smoother, shinier, and slightly more confusing than ever before.
What’s New? A Quick Peek
- Colorful chats that look like your favorite designer tote.
- React with any emoji because who says you can only judge with a face‑palming ?
- 🆗 Swipe‑to‑reply, turning every convo into a quick tap‑and‑go experience.
- Chat with friends using Facebook — no, not yet, but don’t hold your breath.
Once you hit Update, the top right corner of your Instagram app will sport a little Messenger logo instead of the usual DM icon. Pretty neat, right? Though, as of now, you’ll still not be able to drop a note to a Facebook user from inside Instagram.
History Lesson: The 2019 Masterplan
The New York Times already warned in January 2019 that Facebook had ambitions to fuse WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger into one big digital playground. That grand vision? It’s still a ways off from the original finish line at year’s end.
So, buckle up. Instagram might soon feel like a mash‑up of two favorite apps, but you’ll need to wait a bit longer to chat with those on the other side of the Facebook divide. Until then, enjoy the new feels and keep your fingers ready for a swipe‑reply!