Instagram is updating its messaging features to provide a single inbox for all conversations, with Instagram Direct now combining both ephemeral and permanent messages. Cloning Snapchat Stories proved ...

After successfully cloning Snapchat Stories, Instagram is looking to one-up its competitor in chat with a reimagining of its sleeping giant of a private messaging feature, Instagram Direct. Rolling ...

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Everyone's favorite photo sharing network has added the ability to privately share photos and videos. Here's what you need to know to get started. Jason Cipriani is based out of beautiful Colorado and ...

Following in the footsteps of parent company Facebook, Instagram is beginning a test in six countries today that will see the launch of a new standalone app called "Direct," which will be solely ...

Starting today, Instagram will be rolling out its Direct messaging system to its desktop site, meaning you can finally keep up with your conversations from your browser. After the feature has been in ...

Instagram just combined its Snap-like temporary messages with permanent DMs in its Direct inbox. The Facebook-owned company announced an update to its Direct messages feature, combining the two ...

Facebook is giving users the option to merge their Messenger inbox with Instagram Direct, which grants the ability to send messages across platforms. Users are seeing a pop-up when opening the ...

Facebook’s Zoom rival now works with Instagram, too. The update allows Instagram users to create Messenger Rooms from their Instagram Direct Inbox. The new feature, which is starting to roll out to ...

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