Instagram just dropped a major messaging upgrade that might actually make you forget about the 17 other chat apps on your phone.
Drop the beat (literally) in your DMs
Ever been mid-conversation and thought, "This would hit differently with a Drake track"? Instagram agrees. Their new music-sharing feature lets you blast 30-second previews directly in chats, making casual convos a little more dynamic.
Translation magic: your multilingual friend's messages finally make sense
Instagram now supports 99 languages in its translation tool, so you’ll never have to guess what your international friends are saying again. No more responding with a generic emoji and hoping for the best. Responding to messages you don't understand is officially over.
Message pinning: because no one scrolls back 400 Messages
We've all been there—desperately scrolling through months of chat history trying to find that one important detail. Now, you can pin up to three messages at the top of your chat for easy access.
Schedule your wit for maximum impact
Think of the perfect comeback at 3 AM but don’t want to seem like you’re up overanalyzing texts? Instagram’s new message scheduling feature lets you plan your responses up to 29 days in advance—perfect for strategic texting.
QR codes: because typing names is so last decade
Finally, Instagram has introduced QR codes for group chat invitations. Instead of typing out names, just wave your phone in their face and hope they scan it correctly.
The fine print
These features have rolled out globally on iOS and Android users.
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