Instagram is Introducing New Messaging Features, Let's Know

Instagram has added a slew of new features to its direct messaging system,

Instagram has added a slew of new features to its direct messaging system,

Including the ability to share music previews, send a message silently,

Including the ability to share music previews, send a message silently,

The ability to see who’s online to chat with, a new Lo-Fi chat theme, and more.

The ability to see who’s online to chat with, a new Lo-Fi chat theme, and more.

1. Play, pause, and re-play: you can now share a 30-second preview of that song you just can’t get out of your head, and your friends can listen directly from the chat window.

1. Play, pause, and re-play: you can now share a 30-second preview of that song you just can’t get out of your head, and your friends can listen directly from the chat window.

2. Send messages quietly: Send messages without notifying friends late at night or when they’re busy by adding “@silent” in your message.

2. Send messages quietly: Send messages without notifying friends late at night or when they’re busy by adding “@silent” in your message.

3. Keep it on the lo-fi: Feeling chill? Try the new lo-fi chat theme to make your conversations feel more personal.

3. Keep it on the lo-fi: Feeling chill? Try the new lo-fi chat theme to make your conversations feel more personal.

4. Create a poll with your squad: We’re bringing one of Messenger’s most beloved group chat features to Instagram so you can create a poll directly in your group chat.

4. Create a poll with your squad: We’re bringing one of Messenger’s most beloved group chat features to Instagram so you can create a poll directly in your group chat.