• Send Us A Tip
  • Calling all Tech Writers
  • Advertise
Saturday, May 17, 2025
  • Login
  • Register
TechStory
  • News
  • Crypto
  • Gadgets
  • Memes
  • Gaming
  • Cars
  • AI
  • Startups
  • Markets
  • How to
No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Crypto
  • Gadgets
  • Memes
  • Gaming
  • Cars
  • AI
  • Startups
  • Markets
  • How to
No Result
View All Result
TechStory
No Result
View All Result
Home Tech

FACEBOOK INTEGRATES MESSENGER INTO INSTAGRAM DMs

by Chhavideep Singh
October 1, 2020
in Tech
Reading Time: 2 mins read
0
FACEBOOK INTEGRATES MESSENGER INTO INSTAGRAM DMs
TwitterWhatsappLinkedin

Facebook has been updating its messenger app for years and today it has all the great features, better user interface, better visuals and better security. On the other hand, Facebook-owned Instagram which is amongst the most popular social media platforms on the planet still has an old-fashioned classic Direct Messaging feature with limited stickers, GIFs and overall features.

You might also like

Trump Administration Targets Huawei AI Chips with Global Warning

Grok’s “White Genocide” Issue Blamed on Unauthorized Modification

2026 GMC Hummer EV: Bigger, Bolder, and Now in Carbon Fiber

credits: https://cutt.ly/wf8ohgE

In the latest reports, Facebook has revealed that it is planning to integrate the features of Facebook’s Messenger app into Instagram DMs. Reportedly, Facebook has been testing this feature since the beginning of 2020 and now it plans to roll out the update to all Instagram users.

 

In a few months, Facebook will roll out this update and the users will be prompted to update Instagram to the new way of messaging. If the users update, they will be able to chat and communicate with Facebook users who do not have Instagram installed, directly through their Instagram DM tab. Similarly, Messenger users will be able to chat with friends who are online on Instagram.

 

During the announcement, a Facebook spokesperson was consistently emphasizing on the fact that this feature is not synchronizing their messenger and Instagram accounts nor is it merging their account inboxes. Furthermore, the users will be able to disable this feature if they do not want to communicate with non- Instagram users and vice versa. Facebook is giving its users the power to control it.

 

“Think of it like email accounts”, said Loredana Crisan, Vice President of Product Design for Facebook Messenger. She added, just like users can mail a person with a yahoo account from their Gmail account and vice versa. Messenger and Instagram will be able to communicate with each other through a shared messenger protocol.

credits: https://cutt.ly/Tf8ozJj

Instagram Direct message has been lagging with its classic design and functionality, simple to use and users love this simplicity. However, with this update, users will be able to forward messages, send disappearing messages called ‘vanish mode’, add reactions and much more.

 

 

The app’s harassment or violation of community guidelines reporting tool has been advanced similar to Messenger’s with its sophistication and advance software.

 

Some users may be concerned with cross identity revelation which is unwanted in most cases. Facebook requires people to use their real names as identities while creating an account, Instagram has no such requirement. Some users do not wish to cross-link their identities on the two platforms. Thus, Facebook understands this concern and this is why they have added this feature to disable cross-app linking.

credits: https://cutt.ly/vf8oYWo

Nevertheless, this feature is still optional for when it will be launched for users. People can choose not to update to this new feature integrating their Messenger and Instagram DMs. Users have the choice not to switch over to this new messaging experience until it becomes a compulsory update.

Tags: facebookInstagramMessenger
Tweet54SendShare15
Previous Post

LEE JARED FIXEL MAKES FIRST NEW INVESTMENT IN INDIA AFTER 2 YEARS

Next Post

Coralogix secured $25 million in Series B funding round

Chhavideep Singh

Hi! I'm Chhavideep, If you like reading about technology, business and start-ups, you've come to the right place. Catch me: [email protected]

Recommended For You

Trump Administration Targets Huawei AI Chips with Global Warning

by Sneha Singh
May 17, 2025
0
Trump Administration Targets Huawei AI Chips with Global Warning

Washington has raised the stakes in its technology battle with Beijing. The Trump administration recently warned that companies worldwide could face legal consequences for using Chinese-made AI chips,...

Read more

Grok’s “White Genocide” Issue Blamed on Unauthorized Modification

by Sneha Singh
May 17, 2025
0
Grok's "White Genocide" Issue Blamed on Unauthorized Modification

xAI's chatbot Grok went rogue on Wednesday, repeatedly bringing up claims about "white genocide" in South Africa regardless of what users were asking. The company has now pointed...

Read more

2026 GMC Hummer EV: Bigger, Bolder, and Now in Carbon Fiber

by Samir Gautam
May 17, 2025
0
2026 GMC Hummer EV: Bigger, Bolder, and Now in Carbon Fiber

The 2026 GMC Hummer EV is here, and it’s louder, faster, and flashier than ever. Though now powered by electricity instead of the roaring V8s that defined its...

Read more
Next Post
Coralogix

Coralogix secured $25 million in Series B funding round

Please login to join discussion

Techstory

Tech and Business News from around the world. Follow along for latest in the world of Tech, AI, Crypto, EVs, Business Personalities and more.
reach us at [email protected]

Advertise With Us

Reach out at - [email protected]

BROWSE BY TAG

#Crypto #howto 2024 acquisition AI amazon Apple bitcoin Business China cryptocurrency e-commerce electric vehicles Elon Musk Ethereum facebook flipkart funding Gaming Google India Instagram Investment ios iPhone IPO Market Markets Meta Microsoft News NFT samsung Social Media SpaceX startup startups tech technology Tesla TikTok trend trending twitter US

© 2024 Techstory.in

No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Crypto
  • Gadgets
  • Memes
  • Gaming
  • Cars
  • AI
  • Startups
  • Markets
  • How to

© 2024 Techstory.in

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms bellow to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
Are you sure want to unlock this post?
Unlock left : 0
Are you sure want to cancel subscription?