Key Takeaways
1. Message Translation: Instagram now allows users to translate messages in DMs by long-pressing on a message and selecting Translate, making communication across languages easier.
2. Music Stickers: Users can send a 30-second preview of their favorite songs in messages using the new music stickers feature available in the Stickers section.
3. Scheduling Messages: Instagram introduces the ability to schedule messages for a specific time, helpful for sending timely messages like birthday wishes.
4. Group Chat QR Codes: Each group chat will have a unique QR code for inviting new members, with group admins controlling access.
5. Pinned Messages: Users can now pin specific messages in one-on-one or group chats, enhancing the organization of important conversations.
Instagram is introducing several exciting updates to enhance its direct messaging service, including features like message translation, music stickers, and the option to schedule messages.
Message Translation Feature
While Facebook Messenger has had message translation since 2018, Instagram is just now integrating this feature into its DMs. It’s a bit surprising that Meta took this long to implement it—WhatsApp still lacks this capability—but at least it’s finally here. To translate messages in your Instagram chats, simply long-press on a message, whether sent or received, and select Translate. The translated text will show up right below the original message.
Music Stickers and Scheduling Messages
Another cool addition to DMs is music stickers. This feature allows you to send a snippet of your chosen song in your messages. You can find the new Music option in the Stickers section of your chat, where you can look for a song to share. Just remember that the sticker will only provide a 30-second preview of the track.
Instagram is also adding the ability to schedule messages, a great tool for sending birthday wishes right at midnight. You can long-press the send button to set up a message for a specific time, choosing from various customization options.
Group Chat Enhancements
Group chats are seeing a minor but helpful update too. Each group will now have its own unique QR code that can be shared for inviting new members. Nevertheless, group admins will still control who joins since they can refresh the QR code at any moment to manage access.
Finally, Instagram is building on last year’s feature that allows users to pin up to three chat threads in their DMs. Now, you can also pin specific messages in one-on-one or group chats, making it simpler to keep important conversations easily accessible.
These updates have begun to roll out worldwide, so if you haven’t noticed them yet, they should be available to you shortly.
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