Edit typos, pin essential conversations, and maintain privacy with Instagram’s latest messaging features.
Edit Messages Within 15 Minutes:
Instagram, Meta’s photo and video-sharing platform, unveiled a new feature allowing users to edit messages within 15 minutes of sending them.
Similar to messaging platforms like WhatsApp, this feature enables users to correct messages that may have been sent in error or didn’t sound right. Edited messages will be clearly marked to indicate that they have been modified.
Pin Chats for Easy Access:
In addition to message editing, Instagram now permits users to pin up to three groups or 1:1 chats for convenient access. This feature streamlines the messaging experience, ensuring that important conversations remain readily accessible.
Turn Off Read Receipts and Save Stickers:
Responding to user privacy concerns, Instagram has introduced the option to disable read receipts. This empowers users to control their privacy settings more effectively.
Additionally, users can now save their favorite stickers and reply to text messages with sticker GIFs, photos, or videos, enhancing the messaging experience on the platform.
How to Edit Messages and Pin Chats:
To edit a direct message on Instagram, users can long-press on the message they wish to modify, which opens a menu with the edit option.
From there, users can make necessary adjustments to their messages within the 15-minute window.
To pin a chat, users can swipe from the left on the profile or group they want to pin and select the pin option. Unpinning a chat follows the same process, providing users with flexibility in organizing their conversations.
Available on Android and iOS:
These new messaging features are accessible on both Android and iOS devices. Users are advised to ensure that their Instagram app is up-to-date to access the latest functionalities.
With these updates, Instagram continues to evolve its messaging platform, offering users more control and flexibility in their communication experiences.