Instagram Introduces New DM Features to Enhance User Connections

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November 25, 2024 (V SOCIAL MEDIA OF HOLLYWOOD) — Social media company, Instagram, has announced new features designed to enhance direct messaging (DM) experiences for users. According to the company, these updates include over 300 new stickers, customizable nicknames, and location-sharing capabilities.

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The new sticker packs aim to make messaging more expressive, offering a range of options to capture moods or reactions. Users can favorite stickers from chats, reuse stickers shared by friends, or create their own using cutouts.

“Nicknames” is another feature allowing users to customize the names of friends or themselves within chats. Nicknames are visible only in DMs and can be changed at any time. This feature is intended to simplify lengthy usernames or add a personal touch to conversations.

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Instagram has also added location-sharing to make meet-ups more convenient. Users can share live locations for up to one hour or pin specific locations on a map within group or one-on-one chats. The feature is designed for coordination during outings or events and includes privacy controls to ensure user safety. Location sharing is currently available in select countries.

Source: Meta