Facebook first started to offer its users the opportunity to collect their message boxes in a common channel in Instagram and Messenger applications in 2019. The feature, which was initially only available in some regions, has become widespread all over the world over time.
In a statement, Facebook stated that “More than 70% of people who are eligible to use this feature on Instagram have downloaded the update for the new Messenger experience.” The company continued its efforts to develop this feature, which is very popular with users. Facebook announced that a new update to this feature was provided to its users. heralded the future.
Cross-app group chat feature coming
First, the message boxes of the two apps were merged to bring some of the best Messenger features to Instagram. It was aimed that users could reach their friends in both applications through one platform. With the latest update, ‘group chats’ feature is coming to common message boxes. Facebook describes this update as a pioneering step in cross-app communication.
Other new features announced by Facebook are as follows:
Survey feature and content sharing feature came to Instagram direct messages. Thanks to the survey feature in direct messages, surveys can be made not only for followers but also for group friends. With the content sharing feature, video chat will be started and users will be able to watch the content they want together by sharing the content.
New chat themes will be added to Messenger, including ‘cottagecore’ and astrology theme inspired by J Balvin’s latest album.
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