After facing criticism over failing to protect users from abusive accounts, Instagram has been steadily introducing new safety tools over the last few years. Today, the company is launching new tools ...

Instagram DMs just got smarter with new features like voice message transcription, support for up to 5-minute voice notes, and a “Follow All” option in group chats—making conversations more accessible ...

Instagram direct messages (DMs) have become a crucial tool for communication on the platform, allowing users to interact privately with each other. However, the array of symbols and icons within the ...

Sliding into Instagram DMs just got a lot more fun. On March 31, Instagram launched a handful of new Direct Message features like the ability to share music, create a poll in chats, and to reply while ...

It was back in 2016 when Yo Gotti first popularized the phrase, “It goes down in the DMs.” While some tech fads come and go, direct messages have continued to be one of the most happening areas of ...

Instagram's read receipts are those little "Seen" notifications that tell the sender you've opened their direct message (DM). While often convenient, sometimes you might want more privacy or wish to ...

To share your live location on Instagram DMs, open a chat, tap the “+” icon, select “Location,” and follow prompts to share. For nicknames, go to a chat, tap the username at the top, select “Nicknames ...