Instagram Unveils New DM Features: Message Translation, Music Stickers, Scheduled Messages, More

Sentinel Digital Desk

Instagram has introduced new direct message (DM) features to improve private chats. The Meta-owned app now offers message translation, music stickers, scheduled messages, pinned content, and group chat QR codes. 

Message Translation:

Instagram introduced a message translation feature, enabling users to translate DMs. The company aims to simplify global communication with friends. 

Music Stickers:

Instagram introduced a feature to share songs directly in DMs without leaving the chat. 

Scheduled Messages:

Instagram DMs now include a scheduling feature, letting users choose a date and time to send messages. 

Pinned Content:

Users can already pin up to three chat threads in their DM inbox to quickly access important conversations. Now, you can also pin specific messages at the top of any 1:1 or group chat. 

Group Chat QR Codes:

Instagram now lets you share a QR code to invite people to group chats. To make a QR code invite in your DM, open the chat, tap the group name, select the invite link, and choose "QR code.