Instagram finally brings an important feature that we know from other chat apps

Instagram he announced interesting news in the private message section (DM). But they are not revolutionary things, rather they are just “catching up” on Messenger and WhatsApp. These features offer new creative tools for expressing emotions, personalizing and coordinating meetings. They are currently only available in some countries, but will gradually expand.

Location sharing for easier meetings

Function live location sharing it makes coordinating meetings easier, but you can use it to let your loved ones know where you are and where you’re traveling. You can share your current location up to one hour or add a specific location on the map. This function is ideal for finding friends during concerts, in crowded spaces or for planning activities. Shared location is only available in a specific chat and you can stop it at any time.

New stickers to express feelings

You can choose from 17 new sticker packswhich contain more than 300 creative options. Whether it’s reacting to a funny video or sharing your mood, the new stickers offer a wide variety of ways to express yourself when words aren’t enough. In addition, favorite stickers can now be saved and reused.

Nicknames for you and your friends

The ability to add nicknames brings a new dimension of personalization in private messages. Nicknames can be funny or simply practical. They are visible only in a specific chatwhich guarantees privacy. You have full control over who can change nicknames – by default, this option is only available to people you follow.

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Privacy first

Instagram emphasizes that it cares about the safety of users. All new features are designed to respect their privacy. The location is shared only with the people the user chooses, and after the time (60 minutes) it is automatically turned off. Location tracking can be canceled manually even earlier.

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