Things you need to know about Facebook Instagram messenger merger
Facebook has finally kick-started its long term plan in which the company has integrated Facebook Messenger and Instagram messages. Without any doubt, this plan will add a lot of appreciation and raises quite a lot of questions about the type of shift once the integration takes place. The CEO of Facebook has announced the plan of the merge in 2019, and now the company is ready to make this feature available to its users.
It was revealed by the company that Facebook has been planning to combine Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger chats into a single app for a time. Now, as per the reports, the company has taken the initial steps to make this happen.
According to the latest reports, in which Facebook was in communication with The Verge, a small update for the roll-out of this new feature is presently in progress. This update will be initially received by a few people that will help the company to know the experience of the users in the newer edition of Instagram messages while opening the mobile app.
In addition to the above, the Social media giant Facebook has started tossing the switch on combining the chat systems for both the leading platforms Instagram and Messenger. Moreover, it is also reported that several editors noticed an update notification on their mobile screen related to Instagram’s mobile app. The notification is with the note that “There’s a New Way to Message on Instagram,” and the best part is that there is a bundle of features waiting for you with this update.
Along with a bunch of features, you will also get stunned with a “new colorful look for your chats,” and emoji reactions. These additions make your chat with friends more vibrant than before.
This new update announced by Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg seems to be in action. This update will be available for both iOS and Android users. It is also clear that it is not feasible to text Facebook users using the Instagram app as of now, but in the future, it might be possible.
There are several benefits of merging the two chat platforms:
· New colorful look for your chats
· Various options of emoji
· Easy to reply messages
· Makes chatting a swipe away
Remember, before you decide to update your Instagram, be alert that it will alter your Instagram direct message completely. With this, the Instagram Direct will all of a sudden look just like Facebook Messenger. You will be surprised to check the icon at the top right of your app will also change to Messenger icon. Those who like the present Instagram features the way they are will be contented to know this update is optional. Together with this, if you don’t update your application, then you can still receive message requests on your Instagram account from Facebook.
It seems like things are going to change, and it will be interesting to witness how users will respond to new updates of Facebook at this point. In the future, this update seems to be most helpful for people using Instagram and not active on Facebook. It will give them an extra edge to connect with Facebook users, and a means to communicate with friends and family who would choose Messenger to communicate.
With this innovative move by the Social media giant Facebook, there’s no negotiation needed by either side users. Instagram users can communicate with Instagram users without any hassle. This new feature was something on which the company was working from the past one year, and the plans got somehow delayed by the pandemic, which forced Facebook to focus as an alternative on live streaming then this feature.
From the past few months, the live streaming was in high demand and, thus, Facebook had to stop the work on other projects. Most likely, merging, the two well-known messaging platforms, was one of the most significant projects that were on hold. But, now the company is finally picking up things where it left off it.
Conclusion:
Overall, we can say that merging all the three leading platforms may have some benefits for the users, but it will also disturb some of its users. To make the messaging platform secure, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is also planning to make the system end-to-end encrypted. With this integration, the Social media giant Facebook may be able to compete with other leading message platforms directly. As far as reports are confirmed, the Facebook spokesperson confirmed that the company is testing the experience for Instagram messaging. The company is looking forward to knowing the experience of the users on this new messaging.
