Instagram adds new features, upgrades DMs with music sharing, message scheduling, translation, and more 

The latest update aims to enhance the user experience and position Instagram’s messaging capabilities as a strong alternative to popular platforms like Apple’s iMessage and other third-party messaging apps.

“We’re introducing message translation, music stickers, scheduled messages, pinned content and group chat QR codes to make it even easier to connect with people over DMs,” Instagram stated

According to Instagram, these features will be available globally to both iOS and Android users, with web access expected to follow later.

Users can access this by holding down on a message and tapping “Translate.” 

“To schedule a message, type your text message and hold down on the send button. Select the date and time that your message will be sent,” Instagram explained.

Users can generate an invite link within a chat and select the “QR Code” option to create a scannable code. This QR code can be shared live, via the built-in share sheet, or saved as an image for future use.

Naijaonpoint reported that Instagram rolled out Teen Accounts, which is specifically built to protect under-18 users by limiting who can contact them and the content they see to address growing concerns about the negative effects of social media on teenagers.