Instagram has launched the ability to schedule direct messages.
About the new feature
The social media platform can now let users to type messages and up to 29 days in advance as to when they want their messages sent.
The new feature will be for all users globally and will be important for brands that want to schedule messages during internet peak hours as well as users seeking to reach their friends at specific times or reminder in advance.
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How the new feature works
- Type the message
- Long-press the send-button
- Choose specific date and time you want the message to be delivered.
- The time zone will be based on the sender’s device settings and notification that you have ‘I scheduled message’ will show every time you open the chat until the message is delivered.
Other Updates
As per now, the feature is limited to text messages, photos and videos can only be done in real-time.
Other updates Instagram has included in the DMs include message editing, drawing on photos, sharing live location with friends and the ability for users to add nicknames for messages instead of using their Instagram names.
With the updates and future updates, Instagram seeks to take on rivals like snapchat.
