Instagram is upgrading its direct messages, also known as DMs, with a handful of new features that make its messaging system more competitive with

Instagram’s direct message function is getting a big infusion of features today, including scheduled direct messages that you can prewrite and set to send on a later date, up to 29 days in advance. You can also now pin up to three messages to the top of the chat.

The latest from Meta and Instagram brings new advanced and exciting features to the Instagram DMs, including music sharing.

Instagram users can also pin up to three messages, including text, images and shared posts or reels to the top of any 1:1 or group chat

Instagram has added a music sticker you can use inside a DM and the feature is rolling out for everyone. Read this story to learn more.

Instagram is adding a handful of new features to direct messages, including scheduling messages, translating and pinning them and sharing your favorite songs. The big picture: The new features make the app more like Apple messages and makes it easier to manage conversations without switching apps.

Instagram’s new messaging features make conversations even more exciting. After updating the app, you’ll find a new “Translation” feature within Instagram DMs. Meta says t