Sharing Music in Instagram Direct Messages

Instagram has recently introduced a series of updates to enhance user experience within its Direct Messages (DMs). Among the most notable additions is a feature that allows users to share music directly within private conversations, making it easier to share and discover new songs with friends.

Sharing Music in Instagram Direct Messages

With this new feature, users can send 30-second previews of their favorite songs directly in chats. To utilize this function, follow these steps:

Open the Chat: Launch the Instagram app and navigate to your Direct Messages. Select the conversation where you wish to share the song.

Access the Sticker Tray: Within the chat, tap the sticker icon located in the message input bar.

Select "Music": In the sticker tray, choose the "Music" option.

Choose the Song: Browse through Instagram's extensive audio library to find the song you want to share.

Send the Preview: Once selected, a 30-second preview of the song will be sent in the chat, accompanied by an animated spinning vinyl.

This feature is available globally for both iOS and Android users. In addition to music sharing, Instagram has rolled out other enhancements to its DMs, including:

• Message Translation: Translate messages in up to 99 languages directly within the chat, facilitating seamless communication across different languages.
• Pinned Messages: Pin up to three messages to the top of any 1:1 or group chat, ensuring important content remains easily accessible.
• Scheduled Messages: Schedule messages to be sent at a later time, up to 29 days in advance, perfect for timely reminders or coordinating across time zones.
• Group Chat QR Codes: Invite friends to group chats effortlessly by sharing a QR code, simplifying the process of adding new members.

These updates aim to enrich the communication experience on Instagram, making it a more versatile platform for connecting with others.

For more detailed information on these new features, you can refer to Instagram's official announcement.

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