Instagram Silently Rolls Out A New Note Feature In DMs

Instagram, a platform from Meta for posting short videos and photos, surprised its users on Tuesday by adding a new 'Note' function. The feature is essentially a 60-character phrase that shows up above the direct message (DMs) screen next to the user's display photos. It is gradually rolled out to all users and comes with the most recent update.

Although Instagram has not yet made an official announcement about the addition of this feature, some users noticed it back in July. The screenshots those users uploaded, though, don't resemble the interface as it is right now. The opinions of Instagram users are mixed; some appreciate it and put it to good use, while others simply don't wish it to be displayed above their DMs.

Instagram users are comparing the platform to Twitter, BBM statuses, and Facebook. Although this adds nothing to the user experience, its placement is a little questionable. It's put directly on top of the messages screen, as was already mentioned, thus you can probably not ignore it even if you wish to.

This feature is meant to be a less intrusive method of disseminating information. Users can only post one note at a time at the present, and if they publish another before the prior note's 24 hours have gone, the first note will be automatically deleted. Instagram has been vocal about bringing new features and advancements for the past few months. The Notes appear to be one of these additions.

According to reports, Instagram, a messaging app owned by Meta, has also been working on creating a user safety feature that would prevent users from getting unwanted nude photographs in their direct messages (DMs). According to reports, cyber flashing is a crime that has made it simpler to harass individuals. According to reports, Instagram is creating a feature to protect users from explicit content in order to screen out such behaviour online.

The functionality is still in its early phases of development, according to Meta. The "Nudity Protection" feature is comparable to Instagram's 2021-launched Hidden Words feature. Users will soon have the option to automatically filter direct message requests that contain ambiguous content.