Messenger Instagram merging

Social media giant Facebook appears to flipping the switch on integrating the chat systems for Instagram and Messenger.

This move seems to be an effort to make cross-platform messaging easier, therefore, Facebook is merging Messenger with Instagram.

There is a new update rolling out for both iOS and Android users that will pop up a message saying ‘there’s a new way to message on Instagram’ with a list of features such as a new colorful look, chat with friends on Facebook, etc.

Once the user has updated the app, the icon for Direct Messages on the top right will be replaced by the Messenger’s icon. In other words, your chats will become more colorful with messages shifting between blue and purple colors while your scroll.

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