Instagram announced improvements for direct messages.

Instagram announced several new features for direct messages (DMs).

Instagram has launched a Collages feature. Users, including myself, received a notification in direct messaging that says, “Try collages created from your photos,” prompting them to try the feature. However, when I tapped on “Try It,” nothing happened. According to the screenshot, this feature allows you to customize collages from your camera roll, which can then be shared in chats.

TikTok has introduced a new Group Chat feature, allowing users aged 16 and above to create groups of up to 32 people for messaging and sharing videos.

Instagram has begun encouraging users to share their posts with friends. After publishing a post, some users have received a notification saying, "Want to send it directly to friends?" along with a Send button.

Instagram is testing the option to share a draft of a Reel via direct messages to friends.

Instagram announced several new features for direct messages (DM), including:

Instagram has introduced a new "People You Follow" filter for direct messages (DMs).

LinkedIn has expanded the functionality of its AI Writing Assistant to include direct messages.

TikTok has expanded the options for Direct Message settings, giving creators the ability to select who they want to receive messages from, such as everyone, suggested friends, mutual followers, people you’ve sent messages to, or no one.

TikTok recently announced the launch of new Family Safety Mode features that are focused on helping parents and guardians keep their teens safe on the popular app.