There is no shortage of instant messaging apps on the market today. But in this vast sea of apps, WhatsApp still stands at the top, offering you more than you’d want from a messaging app. It’s no ...

Instagram is still thought of as a feed of algorithmically-suggested photos first and foremost, but the app is also pretty popular for messaging, too. If you want to take some of the stress out of ...

Voice messages on Instagram are a quick and expressive way to communicate with friends and family—no typing needed. This feature is especially useful when you want to convey tone, emotion, or urgency ...

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Threads users who want a direct messaging feature might be getting one they didn't exactly ask for. Meta is testing a sort of DM feature in which users can send messages, but only to Instagram users.