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Instagram users can now schedule direct messages (DMs) to be sent later, a feature that has been officially launched to improve the app's messaging experience. As The Verge reported, the feature allows users to schedule text-only messages, providing more flexibility for communication.
To use the new scheduling feature, Instagram users can long press the “Send” button in a chat and select the date and time they want to send the message. While this option provides an additional layer of convenience for those who want to send messages at a specific time, it is important to note that this feature only supports text-based messages at this time.
According to The Verge, photos, videos, and GIFs should still be sent in real time.
Instagram's support page clarifies that once you schedule a message, the app will display a notification in the chat showing how many scheduled messages are pending. If users want to make any changes, they can tap the notice to view the scheduled message.
Additionally, users can either delete the message or choose to send it immediately by long pressing on it. Currently, the scheduling feature allows users to plan their messages up to 29 days in advance. The new feature is part of Instagram's ongoing efforts to improve its messaging platform, which already includes features like message editing, drawing on photos, and live location sharing similar to Snapchat functionality.
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