Instagram Adds an Abusive Language Filter to its DMs to Keep Strangers at Bay
by Instagram now blocks direct messages from strangers containing threatening or abusive language and adds a separate inbox as well…
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Instagram Makes Direct Messages Available on the Web and Here’s How to Use Them
by Facebook photo and video sharing subsidiary Instagram has added direct messaging to its web interface and here’s where to find the tool…
Instagram Introduces a Progressive Web App for Windows 10, Adds Direct Messaging
by Instagram for Windows 10 is now a progressive web app and it also includes a new direct messaging function it lacked before…
Instagram Finally brings DM Support to the Web, Starting with a Select Group of Users
by Instagram is just beginning to extend support for direct messaging from mobile to desktop, but it’s only available to a “small percentage”…
Twitter Announces Test to Flag and Hide Offensive Direct Messages
Twitter has announced it will run a test to detect and hide offensive direct messages but recipients will still be able to retrieve them…
Instagram Exec Says Opening DMs should Feel like ‘Walking into a Party’
Instagram could change quite drastically from its current incarnation in the not too distant future, according to one of its top executives…
Instagram Now Supports Private Polls in DMs but Not Everyone can Use Them
by Instagram DM polls are now available to a select group of users for testing on Android and iOS, offering another option for private conversations… Social …
Instagram just Added Online Status Indicators so People know Who they can Interrupt with DMs
Instagram online status indicators are now appearing on the Facebook subsidiary platform, to tell all followers who’s available to chat… It’s only been a matter …
Instagram gives Its Users Creative Ways to Reply to a Pic or Story
New Instagram photo video reply options come to the Facebook subsidiary, giving users more creative ways to express themselves… Instagram just made picture and Story …
Twitter Direct Message Card Business Bots Introduced
Twitter Direct Message Card business bots just became part of the social microblog, giving advertisers a new feature for user personalized experiences… A new Twitter …
Twitter Support Bot System Begins Test Run
A new Twitter support bot system is up and running on the social microblog, with limited options to help users find tips, report abuse, and …