Facebook merges Instagram and Messenger
Daily MailFacebook rolled out an update that merges Instagram with Messenger, providing users with access to a list of features in Direct Messages. Scroll down for video Facebook rolled out an update that merges Instagram with Messenger, providing users with access to a list of features in Direct Messages. The move adds a 'new colorful look for your chats,' more emoji reactions, swipe-to-reply and the ability to chat with others who use Facebook The update, first spotted by The Verge, appeared in the latest version of both Instagram and Messenger. When a user selected the update, a screen appears sharing, 'There's a New Way to Message on Instagram' A Facebook spokesperson confirmed it was testing the experience. Facebook recently went in front of Congress, which is investigating the social media site's acquisition of Instagram and WhatsApp.