In early 2019, Facebook hinted at its plan to merge Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp. The merger would allow for cross-platform messaging between all three apps. And now, 18 months on, it looks like Facebook is finally putting those plans into action. A small number of users have the option to update Instagram Direct, a sign that a Messenger takeover is coming. Instagram Introduces Integrated Chat Features Most users have mixed feelings about the ambitious idea of a cross-platform chat integration between Facebooks three platforms. Despite this, it looks like Facebook has already begun the Instagram-Messenger merge. As reported by The...

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