Facebook Begins Merging Instagram and Messenger Chats in New Update
https://www.theverge.comFacebook appears to flipping the switch on integrating the chat systems for Instagram and Messenger. When you log into Instagram’s mobile app you get the message “There’s a New Way to Message on Instagram” with a list of features including a “new colorful look for your chats,” more emoji reactions, swipe-to-reply, and the big one: “chat with friends who use Facebook.”
Once you hit update, the regular DM icon in the top right of Instagram is replaced by the Facebook Messenger logo.
