Facebook is now merging Instagram and Messenger chats into one service - 9to5Mac

Facebook has been planning to merge WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger chats into a single app for some time, but now the company has taken the first actions to make this happen.

During this Friday night, Instagram was updated to offer an option that merges its chat feature with Facebook Messenger.

In addition to combining the chats of both services, the update also adds some of the options previously available on Facebook Messenger, including colorful chats, reactions with any emoji, and swiping to reply individual messages.

However, as noted by The Verge, Instagram doesnt yet offer Messenger conversations even if you accept the update to your account which is likely to be enabled in the next few days.

Last year, a report revealed that WhatsApp employees are worried about this integration, as the popular messaging app has strong encryption that could be affected by combining it with other apps.

Filipe Espsito is a Brazilian tech Journalist who started covering Apple news on iHelp BR with some exclusive scoops including the reveal of the new Apple Watch Series 5 models in titanium and ceramic.

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