Instagram Unveiled New Sticker Pack Nickname Location Sharing

Meta has announced new features for direct messages (DM) in Instagram. The feature aims to improve the way users connect with friends and express themselves. These updates are part of what the company calls “More Ways to Express Yourself and Deepen Friendships in DMs.” Here we are telling you in detail about these new features of Instagram.

New sticker packs for DM:

To further enhance conversations, Meta has introduced 17 new sticker packs with over 300 stickers. These stickers allow users to respond to messages or express emotions when they are at a loss for words. Users can also favorite stickers, making it easy to reuse stickers shared by friends or created using cutouts.

Personalizing nicknames in DM:

Meta now allows users to add nicknames for themselves or friends in DMs, simplifying usernames or personalizing them with inside jokes. Nicknames are only visible in private chats and do not affect public Instagram profiles. Users have complete control over who can update nicknames within the chat. By default, only people you follow can make changes, but this setting can be adjusted.

Users can set nickname like this:

First of all you have to tap on the chat name at the top of the conversation.
After that the nickname has to be selected.
Select the person to whom you want to give nickname.

Location sharing in DM:
Live location sharing has been introduced to make meetups easier. Users can share their live location for up to an hour, making coordination easier during crowded events or planning.

Location sharing is private and limited to one-to-one or group chats.
Live location sharing expires after one hour.
Users can stop sharing their location at any time.
This feature is turned off by default and is visible only to people in specific chats. Meta advises users to prioritize privacy and share their location only with trusted people.
These features are rolling out this week, although location sharing is currently limited to select countries.