Instagram recently rolled out more updates for Direct Messages.

Instagram has introduced a new "People You Follow" filter for direct messages (DMs).

Instagram recently announced the addition of a new Chat sticker, which allows users to easily start a conversation with a group of their friends in Direct Messages.

Instagram is currently testing a new ‘Instagram Direct’ feature that would allow users to send and receive messages via the Web for the first time.

Yahoo enters the messaging app mix by quietly launching a new messing app called Squirrel that is focused on group messaging between friends, family, and work groups.