Facebook begins merging Instagram and Messenger chats in new update
The update may let Facebook compete more directly with iMessage
Aug 14, 2020 ... Facebook appears to flipping the switch on integrating the chat systems for ... popped up in Instagram's mobile app with the message “There's a New Way ... colorful look for your chats,” more emoji reactions, swipe-to-reply, and the big ... one of its apps could connect to others using different Facebook apps.