Facebook is merging Instagram and Messenger chats, Verge reports

Once updated, the Instagram app will embed Messenger functionality, and adds more emojis and features such as swipe-to-reply and the ability to ‘chat with friends who use Facebook’, according to the article. — AP

Facebook Inc is beginning to merge the chat function of its Instagram and Messenger services, the Verge reported.

The changes are coming with an update of the company’s apps on Apple Inc’s devices as well as Android devices, said the Verge, citing reports from users. Once updated, the Instagram app embeds Messenger functionality, and adds more emojis and features such as swipe-to-reply and the ability to “chat with friends who use Facebook”, according to the article. Bloomberg couldn’t immediately confirm the report.