Instagram Launches Broadcast Channels Chat Feature – CNET
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The feature lets creators send messages, pics and more directly to their followers.
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Instagram creators have a new way to interact with their fans. Meta announced a new Instagram feature called broadcast channels on Thursday, which lets creators send text, photos, videos and more directly to their followers.
The feature is available to select US creators, but Meta plans to extend the feature to other creators in the coming months.
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