What do bombs mean on Instagram DMs?
A bomb symbol next to a message indicates the presence of an “Explode Message” or “Disappear Message” feature. Instagram has incorporated this option to enable users to send messages that automatically disappear after being viewed a certain number of times.
Launching your first disappearing message is a simple process. You can send photos directly from the chat window by accessing the camera, capturing the image, and selecting “View Once” below the recipient icon. Alternatively, you can select a picture from the gallery and follow the same steps. If you find the bomb symbol next to the photo you just sent, congratulations! You have successfully sent your initial disappearing message.
This feature provides a convenient way to share temporary content with others, enhancing the privacy and ephemerality of Instagram conversations.
Other symbols in Instagram direct messages
symbol |
significance |
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bell |
The news has been seen |
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Unsent |
Message not sent |
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silent |
Conversation muted |
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Instagram is a social networking service owned by Meta Platforms that allows users to share photos and videos. It offers the ability to edit media using filters, organize content using hashtags and geotags, and the option to share posts publicly or with approved followers. Users can explore content (such as photos) by tags and locations, follow other users, and create personalized feeds.
When Instagram was originally launched in 2010 by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, it stood out for limiting content to a square aspect ratio of 640 pixels to match the width of iPhone displays at the time. However, this restriction was later relaxed and additional features were introduced.
These include messaging features, the ability to include multiple images or videos in a single post, and a Snapchat-like Stories feature where content is available 24 hours a day. The Stories feature has become extremely popular, reaching 500 million daily users as of January 2019.
Instagram has experienced rapid growth, reaching 1 million registered users within two months of launch and reaching 1 billion by June 2018. In 2012, Facebook Inc. acquired Instagram for about $1 billion. The app expanded to Android in April 2012, a desktop interface in November 2012, a Fire OS app in June 2014, and a Windows 10 app in October 2016. As of October 2015, more than 40 billion photos have been uploaded to the platform.
Despite its success, Instagram has faced criticism for its impact on teen mental health, policy and interface changes, accusations of censorship, and illegal and inappropriate content uploaded by users.
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