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New Delhi: Instagram has launched a new “Payments in Chat” feature that allows users to purchase products via direct messages on the photo-sharing platform. Users can also track their orders through direct messages. The feature has now rolled out to users in the US. However, the company could launch it in other key markets in the coming times. The Meta-owned photo sharing platform allows users to directly contact small businesses via SMS to inquire about the products. Once customers have shortlisted the item, they can purchase it directly through DMs.
Previously, users were only allowed to view the products and to purchase them, they had to visit the small company’s official website. The new feature allows shoppers to purchase the product without having to visit a third-party website. (ALSO READ: Government Cuts Windfall Tax on Fuel Export, Domestic Crude)
Meanwhile, Instagram also rolled out a new update that will make it easier for users to find local businesses or attractions by adding a searchable map to “discover popular local businesses near you,” according to a story from CEO Mark Zuckerberg . (ALSO READ: Not Happy With Your Existing Aadhaar Map Photo? How To Change Your Aadhaar Map Photo)
According to a report by The Verge, the map would display a list of local locations and allow Instagram users to view posts related to specific locations or just specific types of businesses.
In addition, there are several ways to access the map. For example, users can view a location’s page by tapping the tag on a post or story and selecting View Location. You can explore the area to see what’s nearby by moving around the map.
The Explore page also allows users to search for places, including entire cities. You can access a location search result on the map by tapping it.
After a location search, users can apply filters to their search results to only show parks, restaurants, and other types of locations. Users have the option to save places to visit later.
According to Zuckerberg’s story on Tuesday, the revised map is now publicly available. According to a report by IANS, the company started testing it in several countries last year.