# Meta is bringing Telegram-like ‘channels’ to Instagram

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/meta-is-bringing-telegram-like-channels-to-instagram/
- Published: 2023-02-18T09:45:20-06:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Image credit: Meta. Article by Karissa Bell. Engadget &#8211; February 16, 2023. Meta has set its sights on copying a new messaging app: Telegram. Mark Zuckerberg just showed off “broadcast channels,” a new Instagram feature that brings one-way messaging to the app. The company is testing the feature with a handful of creators, and plans to bring the Telegram-like functionality to Facebook and Messenger as well. Broadcast channels allow creators to stream updates to their followers’ inboxes [&#8230;] Click here to view original web page at www.engadget.com Curated by Theresa Wysocki See Full Bio
