India, May 16 -- Instagram has officially rolled out its new "Instants" feature globally. The feature has introduced disappearing photo-sharing directly inside users' DM inboxes. However, the launch has already sparked confusion, privacy complaints and viral backlash online.

The feature closely resembles elements from Snapchat and BeReal. It allows users to send temporary photos that disappear after being viewed or after 24 hours.

Nonetheless, a lot of Instagram users claim that the interface is unclear and has resulted in unintentional photo sharing.

Meta described Instants as a more "authentic" and spontaneous way to share real-time moments without filters or polished edits. The platform released Instants on May 13.

"Instants are ep...