New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- Instagram, owned by Meta, announced on Wednesday that the rollout of three new features is designed to help users connect more effectively with their friends.

In a video shared on the app, Instagram head Adam Mosseri stated that the platform aims to be "not just a lean-back experience that is just fun and entertaining, but also a participatory one."

One of the most notable additions is a new map feature that allows users to share their last active location on Instagram with friends.

Available within the direct messaging (DM) inbox, this update mirrors Snapchat's Snap Map, marking yet another example of Instagram adopting ideas from its competitors.

This addition builds on the platform's ongoing expansion of DM fun...