If there's one app that has created a buzz lately, it's Clubhouse. Many companies are now trying to make alternatives to this app, with Instagram being one of them. Instagram is working on Audio Rooms---a feature that resembles Clubhouse's concept.
Audio Rooms in Instagram
As reported by a leaker on Twitter, Instagram appears to be working on a feature to bring the famous app Clubhouse's features within this photo-sharing app.
The feature seems to be in its early stage, which means it'll be a while before you can see and use it in your Instagram account.
Screenshots shared by the user suggest that the Audio Rooms feature will likely be incorporated into the Direct Messages screen in the app. Here, you'll find a new microphone icon that'll let you start a new audio room.
Another screenshot by the same user mentions the word Loading and then a mic icon next to it. Apparently, this mic option will be used to mute and unmute yourself while you're in an audio room. You might also be able to exit an audio room from this screen, but this is not confirmed yet like the feature itself.
Instagram's New Encryption Feature
The same Twitter user notes that Instagram is working on an end-to-end encryption feature for your messages.
A new option saying Start end-to-end encrypted chat has been seen in one of the Twitter user's screenshots, which suggests that you'll soon be able to initiate encrypted conversations with other Instagram users.
When You Will Get These New Instagram Features
These features currently seem to be in their early stage, and this means you'll need to wait for a while to be able to use these in your Instagram app.
Meanwhile, make sure you keep Instagram updated on your phone to ensure you get these features as soon as they're rolled out. Enabling auto-updates in Google Play Store is a good idea to ensure you don't miss the latest Instagram app updates.
Use Audio Rooms and Encrypted Chats Now
An easy way to use these features right now is to use the apps that support these features already.
To use Audio Rooms, you can install Clubhouse on your phone. If you want to have encrypted chats, many apps including WhatsApp allow you to do this.
Use Clubhouse-Like Features in Instagram
It's highly likely you won't have to move from your favorite photo-sharing app to use features like the ones provided in Clubhouse. You'll also soon be able to send encrypted messages to other users from your Instagram account.