Instagram adds direct messaging to take on rivals

Photo and video sharing app Instagram has added direct messaging to its service in a nod to the success of rivals such as Whatsapp and Snapchat. Instagram Direct lets users send a picture or video to up to 15 people, without it appearing to the public. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-25351127#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa