Instagram's End-to-End Encryption for DMs: A Farewell by May 8th

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  • Instagram will end-to-end encryption in DMs on May 8, 2026, impacting user privacy.
  • Meta cites low usage of the feature & suggests WhatsApp as an alternative for E2EE.
  • Users must update their app before May 8 to download message history before it’s lost.
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