Instagram’s adding some new elements to its inbox Notes feature, with video notes, as well as new engagement options, designed to help drive more spontaneous interaction in the app.
First off, there’s video Notes. Now, when creating a Notes in your IG Direct display, you’ll be able to include a 2-second, looping video, which will be visible to your mutual followers or Close Friends in their Notes tray for 24 hours.
Instagram chief Adam Mosseri first previewed the feature back in October: