Instagram’s Threads will soon feature DMs

Sean — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 12:40:22 +0000

Instagram’s Threads was just recently launched and has already become a very successful social media platform. Now, it appears that Meta is planning to further enhance the experience by including DMs (Direct Messages) as well.

Instagram Threads could soon feature DM functionality

In just under a week, Threads managed to gain nearly 100 million users, shattering industry records. It was seen by many as an alternative to Twitter, which has been going through troubles of its own. But despite being a Twitter-like microblogging platform, Threads has yet to offer certain basic features like DMs. But it appears that the messaging functionality isn’t too far away.

Previously, Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri had announced earlier that the company has no plans to roll out DMs anytime soon. However, a leaked document that was found by Business Insider hints at Direct Messaging being one of the features that will be arriving soon. As per the new report, the company is also working on a new ‘Trends & Topics’ section along with ‘Improved search’, and ‘Messaging’. The update that brings these features basically offers various improvements for the platform, based on feedback from creators.

So it is clear that DMs would’ve likely been one of the most requested features. Since it is also under Meta’s umbrella, Threads may also support cross-platform messaging like Instagram, which allows you to message your friends on Messenger. Although, this is still unconfirmed so take this news with a pinch of salt for now.

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Rest in Peace Twitter! Threads Now Available to Download

Oğuz Çakır — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:53:07 +0000

Social media is a big part of our lives. We spend a lot of time on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Now, there’s a new player in the game. Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, has released an app called Threads in response to users looking for an alternative to Elon Musk’s Twitter. Here are the details…

Meta Launches Threads, a New Social Media App to Compete with Twitter

Elon Musk bought Twitter in late 2022 for $44 billion. He became CEO and started making changes right away. Some users liked the changes, but others didn’t. The tweet viewing limit that was introduced last week was especially unpopular. This led to many users leaving the platform. Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, saw this coming.

They had already been working on a platform called Threads to compete with Twitter. Threads is a text-based conversation app that is linked to Instagram. It allows users to connect with their close friends and followers in a more intimate way. Now, this platform is live, and signing in can be as simple as pressing a button.

How to Use Threads

If you want to use Threads, all you have to do is download the application from the App Store or Google Play Store. Immediately after that, follow these steps:

Open the app and click on “Log in with Instagram.”
If you already have the Instagram app installed on your device, Threads will automatically log you in.
If you don’t have the Instagram app installed, you’ll be prompted to install it. Once you’ve installed the app, you’ll be able to log in to Threads.
Once you’re logged in, you’ll be able to start sending messages to your close friends.

“It’s fair to say that Threads is currently the best Twitter alternative on the market. The app resembles Twitter in many ways, from its design to its features. In fact, this situation is expected to lead to a legal battle between the two companies in the future. As you know, Meta does not shy away from copying the features and designs of its competitors. For instance, the Stories feature of Instagram, which many of us use and is quite popular, was once taken from Snapchat, and despite objections, it brought great success. It is expected that Zuckerberg will again land on his feet in a similar fashion.”