Threads by Meta is set to rival Twitter.
, who bought Twitter in October - bringing in changes that have mostly left users unsatisfied.
Launching apps that appear to be clones of others isn't new in the world of social media, as technology companies try to emulate – and possibly improve on – the success of their competitors. If you’re not sure about the details of the app we’ve got all the inside knowledge for you. Here is everything you need to know about Threads:The App store describes Threads by Meta as ‘Instagram’s text-based conversation app,’ where users can ‘say more.’ The description continues, ‘Threads is where communities come together to discuss everything from the topics you care about today to what’ll be trending tomorrow.
The concept of Threads by Meta is pretty straightforward, presenting a familiar enough interface that means it should likely be a smooth transition for Twitter users and new users alike. Meta has kept details limited on its App Store listing, but it's clear that users can reply to, repost and forward posts – very similar to Twitter. Additionally, you can also choose the audience who can reply to your posts.
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