Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has launched a new app called ‘Threads’ which is said to be the rival of Twitter.
The newly launched app is now available to users in more than 100 countries.
Here is everything you need to know about ‘Threads’:
Aim
Twitter’s latest competitor strives at providing a platform for real-time conversations online.
Through ‘Threads’, communicators can discuss various topics of interest. The newly launched app allows users to connect with like-minded individuals.
Multiple options
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Threads has:
- A character limit of 500 words.
- Can provide a concise space for users to express ideas, opinions, and creativity.
- The app lets viewers engage by liking, commenting, reposting — including quoting a post — and sharing to their Instagram story or feed.
Popularity
Within just seven hours of its launch, Threads had attracted at least 10 million sign-ups, including a growing number of celebrities, a spokesperson said. Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, Gordon Ramsay, Tom Brady, and Coldplay were among those to sign up for the app.
Threads and Twitter
Threads offer a lot of similar functionality to Twitter both in terms of layout and product description. It lets users share text-based posts, images, and videos, and message other accounts privately just like Twitter.
Screenshots of the app reveal a striking resemblance to Twitter’s interface too, suggesting that it’ll be a smooth transition for those comfortable with Twitter’s design.
