Threads, Meta’s contender against Twitter, astoundingly achieved 100 million subscribers just five days post-launch. The social media app now appears to be expediting the incorporation of Direct Messaging (DM), an anticipated feature initially slated for a later date according to Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri.
The sudden rush for DM integration in Threads!
Leaked internal notes indicate a quicker-than-expected arrival of Instagram DMs and associated features on Threads. This news signals a potential boon for the platform. It means users eager for private discussions wouldn’t have to switch apps to get their messages across.
Furthermore, Mosseri shared that advanced search and trending features for Threads are on the horizon. Promised updates also include multi-account support, a chronological homepage stream showing only familiar users, hashtag support, and post editing capability. However, user demands go beyond these updates, with issues that require urgent resolution.
Among these is the request for a function allowing users to delete Threads accounts without having to erase their Instagram accounts. Mosseri acknowledged this concern upon receiving user feedback and claimed that solutions are in the works, but concrete steps are yet to be seen. Resolving this issue soon is certainly another user-desired improvement.
A complete ban on Threads in Europe!
Threads is facing a blanket ban in Europe due to the European Union’s social media regulations, even VPN use has been outlawed.
The news of the imminent addition of Direct Messaging, hashtag support, trending, and post editing to Threads certainly cheered its users. However, the exact timeline for these updates is still unknown. More information about these features will likely emerge soon, and Threads may even surprise its users by implementing these updates out of the blue.
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