Chronological search won’t be coming to Threads, Instagram boss Adam Mosseri revealed. (Unsplash) News 

Instagram Chief Adam Mosseri Rules Out Chronological Search Feature Due to Bad Actors

Threads made a huge impact when it was launched on July 6, quickly gaining 100 million users in just 5 days. However, the platform has faced challenges since then, experiencing a decline in user engagement and traffic due to competition from Elon Musk’s X. In an effort to regain momentum, Meta has been introducing various new features on Threads, such as keyword search. Nevertheless, Adam Mosseri, the CEO of Instagram, recently disclosed that Threads will not have a feature that X already possesses – chronological search. Here’s the reason behind…

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Meta Threads could integrate Instagram’s inbox, and this would bring DM functionality to the platform, as Instagram chief Adam Mosseri has said. News 

Meta’s Threads Get a Clever Upgrade: Direct Messaging is Coming!

When Meta’s X competitor Threads first launched, it lacked a lot of features. But Meta has been working hard to add features and is gradually becoming a better competitor to X. However, it still lacks some core features, such as the ability to send to anyone directly. This is because Meta didn’t intend to add DMs to it. But that may soon change as Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri has revealed new details about the same. Mosseri answered Threads for The Platformer News’ Casey Newton. Mosseri, who responded to Newton’s post,…

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Know all about Instagram’s new collaborative carousel feature. (Adam Mosseri/Threads) News 

Trial of Instagram’s Multi-User Carousel Posting Function Launched

Instagram has recently been placing emphasis on collaborative functionalities. Initially, they introduced Remix on Reels, enabling users to react and contribute to a Reel with a simple click, akin to TikTok’s offering. Subsequently, the platform introduced Collab Posts, allowing a post to have a co-author and be visible on both users’ accounts. Expanding on these efforts, Instagram is currently experimenting with a new feature that permits a user’s followers to contribute photos and videos to a carousel. Adam Mosseri revealed the feature on both Instagram Broadcast and Threads, where he…

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Instagram Threads' search feature expands to more countries, bringing yet another step closer to being a complete social network. (Bloomberg) News 

Threads introduces polls and GIFs to attract users

Threads developers have been diligently working on incorporating enticing new features for users. One recent addition is the ability to follow individuals mentioned in Threads posts. Additionally, it has been disclosed that Threads is considering the introduction of a Trending section, displaying the top 5 popular topics and the corresponding number of mentions. Despite competition from tech giants like X, Threads has also announced the implementation of another feature aimed at enhancing user interaction and enjoyment. Threads is getting a new feature Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri revealed that Threads will…

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According to Adam Mosseri, this new feature is being placed as a new way for businesses and creators to get discovered. (Instagram) News 

Instagram Testing Option to View Meta Verified Content Only

2023 appears to be the year when premium subscriptions dominate the social media industry. Following Elon Musk’s ownership of X (previously known as Twitter), which introduced paid verification through its X Premium subscription, Meta has also launched the Meta-verified program. However, unlike X, Meta’s premium users who pay $11.99 on the web or $14.99 on iOS and Android apps do not receive many exclusive features. Nevertheless, Meta seems to be working on changing this, as evidenced by Instagram’s new feature being tested. This feature aims to provide a verified-only feed,…

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Threads is getting two new features. Know details. News 

Threads App Introduces Functionality to Streamline Following People

Meta is continuously adding new features to its microblogging platform Threads in order to compete with X (formerly Twitter) and potentially gain an advantage. Recent reports suggest that Threads is planning to introduce a Trending section, displaying the top 5 trending topics and the number of threads mentioning them. Additionally, the platform has announced that users will soon be able to delete the app without losing their Instagram account. Now Threads has got another new feature. Know all about it. Chains update Instagram head Adam Mosseri posted yesterday on Threads…

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Hard news won’t be amplified on Threads, Instagram boss Adam Mosseri said in a post yesterday. (REUTERS) News 

Adam Mosseri, Instagram Head, Declares Threads Will Not Increase News Spread

Threads has made a huge impact since its launch on July 6, quickly reaching 100 million users in just 5 days, making it the fastest-growing platform ever. It is Instagram’s response to X, which has undergone significant changes since being acquired by Elon Musk. Some users have criticized X’s actions as harsh and have sought out alternative platforms, with Threads benefiting from this. However, recent remarks from Instagram’s CEO, Adam Mosseri, could potentially hinder Threads’ efforts to compete with X and become the leading microblogging site globally. Threads don’t confirm…

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Instagram has an app for Android, iOS and even the web version but still no word on iPad app for users. News 

Reasons Behind Instagram’s Uncertainty About Releasing an App for iPad Users

Instagram isn’t working on a dedicated app for iPad users, and they shouldn’t expect one anytime soon. This is a message directly from Adam Mosser, who claims that the company has other priorities before launching the app for the iPad. The Instagram chief recently responded to the public via the platform’s Stories service, where he was asked about plans for an iPad app, but Mosseri quickly replied, “Not working on it right now.” You can say that the phrase can be decoded as a sign that Instagram might be working…

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Instagram Stories is getting an exciting new feature. Users will soon be able to share stories in smaller customizable audience lists. (Instagram) News 

Instagram Tests Out Story Targeting for Multiple Audience Lists

Instagram is currently experimenting with a new feature for Stories, the vertical, full-screen photos and videos that vanish after a day. This feature allows users to share posts with personalized smaller audience lists, apart from Close Friends. Although still in the testing phase, the announcement suggests that the release of this feature is imminent. The announcement came from Instagram CEO Adam Mosser, who said in an Instagram post: “Today we started testing your ability to share your stories to multiple audience lists. This allows you to share stories with smaller…

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After a fast launch, popularity of the platform has waned. News 

Threads web application expected to launch this week

According to sources familiar with the matter, The Wall Street Journal reports that a web version of Instagram’s Threads will be launched this week. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg had previously pledged to introduce a web version with improved search capabilities, and Instagram head Adam Mosseri confirmed that it is currently being tested. Presently, Threads is solely accessible on iOS and Android, with limited read-only features on web browsers. The web version is near the top of Threads’ list of most wanted features, but the company is cautious about the release.…

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Instagram chief Adam Mosseri has made claims that suggest that Thread may not compete with Twitter, at least not in terms of the content that is shared on the platform, as it will not encourage hard news or political discussions. News 

Instagram CEO Discourages Posting of News and Political Content on Threads

Meta’s Threads app, which was introduced with great excitement this week, has been positioned as a direct rival to Elon Musk’s Twitter. Nevertheless, Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, has made statements that imply the app might not directly challenge Twitter, particularly in terms of the shared content on the platform. In a Threads conversation with The Verge, Meta’s Adam Mosseri stated that Threads does not encourage hard news or political debate. He said the “additional engagement or revenue” generated by these topics would not be worth the integrity and…

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