Threads have started the broad rollout of its save posts feature to users. Read on to know how to save a post. News 

Meta’s Threads is now offering the option to save posts on a wider scale. Here’s a guide on how to use this feature.

Do you like saving posts on Instagram or bookmarking on Twitter? Well, Meta’s Threads lacked this functionality upon release. Now the X competitor has started to spread the feature more widely to its users. This follows Threads’ own previous testing, which began this month and offered a “save messages” option for some users. This allowed them to return to certain messages later. Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced the update: “Starting today, we’re rolling out Save on Threads more widely so you can bookmark your favorite posts for later,” he said.…

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Adam Mosseri, Instagram CEO, apologizes for the abundance of low-quality Threads suggestions

You may have observed a noticeable change in the types of posts being recommended on the Instagram feed due to the integration of Threads. Regardless of your usage of Threads, you might be encountering an abundance of content that holds no interest for you or engagement bait that appears to be copied. In the worst-case scenario, hate speech is prevalent. In response to a question during an Ask Me Anything session, Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, expressed regret for the presence of “low-quality recommendations” on Threads and assured that…

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Threads breaks free, enabling mobile web access as Meta aims to rekindle user interest with new features. (Bloomberg) News 

Unlock New Possibilities – Threads Launches Mobile Web Version!

Threads users have reason to celebrate as the platform recently introduced its mobile web browser version, marking a noteworthy milestone. The announcement, delivered by a Threads team member, has generated enthusiasm among users seeking a more flexible experience. Initial testing revealed that logging in from Chrome on iOS was effortless, while Safari posed a temporary obstacle. Nevertheless, users remain hopeful that any technical issues will be promptly resolved. One user expressed his excitement about this new feature on the platform: “I’m glad that using Threads via a mobile browser is…

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Mark Zuckerberg, the Founder and CEO of Meta, announced that Threads will soon undergo testing for a feature allowing users to tag topics. News 

X Rivals the Hashtag Game: Threads App Introduces New Feature!

Threads, a microblogging platform owned by Meta, is developing a feature similar to its competitor X (formerly Twitter). Instagram’s Threads is adding a new hashtag feature to its platform and has begun testing the feature with select users. Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s founder and CEO, announced that Threads will soon be testing a feature that allows users to tag topics. This allows you to categorize posts based on interests or themes. “We’re testing a way to categorize your posts using a tag. We’re starting in Australia and more countries are coming…

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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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Threads users will be able to copy and paste – or drag and drop – media attachments to your post. News 

Threads App Allows Users to Copy, Paste, and Duplicate Posts on the Web: Get the Details

Meta-owned microblogging platform Threads has launched several new features, including a copy and paste option and adding multiple posts for online users. According to Instagram head Adam Mosser, you can now edit alt text for videos and photos when you post online. Threads users can copy and paste – or drag and drop – media attachments into your message. Users can also add multiple posts to a thread before posting. Additionally, users can now see quotes and reposts by clicking on a post’s likes or views. “Hopefully this makes it…

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To post a GIF on Threads, update to the latest version of Threads. Now, open the app and tap on the post button, which is located at the bottom. News 

Posting GIFs and Polls is Now Available to Threads Users – Here’s the Process

Good news for Threads users, the Meta-owned microblogging platform has released two new features to its platform. The CEO of Meta adopted Threads and released the ability to post GIFs and polls. These features are currently available online. Previously, users had to use third-party keyboards or copy/paste from other sources to send GIFs to the app, leading to inconsistent results. But the platform has introduced a built-in GIF button in the post creation window. Located next to the image gallery button, this feature allows users to access the easily searchable…

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The similar feature was released by Elon Musk-owned social media platform X for paid subscribers only. News 

Threads App Introduces Edit Button For Users At No Cost

Meta-owned microblogging platform Threads has launched an edit button to attract more users to its platform. This free feature allows users to make changes to their messages within five minutes of sending them, so they can quickly fix errors or update the message. Elon Musk-owned social media platform X released a similar feature for paid subscribers only. However, Threads provides the same edit button to all users for free. Previously, a Threads user had to delete a post and resubmit it when they wanted to correct a typo. “Edit and…

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Michel Protti didn't mention if the feature will be limited to Android or iOS apps, or also be extended to the desktop version. News 

Instagram Users Can Soon Permanently Delete Accounts Without Losing Content

Good news for Instagram users who want to delete their Threads account. Threads, Meta’s microblogging platform, will soon allow users to delete their Threads account without affecting their Instagram account. To recall, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg launched this new social media app earlier this year to compete with Twitter (Now X), the microblogging platform owned by Elon Musk. The most criticized feature of Meta’s new social media platform was its account deletion policy. The company integrated Threads with Instagram, requiring users to delete their Instagram account when deleting their Threads…

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Threads Web App Launches

After much anticipation, the web version of Threads has been released. Meta, the company behind it, had previously announced that their Twitter rival would be available on browsers, and now the rollout has begun. Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, confirmed on Thursday that the update is now accessible to all users. This means that if you’ve been impatiently updating threads.net waiting for it to be available, you should check again. So far, many Threads users have been frustrated by the lack of an online version. While it was possible…

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Threads users can post, view their feed, and interact with posts from the desktop. However, the web experience won't be identical to the app version. News 

Meta Launches Web Version of Threads App Today

Instagram head Adam Mosseri has announced that Meta’s new microblogging platform Threads will soon be available online. The company has already started rolling out the online version of Threads. “We’re launching Threads online in the next few days and everyone is excited,” Mosseri wrote on Threads. Online, Threads users can post messages, view the feed, and interact with messages from their desktop. However, the web user experience is not identical to the Threads mobile app for now. In a Threads post, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg also announced that the online…

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Meta's Threads app will now soon be available for laptops. (Bloomberg) News 

The Necessity of a Desktop Version for Threads, Meta’s Twitter Alternative

Meta Platforms Inc.’s Twitter replica, Threads, has been inundated with user requests for a computer-compatible version for several weeks. Fortunately, the company is anticipated to grant this wish in the near future. In the mobile era, the desktop version of an app doesn’t usually make or break its success. But Threads focuses on short text updates, which are sometimes easier to manage in a professional environment on a computer. Users with large followings and brands that buy ads often keep the desktop version of X, formerly known as Twitter, open…

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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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Meta's Threads app is launching a web version soon, aiming to compete with social media giant X. (Bloomberg) News 

Report: Meta to Release Web Version of Threads Next Week

Meta, the parent company of popular social media platforms Facebook and Instagram, is preparing to introduce Threads, a new web-based version of its app. This move aims to enhance its competitiveness against X (previously known as Twitter) and other social media platforms. According to a Wall Street Journal report, Meta plans to launch Threads online in the coming week. But remember, these plans are subject to change. Right now, you’ll see a few Threads posts online, but it’s limited because Threads is mostly made for people using it on their…

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Threads active users are dropping drastically. (REUTERS) News 

Mark Zuckerberg’s Threads App Struggles to Compete with TikTok Despite Former Twitter Rivalry

Threads, the basic and text-focused social network developed by Meta, the owner of Facebook, gained significant attention during a challenging period for its competitor, Twitter. Surprisingly, it swiftly acquired 100 million registrations, a remarkable achievement for a newcomer, leading to its recognition as a potential threat to Twitter’s dominance. In the second week, however, registrations began to decrease. As of Aug. 7, Threads had about 10 million daily users on Android phones, up from 49 million when it launched a month earlier, according to research firm LikeWeb. Is Mark Zuckerberg’s…

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Initially, the Threads app saw daily active users spending approximately 14 minutes on average worldwide. News 

Android Threads App Experiences 79% Decrease In Usage After One Month

Threads App: Meta-owned microblogging app Threads app has lost 79 percent of its daily active Android users, according to the latest data. According to analytics firm Likeweb, the Threads Android app peaked at 49.3 million daily active users worldwide on July 7, but the app’s daily active users fell to 10.3 million on August 7. Initially, daily active users on Threads spent an average of about 14 minutes globally, with significantly higher engagement in the US, reaching nearly 21 minutes on July 7. By August 7, however, this time had…

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Meta’s X rival also added a dedicated mention button and custom alt-text entry. News 

Threads App Enables Sharing of Posts to Instagram Direct Messages

While Elon Musk awaits medical clearance to engage in a cage match against Mark Zuckerberg, the rivalry between their respective companies persists in the realm of consumer adoption. Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has taken a proactive approach by implementing frequent updates for Threads, in an attempt to compete with Musk’s unpredictable X (formerly Twitter). Zuckerberg recently revealed that the emerging platform now enables users to share posts on Instagram DMs, customize alternative text for visual content, and introduces a new mention feature. The Send to Instagram option allows users…

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Users can access their liked posts in the Settings > Your Likes section, which is available through the profile page. News 

Meta’s Threads App Introducing ‘Your likes’ Feature

Meta-owned microblogging platform Threads is rolling out the ability to see posts you’ve liked via an app update. Last week, the social media app began testing a new feature in its Android beta. However, over the weekend Meta made it available to all users. Users can access their liked posts in the Settings > Your Likes section, which is accessible through the profile page. In comparison, in X (formerly X) you can view your likes through a separate Likes tab on your profile. In addition to viewing likes, the Threads…

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Meta Platforms executives are heavily focused on boosting retention on their new Twitter rival Threads, after the app lost more than half of its users in the weeks following its buzzy launch, CEO Mark Zuckerberg told employees on Thursday. News 

Meta Develops Strategies to Keep Users Engaged as Over Half of Users Exit App

CEO Mark Zuckerberg informed employees on Thursday that Meta Platforms executives are prioritizing efforts to increase user retention on their recently launched Twitter competitor, Threads. This comes in response to the app experiencing a significant decline in its user base, losing over 50% of its users in the weeks following its highly anticipated release. User retention for the text-based app was better than executives expected, though it was “not perfect,” Zuckerberg said during an internal company town hall, audio recorded by Reuters. “Obviously if you have over 100 million people…

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Mark Zuckerberg said Meta is "fully committed" to the metaverse. News 

Meta Experiences Record Quarter in 2021 Despite Increased Losses in Metaverse

Despite incurring significant losses in the metaverse, Meta has recently achieved its most successful quarter since 2021. Surprisingly, the company anticipates even greater financial losses in the upcoming year. Reality Labs, the Meta division that oversees its virtual and augmented reality projects, lost $3.7 billion in the second quarter of 2023 and generated just $276 million in revenue, according to the company’s latest earnings report. And the company said once again that it expects its metaverse spending to accelerate. CFO Susan Li said Meta expects Reality Labs’ losses to “grow…

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