Launched on July 5 for iOS and Android users in initial 100 countries, the Instagram-linked application for micro-blogging said that it reached an astounding number of 100 million sign-ups in just five days of launch.
The avatars developed by Meta not only represent users visually but also express their facial expressions and mouth movements, making the experience more natural and expressive. This new functionality is available on both iOS and Android platforms, ensuring a wide reach for users.
With features similar to its parent company, Threads allows users to follow and engage with friends and creators, including individuals they already follow on Instagram.
With the introduction of real-time avatar calls, Meta aims to offer users a creative and fun way to engage with others while maintaining a level of privacy and self-expression.
Since its launch, Threads has been experiencing unprecedented user growth, attracting attention from celebrities, politicians, and influential figures. This surge in popularity has led analysts to consider Threads as the first significant contender against Elon Musk's microblogging app Twitter.
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Elon Musk targets Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg with a mocking tweet, calling him a "cuck." Musk suggests a controversial "d*** measuring contest" in another post, provoking mixed reactions from users.
Threads has already exceeded 97 million accounts, as indicated by Instagram profile badges, and is projected to reach the significant milestone of 100 million users soon, given its current rapid rate of user adoption.
Pop star Dua Lipa has her vacation mode on and has been regularly sharing photos and videos of the same but one picture in particular has caught everyone's attention, especially all the cricket fans'.
The Live Activities feature functions on both the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, providing users with convenient access to real-time updates on their uploads.
Available for download on both the App Store and Google Play Store, Threads allows users to engage with content by liking, commenting, reposting, and sharing. The app supports text posts of up to 500 characters and videos of up to 5 minutes in length.
In a video shared on Twitter, the Guinness World Records showcased the exact moment when MrBeast's follower count on Threads transitioned from 999K to one million.
To enhance user experience, Meta's Twitter rival, Threads has announced the launch of a beta program for Android which will provide early access to new features and bug fixes.
Jack Dorsey, former Twitter CEO criticised the non-existence of the 'Following' tab on Threads and said, "Not surprising they've never given people the choice to remove the algorithm. Look at Instagram."
On Wednesday, Meta introduced Threads to iOS and Android users in 100 countries, quickly propelling it to the top spot among free apps on the App Store.
Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino defended the temporary cap on the number of tweets users can read in a day, stating that it was a necessary move to strengthen the platform.
To generate excitement among users, Instagram has added a special feature to let users register for Threads, an upcoming app by Meta that offers an alternative to Twitter.
Threads, a new app by Meta (formerly known as Facebook), is set to launch on July 6th. According to the App Store listing, the app indicates that it will be available for iPhones. Previously, an Android version of the app briefly appeared on the Google Play store.
Individual grievances on Facebook more than doubled to 16,995 and jumped over 68 per cent on Instagram in May compared to April data.
A developer on Twitter posted a picture showing that Meta's version of Twitter was briefly available on the Google Play Store. However, it seems the app was mistakenly listed and is no longer visible on the store.
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