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  Meta's new policy: Political content no longer recommended on Instagram and Threads

  Technology | February 10, 2024 11:04 IST

  Meta, the company behind Instagram and Threads, will no longer push political content to users but will let them choose if they want to see it.

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  Meta plans to tag AI-made posts on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads during the upcoming elections

  Technology | February 07, 2024 7:42 IST

  Meta plans to label AI-generated images on its platforms and collaborate with industry partners to develop standards for identifying such content.

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  Threads app gains momentum: Top 10 downloads on App Store and Google Play

  Technology | January 31, 2024 18:57 IST

  Threads, the rival to Meta's X, experienced a boost with tripled downloads in December, securing spots in the top app charts, while its parent company Instagram dominated as the most downloaded app.

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  Will the new 'hashtags' feature on Threads improve the user engagement?

  Technology | November 16, 2023 13:04 IST

  Meta officially announced the addition of Instagram Threads where users will now be able to delete their profiles separately without deleting their Instagram accounts.

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  Threads users can now delete accounts separately from Instagram: Here's how it works

  Technology | November 14, 2023 11:27 IST

  Instagram Threads now allows users to delete their accounts separately from Instagram, responding to user feedback for more flexibility.

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  How to keep Threads posts away from Instagram and Facebook? This update might help

  Technology | November 13, 2023 19:12 IST

  Adam Mosseri said that Meta is working on a Threads application programming interface (API) to help the developers to build different apps and experiences around the X rival.

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  Threads upgrade: Copy & paste, multiple posts feature now available for web users

  Technology | November 03, 2023 17:28 IST

  Instagram's Threads is evolving to offer a more versatile and engaging experience for its users on the web, with features like alt text customisation, media attachment enhancements, and simplified interaction with quotes and reposts.

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  Elon Musk takes a swipe at Mark Zuckerberg for not using Threads

  Technology | November 02, 2023 15:54 IST

  Elon Musk has been talking about Meta again, as Mark Zuckerberg is not active on the Threads platfrom, the Tesla owner stated that "one must use their own product".

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  Instagram aims to build Threads API for enhanced user experiences

  Technology | October 29, 2023 14:44 IST

  Mosseri assured that Threads would not prioritize news content, maintaining its focus on a distinct non-news orientation. While news can still be shared and followed, Threads won't actively boost news content.

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  Threads App's latest update adds GIFs and polls for users: Know more

  Technology | October 27, 2023 18:53 IST

  Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, recently announced during the company's quarterly earnings call that Threads has nearly 100 million monthly returning users since its launch in July. He expressed his contentment with the app's trajectory and revealed plans to expand the Threads community further.

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  Why did Twitter rival Pebble decide to shut down? The inside story

  Technology | October 25, 2023 13:39 IST

  Even though the platform changed its name, Pebble has copied a lot of the features that X (Formerly Twitter) used to have since it started, like the blue verification checkmark and other things like quoting posts, sending direct messages, and its own personalised feed.

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  Bluesky invites journalists for self-verification amidst Threads news policy shift

  Technology | October 14, 2023 14:32 IST

  Additionally, Bluesky introduces the concept of custom feeds, providing users the ability to select the algorithm shaping their social media experience. This feature grants users greater control over their attention and engagement.

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  Meta CEO announces free Edit Button feature for Threads: Know more

  Technology | October 13, 2023 11:37 IST

  Meta is also planning to facilitate the deletion of Threads accounts without affecting users' Instagram profiles by December. Currently, there is no straightforward method for Threads users to delete their accounts without also removing their Instagram accounts.

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  Get ready for Threads 'Trending Topic' feature: Here's the sneak peek

  Technology | October 10, 2023 16:36 IST

  Furthermore, the platform is set to introduce a feature that will enable Threads users to delete their accounts without affecting their Instagram profiles. Currently, if a user opts to delete their Threads account, it results in the deletion of their entire Instagram account.

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  Deleting Threads accounts won't impact Instagram profiles: Meta

  Technology | September 27, 2023 10:51 IST

  In its latest update, Threads has also introduced a new feature allowing users to switch between multiple accounts seamlessly on its mobile app, without the need for logging out.

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  Upcoming Update: Edit posts on Meta's Threads at no cost

  Technology | September 23, 2023 14:45 IST

  Threads, known as a Twitter rival, has also introduced a new feature on its mobile app that allows users to seamlessly switch between multiple accounts without needing to log out.

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  Threads introduces convenient multi-profile switching on mobile

  Technology | September 22, 2023 18:12 IST

  Threads have been facilitating a more effortless and efficient way to manage different profiles on the platform. It's particularly useful for individuals who use Threads for both personal and professional purposes.

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  Threads introduces 'Keyword Search' in India and other countries

  Technology | September 08, 2023 15:39 IST

  Despite an impressive start, Threads has experienced a decline in daily active users since its peak in early July, dropping from around 50,000 globally on Android devices to approximately 10 million.

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  How to manage notifications on Android version of Threads: Step-by-step guide

  Technology | August 23, 2023 9:11 IST

  Threads, Meta's alternative to Twitter, has quickly attracted attention, amassing more than 50 million sign-ups within just one day of its introduction. The platform operates within Instagram's account framework, allowing users to maintain their usernames, followers, and verification status.

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  Instagram brings Threads to web as usage drops

  Technology | August 22, 2023 21:25 IST

  Mark Zuckerberg, the Founder and CEO of Meta, had previously stated that the web version of Threads would be released "in the next few weeks." This is an effort to fill the gap that has been present since Threads was first launched.