New Delhi: Meta’s Twitter rival, Threads, will soon feature an edit button, following feeds, translation options for different languages and more, as it crossed 100 million user sign-ups within a week of its launch. With the edit option, users will be able to edit their posts in threads, while the following feed will display posts from accounts users follow. Instagram head Adam Moserio confirmed that a translation option for different languages is also in the works.
Currently, the application only allows searching for accounts, but soon it will enable users to search for posts. The company is also working on a web interface for Threads, but the priority is mobile apps, according to Mosseri.
In response to users’ questions, Mosseri mentioned plans to enable account switching and discussed discussions about introducing a ‘reply’ button, saying the ‘reply’ button would “add a considerable amount of complexity to every post everywhere, and I like the idea. Things Keep it simple.”
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Furthermore, the new app will include hashtags and improve topic-based search. In response to a thread about bringing in the ‘Trending Topics’ tab, Mosseri said, “It’s on the list, but not towards the top. It’s easy to make a simple version, but a good one that balances your interests, is localized and thoughtful about abuse, time. takes
Meta launched Threads on July 5 for iOS and Android users in 100 countries and is currently among the top free apps in the App Store. Announcing 100 million user signups on Threads, Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on Monday: “Threads hit 100 million signups over the weekend. It’s mostly organic demand and we haven’t launched many promotions yet. Can’t believe it’s only been 5 days!
The new app crossed 2 million signups in just two hours of launch, 10 million users in seven hours and 30 million in just 12 hours.
