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Meta's Threads to test direct messaging feature in select markets

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

Meta's Threads to test direct messaging feature in select markets

Meta Platforms is launching direct messaging on its Threads app in select markets like Hong Kong and Thailand, aiming to attract more users without relying on Instagram's messaging. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the messages wouldn't be encrypted initially. Launched in 2023 as a Twitter competitor, Threads has over 350 million active users. Meta is expanding advertising on Threads globally, though it doesn't foresee significant revenue growth from the app by 2025.

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Despite distancing itself from politics, the topic is dominating Threads' trends

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Despite distancing itself from politics, the topic is dominating Threads' trends

Meta's app Threads, which aims to compete with Twitter, has started testing its trends feature. Although the app wants to avoid politics, Threads users are discussing political topics such as President Biden's State of the Union address. Three of the top five search trends on Threads are related to the address, indicating that users are using the platform to react to current news. Meta has tried to distance itself from politics in the past, but Threads' trends section remains open to political content for now. The test is ongoing in the US.

Meta tests cross-posting from Facebook to its Twitter/X competitor, Threads | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Meta tests cross-posting from Facebook to its Twitter/X competitor, Threads | TechCrunch

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is reportedly testing a cross-posting feature that would allow users to post content on both Facebook and its messaging app, Threads. This feature, already available for cross-posting from Facebook to Instagram, aims to make it easier for content creators to share their updates on multiple platforms. The test is limited to iOS and excludes the EU. This potential addition could boost Threads' user base and increase the number of posts available on the app, which already has over 130 million monthly active users. Additionally, Facebook is testing a "Write with AI" writing assistant for composing posts.

Instagram now lets you edit DMs up to 15 mins after sending them

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Instagram now lets you edit DMs up to 15 mins after sending them

Instagram is introducing the ability for users to edit their direct messages (DMs) up to 15 minutes after sending them. Similar to Apple's iMessage feature, users can press and hold a message to edit it, with an "Edited" label indicating the change. Additionally, Instagram is allowing users to pin up to three messaging threads at the top of their inbox for easy access. The platform has also enabled the option to turn off read receipts for all chats or specific ones. Instagram aims to enhance the messaging experience to encourage users to engage with friends and family on the platform.

Threads Expands Search to 'Most' English and Spanish-speaking Countries, Including U.S.

Robots · 1y ago

Threads Expands Search to 'Most' English and Spanish-speaking Countries, Including U.S.

Threads by Meta is expanding its search feature to several English and Spanish-speaking countries, aiming to enhance the user experience. This move comes as Threads seeks to compete with Twitter and boost user engagement. Despite previous feature additions, user activity on Threads has declined, and further improvements are needed, including trends and real-time news elements. The expansion of the search feature aligns with Meta's commitment to improving user experiences on its platforms. Other Twitter competitors like Mastodon are also focusing on advanced search capabilities to attract users.

Threads is testing ‘Today’s topics’ to tell users what’s trending in the US

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Threads is testing ‘Today’s topics’ to tell users what’s trending in the US

Meta is testing a new feature called "Top Topics" on its messaging app, Threads. The feature will display a list of popular topics that users are discussing, allowing them to browse posts related to specific topics. The company will use machine learning AI systems to determine the topics and ensure they comply with community guidelines. The testing is currently happening in the US, with plans to expand to more countries and languages in the future. The feature aims to improve discoverability on Threads and enhance the user experience.

How to cross-post your Threads posts to the fediverse

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

How to cross-post your Threads posts to the fediverse

Meta's Threads has introduced a beta feature allowing users from the US, Canada, and Japan to cross-post and view likes from Mastodon and other federated social networks. Users can access this feature through the Threads mobile app or web version by navigating to the "Fediverse sharing" option in the account settings. The feature warns users about the lack of control over their posts once they enter the fediverse and highlights that replies and follows from other servers are not visible in the beta version. However, this feature paves the way for more comprehensive social networking experiences.

Elon Musk's X now allows users to make audio and video calls for free.

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Elon Musk's X now allows users to make audio and video calls for free.

Elon Musk's social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), has made video and phone calls available to all users without the need for a premium subscription or sharing their phone numbers. Previously restricted to X Premium users, this move is expected to rival Meta's WhatsApp. Users can now receive calls from accounts they follow or have interacted with via direct messaging. The feature was initially rolled out to iOS users with X Premium, but has now been extended to Android users as well.

Instagram Testing New Feature Turning Off Read Receipts for Direct Messages

Business Bytes

Business Bytes · 1y ago

Instagram Testing New Feature Turning Off Read Receipts for Direct Messages

Instagram is currently testing a new feature that allows users to turn off read receipts for direct messages. This feature aims to help users manage their messaging interactions, especially when overwhelmed with a high volume of messages. The customizable settings and privacy settings toggle remain to be seen as the feature is still in the testing phase. This development is expected to enhance user experience and provide more control over messaging on the platform.

Threads users can now turn off post suggestions for Instagram and Facebook

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Threads users can now turn off post suggestions for Instagram and Facebook

Meta's Threads now allows users to disable post suggestions for Instagram and Facebook. Users can go to the privacy section of the Threads app, uncheck the toggles for Facebook and Instagram under "Suggesting posts on other apps" to prevent their posts from being suggested on these platforms. The feature aims to boost engagement on Threads, which reportedly has nearly 100 million monthly users. The app also introduced new features like view counts, polls, GIFs, and pinned posts.

Weekly Tech Recap: Checkout the top tech news of the week ft. OpenAI's Sora

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This week in tech news, OpenAI unveiled its text to video generation model called Sora, capable of creating realistic scenes from text instructions. Google introduced its Gemini 1.5 language model, designed to handle larger volumes of text and video. OpenAI's chatbot, ChatGPT, now has a memory feature allowing it to remember conversations. Meta's Threads is launching a trending feature similar to Twitter's. Nothing announced the launch date for its Nothing Phone (2a), and Slack rolled out new AI features. Xiaomi launched its Redmi A3 smartphone in India, and Mark Zuckerberg reviewed Apple Vision Pro. Elon Musk's X will allow advertisers to run ads next to select content creators, and Google warned Gemini AI users not to share confidential information with the chatbot.

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