Instagram's Rival to Twitter, Threads, Set to Launch on July 6
Threads, Instagram's anticipated rival to Twitter, has made its debut on the iOS App Store in the United States
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The standalone app, expected to be launched on July 6 according to App Store data, aims to capitalize on the recent setbacks faced by Twitter, such as rate-limit errors, by offering a seamless transition for Instagram users. By leveraging existing Instagram followers and following lists, Threads eliminates the need to rebuild communities from scratch. The app's description highlights its role as a platform for diverse discussions and connections among users, including popular creators and like-minded individuals. While Threads is closely tied to Instagram, it operates independently as a distinct application. The limited information available from the App Store suggests that users will have the ability to engage with posts through likes, comments, reposts, and sharing. Additionally, the app offers customizable audience settings for post replies, allowing users to specify who can respond. Although the release of Threads doesn't come as a surprise due to previous leaks, some aspects, such as its alleged compatibility with the decentralized network ActivityPub used by Mastodon, remain uncertain. Nonetheless, most other rumors have been substantiated, as the details in the App Store listing align with leaked information from briefing slides involving top creators.
