Meta’s social media platform Threads is reportedly planning to introduce a feature that is similar to TwitterKey Direct Messaging (DM). This feature will allow users to send messages privately on the same platform. Initially, Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri said the feature would not be implemented. threads In the near future. However, a leaked internal memo from Instagram shared by Business Insider suggests that DMs will be “coming soon” on threads.
The memo also indicated adding other features to threads. Social media analyst Matt Navara confirmed this by sharing a portion of the document on Twitter. However, as per the report, the official timeline for the release of these features on the platform is yet to be announced by the company.
The introduction of DMs on threads will enable users to engage in private conversations about sensitive topics that they prefer not to discuss publicly. Earlier, Threads users had to switch to different apps for such private discussions. It appears that users are not opting for Meta’s other apps such as Messenger or Instagram to meet this need.
In a recent thread on Threads, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared his thoughts on the future direction of the platform. Zuckerberg expressed optimism about how the Threads community is coming together, acknowledging that it is still in its early stages. He noted that the initial growth of Threads has been phenomenal, with millions of people returning to the platform every day. This indicates a positive trajectory for Threads surpassing their expectations.
Zuckerberg emphasized the next important step for Threads, which is to ensure that millions of users stay connected to the platform on a daily basis. He highlighted the importance of improving fundamentals and user retention, acknowledging that it will take time to stabilize. Once these foundational aspects are strong, the focus shifts to growing the community.
The Threads app is available for both the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. Users can share posts of up to 500 characters and include links, photos and videos of up to 5 minutes.
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UPDATE: July 18, 2023, 11:34 AM IST