Meta’s text-based app, Threads, has been launched in over 100 countries, aiming to provide a platform for real-time updates and public conversations. The app, available for both iOS and Android, is closely linked to Instagram, allowing Instagram users to log in through their accounts. Threads’ microblogging experience is similar to Twitter, allowing users to post up to 500 characters with links, photos, and videos. However, the app has raised data privacy concerns and is currently unavailable in the European Union. Industry experts note that Threads could pose a significant challenge to Twitter amid user dissatisfaction with recent changes on the platform.
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