Mark Zuckerberg just announced the initial version of Threads, an app built by the Instagram team for sharing with text.
The Insights: In 2023, Instagram released Threads, a separate application for real-time updates and public discussions, enabling users to express themselves via text. Users can log in with their Instagram accounts, carry over their credentials, and follow people who share their interests. Threads offer posts up to 500 characters long, with photos and videos up to 5 minutes. It comes with safety and user controls similar to Instagram. Instagram is also planning to make Threads compatible with ActivityPub, an open social networking protocol, to enable interaction with other compatible apps. The app is available in over 100 countries and is undergoing continuous improvements.