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Threads makes it easier for users to find relevant content, expands keyword search in all regions

Meta-owned Threads is now expanding keyword search in all languages. This will make it easier for users to find relevant content. Key Points

India Today

Threads launches mobile web version; find out what's new

Threads has introduced a mobile web browser version, enhancing user experience and generating enthusiasm among users. Initial testing showed seamless login through Chrome on iOS, with a temporary hurdle on Safari. Users remain optimistic for swift resolutions to technical glitches. Key Points

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Meta might soon bring hashtags to Threads but with a twist

Meta's Threads is set to introduce a new feature resembling Twitter's hashtag usage, but with a twist. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg confirmed the feature in a post. Key Points

India Today

Want to delete your Threads account without leaving Instagram? Meta finally allows you to do so

You can now delete your Threads account without having to say goodbye to Instagram. Meta has finally allowed users to leave Threads without cutting ties with the photo and video sharing platform. Key Points

India Today

Threads now allows users to remove their posts from Instagram and Facebook. Here's how it works

Threads has introduced a feature that lets users stop their posts from being suggested on Instagram and Facebook. Users can access the privacy section on the Threads app and turn off the toggles for Facebook and Instagram. Key Points

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Elon Musk mocks Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg for not posting much on Threads, says you must use your own product

Elon Musk took a jibe at Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and said that he doesn't post much on his own platform, Threads. Meta launched Threads in July this year. Key Points

India Today

You will soon be able to delete your Threads account without leaving Instagram

Threads will soon allow users to delete their accounts without having to leave Instagram. Currently, users cannot delete their Threads account without deleting their Instagram account as well. Key Points

India Today

Meta's Threads could lure ads from Twitter but it's early days, analysts say

Threads, Meta Platform's (META.O) broadside to Twitter, is seen by some advertisers as less contentious and more predictable than Elon Musk's platform, and analysts say it could lure away marketing budgets - eventually. Key Points

Reuters

User engagement for Threads falls 70% post early euphoria: WSJ report

Meta unveiled Threads on July 5 and within hours of the apps launch, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said 10 million people had signed up for Threads. Subsequently, the number soared to 100 million people, making it the first app to do so in that time frame. Key Points

Economic Times

Threads Is the New Cool Hangout—for Brands

With big names like Wendy’s and Netflix, brand-on-brand chatter is shaping Meta’s new social media app. That could leave little room for people. Key Points

WIRED

Meta's Twitter rival 'Threads' loses half its daily users in just 10 days

Meta's new app Threads, which saw over 100 million sign-ups in its first week, is losing momentum with a significant decrease in daily active users. The app's limitations, such as the lack of news content and inability to operate anonymously, are contributing to its decline. Key Points

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Threads to introduce THIS Twitter-like change as 'spam attacks have picked up'

With Threads' accelerated growth in such a short span, Mark Zuckerberg is very optimistic about the platform. He stated that he is confident and believes Threads is on a good path. Key Points

Economic Times

Threads may get Twitter-like direct message feature: Report

Meta's social media platform Threads is reportedly planning to introduce a feature similar to Twitter's DMs, allowing users to privately send messages within the platform. An internal memo leaked from Instagram suggests that DMs will be 'coming soon' to Threads, along with other features. Key Points

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Mark Zuckerberg sends request to Twitter founder on Threads; Here's what happened next

Facebook's new app, Threads, is challenging Twitter's dominance in the social media space. Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has criticized Threads for copying his brainchild. Key Points

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Threads vs Twitter: THESE factors leading to Meta platform's success

Threads has quickly become the fastest-growing app, posing a challenge to Twitter's declining popularity. A recent Morning Consult survey suggests that Threads' success can be attributed to factors such as timing, positioning, and strong backing, as well as its positive and well-moderated approach. Key Points

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Twitter-killer Threads goes past ChatGPT, becomes the fastest app to have 100 million users

Meta's new app Threads has reached 100 million users in just 5 days since its launch, surpassing ChatGPT as the fastest-growing consumer product. The app aims to become a platform with 1 billion users. Twitter's web traffic has decreased by 11% since Threads' launch. Key Points

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Meta's Twitter competitor Threads reaches 100 million sign-ups in 5 days, Mark Zuckerberg reacts

Meta's Twitter alternative, Threads, was launched on July 6 and has reached 100 million sign-ups in five days. CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared the news on Threads. Key Points

India Today

Meta’s Threads surpasses 100 million users in 5 days of launch, breaks ChatGPT record of fastest sign ups

Metas Threads app, launched as a rival to social networking site and app Twitter, is making waves on social media. Heres the data. Key Points

Economic Times

Meta's Twitter rival Threads overtakes ChatGPT as fastest-growing platform

Meta Platforms' (META.O) Twitter rival Threads crossed 100 million sign-ups within five days of launch, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on Monday, dethroning ChatGPT as the fastest-growing online platform to hit the milestone. Key Points

Reuters

How to download Threads app on Windows 11 laptop: A step-by-step guide

Meta's new social media platform Threads has gained popularity with 100 million users since its launch on July 6. While there is no official web application, users can download the APK for Threads and use it on Windows 11 laptops or computers with a workaround. Key Points

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Want to use Threads on Windows 11? Here’s how you can install Meta’s Twitter-rival on PC

Metas Thread is the talk of the town. It has also sparked several controversies between Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk. As per a recent report, it is close to 100 million users in less than half a week. However, it is now an Android and iOS exclusive, albeit, in its early stage. This guide will help you if you wish to use it on Windows 11. Key Points

Economic Times

Why Meta's Threads app is the biggest threat to Twitter yet

In less than 24 hours, Threads attracted some 30 million users. And with Meta already having more than two billion Instagram users who can directly link their accounts to it, Threads user base will grow fast. Key Points

Economic Times

Threads app has a big problem, you can't delete your data without losing your Instagram account

While the Threads app is still in its initial stages, the biggest issue with it is that users can't delete their account data without losing their Instagram account. Here are all the details. Key Points

India Today

Mark Zuckerberg returns to Twitter after 11 years, marks it with thread talk

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg launched the new text-based social media app Threads on Thursday. The app serves as a direct competitor to Elon Musk's Twitter and is positioned as an "open and friendly public space for conversation." Key Points

India Today

How to sign-up for Threads and link to your Instagram account

Meta's Twitter alternative, Threads, is now live and reportedly crossed over 2 million downloads in just two hours. Here is how you can sign-up on the new platform and link your Instagram account to Threads. Key Points

India Today

Threads, Meta's Twitter rival now available in India: How to download, features

Meta's Threads app comes when Twitter is undergoing a series of changes. Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg says Threads takes the best parts of Instagram. Key Points

India Today

Instagram is celebrating Meta's Threads launch with a cool easter egg, here is how it works

Meta is positioning it as a text-based conversation app and an extension of Instagram. The app is essentially a Twitter rival, stated to launch on July 6. Key Points

India Today

Instagram, Facebook owner Meta to launch ‘Twitter’ rival Threads: Here’s all you may want to know

Instagram is launching a new Twitter-like social media platform called Threads soon. The app will allow users to share text, images and videos with their followers, and it will be deeply intertwined with Instagram. Key Points

Economic Times

Meta Launches Threads, Betting Instagram Mojo Can Take on Twitter With New App

Mark Zuckerberg greets all in a post: ‘Let’s do this. Welcome to Threads.’ Key Points

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Meta’s Threads has about 100 million monthly users, CEO Mark Zuckerberg says need to grow further

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says that the company's text-based platform, Threads, has around 100 million monthly users. He added that they wil be focusing on growing the community further. Key Points

India Today

Don't Join Threads—Make Meta's Instagram-Linked Twitter Alternative Join You

Meta’s Twitter alternative promises that it will work with decentralized platforms, giving you greater control of your data. You can hold the company to that—if you don't sign up. Key Points

WIRED

Will deleting Threads account remove your Instagram presence as well? This is all we know

Threads, a new social media platform from Meta, has been launched as a Twitter-like platform that directly challenges Elon Musk-owned company, which has faced significant problems recently. Let us explore what happens if you delete your Threads account, does it also remove your Instagram presence. Key Points

Economic Times

Meta doesn’t want to replace Twitter, Instagram CEO says Threads is a less angry platform

Meta's Twitter alternative, Threads, was launched on July 6 and was being looked at as a replacement for Twitter. However, Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri says that Threads is for users looking for a 'less angry place for conversations'. Key Points

India Today

Elon Musk hits out at Zuckerberg as Threads seems 'Threat' to Twitter after 30 million sign-ups

Meta's Threads gained over 30 million sign-ups within 18 hours of its release, which has sparked a rivalry between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. Musk humorously responded to a tweet mocking Meta's logo, while Zuckerberg aims to establish Threads as the preferred platform for people. Key Points

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Are you using Threads app? It collects tons of your personal data: Here is a list of things

Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, wrote on the new social media platform that 10 million people have already downloaded the app and signed up for it in just seven hours. But, Threads app collects tons of user data. Key Points

India Today

There is only one Twitter: CEO Linda Yaccarino as platform sees largest usage day; Elon Musk reacts, says THIS

Threads, Meta Platforms' Twitter rival, has reached 100 million sign-ups within five days of launch, surpassing ChatGPT as the fastest-growing online platform. The app's rapid growth is viewed as a significant threat to Elon Musk's microblogging app, Twitter. Key Points

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Meta’s Threads launch tomorrow: Here’s how you can get your custom ticket on Instagram

Social media firm Meta is set to launch its Twitter-rival app, Threads, on July 6. Instagram is offering custom tickets to its users, which can be found by searching 'Threads' on the app. Key Points

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Twitter is blocking links to Meta-led rival Threads. Here what you should know

Twitter is blocking links to its rival app Threads from its search results page, causing users to be unable to find tweets with the Threads link. Some users have found a way around this restriction. This is not the first time Twitter has blocked links to a competing app. Key Points

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How to sign up on Threads? Here’s an easy step-by-step guide

Metas Twitter rival is here and the game is on. The standalone app boasts more than 100 million sign ups. Key Points

Economic Times

How to Install Threads on Your Windows Desktop

Meta’s new social app may be mobile-first, but with a little effort, you can install it on your desktop PC. Here’s how. Key Points

WIRED

Meta's Threads starts rolling out X-like Trending topics feature. Here's how it works

Meta's Threads introduces a new trending feature, similar to Twitter, based on a machine learning algorithm that considers user conversations and interactions. X, Threads' biggest competitor, has already possessed a refined Trending topics page for a long time. Key Points

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella joins Threads: What he wrote in his first post on the app

Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, has joined Threads, a Twitter alternative developed by Meta. This comes alongside a new AI partnership between Meta and Microsoft. Key Points

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Social Media Tells You Who You Are. What if It's Totally Wrong?

Pinterest and Threads seem convinced I’m in my sixties or going through menopause. Spend enough time in the bizarro worlds of these feeds, and you can start to believe anything. Key Points

WIRED

Even before Threads launch, Elon Musk and Jack Dorsey have started attacking Zuckerberg’s Twitter rival

Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and Elon Musk have started attacking Threads, Mark Zuckerberg's alternative to the micro-blogging site. Threads is likely to launch on July 6. Key Points

India Today

Instagram Threads: Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta launches Twitter-like app. What It Is & How to Use It?

Instagram has launched its new microblogging app, Threads, in 100 countries, including India. Similar to Twitter, Threads features short text posts with a maximum of 500 characters that can include links, photos, and videos of up to five minutes in length. The app doesn't include direct messaging. Key Points

Economic Times

Elon Musk vs Mark Zuckerberg: Instagram unveils Threads app, a potential rival to Twitter

Instagram, owned by Meta Platforms Inc., has launched Threads, a new app designed to directly compete with Twitter. The app allows users to share text, links, and engage in conversations, and enables seamless transfer of follower lists and account names from Instagram. Key Points

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“Threads app is not for news and politics,” says Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri

Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri has stated that the Threads app is intentionally designed to avoid news and politics. Mosseri wants to preserve a positive user experience and focus on other interests. Meta, the parent company of Instagram, has also taken steps to distance itself from news and politics. Key Points

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Has Zuckerberg given up on Threads? Musk thinks Meta CEO ‘doesn’t seem to care'

According to a screenshot shared by a Twitter user, Zuckerberg hasn't used Threads for six days now. The Twitter-like app is a creation of Meta Platforms. Key Points

Hindustan Times

This is how Elon Musk reacts on launch of Meta’s Threads app.. Twitter floods with hilarious memes

Instagram's Threads app poses a significant threat to Elon Musk's struggling social media service, according to industry experts. Elon Musk himself responded to a mocking post about Threads on Twitter with a laughing emoji, indicating his support for the criticism. Key Points

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Threads vs Twitter: Which social media app has more control over users' data?

Meta has launched Threads app, a text-based version of Instagram. The app has gained popularity, although it has faced criticism for its privacy policy. Key Points

Hindustan Times

Twitter rival Threads rolls out ‘Following’ tab. Here's how it works..

Threads, the platform developed by Mark Zuckerberg, has added a 'Following' tab that allows users to view posts from the people they follow in chronological order. The feature is available for both Android and iOS users. Key Points

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Tweeting nasty now? Elon Musk calls Zuckerberg cuck and dares him to do dick measuring contest

The war of words between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg takes a new turn as Twitter-competitor Threads gets more users each day. So much so that Musk is getting a little nasty as he called Zuckerberg a "cuck" on Sunday. Key Points

India Today

Twitter Vs Threads: Elon Musk sends a coded message to Mark Zuckerberg; Here's what it is

The rivalry between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg has intensified since the launch of Twitter's rival app Threads, with Musk threatening to sue Zuckerberg over alleged misappropriation of trade secrets. The launch of Meta's Threads app, marketed as a 'Twitter killer', has further fueled tensions. Key Points

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Meta’s Threads Could Make—or Break—the Fediverse

Meta promised to make Threads compatible with the decentralized protocol underlying Mastodon. Proponents of interoperable social media can’t agree whether to welcome or fear it. Key Points

WIRED