Meta has officially shifted its social platform Threads from Threads.net to Threads.com, giving the app a cleaner, more memorable web identity. The move also comes with a batch of web app improvements that aim to make the platform more user-friendly—especially for creators. Initially launched in July 2023 under Threads.net, the app had to wait until…
If you use an iPhone and enjoy Apple’s new AI features, don’t expect them to work inside Meta apps like Instagram or Facebook. Meta has decided not to support Apple Intelligence in any of its major platforms, including WhatsApp, Threads, and Messenger. Apple Intelligence, first released in October, allows users to access tools like Writing…
Meta’s recent decision to remove third-party fact-checking and relax its content moderation policies has led many users to reconsider their presence on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. If you’re ready to move on from Meta’s platforms, here’s a guide to help you delete your accounts on all three services. How to Download Your Facebook Information Before…
Meta is introducing a new way for users to contribute to fact-checking on Threads by adding a Community Notes feature. This feature, which has already been spotted in the iPhone version of Threads, allows users to write notes on posts they believe might be misleading or inaccurate. How Community Notes Works The Community Notes feature…
Google searches for deleting Facebook, Instagram, and Threads accounts have skyrocketed in the U.S. after Meta announced it would end its third-party fact-checking system and loosen content moderation policies. The backlash comes as critics suggest the changes are aimed at appeasing the incoming Trump administration, potentially opening the floodgates to harmful content. Meta’s Policy Shift…
Bluesky and Threads have emerged as two of the most prominent alternatives to the platform formerly known as Twitter, now called X. Despite sharing the goal of redefining text-based social networking, the two platforms have taken radically different approaches to moderation, user engagement, and platform philosophy. Meta’s Threads: Controlled by Algorithms Threads, owned by Meta…
Meta’s microblogging platform, Threads, has reached a significant milestone with over 100 million daily active users. CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed this on Monday, alongside an update on the platform’s monthly active users, which now stands at 300 million, up from 275 million in November. This growth is partly attributed to users leaving rival platform X,…
Meta’s Threads is testing a new feature that lets users follow curated groups of accounts based on topics like basketball, fashion, food, books, and pop culture. This new feature, inspired by Bluesky’s starter packs, aims to make it easier for users to find relevant content when signing up for the platform or browsing the For…
Threads, the popular social media app from Meta, is actively surveying users about its content moderation practices. Users, like journalist Alex Heath, report seeing a survey at the top of their feed asking if they believe the platform is “too aggressive” in taking down posts. This aligns with recent comments from Meta’s policy chief, who…
Meta’s key platforms—Facebook, Instagram, Threads, WhatsApp, and Messenger—are experiencing a significant outage, leaving users unable to access these services. Reports from users across Bluesky, X, and Reddit confirm issues such as error messages and non-loading apps. Details of the Outage Meta has yet to release an official statement. As of now, it remains unclear when…
Threads has made a significant but cautious move toward integrating with the fediverse by allowing users to follow accounts from decentralized platforms like Mastodon. However, some limitations prevent it from being fully immersed in the federated network just yet. What’s New Instagram head Adam Mosseri confirmed that these profiles and posts are visible on Threads,…
Meta’s Threads app is rolling out an improved search feature aimed at making it easier for users to find specific posts. The new functionality allows users to filter search results by user profiles and date ranges, helping them locate content more precisely. While this update is not as extensive as the advanced search features offered…
Meta’s Threads saw over 35 million signups in November, with daily signups averaging more than a million for three consecutive months, according to a Meta spokesperson. Of these, 20 million signups happened after November 14th, adding to the 15 million reported earlier by Instagram head Adam Mosseri. Meanwhile, Bluesky, a competing platform, has grown rapidly…
Just five days after testing, Meta is rolling out its custom feeds feature in Threads to everyone. This new addition lets users create feeds tailored to specific topics and accounts, giving you more control over the content you see. How Custom Feeds Work Creating a custom feed is simple. Just search for a topic, tap…
Openvibe has expanded its capabilities by adding support for Meta’s Threads, allowing users to cross-post seamlessly across multiple social media platforms. This update comes as many users turn to alternatives like Bluesky and Mastodon amid declining engagement on X (formerly Twitter). Launched earlier this summer, Openvibe aggregates posts from Mastodon, Nostr, and Bluesky into a…
Meta’s new social media platform Threads has officially launched an API (Application Programming Interface) for third-party developers. The move will allow developers to build new experiences and integrations around the rapidly growing platform. In a blog post on Monday, Threads engineer Jesse Chen announced that the new API will enable developers to publish posts, fetch…
