Threads: Instagram's New App for Close Friends
Threads was first announced in May 2023, and it was originally scheduled to launch on July 6, 2023. However, the app was actually released a day early, on July 5, 2023.Threads is a standalone app, but it is closely integrated with Instagram. Users can connect their Threads account to their Instagram account, and their friends will be able to see their Threads status updates in their Instagram feed.
Threads offers a number of features that are designed to make it a more intimate and personal way to communicate. These features include:
- Status updates: Users can share status updates with their close friends, such as what they are up to, how they are feeling, or what they are listening to.
- Auto-status: Users can set their status to automatically update with their location, what they are listening to, or what they are watching.
- Enhanced privacy controls: Users can control who can see their Threads status updates and who can send them messages.
Threads is still in its early stages, but it has the potential to be a popular new way to connect with close friends. The app is available for free on iOS and Android.