On July 6, Meta launched Threads, a microblogging platform likened to Twitter by many.
Checks by DUBAWA showed that the Threads Application (App) is only compatible with iOS 14 and above.
The description on the Apple App Store reads, “Say more with Threads — Instagram’s text-based conversation app. Threads is where communities come together to discuss everything from the topics you care about today to what’ll be trending tomorrow.
“Whatever it is you’re interested in, you can follow and connect directly with your favourite creators and others who love the same things — or build a loyal following of your own to share your ideas, opinions and creativity with the world.”
How do I get Meta thread?
To download the app, users might need an Instagram account logged in on their devices; a small icon pops up after they type ‘Threads’ in the search bar.
Once the user clicks on the icon, an invite tag with a barcode and a string of numbers appears bearing the user’s Instagram username.
Users are required to scan the code, after which a link appears, redirecting the user to the necessary app store, as the case may be.
Though the app is run via Instagram, it will be standalone.
Shortly after the launch, DUBAWA observed that the app was now available on both the Apple and Google Play App stores. Users may have to type ‘Threads, an app by Instagram’ in the search bar to enable them to download the app.
Users are subsequently required to import data from the Instagram account logged in on their devices with the option for either a public or private profile. A public profile allows anyone, on or off the platform, to interact with the content, while a private profile gives this access to only approved followers.
Further details regarding the app are displayed to the user, including the Threads Supplemental Privacy Policy. As of the time of filing this report, about 15 million followers already joined the platform.
The development comes amid controversies trailing some policies introduced by Elon Musk, the Twitter owner.
Earlier this month, Mr Musk announced a limit on the number of posts users can read daily on Twitter.
The Tesla CEO has also been accused of restricting free speech with his policies.
