Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is gearing up to unveil the web version of Threads, its direct competitor to X (formerly known as Twitter). The absence of a web version has been a source of frustration for users since Threads' inception as a short-form posting service.
Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, recently confirmed that the company was diligently working on incorporating this feature, along with much-needed search functionality (currently limited to username searches). He had mentioned that these updates would be ready in the "next few weeks."
However, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports that while the launch is imminent, the exact timeline remains tentative, and plans could potentially change. Threads' lead, Adam Mosseri, had also acknowledged that the platform had been internally testing an early version for a brief period. He noted that some refinements were necessary before a wide release.
Threads made a swift entry into the social media scene, resembling a minimalist Twitter clone. It rapidly surpassed the 100 million user mark, attracting celebrities and brands alike. However, it has been lacking key features, with Meta progressively addressing these deficiencies. Recent additions include a follow feed and the capability to verify a link with a Mastodon profile, hinting at Meta's commitment to integrating with the decentralized social network protocol, Activity Pub.
As the web version of Threads prepares to take its place in the social media landscape, users can anticipate a more robust and feature-rich experience, further solidifying Meta's presence in this competitive arena.
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