This is what Instagram’s upcoming Twitter competitor looks like
www.theverge.com
Meta says people want a communications platform that’s “sanely run.”

Here’s everything we know about it so far:

  • It will use ActivityPub.
  • It will be a side app of Instagram.
  • It will most likely be called Threads.
  • Your Instagram verification status will transfer over.
  • There will be easy discovery tools in place: Your Instagram followers will be able to follow you on Threads as well (they won’t transfer over automatically).

What do you think?

  • meejle@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    2 years ago

    Yes, to all of this.

    UX people probably call this “friction” or something. I think the fediverse currently has too much “friction” for the average person.

    Whereas with Threads it’ll be as simple as tapping the “Continue using Facebook” button. 🤔

      • meejle@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        2 years ago

        Oh, I’m sure they are. I just mean, if The Masses are going to try anything, it’s going to be the easier of the two options (with loads of marketing behind it). :)