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Meta owned Instagram officially unveiled Threads App. Post the launch, the reaction to Threads app was mixed. Here are some memes

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The Threads app, operated by Meta Platforms Inc., on a smartphone, besides an Instagram logo, arranged in Madrid, Spain, on Tuesday, July 5, 2023. Photographer: Paul Hanna/Bloomberg

Meta owned Instagram officially unveiled Threads, an app designed as a direct rival to Twitter. Post the launch, the reaction to Threads app was mixed. Some people found it to be a useful app, while others found it to be unnecessary with bugs. Nonetheless, it sparked a whole meme-fest on Threads "rival" Twitter. Here are some memes:

Users who ran back to Twitter

When Threads was first released, there were a lot of users who tried it out. However, many of them quickly ran back to Twitter after finding that Threads was not as good as they had hoped. Some of the reasons were users were allowed users to send text, photos, and videos but not share links, GIFs. Many users found it to be too limited, buggy, and as a result, they quickly ran back to Twitter.

Also Read: Meta-Owned Instagram To Launch Twitter-Like App ‘Threads’ Soon: All You Need To Know

Users shuttling between Instagram and Twitter

Some users shared memes on how they are shuttling between Instagram and Twitter. Here are some memes:

Also Read: Threads Had Big Launch Energy. Twitter Is Under Pressure

Users who bid adieu to Twitter

Some Instagram users loved Threads and declared the demise of Twitter. They felt that Threads was a more user-friendly and private way to communicate with their friends and that it was more focused on real-time conversations, rather than the long-form posts that are common on Twitter.

Also Read: Here's How Elon Musk Reacted To Mark Zuckerberg's Instagram Launching Twitter Rival Threads

An Instagram thread is a post on the Threads app that can include text, links, photos, and videos. Threads is a separate app from Instagram, but it's connected to your Instagram account. You can only see threads from people who are on your Close Friends list. CEO Mark Zuckerberg informed that over 10 million people have signed up for Threads, within the first few hours of its launch. The app went live on Apple and Android app stores in 100 countries at 2300 GMT on Wednesday and will run with no ads for now, but its release in Europe has been delayed over data privacy concerns.

Also Read: Meta’s Threads App Draws Millions Seeking a Twitter Alternative

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