Summary

  • Facebook subsidiary Instagram’s Threads users can now set custom feeds as their default option, and the change will remain even when they close and then reopen the app.
  • The option to limit post replies and quote-posts to followers only is intended to limit the posts’ engagement and sharing.
  • Other new features include an upgraded video player, and the option to add topics in the bio, which according to Meta’s internal data, generally receives more views than posts without a tagged topic.
  • The new features form part of Threads’ aim to offer more customisation and management options for user interaction.
  • Threads announced the launch of its TikTok-like remixes and video duets feature Reels in June.

By Tom Warren

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