A few days ago Threads has been announced, the new social network that presents itself as the anti-Twitter and as the brother of Instagram. meta, the company that created it, is at the center of attention in this period given the bickering about the new product. From the beginning only Apple users could use it but from today, thanks to the first beta and the opening of subscriptions, Threads for Android is starting to show. Here's how to try it.
The preview of Threads for Android: the first beta is available and registrations are open. Here's how to try out Meta's new social network
Just a week ago, Meta launched Threads, setting off a wave of news on the platform. An announcement from a Meta engineer revealed that Android users can now get a taste of upcoming features of the app by signing up for the beta version. The app has already reached an impressive 30 million signups by Thursday morning. Although the beta builds of Threads for Android are not yet available, the program is very promising, especially considering the current lack of several user-requested features.
Users are eagerly awaiting features like hashtags, direct messages, a full web version, chronologically ordered feeds, a dedicated “following” feed, and the ability to delete a profile without affecting their Instagram account. It is vital to remember that beta software can present numerous bugs and instabilities. Those who choose to participate must be aware of the associated risks. As pointed out @0xjessel of Meta (via Engadget), the beta version will bring new features and bug fixes, but users will have to accept a potentially less stable build due to its early stage of development. Furthermore, Meta will collect and share user data to improve the performance of the app, as indicated in the invitation.
The best is that there is no waiting list; any owner of an Android device can join the program and have the opportunity to test future builds as they are released. Meta already seems to be making big changes to the social media landscape, and it will be fascinating to see how the platform evolves in the future. With the opening of the beta version for Android, users can take a look at features that could soon revolutionize the way we connect and interact online.
