Meta’s Latest Move: A New Text-Based App
In a hush-hush meeting with select creators, whispers of a new text-based app from Meta, Instagram’s parent company, have started to swirl. Spoiler alert: it’s looking to take a hearty chunk out of Twitter’s pie. Will it be ‘Twitstagram’? Okay, that might need some work.
What We Know So Far
Lia Haberman, an influencer and social media marketing instructor at UCLA, broke the news of this stealth launch. According to her intel, the app is set to pop up late June and will operate separately from Instagram, despite being built on its foundation. So, those of you wearing your Instagram fangs and Twitter claws, prepare to juggle!
Decentralization Galore
Imagine a world where your Twitter shout-outs can cross over into the Instagram audience! This new app aims to boast decentralization, making it compatible with platforms like Mastodon. Yes, folks, the internet is like a Tinder for social media now.
A Peek Inside the User Interface
Screenshots allegedly leaked reveal an interface that feels strangely familiar – similar to Twitter’s layout but with a sprinkle of Instagram magic. Users will be able to share text posts (limited to a cool 500 characters), images, and videos, all on a chronologically organized feed. No more endless scrolling for obscure thoughts; let’s keep it fresh!
Safety Net and Creator Features
For the content creators among us, fret not. All the cool safety features we’ve come to love like blocked accounts and keyword filters will be making the jump to this new platform as well. It seems Meta knows how to keep its creators safe while making them work harder — just like a good parent.
Unraveling Plans for Decentralized Social Networking
This bold step is part of Meta’s larger ambitions. In March, they hinted at creating a decentralized social network for sharing text updates, targeting creators and public figures. If Jack Dorsey’s TBD division is working on a decentralized web platform, Meta sure seems to be taking a liking to the idea of shaking up the social media space.
The Future is Now
What lies ahead? A texting revolution? Perhaps it’s all smoke and mirrors. However, if these features come to fruition, we might finally see a fighting chance against Twitter’s long-standing supremacy in short-form content!
