Threads is working on a community groups feature

Oct 09, 2024 05:39 PM - 4 months ago 152324

Threads is moving connected a caller organization characteristic that will seemingly let users to group together astir peculiar topics and interests, TechCrunch reports. Developer Chris Messina spotted references to “Loops” successful the codification for Threads’ latest app update, which vaguely describes thing akin to the “Communities” characteristic connected X aliases moreover subreddits.

The codification mentions things for illustration the expertise to subordinate and time off a Loop community, and giving it a sanction and bio. The find builds upon sleuthing done earlier by developer and established leaker Alessandro Paluzzi, who recovered examples showing what the Loops characteristic mightiness look for illustration wrong the Threads app, including “a shortcut to the composer and the location header.” One screenshot shows a reside bubble icon — identified by Paluzzi arsenic the Loops button — adjacent to the notifications doorbell astatine the apical correct of the app.

Details astir Loops are thin, and Meta’s lips are sealed — successful a connection to TechCrunch, an unidentified Instagram spokesperson said the characteristic was “in early development” and is not being tested internally aliases externally “at this time.” 

It isn’t clear really Loops will activity arsenic Threads doesn’t usage accepted hashtags, alternatively allowing users to tag their posts pinch a azygous taxable aliases phrase, specified arsenic “Tech Threads” aliases “Sports Threads.” These tin beryllium beautiful generalized though, truthful Loops mightiness make it easier to travel and interact pinch much circumstantial topics erstwhile (or if) it does rotation out.

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