Thread Testing a new feature that will allow users to communicate directly with each other without leaving the platform. According to a company official, direct messages (DMS) on threads are currently in development and will be introduced in select markets starting from this week. The move is the first against the plans shared by Instagram Head Adam Mosari, who pointed to the merger of DMS of Instagram with Threads, and possibly mirrors the chat lists on both platforms that are below the umbrella of meta platforms.
DM test on threads
In a post on threadsMark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta platforms, wrote, “We are starting to test DMS on threads. If you get access to it – through the slide!” In a post -post, Instagram Head Adam Moseri It was added that the ability to send direct messages to the threads has been a “top request” since the platform was launched.
Currently, microblogging platform owned by meta does not allow users to send DMS to each other. While they can share the post, it is Re -prepared through Instagram Through Send to Instagram Option. The only other option to connect with other users on threads is by commenting on their post.
The verge report These threads will roll the ability to send DMS starting this week to Hong Kong, Thailand and Argentina. The company allegedly planned to “soon” expanded this facility to more locations.
Users will see an envelope icon for DMS on threads, report the verge
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Users are expected to have access to an inbox on threads that differ from the DM list of Instagram. This will be accessible by tapping a new envelope symbol that appears on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen on both Android and iOS apps. In addition, the same DM icon will also be placed on the left panel on the desktop version of threads through the web.
“Our mission is to promote an open exchange of approaches, and we know how important messages are there to support the cause”, Moseri said.
It is based on the advertising initiative announced by the company last month, which aims to help businesses expand their access and attach wide audiences. They can do this by keeping advertising creative between organic materials (user posts) in the user feed in several aspects. Ads will also have a floating action button (FAB) that will redirect them to the brand website for more information.