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Meta’s Threads may bring X-like trending topics feature

These screenshots showed a numbered list of trending topics plus how many “threads” were actively discussing each item, reports TechCrunch…reports Asian Lite News

To compete with Elon Musk’s X, Meta’s Threads app is reportedly preparing to launch a trending topics feature.

The potential feature was discovered by an app developer who shared screenshots of the feature that a Meta employee had originally posted.

These screenshots showed a numbered list of trending topics plus how many “threads” were actively discussing each item, reports TechCrunch.

The post was spotted by user Willian Max, who believes it was intended to be sent to an internal feed only accessible to Meta workers. “Oops. I think the trending topics feature just leaked on the timeline,” he posted on Threads.

The screenshot reveals top trends like Drake’s new album at No. 1 and other current topics, like Billboard’s Latin Music Week or Disney+’s release of Loki Season 2. In contrast to X, Threads’ primary Trends list does not seem to be accompanied by additional trending lists by categories, such as News, Sports, and Entertainment, or a list of Trends that are customized “For You”, the report mentioned.

The proposed addition to Threads would be a significant move towards making it more competitive with X. The Instagram-run app is trying to take advantage of the frequent changes and disruptions on the Musk-owned microblogging network to attract users to join Threads instead.

Meanwhile, Meta is preparing to allow Threads users to delete their accounts without affecting their Instagram profiles by December. Currently, there is no way for Threads users to delete their accounts without deleting their Instagram accounts.

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‘Threads to add search, desktop version in next few weeks’

‘For you’ is a view of the Threads feed that includes a mix of posts from profiles that users have chosen to follow and recommended accounts…reports Asian Lite News

Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company will add search and web experiences to his Twitter rival Threads on Instagram in the next few weeks. “Search and web coming in the next few weeks,” Zuckerberg posted on Threads, saying he’s “excited about the team’s pace of shipping.”

“A good week for Threads. The community here is on the trajectory I expect to build a vibrant long term app. Lots of work ahead but excited about the team’s pace of shipping. Search and web coming in the next few weeks,” the Meta CEO said. A desktop web version has been high on his list and Instagram head recently said “we’re working on it”.

Last month, Zuckerberg announced new updates on Threads including a ‘Following’ feed and ‘Translations’. “Since the launch of Threads, the Instagram team has been continuing to listen to community feedback and is working as quickly as possible to deliver new features to improve people’s experience,” he said.

“Your feed on Threads allows you to view posts from other profiles, now with two options.” ‘For you’ is a view of the Threads feed that includes a mix of posts from profiles that users have chosen to follow and recommended accounts.

On the other hand, ‘Following’ will only show posts from people users follow in chronological order. Threads had reached 100 million sign-ups faster than any social media platform in history.

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Allu makes history with one million ‘Threads’ followers”

Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa - The Rise' eyeing to set record in Russia.

On ‘Threads’, Allu Arjun just has one post, which is a monochrome photo of the actor…reports Asian Lite News

Pushpa: The Rise’ star Allu Arjun has amassed one million followers on the recently launched ‘Threads’ platform, just within a few days, and by doing so becomes the first Indian star to hit the coveted number.

Allu Arjun has always been known for the special relationship he shares with his fans around the world, and as a reflection of that has dominated all social media platforms where he engages with his fans regularly.

His fanbase continues to expand exponentially around the world, owing to his brilliant performance on screen and charismatic personality off it.

On ‘Threads’, Allu Arjun just has one post, which is a monochrome photo of the actor.

His fandom reached new heights with his incredible and unbelievably versatile performance in ‘Pushpa: The Rise’ and the craze for ‘Pushpa: The Rule’ which continues to top the most anticipated movies list.

Allu Arjun also has a special following for his life choices and demeanor off screen with his sense of style, his care for the environment and sustainable living, as well as his natural humility at any forum.

Fans around the world are waiting with bated breath for his next appearance on the silver screen as they celebrate his every announcement and collaboration, each of which seems to only get bigger and better each time.

He will be soon seen in the upcoming film ‘Pushpa: The Rule’, which is the sequel to his 2021 blockbuster, the Telugu-language action drama ‘Pushpa: The Rise’. The film has been written and directed by Sukumar, produced by Mythri Movie Makers in association with Sukumar Writings.

It also stars Fahadh Faasil and Rashmika Mandanna in pivotal roles.

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Taliban endorse Musk’s Twitter, slams Threads

Anas Haqqani officially endorsed Twitter over Meta’s Threads that has crossed 100 million users within a week of its launch…reports Asian Lite News

The Taliban has come out in support of Elon Musk-run Twitter over Mark Zuckerberg-run Threads on Instagram, saying other platforms cannot replace the original micro-blogging platform.

Anas Haqqani, a Taliban thought-leader with family connections to the leadership, officially endorsed Twitter over Meta’s Threads that has crossed 100 million users within a week of its launch.

“Twitter has two important advantages over other social media platforms. The first privilege is the freedom of speech. The second privilege is the public nature and credibility of Twitter,” Haqqani posted.

He said that Twitter doesn’t have an intolerant policy like Meta.

“Other platforms cannot replace it,” added the senior member of the Taliban.

A Twitter user posted: “What has it come to, even Taliban endorsing Twitter”.

According to reports, while Twitter has fallen out of favour with several prominent people, celebrities and advertising brands since Musk took over in October last year and made drastic changes, the Taliban seems to love it.

Two Taliban officials even bought blue verification check marks after Musk started selling them in January this year for $8 a month, reports Vice.

The Taliban is very aggressive about using social media platforms to push its message across to its audience.

However, “Facebook and TikTok both view the Taliban as a terrorist organisation and disallow them from posting. It’s a ban that persists to this day”, the report mentioned.

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MrBeast reaches 1 million followers on Threads app

Threads became available on Wednesday to users in over 100 countries — including the US, India, Britain, Japan and Australia…reports Asian Lite News

American YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson aka ‘MrBeast’ has become the first person to hit one million followers on Threads, Meta’s Twitter rival. just hours after launch.

The 25-year-old YouTuber hit a million followers on July 6 at 9:42 a.m. EST, just a few hours after signing up for the app. 

MrBeast has also earned a place in the Guinness World Records for being the first person to reach this milestone. Guinness World Records in a video on Twitter showed the exact moment when MrBeast’s 999K Threads followers turned to 1 million.

“The moment @mrbeast reached one million followers on Threads… (yes, this is how we monitored the record),” it tweeted.

MrBeast replied, “Shhhhh, don’t let the Twitter police know I’m cheating on them”.

At the moment, MrBeast’s Threads account has over 2.7 million followers, while on Twitter he has over 21 million followers. 

Threads became available on Wednesday to users in over 100 countries — including the US, India, Britain, Japan and Australia.

Last year, MrBeast had surpassed Felix Arvid Ulf Kjellberg aka PewDiePie to become the most subscribed individual on YouTube.

Presently, MrBeast has over 164 million subscribers on YouTube while PewDiePie has over 111 million subscribers.

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