Instagram to launch text-based conversation app Threads to take on Twitter

Meta-owned Instagram is launching its new application ‘Threads’ to rival Twitter.

Threads will be linked to Instagram. Threads is currently listed on both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store and will be available for download in the next few days.

The dashboard of the app looks similar to Twitter. Meta has described Threads as a “text-based conversation app”.

According to reports, a user has to have an Instagram account to sign up for Threads, where the Instagram username will be used on the Threads app. Additionally, the app allows users to quickly follow all the users they follow on Instagram.