As spotted by Engadget, Threads executive Connor Hayes posted an image showcasing a new redesign for the web browser version of the Twitter-like social network. This is a pretty major redesign, including several new elements on the left sidebar, like the ability to easily switch between different feeds. Eagle-eyed viewers will also undoubtedly notice the addition of a direct message inbox. The feature has been available in the Threads mobile app since last June, but web users have been without it for almost an entire year. It appears that will soon change.
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Threads has overtaken X in daily users, but only on mobile
Hayes’ post didn’t include any specific timeline for when this new redesign will go live, so if you’re a web-based Threads user who likes to send and receive DMs, don’t get too excited just yet. The only indication Hayes gave is that users can expect to see some of these updates “in the coming weeks.”
Longtime social media users may find it strange that there is such a big difference in feature availability between the mobile and web versions of Threads, but it makes sense to some extent. Threads have actually become quite popular, but largely on mobile. At least based on user numbers, X is still the preferred microblogging service on web browsers. Meta is simply working where its bread is buttered. At least now web users can rest assured that they have not been forgotten.
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