Hold your tweets! As Threads is launched, Instagram-Twitter war hots up; a look at features of messaging apps

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Instagram’s much-hyped new text-based Twitter-killer app, Threads, was finally unveiled on Thursday and it looks a lot like its competitor, Twitter! In the ever-evolving landscape of social networking platforms, the emergence of Instagram's Threads app poses a significant challenge to Twitter's long-standing dominance. The app is the latest in line of competitors, such as Bluesky and Donald Trump's Truth Social that have aimed to provide an alternative digital space for conversation besides Twitter. While Twitter revolutionised real-time updates and concise communication, Threads aims to create a more intimate messaging experience, allowing users to share personal moments exclusively with close friends. Let's delve into the key features, advantages, and limitations of both platforms.

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Twitter has undoubtedly transformed the way people connect and share information. Its hallmark characteristic is the 280-character limit, which encourages concise and swift messaging.. Users can engage in conversations, reply, like, and retweet interesting posts… Hashtags and @mentions have facilitated topic discovery and interaction, making it a powerful platform for staying informed and joining public discussions. On the other hand, Instagram's Threads app emphasises enhanced privacy and a more personal messaging experience. Designed for sharing with close friends, Threads allows users to send text, photo, and video messages exclusively to their select contacts. By focusing on privacy, Threads creates a dedicated space for personal conversations, fostering a stronger sense of closeness among