Instagram is planning to release a text-based app that will compete with Twitter. The app, which will be separate from Instagram but will allow people to connect accounts, may debut as soon as June.
Play Video
The company is currently testing the project with celebrities and influencers, according to people familiar with the matter. It has been secretly available to select creators for months, according to one of the people.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
Instagram, owned by Meta Platforms Inc., didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. Twitter’s chaotic takeover by Elon Musk has caused some users to look for alternatives, and created an opening in the market..“Historically, we know Meta likes to sample and recreate features from other apps and third-party tools based on what they anticipate being popular with their users,” Haberman said.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Look Out Bluesky, Instagram’s Twitter Clone Could Launch in JuneMeta is staying true to its pattern of creating app clones with a new text app that could rival Elon Musk's failing Twitter.
Read more »
Leaked Image Shows What Instagram's New Twitter Competitor Looks LikeIt looks like Instagram is close to releasing a true Twitter competitor.
Read more »
Instagram readies Twitter competitor for summer releaseInstagram is planning to release a text-based app that will compete with Twitter.
Read more »
This is Instagram’s new Twitter competitorHere’s a first look at the upcoming app.
Read more »
Instagram planning to release text-base app to rival TwitterInstagram is planning to release a text-based app that will compete with Twitter.The company is currently testing the project with celebrities and influencers,
Read more »