Meta briefed some creators on Instagram's decentralized text-based app that may launch in June 2023 with a Twitter-like design, Mastodon compatibility, and more
Meta's hosting secret meetings with select creators to share details — [a sneak peek at Instagram's new text-based app] Tweets: @liahaberman , @marvelle , @smacula , @michaelguimarin , @martinsfp , @liahaberman , @alex__ha12 , @liahaberman , and @mattnavarra Tweets: Lia Haberman / @liahaberman : The decentralized app is built on the back of Instagram but will be compatible with some other apps like Mastodon. So, users on other apps will be able search for, follow and interact with your profile and content. Marshall Maher / @marvelle : All Meta needed was some loony billionaire to destroy Twitter in the most comical and ham-fisted way imaginable before they unveiled their Twitter knockoff. https://twitter.com/... @smacula : Meta/Instagram just released Twitter 😂 https://twitter.com/... Michael Guimarin / @michaelguimarin : Interesting idea, building a portfolio of social apps. Wonder if it will work. My money is on no. instragam users have a lower literacy than twitter, so they are not going to jumpstart a network that pulls people over from twitter. Businesses already go downstream to both. https://twitter.com/... @martinsfp : I did *not* expect Meta's Twitter-esque app to be fediverse compatible https://twitter.com/... Lia Haberman / @liahaberman : The app will have a centralized feed showcasing your followers and recommended content You can post text updates up to 500 characters (that's less than an Instagram caption, an extended tweet or a LinkedIn post so be concise!) And also videos and images. Alex Ha / @alex__ha12 : Instagram launching a Twitter clone with a few key advantages - funnel IG live users -> text, taking the new broadcast feature to a new product - more creator-friendly, as most creators are already on IG - no immediate monetization pressure thanks @liahaberman for sharing! [image] Lia Haberman / @liahaberman : Meta's been briefing creators on it's upcoming text-based app — now looking at a possible late June launch. Details are in my newsletter but I'll list some highlights 🧵 [image] Matt Navarra / @mattnavarra : 👀 FIRST LOOK: This is Meta's new text-based app https://twitter.com/... [image]