The web version of Threads is not out yet, but Meta has a quick surprise for those missed reposts on Twitter.
According to the latest report, the social media giant has added the ability to view reposts in a separate tab. This feature is quite similar to retweets.
Threads Brings Reposts Tab on User's Profile
Meta's recent update could likely be Twitter 2.0 update. The company did not exactly mimic the features, but the functionalities they hold.
According to TechCrunch, the new dedicated "Reposts" tab is up for viewing on the Threads profile page so people can immediately see all the reposts from a person.
Another part of the update is the rollout of the reverse-chronological "Following" feed. Here, the reposts are arranged in the said pattern.
Before "Following" became a thing on Threads, Meta already launched the "For You" feed. According to Adam Mosseri, Instagram's boss, this was "based on your feedback."
Meta Remains Cool Despite Launching Twitter-Like Features on Threads
Gizmodo says that a spokesperson from Meta has informed them that the latest update has already taken effect. However, upon testing by staff, it still seems to be unavailable on iOS.
Even though X's CEO Elon Musk sued Mark Zuckerberg for allegedly stealing their trade secrets, Meta remained unfazed by the accusation. That's evident with the Twitter-like feature Reposts tab.
Speaking of this battle, it was Musk's personal attorney Alex Spiro who sent a letter to Zuckerberg regarding its unlawful move of getting its intellectual property (IP).
Based on the letter, Threads is a straight copycat of Twitter from any angle. Additionally, he heavily alleged the Meta boss of hiring workers who previously worked on Twitter.
Furthermore, the letter also suggests that the involved employees "illegally" retained the electronic devices and documents they got from Twitter. However, Spiro appears to be lacking evidence to support these claims.
What Happened to Tweetdeck Recently?
As part of Twitter's rebranding as "X," Musk decided to transition the TweetDeck service to the new XPro. According to Tech Times, some users noticed that it's no longer accessible even for free members.
If you want to use XPro or X Premium, you need to be a Blue subscriber first. This means that you have the ability to access ad revenue sharing and other exclusive features if you will pay Musk a portion of your money.
As for Matt Navarra, a known industry analyst, making XPro a paywall service is "bad" for power users, social media managers, and journalists.
No one knows what Musk's plans were when he killed the free access to Tweetdeck. It's too early to judge X based on its actions. We never know if it's just a simple test to see if more people will still avail of the subscriber-only tool.
