Meta May Roll Out Twitter Rival Next Month: Know More

Social media giant Meta’s long-rumoured Twitter rival may be launched as soon as next month, according to media reports.

Digital media marketing expert Lia Haberman has revealed some details to support the rumours. She said that the app from Meta is nearing completion and may be rolled out as soon as June end.

Verge reporter Alex heath in a newsletter also mentioned that Meta has been reaching out to talent agencies and celebrities to understand their interest in trying an early version of the app. One of such creators reportedly disclosed details about the upcoming app with Haberman.

“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,” tweeted Haberman.

She mentioned that the Twitter rival will have a centralised feed to showcase followers and recommended content. A user can post text updates up to 500 characters, which is less than an Instagram caption. Users can also post videos and images.

The app will also have creator controls and account safety features.

Meanwhile, Bloomberg reported that Meta’s Instagram was planning to release a text-based app to rival Twitter as soon as June, citing people familiar with matter.