Facebook has launched Threads, “a camera-first messaging app from Instagram” for keeping up with friends “in a dedicated space”. The aim behind Threads is to keep it private where conversations between very close friends are concerned.
Facebook said on its blog that on Threads, there will be no pending Inbox with message requests, so only the people you choose to put on your list can send you a message.
“Status” was an opt-in feature on Threads for sharing with your close friends. You can choose from suggested statuses like “📚 Studying,” create your own such as “😅 Procrastinating” or turn on Auto Status, which automatically lets your close friends know what you’re up to without having to actively send them a message.
If you turn it on, Auto Status is informed by your device, like the charging state of your phone “🔌 Low battery,” or from location services, which you’ll need to allow in your phone settings. Turning on location services is required for Auto Status to identify and share the general category of the place you’re at, like “🏖 At the beach,” “🚗 On the move” or “🏠 At home.” For example, the Auto Status “ ☕ At a cafe” is set when you’re at a coffee shop, but it won’t share the name of the cafe or the address. Auto Status is completely opt-in and you can change or turn it off at any time.
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