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How to delete Threads
Getting rid of Threads is easier than ever, but you must decide between deactivating or permanently deleting your account
Threads was the talk of the summer in 2023, quickly becoming the fastest-growing social media platform in history. The app launched on Apple and Android smartphones on July 5, and over 100 million people signed up within the first week. However, its popularity didn't last, and by the end of the month, only eight million people were using the app per day.
Twitter cites non-existent ‘API rules’ to justify ruining third-party app ecosystem
The company failed to go into detail and did not explain what rules were broken.
Twitter and its users have been on a wild ride for the past few months, with changes behind the scenes to personnel, features that have been removed or enhanced, and many different types of rules that have been introduced and, more recently, enforced. While many users have sworn off the platform and moved to other options, many still choose to remain, dealing with what comes next.
Substack Chat arrives just as Twitter begins its meltdown
With everything going on with Twitter, many folks are looking for new. That's where Substack Chat might come in as a good option.
Substack has created a new way for creators to get in touch with their audience. In its announcement, Substack Chat is imagined as a writer or creator's "own private social network." The creator or writer can set the topic and will also be able to set the rules and moderate.
TikTok launching LIVE subscription on May 26
TikTok is moving forward with a new subscription service that will allow creators on its platform to earn revenue in a new way.
TikTok is once again making a push to woo creators to its platform, readying a new service that will give its creators a new way to earn revenue. The LIVE subscription service has been a long time coming, seeing as competitors have offered a similar service for quite some time. The LIVE subscription service will roll out starting on May 26.
Twitter alternative Mastodon now has an official Android app
Mastodon, the federated social media platform with no algorithms, has released an official Android app after the iOS app arrived last year.
Mastodon has been one of the best alternatives to corporate social networks over the past few years, with its decentralized design and open protocols. The platform released its own app for iOS last year, and now there's an Android app available on the Google Play Store.
Facebook and Telegram join the list of companies working on Clubhouse clones
Facebook and Telegram join the list of companies working on Clubhouse clones. Here's a quick look at their alternative solutions.
Audio-based social networking platform Clubhouse has seen tremendous growth over the last few months. As a result, several companies, including Twitter and Facebook, are working on their own Clubhouse alternatives. Over the last few weeks, we've seen Twitter's Clubhouse alternative, Spaces, roll out to some users, and we've even got a look at Instagram's upcoming live audio rooms feature. But these aren't the only Clubhouse clones currently in the works. Recent leaks suggest that Facebook is also working on a similar solution. On top of that, the latest Telegram beta update brings a new feature that gives you a Clubhouse-like experience in the app.
Clubhouse says it's making an Android app
Popular voice-based social networking platform Clubhouse will make its way to Android in 2021.
Popular audio-based social networking platform Clubhouse has seen tremendous growth over the last few months. The invite-only service, which is currently only available for iPhone users, has already reached over 600,000 registered users and it now plans to tap into the Android userbase.
You can enable Snapchat Alpha by going to Bermuda in SnapMap
Snapchat has changed the way you sign up for the beta and get Snapchat Alpha: you open SnapMap and visit the island of Bermuda.
Snapchat Alpha has been around for a while now. It comes with a refreshed UI that has been optimized for speed. This used to be accessible for rooted users but then was opened up to beta testers in the last beta. Now, Snapchat has changed the way you sign up for the beta: you open SnapMap and visit the island of Bermuda.
Snapchat's new, faster Alpha redesign rolling out for some users
Snapchat promised they would make their Android app faster. They've been working on a faster redesign called Snapchat Alpha, and it's rolling out for some.
Last month, we discovered Snapchat's new Alpha redesign. It's a revamped version of the app that's focused on improving performance on Android. The only way to test the new version of the app was to use a few root-enabled commands to force the app to show the user interface. However, Snap has started to allow some beta testers of the app to opt into the Snapchat Alpha build without the need for root access.