Technology

Instagram to launch Twitter-rival soon

By Athik Saleh

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Text-based app

Instagram is creating a text-based app like Twitter for conversations, which will allow users to add links and media files. Meta may announce it soon.

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Integrated but standalone

The new app will be integrated into Instagram while existing as a standalone application. Instagram handles will be carried over.

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Features

Instagram's app may have a 500-character limit and will be focused on privacy. Users will be able to upload 5-minute-long videos alongside texts, links, and photos.

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Early access

Instagram has approached high-profile influencers and celebrities to be early adopters of the app. It will be tested before the public launch. 

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Availability

The new app is expected to debut this summer. The app is expected to be compatible with certain apps like Mastodon. 

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