Threads, an Instagram app

Category
Social Networking

Description of App

Say more with Threads — Instagram’s text-based conversation app

Threads is where communities come together to discuss everything from the topics you care about today to what’ll be trending tomorrow. Whatever it is you’re interested in, you can follow and connect directly with your favorite creators and others who love the same things — or build a loyal following of your own to share your ideas, opinions and creativity with the world.

Meta Terms: https://www.facebook.com/terms.php

Threads Supplemental Terms: https://help.instagram.com/769983657850450

Meta Privacy Policy: https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy

Threads Supplemental Privacy Policy: https://help.instagram.com/515230437301944

Instagram Community Guidelines: https://help.instagram.com/477434105621119

Version

309.0

Free or Paid

Free

Apple Watch Support

No

Device(s) App Was Tested On

iPhone

iOS Version

17.2

Accessibility Comments

It's pretty obvious that when Threads was first released, they didn't prioritize accessibility. However, it's not entirely inaccessible and can be managed with some effort.

VoiceOver Performance

VoiceOver reads all page elements.

Button Labeling

All buttons are clearly labeled.

Usability

The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver, but the interface makes the app very difficult to use.

Other Comments

There are definitely noticeable similarities to Mastodon, and this is likely because in the future, there might be an option to communicate between Mastodon and Threads. It's reassuring to know that, for now, we can continue using Mastodon to engage with people and read posts from the Threads servers. Just bear in mind that Threads is primarily designed to generate revenue, so they'll be collecting user data. It's also likely that you'll come across various advertisements on Threads. This is why sticking with Mastodon seems all the more appealing.

App Store Link

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/threads-an-instagram-app/id6446901002

Developer's Website

https://help.instagram.com/179980294969821

Recommendations

1 people have recommended this app

Most recently recommended by Winter Roses 7 months ago

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Comments

By Cobbler on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 - 11:12

The search tab also currently has some accessibility issues, with VoiceOver not announcing the text of the results, only the buttons that accompany them.

The app and Threads itself aren't bad. It can be used with VoiceOver with some patience. But it sure feels like an early beta rather than a final product. I know why it was rushed out the door, but I can't help but think that this might hurt them in the long term as some people might be put off by how much is missing right now and not bother to give it a second chance.

Time will tell.

By Firefly on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 - 11:12

Can I connect this app with my main Instagram account? I have a lot of flowers on there and it is continuing to grow. never mind. I figured it out. And yes, I can connect to my Instagram account with that one. And I didn’t mean to say flowers I meant followers. L O L.

By Trenton Matthews on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 - 11:12

Yes, custom actions are currently not available among the Android aqpp either. With that being said, Commentary (Jieshuo) works better with Threads at this time much better than Talkback, especially when it comes to going past pictures.

But then again, most applications on Android don't even do the Custom Actions thing as of now. Hopefully that's a thing once Android 14 comes out.

FYI:

No issues with the search area when using either screen reader.

Tested with a Galaxy S23+ running 1UI 5.1, with the July 2023 security patch.

By Winter Roses on Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 11:12

I love that you can limit who can reply to your posts, as well as limit who can reply to your comments on the posts of others. It cuts down on the bullies and the hate comments. I can turn off replies if people get nasty. Every social media platform should have this.