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Digital Camera World
Digital Camera World
Hillary K. Grigonis

Threads is about to copy…Instagram? Meta’s young social platform is getting photo-centric features

Two screenshots on a black background show markup and photo tagging in the Threads app.

Often the latest social media updates feel like a spin-off from another network, but some users are saying an upcoming Threads feature feels a lot like Instagram. Threads, Instagram’s app originally designed for text posts, will soon gain a dedicated tab for photos and videos, along with photo tagging, Instagram head Adam Mosseri said in a post.

Mosseri said the dedicated tab for photos and video is a long-requested feature from the community. “A few Threads updates rolling out globally,” he wrote, “the markup feature lets you easily add your take on someone else’s post (highlighting text is a great way to show what resonates with you), and the ability to tag people in the photos you share. We’re also introducing a ‘media' tab where others can quickly see all photos and videos you share, a long overdue request from the community.”

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