Threads is a standalone messaging app developed by Instagram, which is owned by Facebook. It's designed for private messaging and sharing content with close friends. Threads allows users to quickly share photos, videos, messages, and Stories with a select group of people on their Instagram "Close Friends" list.
The app has features like status updates that automatically share information with friends based on the user's location, movement, and battery level. Threads aims to provide a more intimate and focused messaging experience compared to the broader platform of Instagram. It was launched in 2019 as a companion app to Instagram, emphasizing private communication among close circles of friends.
