Meta, Instagram launch Threads as possible Twitter rival | USA TODAY

Meta launched Threads, a social media platform that is like a text-based version of Instagram. Meta acquired Instagram in 2012. RELATED: Las Vegas' newest landmark venue lights up to say 'hello world' https://bit.ly/3JLMQ6G Threads is essentially a text-based version of Instagram. It uses your Instagram username and automatically follows the same people you already follow on your Instagram account. You can customize your profile for Threads. You log in using your Instagram account. Posts can be up to 500 characters long and can include links, photos and videos up to 5 minutes in length. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/32YX6Gm » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR. #Meta #Threads #Twitter