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Time of India
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Threads introduces spoiler-hiding feature to let users blur text and images in posts
Threads tests feature that blurs spoilers: A revolutionary "hide spoiler" tool that allows users to blur text or images in their postings and provides a clean way to shield friends from unwelcome movie or TV disclosures is being tested by Threads. By merely highlighting text and choosing "mark spoiler," posters can make sure that the concealed details are only visible to those who tap or click to view. Convenience and civility are combined in this user-centred solution, which is now being rolled out globally. It appears as floating dots on mobile devices and as a grey block on desktops. By adopting a Reddit idea that the community has proved, Threads is improving social storytelling etiquette and could change the way pop-culture discussions take place online. What is it all about? Threads is rolling out spoilers, allowing you to hide images and text. Users can reveal the hidden content by tapping or clicking it. | Credit: Meta In a post, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that Threads is launching a test that will allow you to conceal text or images that contain spoilers. By tapping an image or highlighting text and choosing the "mark spoiler" option, you will be able to blur content throughout the test. By pressing or clicking the spoiler, other users can see the concealed content. Although it's never enjoyable to scroll past unexpected spoilers, it's good to see another platform implementing the function. Reddit also allows you to hide posts or comments using its "spoiler" tag. Alec Booker, a representative for Meta, told The Verge that this is a "global test," although it's unclear how many people will be able to access it. Additionally, spoilers will appear slightly differently on different devices. Spoilers are obscured by a grey block on a desktop, but on a mobile device, they show up as a collection of floating dots (as shown in the GIF above). "We're working to improve the desktop experience, but this feature is currently optimized for mobile," Booker stated. Also Read: Samsung One UI 8 Beta 2 update launched: Will this update be available in India? Here is what you need to know Where will it be available? Although it doesn't seem to be generally accessible just yet, the new spoiler feature is the most recent in a number of updates Meta has been testing in Threads in recent months. The establishment of a distinct direct message inbox is the most significant. Until today, sending a message to someone on Threads would have routed you to Instagram direct messages. However, Meta is currently testing different Threads direct message inboxes in Argentina, Thailand, and Hong Kong. For the latest and more interesting tech news, keep reading Indiatimes Tech.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Threads is testing a feature that lets you follow the same creators you follow on X
Meta is starting to test a new feature in Threads that lets users follow the same creators they follow on X, the company confirmed to TechCrunch. 'We're currently testing a way for you to find and follow creators from other platforms on Threads, making it easier to connect with the people and conversations that matter to you," said Meta spokesperson Alec Booker in an emailed statement. In recent years, several creators have left X for competing platforms, such as Threads and Bluesky, but have lost their massive followings in the process. Meanwhile, some users have reportedly struggled to create the same communities they had fostered for years on X. This feature aims to make that migration easier for creators and users who are just getting set up on Threads. The feature, currently in beta testing, was first spotted by security researcher and former Meta employee Jane Manchun Wong. When opening the Threads mobile app on Wednesday, some users, including TechCrunch, were shown a pop-up saying they can now "Find popular creators from X." The pop-up takes users to the beta feature, which provides instructions on how to download their following list from X and import it to Threads. It's unclear how exactly Meta is matching creators on the X platform to their profiles on Threads. Meta says the product will work for "popular creators," but perhaps not everyone you follow on X. Meta did not immediately respond to TechCrunch's request for comment on the matter. That said, features like this are helping Threads become a solid alternative to X, with a steady growth rate. In January, Meta reported that Threads had more than 320 million monthly active users (MAUs), up from 300 million MAUs in December. While every company measures MAUs differently, it seems Threads is now on a comparable scale to X. This article originally appeared on TechCrunch at Sign in to access your portfolio
