Coverage dated July 3, 2023 to July 6, 2023

Twitter threatens to sue Meta after rival app Threads gains traction - Boston News, Weather, Sports

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(CNN) — Twitter is threatening Meta with a lawsuit after the blockbuster launch of Meta’s new Twitter rival, Threads — in perhaps the clearest sign yet that Twitter

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Jul 4, 2023
Meta launches Instagram Threads in a direct challenge to Twitter
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Jul 6, 2023Newest
Twitter threatens to sue Meta after rival app Threads gains traction - Boston News, Weather, Sports
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Sioux City Journal
Meta looks to target Twitter with a rival app called Threads (opens Sioux City Journal)
Published Jul 3, 2023
Sioux City Journal's feed description
A listing for the app, called Threads, appeared on Apple’s App Store, indicating it would debut as early as Thursday.
NBC10 Philadelphia
Meta unveils new Twitter-like app called 'Threads' (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)
Published Jul 3, 2023
NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description
A listing for the app appeared on Apple's App Store, indicating it would debut as early as Thursday.
ABC 7 Los Angeles
Everything to know about Threads, the Meta-owned app set to take on Twitter (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)
Published Jul 3, 2023
ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description
The app is set to launch on Thursday, Meta said.
Al Jazeera
Meta to offer a Twitter alternative with Threads (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Jul 3, 2023
Al Jazeera's feed description
Meta has good timing as Twitter users grow frustrated with Elon Musk’s changes and look for a viable alternative.
WMUR
Meta is set to take on Twitter with a rival app called Threads (opens WMUR)
Published Jul 3, 2023
WMUR's feed description
Meta is poised to launch a new app that appears to mimic Twitter, marking a direct challenge to the social media platform owned by billionaire Elon Musk.
New Hampshire Union Leader
Meta takes on Twitter with rival Threads app (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)
Published Jul 3, 2023
New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description
While Twitter announced unpopular new rules that set daily limits on the number of tweets users can read in a day, Instagram teased an alternative app, Threads, due to be
New York Times
Meta’s ‘Twitter Killer’ App Is Coming (opens New York Times)
Published Jul 3, 2023
New York Times's feed description
Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, teased a new app called Threads that is set to take on Twitter for real-time digital conversations.
Insider
Meta's new Twitter rival, a 'text-based conversation app' called Threads, is available to pre-download in the US (opens Insider)
Published Jul 3, 2023
Insider's feed description
Instagram's new Twitter-like app, called Threads, is now available for pre-order in the US App Store, and it will officially become available July 6.
Forbes
Meta’s Twitter Rival Threads Will Launch Thursday As Chaos Continues On Elon Musk’s Platform (opens Forbes)
Published Jul 3, 2023
Forbes's feed description
An Apple App Store listing suggests Threads users will be able to use their Instagram handles and easily port followers over.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Facebook and Instagram’s parent company is set to take on Twitter with a rival app called Threads (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Jul 3, 2023
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
A listing for the app from Meta appeared on Apple’s App Store, indicating it would debut as early as Thursday. It is billed as a “text-based conversation app.”
Quartz
Meta's Twitter-killer app has an Instagram advantage that smaller rivals lack (opens Quartz)
Published Jul 3, 2023
Quartz's feed description
Threads, Meta's Twitter rival launching on July 6, will guzzle data just like Instagram and Facebook
Latin Times
Meta, Owner of Facebook, To Unveil Twitter Competitor On Thursday (opens Latin Times)
Published Jul 3, 2023
Latin Times's feed description
The app, Threads is scheduled to launch on Thursday and is already available for pre-order on the Apple App Store.
Engadget
Meta's Instagram-linked Twitter rival 'Threads' could arrive on July 6th (opens Engadget)
Published Jul 3, 2023
Engadget's feed description
A listing for the app called Threads has popped up in the iOS App Store with an estimated release date of July 6th..
WHDH Boston
Meta looks to target Twitter with a rival app called Threads - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Jul 3, 2023
WHDH Boston's feed description
LONDON (AP) — Meta is poised to unveil a new app that appears to mimic Twitter — a direct challenge to the social media platform
The Guardian
Instagram’s Threads app to launch 6 July amid mass backlash against Elon Musk’s Twitter (opens The Guardian)
Published Jul 3, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
Interface of Meta’s app appears similar to Twitter, whose tweet viewing restrictions have driven users to join rival platforms BlueSky and Mastodon
FOX 5 New York
What is Threads? Meta's new app that's taking on Twitter (opens FOX 5 New York)
Published Jul 3, 2023
FOX 5 New York's feed description
Threads is billed as a “text-based conversation app" that is linked to Instagram, with the listing teasing a Twitter-like microblogging experience.
NBC News
A day ahead of launch, public gets a glance at Instagram’s new Twitter competitor (opens NBC News)
Published Jul 4, 2023
NBC News's feed description
A post from Mark Zuckerberg to his account on the new Threads app, set for launch Thursday, was briefly visible Wednesday morning.
NBC 6 South Florida
How to Sign Up for Threads, Meta's New Twitter Competitor (opens NBC 6 South Florida)
Published Jul 4, 2023
NBC 6 South Florida's feed description
Meta will officially release Threads, its text-based Twitter competitor, on Thursday, but you can access your invitation now using Instagram.
Adweek
Instagram's Threads: All You Need to Know (For Now) (opens Adweek)
Published Jul 4, 2023
Adweek's feed description
Meta's Twitter-like app drops July 6.
Variety
Instagram Launches Threads App, in Challenge to Elon Musk's Twitter (opens Variety)
Published Jul 4, 2023
Variety's feed description
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta has launched Threads, a text-based app tied to Instagram, in a frontal attack on Elon Musk's Twitter.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Meta Launches Instagram Threads in a Direct Challenge to Twitter (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Jul 4, 2023
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
Meta is pitching Threads as Instagram’s “text-based conversation app.”
Forbes
Meta Officially Launches Threads—Challenging Elon Musk And Twitter (opens Forbes)
Published Jul 4, 2023
Forbes's feed description
The Instagram companion app, which is being hailed as Twitter’s new chief rival, was launched a day earlier than expected.
WHEC Rochester
Meta takes aim at Twitter with the launch of rival app Threads (opens WHEC Rochester)
Published Jul 4, 2023
WHEC Rochester's feed description
Meta unveiled an app to rival Twitter on Thursday. It appears to target users looking for an alternative to the social media platform owned — and frequently changed — by Elon Musk. Called Threads, the new offering is billed as a text-based version of Meta’s photo-sharing app Instagram.
ZDNet
Facebook and Instagram owner is launching Twitter rival called Threads (opens ZDNet)
Published Jul 4, 2023
ZDNet's feed description
Expected to debut on Thursday, Meta's new discussion-based Threads app is certainly a response to Twitter's current turmoil and user exodus.
BGR
Threads, Instagram's Twitter competitor, is now available to download (opens BGR)
Published Jul 4, 2023
BGR's feed description
Instagram's Threads app launched on Wednesday, July 5, giving Elon Musk yet another Twitter competitor to fend off.

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