Meta's Threads App Update: What You Need to Know (A Freakin' Honest Guide)
Accessing the 'Following' Thread Feed: Here's the Straightforward Guide
Meta's just dropped the latest update for their Threads app, and it's jam-packed with fresh features! Since the initial launch, they've added some exciting stuff like live translation, tappable reposter labels, subscribing to unfollowed users, and more. But here's the pièce de résistance—the ability to switch your feed to a 'Following' timeline! You can scroll through posts from your peeps you're following, but if you're not feeling it, you can easily switch back to the default timeline.
So, how do you get your hands on this new 'Following' paradise? Here's a simple step-by-step guide:
- Open the Threads app on your device.
- Tap on the home button, either on the bottom left or Threads' logo at the top.
- Voilà! The 'Following' and 'For You' options will magically appear below Threads' logo.
- Select 'Following' to revel in the glory of your followers' posts!
Wanna dive deeper into Threads? Check out our articles:
- Threads Isn't Threading Enough: Why We Think So
- How to Deactivate Your Threads Account: Simple Steps Explained
But wait, there's a tiny issue that's been bugging some users. The app automatically switches back to the 'For You' timeline after reopening the app, even if you've selected 'Following'. This seems to be a pesky glitch caused by the app's funky data handling and state-management shenanigans. No need to stress, though! Keep your app updated, clear the cache, re-login, or report the bug to Meta. Patches addressing this timeline persistence issue should be arriving in future releases.
Happy scrolling, ’cers!
Writer's Corner
Mustafa Khan - The Straight-Shooting Tech Journalist
Mustafa's an unfiltered tech whiz who cuts right through the jargon to deliver straightforward smartphone reviews. As the office's tech guru and quirky video content creator, Mustafa's got your back for the inside scoop and tips. When he's not hyping up tech, he's revving up his car, snapping photos, or hunting for the tastiest Indian food in town.
- Initially, Mustafa may use the Threads app's new 'Following' timeline to peek into the latest posts from his favorite tech-enthusiast peers, mix social-media chatter with technology-based gadget discussions, and perhaps discover hidden entertainment tidbits among updates.
- Amidst the tech world's constant deluge of smartphone launches and app updates, Mustafa will continue to scrutinize Meta's innovations on Threads, weighing the pros and cons of each new feature, and keep users informed about potential workarounds for persistent app glitches that hinder the seamless smartphone experience.
