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Threads is getting group chats as messaging rolls out to the EU
Instagram Threads is rolling out group chats for up to 50 users globally, expanding its messaging features that include individual DMs. This update comes as Threads prepares to introduce its messaging capabilities in the EU. The feature, which is not encrypted, aims to foster deeper connections among users sharing common interests and is part of the platform's shift towards enhanced engagement with messaging.
要点
- Instagram Threads adds support for group chats with up to 50 people.
- The update includes messaging for users in the EU, which was previously delayed.
- Users aged 18 and above can share text posts, videos, GIFs, and emojis in group chats.
- Threads sees messaging as a way to deepen connections based on shared interests.
- Unlike X's encrypted chat service, Threads' messages, including group chats, are not encrypted.
- Group chat creation is restricted; users must be followed to join or start a group chat.
- Threads users can name group chats and share links to invite others, improving community connections.
- The introduction of messaging features aligns with Instagram's focus on popular features like Reels and DMs.
なぜ重要か
- The rise of group messaging and social connectivity reflects current 2025 IT trends of enhanced user engagement in social media platforms.
- Messaging apps are increasingly integrating features that support community-building and user interactions.
- Previous trends in social media privacy, particularly around messaging security, are mirrored by the contrasting approaches of Threads and its competitors.
Threads' expansion into group messaging exemplifies the platform's commitment to fostering community engagement and reflects the broader trend in social media towards deepening user connections, even as concerns over privacy and security continue to evolve.