We just can’t stop talking about Threads, it seems. Meta’s new social media platform is on its way to more than 100 million users within a few days. Now Android users can try new features early as Threads recently opened its beta program.
This is good news, as Threads is a bit bare-bones compared to Twitter. Many people like the platform despite the fact that it lacks several features that most other platforms have. For example, there are no DMs or hashtags, and there is no general search. We expect these features to eventually end up in the app.
Threads opens its beta program
In a soap opera twist, Threads launched simultaneously on Android and iOS. Usually, iOS gets apps and features before Android users. In another twist, this beta program is only for Android users. However, we believe that this is only for now.
The beta program allows people to test new and experimental Threads features early, it said 9To5Google. This is great because there are a lot of features that people are looking for.
How to join the beta program
If you want to join the beta program, it’s easy. Go to Discussions in the Google Play Store. Scroll down a bit until you see the beta section. You know you’re there when you see a cup with shapes in it. You see the Participate button at the bottom of the section.
When you tap the button, it will take a few minutes for you to be officially added to the program. Don’t be alarmed if you don’t notice an immediate change. Then you will see the Update button at the top.
After you update your app, you are part of the beta program. Please note that if you are part of the beta program, the app may become less stable during use. That’s just a reality with using beta software.
For now, we don’t know what new features are coming and we don’t know when they’re coming. You just want to keep an eye on things.