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Threads allows users to add creative touches when reposting media

Instagram users can now schedule direct messages (DMs) to be sent at a later time

OUR BUREAU merly Twitter), which allows resharing of videos
with credit, although X only applies this system to
San Francisco, CA
video content.
hreads has introduced a new feature aimed Threads’ new resharing feature improves both
at improving how users share media on the user experience and content creator rights, offer-
Tplatform. The latest update allows users to ing a cleaner way to share media while ensuring
reshare photos and videos without including the proper attribution.
original post, making it easier to add personal text Also, Instagram users can now schedule direct
while still crediting the content creator, as per The messages (DMs) to be sent at a later time, a fea-
Verge. ture that has been officially launched to enhance
According to Instagram head, Adam Mosseri, the app’s messaging experience.
this new feature offers “a quick, easy way to add As reported by The Verge, the feature allows
your creative takes to trending images and clips users to schedule text-only messages, providing
without quote posting.” more flexibility for communication.
The reshared media will display the original To use the new scheduling feature, Instagram
creator’s username in the top left corner, along users can long-press the “send” button in a chat
with a repost counter in the lower left corner. Threads’ new resharing feature improves both user experi- and select the date and time they would like the
Users can tap on the username to view a list of ence and content creator rights (Agency photo) message to be sent.
all posts that have used the media, with the origi- While this option offers an added layer of
nal post appearing at the top. This will help ensure creators receive recog- convenience for those who want to send messages
The feature is designed to address growing nition for their work and maintain greater control at a specific time, it is important to note that the
concerns over users reposting content without over their content. feature only supports text-based messages at this
proper credit. Creators will be notified whenever To use the feature, simply long-press the media time.
their content is reshared, and they will have the op- or click on the repost button, select “use media,” Photos, videos, and GIFs must still be sent in
tion to disable resharing in their account settings, and add your own text before sharing the post. real-time, as per The Verge.
as per The Verge. This feature is similar to a feature on X (for- (With agency reports)

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