We just can’t stop talking about Threads, it seems. The new social media platform from Meta is on its way to more than 100 million users in just a matter of days. Now, Android users can try out new features early because Threads opened its beta program just recently.
This is good news, as Threads is a bit bare-bones compared to Twitter. Many people are liking the platform despite the fact that it’s missing several features that most other platforms have. For instance, there are no DMs or hashtags, and there’s no general search feature. We expect these features to make it to the app eventually.
Threads opens up its beta program
In a soap opera-esque twist, Threads launched on Android and iOS at the same time. 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 will allow people to test out new and experimental Threads features early, according to 9To5Google. This is great, as there are a lot of features that people have been pining after.
How to join the beta program
If you want to join the beta program, it’s easy to do so. Go to Threads on the Google Play Store. Scroll down a bit until you see the beta area. You’ll know you’re there when you see a beaker with shapes in it. You’ll see the Join button at the bottom of the section.
When you tap on the button, it will take a few minutes for you to officially be added to the program. Just don’t be alarmed if you don’t notice any immediate change. After that, you’ll see the Update button at the top.
After you update your app, you’ll be a part of the beta program. Just know that, if you’re a part of the beta program, the app could become less stable as you use it. That’s just a reality with using beta software.
For the time being, we don’t know what new features are coming and we don’t know when they’ll be coming. You’ll just want to keep an eye out.