{"id":1108079,"date":"2023-02-16T13:40:54","date_gmt":"2023-02-16T18:40:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1108079"},"modified":"2023-02-16T13:40:54","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T18:40:54","slug":"meta-is-bringing-telegram-like-channels-to-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1108079","title":{"rendered":"Meta is bringing Telegram-like \u2018channels\u2019 to Instagram"},"content":{"rendered":"

Meta has set its sights on copying a new messaging app: Telegram. Mark Zuckerberg just showed off \u201cbroadcast channels,\u201d<\/ins><\/a> a new Instagram feature that brings one-way messaging to the app. The company is testing the feature with a handful of creators, and plans to bring the Telegram-like functionality to Facebook and Messenger as well.<\/p>\n

Broadcast channels allow creators to stream updates to their followers\u2019 inboxes, much like channels on Telegram. Those who join the channels are able to react to messages and vote in polls, but can\u2019t participate in the conversation directly. For example, Mark Zuckerberg shared in his \u201cMeta Channel\u201d that he would use the space to \u201cshare news and updates on all the products and tech we\u2019re building at Meta.\u201d In addition to text updates, creators can also share audio clips, photos and other content.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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For now, it seems only Zuckerberg and about a dozen other creators have access to the feature. The initial group includes snowboarder Chloe Kim, Jiu-Jitsu fighter Mackenzie Dern, and meme account Tank Sinatra. The company says that others interested in using the feature can sign up<\/ins><\/a> to be considered for early access.<\/p>\n

Though Meta describes channels as a \u201ctest,\u201d the company seems to be fairly invested in the feature. Additional features, including the ability to add another creator to the chat and to conduct AMAs, are already in the works. Meta also plans to start testing the channels on Facebook and Messenger \u201cin the coming months.\u201d<\/p>\n


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\nSource: Engadget – Meta is bringing Telegram-like \u2018channels\u2019 to Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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