Instagram likely to launch Twitter-like app by June ene

New Delhi, May 20 : Meta-owned Instagram is set to take on Elon Musk-run Twitter with a similar micro-blogging text platform that is likely to be launched by the end of June.

The Twitter-like platform, "Instagrams new text-based app for conversations" is apparently codenamed P92 or Barcelona, according to Lia Haberman, who shared the news in her ICYMI Substack newsletter.

"Say more with Instagrams new text-based app for conversations.Talk directly with your audience and peers," according to the new app description.

"Create with text and attach links, photos and videos.Engage with likes and replies to deepen connections with friends, fans and other creators.Bring your fans with you," it reads.

The app looks like a mix of Instagram and Twitter."Soon, our app will be compatible with certain other apps like Mastodon," according to the information.

The app will be "equip you with settings to control who can reply to you and mention your account"."Accounts youve blocked carry over from Instagram, and were enforcing the same Community Guidelines to help ensure everyone interacts safely and authentically," according to the description.

Users on these other apps will be able to search for, follow and interact with your profile and content if youre public, or if youre private and approve them as followers.Instagrams new atext-based app could let you create Twitter-like posts on a timeline.

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