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Threads will start showing others when you’re online by default

Threads is rolling out a new "activity status" feature that will let you see when someone on the social network is online.

Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced the feature on Tuesday in a Threads post, noting that it’s meant to act as “a way to help you find others to engage with in real-time.” It’s easier to find real-time reactions and responses to live events like awards shows and earthquakes on X than it is on Threads. Image Credits: ThreadsActivity status could also be seen as Threads’ answer to the platform’s lack of DMs (direct messages).

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