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Meta finally adds direct messages to the web version of Threads<\/h1>\n
Hands up if you just assumed Threads already had that.<\/div>\n
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Meta<\/a> is adding a feature to the web version of Threads that, honestly, probably should’ve been there a while ago.<\/p>\n

As spotted by Engadget<\/a>, Threads executive Connor Hayes<\/a> posted an image showcasing a new redesign for the web browser version of the Twitter-like social network. It’s a pretty substantial redesign, including a bunch of new elements on the left sidebar such as the ability to easily switch between different feeds. Eagle-eyed viewers will also undoubtedly notice the addition of a direct message inbox. That feature has been available in the Threads mobile app<\/a> since last June, but web users have been without it for almost an entire year. That, seemingly, will change soon.<\/p>\n

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Hayes’ post didn’t include a specific timeframe for when this new redesign will go live, so don’t get too excited just yet if you’re a web-based Threads user who wants to send and receive DMs. The only hint Hayes gave is that users can expect to see some of these updates “in the coming weeks.” <\/p>\n

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Longtime social media users might find it strange that there has been such a massive gulf in feature availability between the mobile and web versions of Threads, but it makes a certain amount of sense. Threads has actually become pretty popular<\/a>, but largely on mobile. X is still the preferred microblogging service on web browsers, at least going by user count. Meta is just operating where its bread is buttered. At least now web users can rest assured that they haven’t been forgotten.<\/p>\n

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