{"id":13834,"date":"2023-12-08T22:34:54","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T19:34:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wikidollar.net\/13834\/threads-by-instagram-set-to\/"},"modified":"2023-12-08T22:34:55","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T19:34:55","slug":"threads-by-instagram-set-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wikidollar.net\/?p=13834","title":{"rendered":"Threads by Instagram set to launch in Europe on December 14th"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Threads by Instagram set to launch in Europe on December 14th\u060c<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>After months of waiting, Meta&#39;s Twitter\/X rival app, Threads, is finally expected to launch in the European Union on December 14, 2023. Although an official announcement has yet to be made, an account at Hidden countdown on the Threads website points to the imminent arrival.<\/p>\n<p>With just under six days remaining, time is running out for this <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/wikidollar.net\/tag\/exciting\/\"   title=\"exciting\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">exciting<\/a> expansion.  The countdown is quite similar to the one used for the app&#39;s initial launch in July.  Notably, this timer is only visible to users in regions where Threads is not yet available.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"gallery-d8016365-bf33-4280-bb3c-e4dc87df7119\" class=\"single-image-container full-width-element\">\n<div class=\"gallery-item\">\n<picture style=\"padding-top: 66.74962667994%\"><source media=\"(max-width: 350px)\" ><source media=\"(min-width: 351px) and (max-width: 500px)\" ><source media=\"(min-width: 501px) and (max-width: 800px)\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wikidollar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Threads-by-Instagram-set-to-launch-in-Europe-on-December.jpg\" alt=\"Threads by Instagram is set to launch in Europe on December 14\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Credit: Telephone Arena<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you can&#39;t wait to get in on the action, there&#39;s another clue waiting for you in the Instagram <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/wikidollar.net\/tag\/app\/\"   title=\"app\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">app<\/a> itself.  Searching for \u201cticket\u201d unlocks a digital invitation to Threads, complete with a scannable QR code and a personalized launch time based on your location.<\/p>\n<div><\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"gallery-4493aa56-52be-4a47-9007-ca41c1d69f7c\" class=\"single-image-container  image-c\" style=\"width:400px;max-width:100%\">\n<div class=\"gallery-item\">\n<picture style=\"padding-top: 193.75%\"><source media=\"(max-width: 350px)\" ><source media=\"(min-width: 351px) and (max-width: 500px)\" ><source media=\"(min-width: 501px) and (max-width: 800px)\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wikidollar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1702064094_250_Threads-by-Instagram-set-to-launch-in-Europe-on-December.jpg\" alt=\"Threads by Instagram is set to launch in Europe on December 14\" class=\"lazy\" data-id=\"408750\" haswatermark=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wikidollar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1702064094_250_Threads-by-Instagram-set-to-launch-in-Europe-on-December.jpg\" alt=\"Threads by Instagram is set to launch in Europe on December 14\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Credit: Telephone Arena<\/span><\/p>\n<p>As reported <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2023\/12\/8\/23993595\/threads-meta-eu-europe-launch-date\" class=\"external\">The edge<\/a>, the journey to Threads&#39; European debut hasn&#39;t been entirely smooth.  Citing \u201cregulatory uncertainty ahead,\u201d Meta spokesperson Christine Pai alluded to the potential impact of the EU\u2019s Digital Markets Act (DMA).  The legislation, designed to limit the power of tech giants like Meta, Microsoft and Apple, imposes stricter rules around user consent and data protection.  Although Meta has been officially designated as a &#8220;custodian of the platform&#8221; under the DMA, it remains unclear what specific changes, if any, were made to the Threads app for the EU launch in order to to comply with these regulations.  Despite initial delays, the countdown is on.  Finally, European Instagram users will soon be able to experience Threads&#39; unique social networking features.  Whether you&#39;re looking for an alternative to Twitter\/X, or just another way to keep up with your friends and what&#39;s going on in the world, Threads has been a promising option so far.  If you&#39;re in the EU, keep your eyes peeled for the official announcement and prepare to join the Threads conversation on December 14.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Threads by Instagram set to launch in Europe on December 14th\u060c After months of waiting, Meta&#39;s Twitter\/X rival app, Threads, is finally expected to launch in the European Union on December 14, 2023. 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