Meta revealed that it is testing new features for threads that will allow users to schedule their posts. The release schedule for this feature has not been confirmed yet. Meanwhile, another meta-owned social media site, Instagram, quietly introduced a timetable option for direct messages. Users will be able to use this feature to schedule text messages in the DMS. It is worth noting that Threads recently introduced a new feature that allows users to perfect search using other filters like date ranges and profiles, while Instagram announced the experiment reel feature to help creators experiment with their content.
Thread Planning Post Options
The Weibo website announced through its official thread that it is working on a new feature that will allow users to schedule their posts on the platform. The company said it is testing with a small group of users. It will be available to all users soon, but the company does not specify a schedule.
According to meta, to schedule posts on the thread, you need to click Three-point menu In the postal composer, then Select date and time You want to post and click schedule. The scheduled post will appear in the Drafts folder with comments for the scheduled time. Thread confirms that, if necessary, edit or delete planned posts before publication.
Instagram direct message scheduling
Photo and video sharing social networking sites have quietly launched a feature that allows Instagram users to schedule direct messages. The feature was originally discovered by social media expert Lindsey Gamble (through).
To access the feature, Instagram users should turn on the chat and write a message. Then they will have to press for a long time Send button. The dialog box will appear, asking the user to Select date and time Send a message. Once arranged, a confirmation of “1 plan message” will be provided in the chat. Users can schedule multiple messages in a chat. It is worth noting that time will be the time of the time zone selected on the sender’s device.
Instagram clarifies that users can arrange text-only messages through DMS. Media including photos, videos, GIFs and other media cannot arrange messages sent in the future. This feature is available for iOS and Android users.
