Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, is set to introduce a new social media app that will rival Twitter. Despite being the driving force behind the revolution of social media on the internet, Zuckerberg is not satisfied with his accomplishments in the field. His company, Meta, is reportedly preparing to unveil a microblogging platform this month, directly competing with Twitter.
The new app, codenamed Barcelona, is currently in the alpha testing phase. It allows users to post text-based updates, similar to Twitter, and can be integrated with Instagram. Reports suggest that the platform will support up to 500 characters and the use of hashtags. This launch could pose a significant challenge to Twitter, which has been experiencing a decline in popularity lately, partly due to recent decisions made by Elon Musk, who appointed a new CEO for Twitter.
According to Business Insider, Meta's upcoming app is speculated to be a decentralized text-based social network, meaning the data will not be stored in a single location. It aims to compete not only with Twitter but also with other platforms like Blue Sky by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey and Mastodon.
In summary, Zuckerberg's Meta company is poised to introduce a new social media app that directly competes with Twitter. The app, codenamed Barcelona, will offer text-based posting and integration with Instagram. Its launch could present a significant challenge to Twitter and other similar platforms.
