Instagram users faced an unexpected outage on Thursday, 6 July 2023, that lasted for more than two hours. Some users even faced the problem on 7th July. The outage marred the launch of Threads, Instagram’s new messaging app for close friends. 😢
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Instagram Down: What Caused The Outage? 🤷♀️
According to DownDetector, the outage started around 10:30 am IST and affected millions of users around the world. Users reported issues with logging in, loading feeds, posting stories and sending messages. 😠
Instagram confirmed the outage on its official Twitter account and said it was working to fix the issue as soon as possible. It later announced that the issue was resolved and apologized for the inconvenience. 🙏
The cause of the outage was not revealed, but some speculated that it was related to the launch of Threads, Instagram’s new app that competes with Snapchat and other messaging apps. 🤔
Instagram Down: What Is Threads? 🤩
Threads is a new app from Instagram that allows users to share photos, videos, messages and stories with their close friends. It is designed to be a more private and intimate way of communicating with the people who matter the most. 💕
Users can create a list of close friends from their Instagram contacts and then share content with them exclusively on Threads. They can also use status updates, emojis and themes to express themselves and stay connected. 😎
Threads also has a camera-first feature that lets users capture and share moments quickly and easily. Users can swipe to access the camera, take a photo or video and send it to their close friends with one tap. 📸
Instagram Down: How Did Users React? 😂
Users were not impressed with the outage, especially since it happened on the same day as the launch of Threads. They expressed their frustration and disappointment on Twitter, using hashtags like #instagramdown and #threadsisdown. 😡
Some users also switched to other social media platforms like Snapchat or TikTok to pass the time or make fun of the situation. They posted memes, jokes and videos about the outage and how they felt without Instagram. 🤣
Some users also mocked or criticized Instagram for launching a new app when its main app was not working properly. They questioned the need for another messaging app and wondered if Threads would be any better than Instagram. 🙄
Some users also praised Threads for being a more personal and fun way of communicating with their close friends. They said they liked the features and design of Threads and hoped it would not face any outages in the future. 😍
What do you think of Instagram’s outage and Threads launch? Have you tried Threads yet? Let us know in the comments below! 😊
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