Instagram Rolls Out Edit Option and Voice Posts to Threads

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Instagram has rolled out a pair of new features for Threads. Firstly, there's a new edit option that allows users to make updates to posts within five minutes of publishing. When posts are edited, there will be an edit icon next to the timestamp but no edit history. Secondly, users can now share Voice Posts. Through a microphone icon, users can share a post or reply with a voice recording, including auto-generated captions that are editable.

Why it Matters: The option to edit a post empowers users to correct typos or enhance their content by adding photos or videos after publishing. The five-minute edit window safeguards against potential misuse, especially for posts that have attracted significant attention.

Voice Posts align with Meta's broader initiative to integrate voice components into its suite of apps, offering an interactive way for users to share and engage, all while improving accessibility.

The features come with the forthcoming launch of trending topics and, a surge of X (Twitter) creators and journalists joining Threads, despite the platform's resistance to amplifying news.