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Threads users rejoice! The app is rolling out its highly anticipated web version on Tuesday. The update, which is perhaps the most requested by users since Threads' mobile-only launch last month, puts the new platform one step closer to recreating the functions offered by rival X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. The web version of Threads will allow users to log in, post, view, and interact with other posts via a browser on a desktop computer. This is a major improvement over the current mobile-only version, which has limited the app's reach and engagement. The web version is just one of a number of updates that Threads has been rolling out in recent months. The app has also added new features such as polls, stories, and group chats. These updates have helped to improve the app's user experience and make it more competitive with X. However, Threads still has a long way to go before it can truly rival X. The app is missing a number of key features, such as trendi...

Twitter's blue verification tick has long been a coveted symbol of legitimacy and credibility on the platform. For many users, it's a sign that they've made it in the online world, and it can be a powerful tool for building their brand and increasing their visibility. The blue tick was previously offered without charge to those who completed the requirements. Twitter, however, revealed in November 2021 that it was launching a paid verification program named "Twitter Verification Subscription." For an additional $8 per month, users may apply for a blue tick through this program, which also offers further benefits including access to a team of Twitter experts and better search prominence. The move to a paid verification program has been met with mixed reactions from users. Some see it as a natural evolution of the platform and a way to ensure that only those who are truly committed to building their brand and reputation are able to obtain a blue tick. Others see...