Twitter has recently introduced a new default interface called the ‘For You’ tab on iOS, which also rolled out for Android later. However, they have announced that the web version will now default to the last timeline you were using, making the ‘For You’ algorithmic timeline less prevalent. Continue reading “Twitter for web gets default timeline, iOS and Android to follow”
Twitter has revised its developer rules to prohibit third-party clients, shortly after it blocked access to its platform for these apps, as reported by Engadget and the firm’s Developer Agreement. Continue reading “Twitter bans third-party clients with new developer rules”
Twitter relaunched its Blue verification subscription last month. However, it was limited to iOS and web users. Now, the company has launched the subscription for Android users in the countries in which Twitter Blue is available. Continue reading “Twitter Blue arrives for Android, gets annual subscription”
Twitter has begun rolling out the revamped interface. The company announced via its Twitter Support account that iOS users could now swipe between tabs to see tweets recommended “For you” or tweets from accounts you’re “Following.” Continue reading “Twitter rolls out default ‘For You’ tabbed interface on iOS”
Twitter relaunched its Blue subscription plan a weeks back, and it is now expanding its subscription portfolio with Twitter Blue for Business. This allows a company to associate any number of affiliated individuals, businesses, and brands with their account. Continue reading “Twitter introduces ‘Blue for Business’ to help distinguish brands and their employees”
After Elon Musk withheld the Twitter Blue verification badge in November, the company has relaunched the Twitter Blue subscription with verification, which necessitates a verified mobile number to sign up. Continue reading “Twitter Blue verification subscription relaunched; corporate profiles get gold checkmark”
Twitter has announced that it has started rolling out Community Notes, a feature that lets people on Twitter to collaboratively add helpful notes to Tweets that might be misleading. This was introduced last year as Birdwatch. Continue reading “Twitter Community Notes crowdsourced tweet fact-checking rolls out globally”
Elon Musk has confirmed today that the reintroduction of the “Blue Verified” badge on Twitter that was expected on November 29th will be temporarily halted. The adoption of the badge, which costs $8, has been one of his most contentious decisions since taking over the social media network last month. Continue reading “Elon Musk holds off Twitter blue verification badge relaunch”
Elon Musk has announced that Twitter’s coveted “blue check” subscription service will be relaunched on November 29, a negligible delay from his preliminary tentative timeline to introduce the service back onto the social media platform. Continue reading “Twitter’s Blue check subscription to relaunch on November 29”
Earlier this week, Twitter added an “Official” label to select verified accounts that for major media outlets as well as governments. The grey badges are nowhere to be found now, less than 24 hours after they were discovered for the first time. Continue reading “Twitter kills ‘official’ label hours after roll out”
Update: Twitter Blue, the company’s paid monthly subscription that adds a blue checkmark to Twitter accounts and offers early access to new features, like Edit Tweet, is now live for iOS users in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. Twitter says that the $7.99/month is an introductory offer. Continue reading “Twitter rolls out Blue subscription for Blue checkmark [Update: Now live]”
On Twitter, Elon Musk revealed the benefits of paying a monthly subscription fee for a “blue tick” verification badge. According to previous reports, Twitter would charge $20 per month for verification, but the company will now charge $8 (Rs. 660 approx.) per month. Upon subscribing, Twitter users will receive a blue tick and four other benefits. Continue reading “Twitter will charge $8 for its Blue service: Elon Musk”
According to the most recent report, Twitter intends to begin charging “per month” for verification. Additionally, it has been rumoured that Elon Musk will terminate the workers who fail to meet their deadline. Continue reading “Twitter to charge $20 per month for verification: Report”
According to sources familiar with the transaction, Twitter and Musk has officially closed on the billionaire’s deal to purchase the firm for $54.20 per share, or approximately $44 billion, on Thursday night, as per reports from WSJ, CNBC and other. Continue reading “Elon Musk takes over Twitter, reportedly fires CEO and CFO”
An experimental feature of Twitter uncovered by app researcher and engineer Jane Manchun Wong allows users to entirely block mentions of themselves. Twitter’s privacy designer, Dominic Camozzi, also acknowledged the functionality is in development in a since-deleted tweet and asked for user comments. Continue reading “Twitter is working on “Don’t @ Me” mention control feature”
