Twitter’s edit button really is coming
We've heard murmurs for ages, but it seems that the edit button is actually, finally coming to Twitter.
https://twitter.com/TwitterBlue/status/1565323599480774657
As announced in a blog post, the team is currently testing internally with the intent to then roll out to Twitter Blue...
Data Breach: Twitter confirms personal details of millions of account holders compromised
Another data breach has occurred, this time it's Twitter that has been targeted. Twitter has been forthcoming with the detail of the issue, timelines and notification to affected users. The exploit was a "zero day" bug that allowed external...
Twitter is allowing test users to add extra media to their tweets
Regular Twitter users will know the frustration of only being able to add one image or video to tweets. Whether it's to show an event, day out or just show off, running a thread can be annoying. On the...
Tweet together to share a story or the limelight
Twitter has been on a bit of a run lately, introducing new features to Twitter Blue and now CoTweets. The feature addition allows users with public profiles to "CoTweet" for a shared spotlight approach.
The full details of CoTweets are...
Twitter Blue has new features, but they’re still not worth $4.49 a month
Twitter has been around for long enough now that the consistent userbase is there. Just over a year ago, Twitter Blue was introduced with a handful of features but minimal uptake. They're now introducing more features that add value,...
Twitter’s edit button has been revealed accidentally
As a Twitter user, if you haven't made a typo or for some other reason wanted (needed?) to edit a Tweet after you've sent it, you're in the minority. While the edit button is coming, it's not yet enabled,...
Twitter is finally working on an edit feature
Twitter is a great communication medium, a source of news and entertainment. But there are without a doubt some annoyances with the platform. Trolls are rife, separating real from fake news can be difficult at times and there's no...
The process for Twitter verification is getting even easier
In times gone by, Twitter verification was purely based on the company approaching and verifying users. Then there was (briefly) an option to request verification, although it was closed quickly due to inundation.
The process has returned within the app...
CES 2022 is going ahead, but without several major names
Google is just one of the names that have withdrawn from CES 2022 in Las Vegas amid concerns around the Omicron COVID-19 variant. This is despite the requirement to produce evidence of vaccination and the requirement to wear...
Twitter policy update prevents posting media of others without consent
In what appears to be a pretty smart move, Twitter has updated its privacy policy to include media of others. The policy update specifically notes "private media" to be of interest.
The new addition to the policy specifically relates...
Google’s Nexus Twitter account trolls Apple on iPhone day after years dormant
Imagine the surprise when I awoke to find a notification of a tweet from @googlenexus this morning. The account hasn't posted a new tweet in nearly four years or even responded to one in over two.
https://twitter.com/googlenexus/status/1437843594455379970
There has been...
Emoji reactions seemingly coming to Twitter
Emoji style reactions have been in place for some time across multiple social platforms. Twitter, being well established has been somewhat slow to move on this. Twitter has announced that users in Turkey will progressively have access...
Finally, Twitter allows you to log in with your Google account
It's way overdue, but the Beta client for Twitter is now allowing users to log in to the app with Google SSO credentials. While it's early days, according to 9to5Google, this is for new twitter and those already...
Twitters Fleet-ing moment is finished
Fleet's have been available on the Twitter platform for about a year now. Despite the continued popularity of Twitter, the feature never really caught on and, in a blog post, they've announced the end date for Fleets. ...
Twitter may soon let you unmention yourself from those annoying threads
Twitter is a mainstay in the social media market, but the problem is you can get caught in some long-winded exchanges. When this happens, the notifications can seem endless and cause huge frustration. A recent Tweet by...