Twitter features

Twitter is working to automatically convert long-text into easy-to-read Threads, confirms Elon Musk

A few people have complained recently about posting and reading threads with more than a few tweets -- the one in focus was an 82-tweet-long thread on the fallen cryptocurrency exchange FTX, according to the report. In response to these tweets, Musk said the team is working on making thread writing easier.

Nov 17, 2022, 20:21 PM IST

Twitter to allow Android users to share tweets on Snapchat, Instagram Stories

Twitter has also recently announced an Edit Tweet button for users.

Sep 09, 2022, 12:12 PM IST

Twitter Anniversary: Here’s a sneak peek at Twitter’s evolution since 2006

In April of this year, Tesla CEO Elon Musk declared his intention to buy the social networking business for $44 billion. Musk, on the other hand, recently backed out of the deal.

Jul 15, 2022, 10:45 AM IST

Twitter to allow users to switch video captions on and off

Recently, Twitter has been working on a number of new features. Tesla CEO Elon Musk is now pursuing a takeover proposal for Twitter, offering Sh4.9 trillion for the company.

Apr 25, 2022, 19:08 PM IST

Elon Musk wants to bring THESE changes in Twitter, if he buys it

Twitter will see certain changes in features if Elon Musk is successful in buying the microblogging platform at $43 billion. He has pitched for 5 changes in Twitter. Check out the changes below.

Apr 22, 2022, 16:16 PM IST

Twitter's new edit feature may keep track of your tweet history

The edit function seems to have an `immutable` quality, which means Twitter may create an entirely new tweet when one is edited, all the while preserving the previous versions of that tweet.

Apr 17, 2022, 23:09 PM IST

Twitter explores co-author tweet feature

This feature becomes useful when two accounts want to have their names attached to a single post, ranging from brand partnerships to influencer campaigns.

Apr 03, 2022, 15:02 PM IST

Twitter may add a built-in podcasts tab: Here's what it will offer

The screenshot gives no indication of how the podcasts feature will work on Twitter.

Mar 05, 2022, 17:06 PM IST

Twitter may launch ''Reactions'' feature soon; here’s what it will offer

The report also notes that the company changed the downvote position as well. It has even added a new tab explaining how downvotes work.

Nov 28, 2021, 13:06 PM IST

Dislike someone on Twitter? Here's how to mute them

Users should be aware that muted accounts are unaware that they have been muted, and that they can be unmuted at any time. 

Nov 26, 2021, 11:43 AM IST

THIS Twitter feature will help you earn money; here’s how

Twitter users can link their payment profiles via the Tips feature. 

Nov 20, 2021, 12:36 PM IST

Now you can co-host on Twitter Spaces with THIS feature

The co-hosts will be able to easily manage requests, invite more speakers, remove participants and pin tweet

Aug 07, 2021, 16:33 PM IST

Twitter adds third party sign up with Apple, Google

This feature was unveiled for beta users last month and now it has been widely available for everyone. The signup process is like a more streamlined version of the regular process, as there are no emails or passwords to deal with.

Aug 03, 2021, 17:26 PM IST

Twitter unveils bounty programme to find biases in its image-cropping algorithm

In its blog post, the social media platform said that the bounty competition was aimed at identifying "potential harms of this algorithm beyond what we identified ourselves."

Jul 31, 2021, 15:16 PM IST

Rule of land supreme, not your policy: Parliamentary panel tells Twitter

Earlier this month, the Centre issued a notice to Twitter giving it one last chance to "immediately" comply with the new IT rules and warned that failure to adhere to the norms will lead to the platform losing exemption from liability under the IT Act.

Jun 18, 2021, 19:26 PM IST

Twitter appoints interim Chief Compliance Officer for India, to share details with IT ministry soon

Following this, Twitter had assured the Indian government last week that it is in advanced stages of finalising the appointment of chief compliance officer as required under the new IT rules, and that it will submit additional details within a week.

Jun 15, 2021, 20:41 PM IST

Twitter redesigns its mobile app to add dedicated 'Spaces' tab

Also, only 500 people from the Spaces beta test will be able to first spot the new dedicated tab for Spaces. For the uninformed, Twitter Spaces is a new way for users to have live audio conversations on Twitter. 

Jun 06, 2021, 22:59 PM IST

Twitter to bring in Facebook-like emoji reactions to tweets

The only reaction that will be missing is an anger reaction which seems to be a good idea as people often get into fights over issues on Twitter. Recently, it was reported that Twitter started working on it after conducting a survey and asking people about their opinion on emoji reactions.

May 29, 2021, 16:38 PM IST

Now Twitter users can get their account verified: Check the process to get Blue Tick

For now, there are six categories under which profiles can fall for verification which include Government officials and institutions, Companies, brands and organisations, news journalism and organisations, Entertainment, Sports and gaming, Activists, organisers, and other influential individuals.  Twitter will send a mail to that user and it will inform that users the process can take a few weeks depending on how many verification requests are currently in queue.

May 21, 2021, 20:31 PM IST