Twitter Tests New Layout for Images, Considers Adding Limited Time Tweet Editing

The new format looks more akin to Facebook, with a wider display in-stream.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 15, 2021

After Less Than a Year, Twitter is Retiring its Stories-Like 'Fleets' Option

The decision is a surprising move given Fleets has only been around for less than a year.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 14, 2021

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Twitter's New Business Profiles Get a Step Closer, with 'Convert to Professional' Option Now in Testing

The option has been spotted by app researchers, though it's not functional at this stage.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 14, 2021

Twitter Updates Reply Controls to Enable Changes in Who Can Reply After You've Tweeted

The update will enable retrospective changes to who can reply to your tweets.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 13, 2021

Twitter's Verification Process Remains Problematic, With Several Bot Profiles Getting Blue Checkmarks

Despite all of its efforts, Twitter's verification process still seems very flawed.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 12, 2021

New Twitter Test Highlights 'Related Fleets' Beneath Selected Tweets in Timelines

Twitter continues to seek more ways to highlight the best Fleets content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 9, 2021

NFL to Broadcast Exclusive Content on Twitter Spaces as Part of New Rights Arrangement

The expanded content deal is the first to include specific provisions for Spaces content from a pro sports league.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 8, 2021

Twitter Agrees to New Indian Government Regulations, Despite Concerns About the Impacts on User Speech

The new laws will put Twitter in a tough spot in terms of government-impose censorship and user information sharing.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 8, 2021

Twitter Shares New Insights Into Rising Conversation Trends [Infographic]

The data looks at the key topics on the rise as users look forward to a more open Summer period.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 7, 2021

Some Twitter Users Are Seeing Fleets From Profiles They Don't Follow As Part of a New Test

The added exposure potential could make Fleets a bigger consideration for brands.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 7, 2021

Twitter Tests New, In-Stream Alerts For Its Various Privacy Settings and Options

The options would make it easier for users to understand the various privacy setting available to them.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 6, 2021

Twitter is Testing New Audience Controls on Tweets, Making it Easier to Engage Around Various Topics

The process would enable you to share tweets with various topic audiences from a single profile.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 5, 2021

Twitter Adds Another Way to Protect Accounts From Unauthorized Users

Twitter this week announced it had added the option to use physical security keys for people to use as their only form of two-factor authentication, an extra layer of protecting their accounts from hackers.

By Robert Williams • July 2, 2021

Twitter Highlights Its Customer Service Compatibility in a Creative Blog Post

Twitter illustrates a valid point with the oldest documented customer complaint in history.

By Jette-Mari Anni • June 30, 2021

Twitter Adds New Spaces Speaker Listings Display, Highlighting Remaining Speaker Places

The improved display will show how many speakers you can add, with each participant listed in the top bar.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 25, 2021

Twitter Adds Indian Payment Provider Razorpay to Tip Jar Options

The addition will help Twitter increase its appeal with Indian creators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 24, 2021

Twitter Adds 15 Second Views as a New Objective for Video Ad Campaigns

The new option will provide more opportunity to maximize your video content efforts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 24, 2021

Twitter Announces Full iOS Launch of Tweet Sharing to Instagram Stories

Now all iOS users can easily share tweets to their Instagram Stories frames.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 23, 2021

Twitter Shares Listing of Key Events of Note During Summer [Infographic]

The overview of key events will help in your campaign and content planning.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 22, 2021

Twitter Opens Up Public Applications for Ticketed Spaces and Super Follows

The move is the latest expansion of Twitter's creator monetization push - but there is a catch or two to be aware of.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 22, 2021

Twitter Shares New Insights Into the Rising Gaming Discussion via Tweets

Gaming discussion has increased by 18% YoY over the first six months of 2021.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 21, 2021

Twitter Will Now Let Spaces Hosts Download an Audio File of Their Space

There's a new way to utilize the audio from your Twitter Spaces broadcasts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 17, 2021

Twitter Shares New Insights Into Rising Tweet Engagement Around Sports [Infographic]

Twitter has provided some new insights into the rising engagement around sports in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 15, 2021

Twitter Moves Closer to Launching Emoji-Style Reactions on Tweets

Looks like Reactions are coming to a tweet near you...

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 15, 2021

Twitter Launches New Insights Series Analyzing the Latest Trends in Media and Entertainment

Twitter has launched a new series to provide insight into emerging entertainment and media trends.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 14, 2021