Twitter improves tools for reporting online abuse
Twitter has improved the tools that will allow users to report abusive tweets. The micro blogging site revealed new tools to report harassments thereby making the process more streamlined.
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Twitter to keep track on users app downloads
Twitter has announced that it will start keeping a track of the apps that are downloaded by its users on mobile devices. The micro blogging site said that it wants to deliver a more tailored experience. Dubbed as “app graph”, the feature which is optional is roll to iPhone users while it will go live for … Continue reading “Twitter to keep track on users app downloads”
Twitter allows you to share tweets via Direct Messages
Twitter has added the ability for users to share tweets via Direct Messages. Users on Android and iPhone can send public tweets privately similar to photos or links using Direct Message.
Twitter plans to revamp DM, add instant timeline and more in 2015
Twitter revealed its roadmap for next year that includes new apps and features. The micro blogging site will soon debut “instant timeline” that will allow new users to see what is happening on the site without following anyone.
Twitter reports $361M in revenue, 284 MAU in Q3 2014
Twitter reported its third quarter earnings with a revenue of $361M, more than double what it did for the same period in 2013. The micro blogging site’s revenue, most of which comes from advertising, increased sharply in the third quarter.
Twitter acquires Twitpic, will maintain domain and photo archive
Twitter has scooped up Twitpic, a service that allowed users to attach photos to their tweets. The micro blogging site will maintain Twitpic’s domain and photo archive.
Twitter debuts Digits, a new tool to sign into apps using phone number
Twitter has introduced a new tool that allows users to log into apps using their phone number instead of user ID and password. The main aim of the service it enhance the security layer for users at the time of signing in.
Twitter rolls out Audio Cards, teams up with SoundCloud and iTunes
Twitter has unveiled a new feature that lets users listen to music in their timelines on the Twitter mobile app. The micro blogging site has unveiled Audio Cards that will allows users to listen to songs, podcasts and other audio content on their Android and iPhone app.
Twitter for iPhone gets a profile makeover and interactive notifications
App makers and social networks are updating their iPhone and iPad apps with iOS 8 available for download. Yesterday, we saw a bunch of apps adding new features and improvements and now Twitter is also doing the same.
Twitter now lets you directly buy things from tweets on mobile
Twitter’s buy button that was spotted few months back has become official. The company has finally introduced a new Buy button that lets you directly purchase things from a tweet on your mobile devices. Available currently for Twitter apps for Android and iOS, the feature is currently rolling out for a small percentage of U.S. users, … Continue reading “Twitter now lets you directly buy things from tweets on mobile”
Twitter to roll out ‘Buy Now’ button via payment start-up Stripe later this year
Last month Twitter was testing a “Buy Now” button that will enable users to buy things directly from the platform. Now a report from Re/Code is stating that the Twitter will roll out this initiative later this year.
Twitter officially adds tweets from people you don’t follow on your Timeline
Earlier this month Twitter tested a new feature that shows tweets into users timeline from accounts their friends follow. This experiment was not accepted by many users, however, it looks like Twitter has made this experiment official.
Twitter adds new features for verified users on mobile
Twitter has announced two new tools for verified users with an aim to increase conversations within them. The micro blogging site has added a feature that will alert a verified user on their Android and iPhone mobile app when another verified users follows them.
Twitter rolls out Promoted Videos in beta
Twitter has debuted Promoted Videos that will enable advertisers to upload videos and track user engagement. The micro blogging site is offering advertisers a new Cost Per View (CPV) ad buying model, which means they only get charged when a user starts playing the video ad in question.
Twitter Amplify goes live in India in collaboration with Starsports.com and Vodafone
Media partner StarSports.com and advertiser Vodafone India are teaming up with Twitter to present Twitter Amplify in India for the Indian cricket team’s tour of England. The Twitter Amplify program is developed to tap into the growing social conversations around TV programmes, especially live sports.