Tag: Twitter

Twitter reportedly developed, then killed off, a messaging app for emerging markets

Dec 16, 2016

After years of speculation, it appears that Twitter did actually develop a messaging app of its own. But, two caveats, it was intended for emerging markets and it was killed off before ever being released to the masses. That’s according to a report from BuzzFeed, which claims the app was developed by Twitter’s emerging markets team … More Twitter reportedly developed, then killed off, a messaging app for emerging markets

Twitter goes long(er) with users’ video uploads

Jun 25, 2016

The San Francisco-based social network said Tuesday that users will be able share longer videos as well as see longer-form videos on Vine, its short-looping video service. Twitter is making it easier for its users to create longer videos and to track who’s watching them. Twitter Previous video uploads were limited to about 30 seconds, … More Twitter goes long(er) with users’ video uploads

5 TweetDeck Tricks and Tips To Try Out

May 6, 2016

If you’re a social media manager and you’re taking care of more than one account, you probably already know about TweetDeck. If you don’t, now is the chance to get familiar with it – it’s a great social media dashboard application where you can manage multiple Twitter accounts on the one interface. But more than that, it’s also a great … More 5 TweetDeck Tricks and Tips To Try Out

Twitter third party clients continue to shut down and its API is just getting more restrictive

Apr 17, 2016

Even though Google sometimes reaches over into the territory of being too invasive or a bit overreaching with its services, it can often get away with it thanks to it’s insistence on not being evil. In contrast, when Facebook violates the privacy of its ussiteers, there is usually a fair amount of outcry about it. … More Twitter third party clients continue to shut down and its API is just getting more restrictive

Twitter to close the door on its Windows TweetDeck app

Mar 18, 2016

On April 15 Twitter will end support for the app, which lets users create a dashboard for managing multiple accounts simultaneously. The microblogging site said Thursday that though support for the Windows app will end, users will still be able to get the same experience from the Web version. The move is geared toward “enhancing … More Twitter to close the door on its Windows TweetDeck app

Twitter says your timeline isn’t changing

Feb 7, 2016

Were you panicking at the thought of Twitter messing with your timeline order? Were you declaring #RIPTwitter and getting ready to move to Peach? Relax. Twitter chief Jack Dorsey has piped up to say that there’s no truth to the rumors of a Facebook-like feed arriving next week. It was “never planned,” he says. In fact, … More Twitter says your timeline isn’t changing

Twitter stock is seeing a mini-rally today after hitting an all-time low yesterday, on rumors that News Corp was eyeing a tie-up with the company.

Jan 21, 2016

Twitter stock is seeing a mini-rally today after hitting an all-time low yesterday, on rumors that News Corp was eyeing a tie-up with the company. Twitter didn’t comment on the report,and News Corp apparently denied the rumor, but the fact that the rumor surfaced and picked up speed so quickly points to just how precarious the … More Twitter stock is seeing a mini-rally today after hitting an all-time low yesterday, on rumors that News Corp was eyeing a tie-up with the company.

Removing Twitter’s 140-character limit is Jack Dorsey’s biggest gamble yet

Jan 9, 2016

When Jack Dorsey sent the first tweet on March 21 2006, it was still 294 days until Steve Jobs would unveil the iPhone. There were no apps, and mobile phone messages were almost exclusively sent by text. The limits of text messages were precisely how Dorsey and his fellow founders arrived at the 140-character limit … More Removing Twitter’s 140-character limit is Jack Dorsey’s biggest gamble yet

How To Replace the Twitter “Heart” Button With A Doughnut (Or Whatever You Want)

Nov 8, 2015

Last week, Twitter replaced their star-shaped “Favorite” button with a heart-shaped “Like” button. I don’t like the change, personally — it symbolizes how little control we all have over the massive changes that social media companies make on a whim. But no longer, my friends! Gizmodo just published a little guide on how to replace the … More How To Replace the Twitter “Heart” Button With A Doughnut (Or Whatever You Want)