Tag: Twitter

Twitter’s renaming as X saw its weekly active users drop
Twitter’s renaming as X saw its weekly active users drop

The X app fell four spots in the Overall category rankings to No 36 earlier this month as its installs decreased by 8 per cent, according to data from app intelligence firm Sensor Tower.

  • Tuesday, 29 August 2023
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Musk to remove Block feature on X, users say 'terrible idea'

Elon Musk has said that the block feature on X (formerly Twitter) is being removed and users will not be able to block others except in direct messages (DMs), a move that left several users angry.

  • Saturday, 19 August 2023
Twitter.com starts switching over to X
Twitter.com starts switching over to X.com on iOS

When users copy and post URLs from the share sheet in the X app for iOS, the links now initiate with "x.com" rather than the more familiar "twitter.com", reports The Verge.

  • Sunday, 13 August 2023
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Twitter fined $350K for delayed response to Trump's account search warrant

Elon Musk's Twitter faced a $350,000 fine earlier this year for refusing to comply with a search warrant concerning former US President Donald Trump's account on the micro-blogging platform.

  • Thursday, 10 August 2023
Musk's X pays Indian creators in second ad share lot
Musk's X pays Indian creators in second ad share lot

Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday started paying Indian creators their share of ads revenue in the second lot under its newly launched 'ads revenue sharing programme' for creators.

  • Wednesday, 09 August 2023
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X, formerly known as Twitter, may soon allow users to shorten tweets and posts

Twitter, now known as X, sees changes under Elon Musk's ownership. New feature in works lets users sort profile posts. Musk excited, launch date unclear.

  • Tuesday, 08 August 2023
Twitter fails to publish monthly India compliance report, shows poodle sitting in a chair
Twitter fails to publish monthly India compliance report, shows poodle sitting in a chair

The monthly report has not appeared on the X Transparency portal yet, which normally appears on every first day of the month like other social media platforms like Meta and WhatsApp, etc.

  • Saturday, 05 August 2023
Elon Musk unveils 'X' live feature, does bicep curls at work
Elon Musk unveils 'X' live feature, does bicep curls at work

Elon Musk introduces new features on X (formerly Twitter), including hiding blue tick and live video capability for engaging updates.

  • Saturday, 05 August 2023
X formerly Twitter unveils blue tick privacy for paid users
X, formerly Twitter, unveils blue tick privacy for paid users

Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) rolls out features, allowing paid Blue members to hide checkmarks, while offering various perks. Giant X logo removed from HQ.

  • Wednesday, 02 August 2023
Neighbours fume at new X logo, Musk says won't leave San Francisco
Neighbours fume at new X logo, Musk says won't leave San Francisco

The Elon Musk-run company has put a huge X logo on its headquarters in the city which emits strong lights throughout the night. Now, people living around are looking to purchase window blinds to block out the light coming from X logo.

  • Sunday, 30 July 2023
You need 15 mn impressions, 500 followers to earn money on Musk’s X
You need 15 mn impressions, 500 followers to earn money on Musk’s X

For eligible creators who set up their payout details, you will receive a payment the week of July 31 if you meet the criteria and your payout amount exceeds the minimum threshold of $50, the company said in an update.

  • Saturday, 29 July 2023
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Twitter to make dark mode default: Elon Musk

As Twitter is being rebranded as X, its owner Elon Musk on Friday announced that the company will make dark mode default on the platform and "dim will be deleted."

  • Friday, 28 July 2023
Twitter rebranding: Introducing X as the new identity, farewell to the iconic blue bird logo
Twitter rebranding: Introducing X as the new identity, farewell to the iconic blue bird logo

Elon Musk renamed Twitter to X, changed the logo to X, and redirected x.com to Twitter.com. HQ displayed Light X. Humorous remarks about "X Videos" ensued.

  • Monday, 24 July 2023
Elon Musk teases new logo as Twitter plans iconic blue bird's transformation
Elon Musk teases new logo as Twitter plans iconic blue bird's transformation

Elon Musk's Twitter announcements spark buzz - seeks to change logo, hints with video. Users creatively submit designs for the platform's transformation. Excitement ensues.

  • Sunday, 23 July 2023
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Twitter to restrict DMs for unverified accounts to reduce spam

Twitter has announced to restrict direct messages (DMs) for unverified accounts in order to reduce spam on the platform.

  • Saturday, 22 July 2023
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