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X, formerly known as Twitter, has launched a feature of live videos on iOS. The format of the functionality is the same as it was in X’s now-discontinued separate livestreaming app ‘Periscope.’

 

CEO Elon Musk and engineers at X seem to be pretty hyped about live videos arriving on X, although at least at surface level, there isn’t much that it could potentially offer. Live streaming typically works as a successful engagement feature when live streamers consistently come live to connect with followers with entertaining content. When that is not the case, users eventually lose interest in tuning in.

X Introduces Live Videos Feature on iOS



X, previously known as Twitter, is making its Ads Revenue Sharing program available to all creators around the world. As a result, creators will be able to earn from ads displayed in replies on their posts.

 

X is Rolling Out the Ads Revenue Sharing Program to All Creators



Twitter is undergoing a major change: the platform will soon be known as “X,” as confirmed by the CEO Elon Musk himself. When you visit X.com, you will be redirected to Twitter.com, and will also see a new “interim X logo” in place of the iconic bird logo for Twitter.  

 

The day before, Musk joined a Twitter Spaces session where after an hour of silence, he finally confirmed that the new Twitter logo would be out the next day. While Twitter’s business has already been renamed as X corp, it’s the first time that the platform’s logo will become a symbol for the change.

Twitter to be Soon Rebranded to ‘X’



After showing a brief appearance on the Play Store a few days back, Meta’s latest Twitter-like app Threads went officially live on web for a short period of time for everyone to view and explore it. Threads is set to be launched tomorrow on iOS and probably Android too.

 

The app’s early access was provided to a handful of accounts, including those belonging to Mark Zuckerberg, Netflix, Instagram, Adam Mosseri, as well as some renowned creators and brands. These Threads profiles, however, were taken down after some time.

 

Instagram’s Twitter Competitor ‘Threads’ to be Released on July 6



TweetDeck, which is Twitter’s native tweet management platform, is being updated with new and improved features. On the other hand, however, TweetDeck is going to become a Twitter Blue exclusive feature in the next 30 days.

 

 

New additions to TweetDeck include an updated tweet composer, improved Advanced search filters, option to categorize TweetDeck columns into Top Tweets or Latest Tweets, and a Video Docking feature that allows one to watch a video while working with other functions.

Twitter to Begin Charging Users for TweetDeck



Meta reportedly accidentally released its newly developed Twitter-like app ‘Threads’ into the Google Play store for a brief moment. The occurrence was spotted by app researcher Alessandro Paluzzi who shared screenshots of some UI elements of the app.

 

 

The screenshots show what Threads looks like, and its format and interface appear to be very similar to Twitter. It has all the features that are part of Twitter, including character counts, icons for attachment, liking, sharing, reposting, and replying, circular profile pictures, and Meta’s version of verification checks. In one of the images that shows the app’s login screen, it is evident that Threads users will be able to log in using their Instagram accounts.

Meta’s Upcoming Twitter-Like App ‘Threads’ Could be Rolling Out Soon



Twitter has added a new tab in the app ‘Highlights’ for subscribers of Twitter Blue after having tested it for a month with a limited number of users. Similar to Highlights on Instagram, this tab is where users can add their own favourite or best tweets which will be displayed on their profiles.

 

 

In the three dots menu on the top right of a tweet, you will find a new option ‘add/remove from Highlights,’ using which you can add any of your tweet to the Highlights tab or remove it if it’s already there. Your Highlights will not appear on other users’ feeds, but anyone can view your Highlight tweets when they visit your profile.

Twitter Launches Another New Blue-Exclusive Feature: A ‘Highlights’ Tab



Elon Musk has introduced yet another monetization opportunity for creators on Twitter. Creators that are either subscribers of Twitter Blue or have purchased the blue verification check, will be paid for “ads served in their replies.”

 

 

On the other hand, Twitter has reduced ad exposure in the For You and Following timelines by 50%. This is not to be mixed with the recent monetization update, since the number of ads shown in replies remains unchanged, regardless.

Twitter to Start Paying Select Creators Based on Ads Served in Replies



Some Twitter users in the US have recently spotted a voice recording feature in their DMs that has been in testing since 2020. The feature has been available to users in India, Brazil, and Japan, and seems to be expanding to more countries now.

 

What’s evident is that the voice recording tool isn’t entirely new to the platform, much like several other elements that Twitter has either revamped, relaunched, or delayed the roll out of, ever since Musk took over Twitter.

Twitter Expands its Lesser-Known Voice Recording Functionality in DMs to More Regions



Twitter CEO Elon Musk has announced a new Twitter service that he is calling a “win-win” for both the public and media groups. Starting from next month, Twitter will let media publishers charge users who do not wish to subscribe to media offerings, for each article they read.

 

In other words, users who do not sign up to a monthly subscription will be allowed to pay a “higher per article price” for occasional reads. Musk hasn’t revealed any additional information regarding the one-click service or the regulations that publishers will need to comply with.

Twitter Introduces the Option to Pay Per Article for Occasional Reads



In another attempt to acquire more subscribers, Twitter has announced a new policy that requires advertisers to sign up on Twitter Blue or Verification for Organizations to be able to continue running their ad campaigns on the platform. Subscribing to either of the programs would verify an account as a “real” person and/or business, according to the social media company.

 

Twitter Blue costs $8 a month for a blue tick and other features, while the Verification for Organizations offering is more expensive, priced at $1,000 per month for premium customer support and more benefits that aren’t included in Blue. Subscribing to the cheaper offering would add up to $96 a year, which won’t likely equal to a considerable impact on a business’ annual budget.

Twitter Makes it Mandatory for Business Accounts to Become Subscribers in Order to Run Ads



Twitter’s Super Follows feature that was announced in 2021 is being rebranded to ‘Subscriptions,’ with most of its elements maintained. More specifically, Subscriptions will allow subscribers to access exclusive content like tweets, subscriber-only Spaces, and special badges. Twitter additionally plans to bring newsletters and other features to Subscriptions later.

 

Before becoming subscribers of the feature, users can check their eligibility for it from the Subscriptions section in the menu. Subscriptions can be accessed from “Professional Tools” from the three dots menu, and then by clicking “Monetization.” The section also provides analytics of the estimate amount that a subscriber is likely to achieve in a month.

Twitter is Rebranding its Monetization Feature ‘Super Follows’ as ‘Subscriptions’

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