Twitter is reportedly working on finally adding end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for direct messages (DMs) exchanged between users on the social media platform. This is a sought-after and massively requested feature that will help protect private communications from anyone sitting between the conversation parties or even legal requests. Twitter had attempted to prototype an … [Read more...] about Twitter source code indicates end-to-end encrypted DMs are coming
How to download your Tweets: Access your Twitter archive
If you want to get a copy of your Twitter data, in the form of all your Tweets, so that you can save some precious memories or just know you've got them in case the social media service ever ceases to exist, there is a process in place. It takes a few steps and isn't the quickest, but it'll get you a file for download with all your Tweets in it. Here's how to do it. How to … [Read more...] about How to download your Tweets: Access your Twitter archive
Want to leave Twitter? Here are three cool alternatives to try
There's a lot going on with Twitter right now. Elon Musk has taken it over, fired thousands of employees, and is rolling out (and rolling back) changes on a near-daily basis at this point. It's pure chaos, honestly. If you're uncomfortable with what's happening at Twitter for whatever reason, you can simply choose to use another platform instead. Best Twitter … [Read more...] about Want to leave Twitter? Here are three cool alternatives to try
Twitter verified checkmarks for all – except Android users
Twitter has revamped the way verification works and anyone can get a blue checkmark right now - so long as they aren't using an Android phone. There's been so much Twitter news of late that it's very easy to have missed bits and pieces. All you need to know for the sake of reading this is that you can now get a blue checkmark by paying for Twitter Blue. That's all that's … [Read more...] about Twitter verified checkmarks for all – except Android users
Twitter Blue subscription service: What’s included and how much is it?
Twitter offers a paid subscription service called Twitter Blue. It includes premium features like the ability to undo tweets and more recently, also grants you a blue checkmark. Having launched back in June 2021, it's rolled out to the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand so far, but will eventually roll out more broadly in the future. Here's what you need to … [Read more...] about Twitter Blue subscription service: What’s included and how much is it?
Twitter reactivated the ‘Official’ gray check for accounts that are actually verified
Okay, so Twitter broke its own verification system by making the blue check — previously a signal that the account had provided information about its owner’s identity — available for purchase. Yesterday, which is approximately a month ago in Elon Musk time, a solution rolled out: gray checks that indicated that the account was official. By the end of the day, those checks had … [Read more...] about Twitter reactivated the ‘Official’ gray check for accounts that are actually verified
How to delete your Twitter account permanently
Whether you're just getting a bit caught up in the emotion of online spats, you want to detox your life from digital influences, or you just don't like the direction Elon Musk is taking it, there are plenty of reasons you might want to delete your Twitter account. However, doing it permanently actually requires you to jump through a few hoops, so you might like some guidance … [Read more...] about How to delete your Twitter account permanently
How to deactivate your Twitter account
Twitter’s a convenient way to get your memes, world news, and pop culture hot takes all in one place. However, being an active Twitter user requires sifting through a daily deluge of toxic characters, including QAnon, white supremacists, bots, and deepfakes. In addition, a recent change of management may have you strongly considering the advantages of bailing. And there’s no … [Read more...] about How to deactivate your Twitter account
Twitter Blue users can now access revamped Spaces featuring podcasts
After announcing a revamp to Twitter Spaces back in late August, the feature was only available to select users. Now, Twitter has opened the feature to Twitter Blue subscribers using an iOS device, allowing them to experience podcasts, audio stations, and Spaces audio by testing the feature through Twitter Blue Labs. When Twitter Spaces first launched, it was an audio … [Read more...] about Twitter Blue users can now access revamped Spaces featuring podcasts
Twitter Finally Lets You Edit Your Tweets
There is no denying that Twitter is easily one of the best social media outlets when you are talking about sharing your thoughts and more importantly, staying up to date with everything that is going on around the world. Earlier today, the company introduced podcasts by integrating them into Spaces and redesigning that area, and now, after a long, long time of users demanding … [Read more...] about Twitter Finally Lets You Edit Your Tweets