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  1. Maura

    Twitter Launches New Tweetstorm Threading Feature

    Recode reports that Twitter has today launched a new feature that it has been trialling for several months, threading, a.k.a. “tweetstorms,” or the ability to send a string of connected tweets that Twitter will automatically turn into a thread and publish together. The tweetstorm” will also get...
  2. Maura

    Instagram and Twitter Are Attracting Millions of New Users

    Recode reports today that both Instagram and Twitter have just reported very successful quarters as far as attracting millions of new users is concerned. Facebook-owned Instagram now has 700 million monthly active users, after adding 100 million accounts in just 4 months, eclipsing the 6 months...
  3. Maura

    Twitter Launches New and Improved “Explore” Tab on iOS

    Following a lengthy testing process that began last October, Twitter has today announced the official launch of its revamped “Explore” tab on the iOS version of its app. The new tab is designed to provide one-stop access to trends, search, Moments, and live video. MacRumors writes that Twitter...
  4. Maura

    Twitter iOS App Gets Livestreaming

    Twitter for iPhone and iPad has today added livestreaming broadcasts directly from the app, a result of Twitter’s acquisition of Periscope back in 2013, writes 9to5 Mac. It’s pretty simple to use, all you have to do is compose a Tweet and then look for the new “Live” button, which will be...
  5. Maura

    Twitter Announces New Stickers Photo Editing Feature

    The official Twitter blog has today announced a new #Stickers photo editing feature, which its calling “a fun new way to add creativity to your photos and connect them to the world on Twitter.” Once the new feature rolls out over the next few weeks, you’ll be able to browse from the rotating...
  6. Maura

    Twitter Adds “Go Live” Periscope Button for Select Number of iOS Users

    MacRumors reports that Twitter has started to roll out a new live-streaming Periscope button in its iOS app that enables users to start real-time broadcasting via the first-party Twitter app without having to move to the Periscope app. If the user doesn’t have Periscope already installed on...
  7. Maura

    Periscope Now Streams Directly Into Your Timeline on Twitter

    AppleInsider reports that Twitter has announced that users of the iOS Twitter app can now view streaming Periscope videos directly in their timeline without having to switch over to the Periscope app. Tweets embedded with both live broadcasts and delayed broadcasts will now be able to be viewed...
  8. Maura

    Twitter Launches New Polls Feature

    Twitter has today announced a new feature that will enable users to create their own mini polls on Twitter. Here’s the official Twitter blog describing the new feature: While Twitter has previously enabled users to participate in polls by tweeting questions and tracking replies, counting...
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