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What is Twitter Blue? New subscription service ‘coming soon’ where you PAY for some features
TWITTER is rumoured to be working on subscription service called Twitter Blue that would cost users $2.99 a month.
The tech giant had previously confirmed exploring the concept of users paying for certain features but an app researcher now claims to have evidence of its plans.
What is Twitter Blue?
Rumours suggest Twitter Blue is similar to Twitter but with new and exclusive features.
Famed tech blogger and leaker Jane Manchun Wong recently tweeted: “Twitter is calling their upcoming Subscription Service “Twitter Blue”, priced at $2.99/month for now, including paid features like: Undo Tweets.”
The blogger included screenshots alongside the tweet that appear to show a new feature called “Bookmark Collections”.
She suggested paying users will be able to start saving their favourite tweets into a ‘Collection’ space.
Wong tweeted screenshots of what she claims to have discovered[/caption]
A bit like how Instagram now has a “Saved” section for all your favourite Instagram posts.
Wong also tweeted: “Twitter is also working on tiered subscription pricing model, with one tier having more paid features than the other.
“For example, users on higher-priced tiers could enjoy premium experiences, such as clutter-free news reading experience.”
We have reached out to Twitter for comment on Wong’s claims.
However, the social media platform doesn’t usually comment on Wong’s work even when it’s accurate.
Twitter is known to be testing out a new Tip Jar feature that will let you send money to your favourite tweeters.
As the only major social network that allows full nudity, some people think the move could make Twitter the new OnlyFans.
The Twitter tip feature has started rolling out on Twitter’s Android and iOS apps.
Twitter announced the feature on its own platform by tweeting: “Show your love, leave a tip.
“Now testing Tip Jar, a new way to give and receive money on Twitter”.
It added: “More coming soon…”.
What to do if your Twitter is hacked
Here’s some tips…
You need to contact Twitter’s official support and tell them what’s happened.
If you get your account back you should change your password immediately.
If you’re using that password for any other accounts you should change them too.
You should also revoke access to any third-party applications.
Twitter has its own list of useful security tips.
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Instagram is making it easier for you to publicly display your pronouns on your profile.
And, Facebook is facing backlash in the US over plans to create a version of Instagram for children under 13.
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