Category: Twitter
Diane Abbott: Social networks ‘shirking responsibilities’ to remove racist abuse
Shadow home secretary Diane Abbott has said social media companies are “shirking their responsibilities” to remove abusive content after racist tweets targeting footballers were found on the site up to five years after being posted. Ms Abbott, herself a regular victim of racism on the platform, was speaking after the Press Association discovered dozens of…
Twitter reduces daily follow limit to 400 to tackle spammers
Twitter has reduced the number of accounts people are allowed to follow daily in a fresh attempt to take on spam and bots across the social network. The site already had a 1,000-a-day cap in place, but the company has now decided to bring the number down to 400 as it grapples with the health…
Twitter urged to tackle disgusting racist attacks on Premier League stars
Twitter has been urged to take action after racially abusive tweets targeting a range of Premier League footballers were found on the site up to five years after being posted. The Press Association found dozens of historical posts with racist language aimed at Premier League players such as Mohamed Salah, Danny Welbeck and Raheem Sterling.…
Twitter rolls out updated swipe camera feature
Twitter has started rolling out an updated camera feature on its app, which users can now access by swiping to the left on their timeline. The move is designed to encourage more users to quickly take and share photos and videos from within Twitter’s own app. Relevant hashtags and location information will be suggested for…
Twitter announces trial programme to improve conversations
Twitter is inviting users to apply for a new testing programme to improve user experience on the site. The social media platform is to launch a new prototype app for successful applicants, within which they will try out potential new features on the service and give feedback to the firm. It is the latest initiative…
Twitter boss admits it needs to improve help for victims of abuse
Twitter boss Jack Dorsey has admitted that the social network needs to do more to help victims of abusive behaviour online. The chief executive said that the company had made progress in improving the health of conversation on Twitter, but admitted that it had placed most of the burden on the victims of abuse. Speaking…
Twitter reports revenue growth but monthly users fall in financial results
Twitter has reported growth in revenue, profit and daily active users as the social media site published its latest set of financial results. The micro-blogging platform revealed revenue had risen 24% on this time last year to 909 million dollars (£705 million), while net income rose from 91 million (£70.6 million) to 255 million dollars…
How an edit feature could work on Twitter, according to founder Jack Dorsey
Speaking on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Mr Dorsey confirmed Twitter was “looking at” the feasibility of the feature and how it could work if implemented. The ability to edit tweets already posted is one of the most common requests made of the platform and its founder – with high-profile users including Kim Kardashian among…
Android users can now access chronological Twitter timeline
A Twitter tool that enables users to switch to a reverse chronological timeline has been rolled out to Android users. In December the social media site introduced a new sparkle icon to the feeds of users on Apple’s iOS platform which enabled them to switch between an algorithm-based feed of “top tweets” and one that…
200 million Tweets about Brexit since referendum. Twitter issues tips on how to mute words.
More than 200 million tweets have been sent referencing Brexit since the result of the EU referendum was announced, according to figures from Twitter. And probably another 200 million more before we come to any kind of agreement! The social media platform has published tips for users who may wish to hear less about the…