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Twitter is no longer a Social Media app – details

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Twitter has changed.

Previously it was listed on the Apple App Store as a social media application. This is no longer the case.

It has now listed itself as a news application. Now whilst I am not sure it will lose its social media status, I do agree it is a good source for breaking news.

Whether its a tweet from a friend who has just tweeted their dinner or tweets from around the world about a subject or live events, these bits of information are all news in one form or another.

I just hope Twitter does not try and ruin its own app even further and destroy what it has built up over the years.

Twitter removes 140 character limit for DM’s next month – full info

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Via Twitter – 

We’ve done a lot to improve Direct Messages over the past year and have much more exciting work on the horizon. One change coming in July that we want to make you aware of now (and first!) is the removal of the 140 character limit in Direct Messages. In order to make this change as seamless as possible for you we’ve included some recommendations below to ensure all your applications and services can handle these longer format messages before we flip the switch.

This can only be a positive move by Twitter allowing longer direct messages. 

Source – Twitter

Twitter – no more notifications once you have reached 25 devices and or apps

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If you have 25 devices/apps or more with granted permission to interact with twitter, once you go to add a new interaction notifications will not be allowed.

See here https://support.twitter.com/groups/55-troubleshooting/topics/234-mobile-apps/articles/20169333-managing-push-notifications-on-twitter-for-android

At the moment I cannot activate push notifications on twitter for android on my Note 3.

I just wonder if this is a method whereby twitter charge dependant on needs. Or maybe they will allow free up to a certain amount of connections?

Twitter receives cross platform app updates and via the web too

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Twitter announced on its blog that it had made changes to its apps across android, iOS and the mac and web to provide a better unified look and direct message syncing.

So now if you read a direct message on your iPhone it will show read on your android tablet or vice versa. Search has been improved too, and the iOS app has finally caught up with the android app and offers tweet composer for better new tweet operation.

However, the tablet design on android is still the phone version and looks terrible. Your tweets aren’t sync across timelines.

I did notice that the android app has had a few cosmetic tweaks and changing the notification sound now works.

So what else would you like the official twitter app to offer?

Twitter is going to track you 24/7 – so how do you turn off the tracking

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In a blog post, Twitter announced that they’re “experimenting with new ways of targeting ads,” by planning to track you around the web, even when you leave Twitter. They will then relay that information to advertisers to craft better adverts. But don’t panic.

First up, Twitter are being upfront and honest. Of course you may think that doesn’t make any difference. But have no fear, there is a solution. First, you will need to use a desktop pc, and log into twitter and visit your accounts settings page.

Then –

-Uncheck the box that says “Tailor Twitter based on my recent website visits.”
-Uncheck the box that says “Tailor ads based on information shared by ad partners.”
-Scroll down and click “Save Changes.”

You are no safe from 24/7 tracking.

Twitter $10 billion IPO approaches

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Twitter over the last year or so has started to reign in its business and prevent third party twitter apps from being developed. And there was good reason for this. It needed control of its business and the potential revenue to follow.

So with the IPO set at $10 billion that’s a substantial number and assuming the IPO succeeds monetary returns are going to be expected.

So what could this do to twitter ? You could see an increase in advertising, selling and maybe a small charge to use service. Perhaps, different tiers that offer different levels of services and access.

So how would you feel about see more advertising between your tweets or even paying for the service?

Do You Use Twitter – Tweeting becomes official

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The act of tweeting, that is, posting to Twitter, is now officially part of the English language according to the Oxford English Dictionary.The Chief editor John Simpson announced the addition of the word, both as a noun and as a verb, in his latest update.

The word “tweet” was in the dictionary before, dating back to at least 1851 as an imitative word for bird calls. But the definition has now been expanded to include its use to include: “To make a posting on the social networking service Twitter. Also: to use Twitter regularly or habitually.” It also includes its use as a noun for the messages.

Welcome to the 21st Century.