Social media application TweetDeck, which has now been changed to X Pro, on Wednesday (August 16) transformed into a paid service that would now be available to users via yearly or a monthly subscription charge.

On Tuesday (August 15), some users, who attempted to access X Pro, were being diverted to a paid-subscription sign-up page that asked them to pay an annual fee of $84.

In the month of July, X announced that TweetDeck, which is a popular application that allows users to access and monitor multiple accounts at a single time, would be available to only "verified" account holders from the month of August.

The popular social media firm, which was taken over by billionaire Elon Musk in the year 2022, has been announcing new ways to make profits. After he bought Twitter, now known as X, Musk went on a massive layoff spree to cut down expenses and also increased its paid subscription fee.

Last week, the Chief Executive Officer of the company, Linda Yaccarino said that the organisation was "close" to breaking even and would strengthen staffing that had been slashed by Musk.

The verified users of platform X are mostly the ones that have paid to receive the blue checkmark, though Musk has gifted the verification symbol to some.

TweetDeck, which was launched over a decade ago, shows messages in columns and its search and posting functions operate differently from the website or the application.

Twitter bought London-based TweetDeck in the year 2011, at a price tag of&nbsp;$40 million at the time.

<h2>X may soon add ID verification to tackle bots</h2>

Meanwhile, social media giant X, formerly known as Twitter, may soon add ID verification features for preventing impersonation. According to a report by Engadget on Thursday (August 17), app researcher Nima Owji shared a screenshot on X which showed that the platform is working on an additional verification feature that requires users to upload a copy of their government-issued ID and snap a selfie.

"X keeps working on the ID verification. You should upload a photo of your ID and take a live selfie," Owji said late Thursday. He had first spotted an “ID-verified” badge on Musk’s profile earlier in August. “Verify your account by providing government-issued ID,” the X description reads. “This usually takes about 5 minutes,” it adds.

<h2>X to address shadowbanning soon: Musk</h2>

X owner Elon Musk says that the social media giant will address shadowbanning soon. Shadowbanning would not outrightly ban users, but make changes that ensure their content is no longer circulated and kept out of public view.

After taking over Twitter last year, Musk attempted to prove that shadowbanning was a common practice on the social media network. He insisted that users should have the right to know if they’ve been shadowbanned.&nbsp;

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Social media application TweetDeck, which has now been changed to X Pro, on Wednesday (August 16) transformed into a paid service that would now be available to users via yearly or a monthly subscription charge.

Social media application TweetDeck, which has now been changed to X Pro, on Wednesday (August 16) transformed into a paid service that would now be available to users via yearly or a monthly subscription charge. On Tuesday (August 15), some users, who attempted to access X Pro, were being diverted to a paid-subscription sign-up page that asked them to pay an annual fee of $84. In the month of July, X announced that TweetDeck, which is a popular application that allows users to access and monitor multiple accounts at a single time, would be available to only "verified" account holders from the month of August. The popular social media firm, which was taken over by billionaire Elon Musk in the year 2022, has been announcing new ways to make profits. After he bought Twitter, now known as X, Musk went on a massive layoff spree to cut down expenses and also increased its paid subscription fee. Last week, the Chief Executive Officer of the company, Linda Yaccarino said that the organisation was "close" to breaking even and would strengthen staffing that had been slashed by Musk. The verified users of platform X are mostly the ones that have paid to receive the blue checkmark, though Musk has gifted the verification symbol to some. TweetDeck, which was launched over a decade ago, shows messages in columns and its search and posting functions operate differently from the website or the application. Twitter bought London-based TweetDeck in the year 2011, at a price tag of $40 million at the time. X may soon add ID verification to tackle bots Meanwhile, social media giant X, formerly known as Twitter, may soon add ID verification features for preventing impersonation. According to a report by Engadget on Thursday (August 17), app researcher Nima Owji shared a screenshot on X which showed that the platform is working on an additional verification feature that requires users to upload a copy of their government-issued ID and snap a selfie. "X keeps working on the ID verification. You should upload a photo of your ID and take a live selfie," Owji said late Thursday. He had first spotted an “ID-verified” badge on Musk’s profile earlier in August. “Verify your account by providing government-issued ID,” the X description reads. “This usually takes about 5 minutes,” it adds. X to address shadowbanning soon: Musk X owner Elon Musk says that the social media giant will address shadowbanning soon. Shadowbanning would not outrightly ban users, but make changes that ensure their content is no longer circulated and kept out of public view. After taking over Twitter last year, Musk attempted to prove that shadowbanning was a common practice on the social media network. He insisted that users should have the right to know if they’ve been shadowbanned. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

X puts social media application X Pro, formerly known as TweetDeck, behind paywall

Starting next month, Twitter users may have to shell out extra money to read news articles. Twitter boss Elon Musk on Saturday informed that the microblogging platform will allow media publishers to charge users to read their articles.

Starting next month, Twitter users may have to shell out extra money to read news articles. Twitter boss Elon Musk on Saturday informed that the microblogging platform will allow media publishers to charge users to read their articles. Unlike buying an entire month or year subscription as is the conventional strategy employed by paywall publications, the users will be charged on a "per article basis". However, they might end up paying more if they do not avail the monthly subscription service, informed Musk. "Rolling out next month, this platform will allow media publishers to charge users on a per article basis with one click," tweeted Musk. "This enables users who would not sign up for a monthly subscription to pay a higher per article price for when they want to read an occasional article. Should be a major win-win for both media orgs & the public," he added. Rolling out next month, this platform will allow media publishers to charge users on a per article basis with one click. This enables users who would not sign up for a monthly subscription to pay a higher per article price for when they want to read an occasional article.… — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 29, 2023 × It is yet unclear if Twitter will be taking a share of the pie of the subscription or if only the publisher will receive the money. Some netizens also quizzed if the media publishers that are already using a paywall for subscription-based content will also be participating in the service. ALSO READ | Elon Musk's 420 strategy: Twitter relaxes cannabis advertising rules to attract more companies Musk and Twitter's new money-making avenues Ever since taking over Twitter after completing the $44 billion deal, Musk has been seeking new avenues to generate revenues for the company. He has already fired more than 80 per cent of the Twitter staff to make the books leaner. Musk started the Twitter Blue subscription service last year under which any user can receive the blue checkmark after paying a certain fee and providing identification proof. WATCH | Elon Musk merges Twitter with X Corp × Earlier this month, Musk informed that creators on Twitter will be able to charge certain money from users to access their content, ranging from 'longform text to hours-long video'. Creators have been given the freedom to offer monthly subscriptions in the $2.99, $4.99, or $9.99 bracket. Musk, in a tweet thread, informed that for the next 12 months, the creators will be making most of the money as Twitter will not charge anything. Earlier this week, Twitter modified its advertisement regulations, allowing cannabis companies to advertise their products on the platform freely. "Going forward, certified advertisers may feature packaged cannabis products in ad creative," the company stated in a press release. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Elon Musk says you'll have to pay to read news on Twitter from next month. Know why

Just days after taking over Twitter as the "Chief Twit", Elon Musk has been openly pondering on how to bring in money. The company has already made certain moves, like laying off half of its global workforce and starting to charge $8 per month for the once-free blue tick verification.

Now, as per reports, Musk is considering putting the social media platform behind a paywall.

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This comes as the social media giant reports that it has seen an uptick in new users since the Tesla CEO took over.

As per a Platformer report citing sources in the know, the eccentric billionaire and tech investor David Sacks have been debating the concept of putting a paywall in place for all Twitter users.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/millions-of-followers-blue-tick-go-down-the-drain-as-twitter-suspends-accounts-for-impersonating-elon-musk-532034">Millions of followers, blue-tick go down the drain as Twitter suspends accounts for impersonating Elon Musk</a>

The exact design of the paywall is yet unknown. However, according to a Daily Mail report citing an anonymous source, one idea talks of a possibility where anyone could use the site for a limited period of time each month and then pay a fee to keep surfing.&nbsp;

And no, this would not come under the much-debated $8 fee for a blue tick, but would most probably be an add-on charge.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/musks-56-billion-tesla-pay-package-lawsuit-goes-to-trial-november-14-532104" hreflang="en">Musk's $56 billion Tesla pay package lawsuit goes to trial November 14</a>

Even as Musk ponders new sources of monetisation, reports suggest that holding on to the platform's existing sources of revenue has become a task. Amid fears that Twitter won't be a 'safe place for brands', several advertisers have stopped or paused their ads on the platform.

It remains to be seen whether the beloved blue bird will maintain its appeal or if users will keep jumping ship to other similar platforms.

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Just days after taking over Twitter as the "Chief Twit", Elon Musk has been openly pondering on how to bring in money. The company has already made certain moves, like laying off half of its global workforce and starting to charge $8 per month for the once-free blue tick verification.

Just days after taking over Twitter as the "Chief Twit", Elon Musk has been openly pondering on how to bring in money. The company has already made certain moves, like laying off half of its global workforce and starting to charge $8 per month for the once-free blue tick verification. Now, as per reports, Musk is considering putting the social media platform behind a paywall. Watch | Gravitas: Twitter in a debt trap after Musk takeover? This comes as the social media giant reports that it has seen an uptick in new users since the Tesla CEO took over. As per a Platformer report citing sources in the know, the eccentric billionaire and tech investor David Sacks have been debating the concept of putting a paywall in place for all Twitter users. Also read | Millions of followers, blue-tick go down the drain as Twitter suspends accounts for impersonating Elon Musk The exact design of the paywall is yet unknown. However, according to a Daily Mail report citing an anonymous source, one idea talks of a possibility where anyone could use the site for a limited period of time each month and then pay a fee to keep surfing. And no, this would not come under the much-debated $8 fee for a blue tick, but would most probably be an add-on charge. Also read | Musk's $56 billion Tesla pay package lawsuit goes to trial November 14 Even as Musk ponders new sources of monetisation, reports suggest that holding on to the platform's existing sources of revenue has become a task. Amid fears that Twitter won't be a 'safe place for brands', several advertisers have stopped or paused their ads on the platform. It remains to be seen whether the beloved blue bird will maintain its appeal or if users will keep jumping ship to other similar platforms. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Twitter users may soon have to pay more than just $8 as Musk deliberates putting platform behind paywall

BMW is changing up a gear in its drive to charge people subscriptions for features in their cars, effectively putting functionality behind a paywall. WION gets you more details in this report.

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