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. 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.

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Twitter has announced that users will now be required to opt for account verification in order to access and use TweetDeck. According to a tweet by the company on Monday, the changes will be enforced in 30 days. Users will have an option to copy their search, list, and profile columns into the new TweetDeck. "This is a one-time option to copy this information into the new TweetDeck," the statement said.&nbsp;

Among few of the new features in TweetDeck 2.0 will be an advanced search to look for content efficiently,&nbsp;&nbsp;decks for cleaner workspaces, and a Column Creator that offers a more intuitive way to create columns.&nbsp;TweetDeck is not available on mobile, and one will need a viewport resolution greater than 500px in width and 500px in height to access the new version of TweetDeck.

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<h2>What is TweetDeck?&nbsp;</h2>

TweetDeck is a valuable tool for Twitter users who want to efficiently manage multiple accounts, track conversations, schedule tweets, and stay engaged with their audience. It allows users to view, organise, and engage with their Twitter feeds all in one place.

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It offers multiple columns that can be customised to display various aspects of Twitter, such as the main timeline, mentions, direct messages, lists, search results, and more.&nbsp;The ability to schedule tweets is particularly useful for individuals or businesses who want to maintain an active presence on Twitter but may not always be available to post in real-time.

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With TweetDeck, you can compose your tweets in advance and specify the exact date and time for them to be published, ensuring a consistent flow of content.

<h2>Twitter now requires login to view site?&nbsp;</h2>

As per reports, it appears that Twitter is now limiting access to its platform for individuals who are not logged into an account.

Previously, non-users or those not logged in could freely browse Twitter's homepage and view public accounts and tweets.

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<h2>Backlash over limited post access</h2>

Elon Musk recently announced that both verified and unverified users would face limitations on the number of posts they could read per day.

Musk cited the need to address concerns related to excessive data scraping and system manipulation. However, this declaration triggered a strong backlash from Twitter users, while advertising experts expressed concerns that it could undermine the authority of new CEO Linda Yaccarino, who assumed her position last month.

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Twitter has announced that users will now be required to opt for account verification in order to access and use TweetDeck. According to a tweet by the company on Monday, the changes will be enforced in 30 days.

Twitter has announced that users will now be required to opt for account verification in order to access and use TweetDeck. According to a tweet by the company on Monday, the changes will be enforced in 30 days. Users will have an option to copy their search, list, and profile columns into the new TweetDeck. "This is a one-time option to copy this information into the new TweetDeck," the statement said. Among few of the new features in TweetDeck 2.0 will be an advanced search to look for content efficiently, decks for cleaner workspaces, and a Column Creator that offers a more intuitive way to create columns. TweetDeck is not available on mobile, and one will need a viewport resolution greater than 500px in width and 500px in height to access the new version of TweetDeck. We have just launched a new, improved version of TweetDeck. All users can continue to access their saved searches & workflows via https://t.co/2WwL3hNVR2 by selecting “Try the new TweetDeck” in the bottom left menu. Some notes on getting started and the future of the product… — Twitter Support (@TwitterSupport) July 3, 2023 × The introduction of charges for TweetDeck, a previously free tool widely utilised by businesses and news organisations for content monitoring, could potentially generate additional revenue for Twitter. What is TweetDeck? TweetDeck is a valuable tool for Twitter users who want to efficiently manage multiple accounts, track conversations, schedule tweets, and stay engaged with their audience. It allows users to view, organise, and engage with their Twitter feeds all in one place. Also Read | Hong Kong police offer HK$1 million bounties for hunt of exiled democracy activists, UK hits back It offers multiple columns that can be customised to display various aspects of Twitter, such as the main timeline, mentions, direct messages, lists, search results, and more. The ability to schedule tweets is particularly useful for individuals or businesses who want to maintain an active presence on Twitter but may not always be available to post in real-time. Also Read | UK witnesses hottest June since records began nearly 140 years ago: Met Office With TweetDeck, you can compose your tweets in advance and specify the exact date and time for them to be published, ensuring a consistent flow of content. Twitter now requires login to view site? As per reports, it appears that Twitter is now limiting access to its platform for individuals who are not logged into an account. Previously, non-users or those not logged in could freely browse Twitter's homepage and view public accounts and tweets. Watch | Japan set to release contaminated Fukushima water into Pacific, angering China × However, starting this week, these users are now greeted with a screen urging them to either sign up or log in to Twitter. The changes were observed by many internet users. Backlash over limited post access Elon Musk recently announced that both verified and unverified users would face limitations on the number of posts they could read per day. Musk cited the need to address concerns related to excessive data scraping and system manipulation. However, this declaration triggered a strong backlash from Twitter users, while advertising experts expressed concerns that it could undermine the authority of new CEO Linda Yaccarino, who assumed her position last month. Individual users are required to pay $8 per month for account verification, whereas organisations are charged $1,000 per month for the service. 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. ×

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American microblogging and social networking service Twitter is working on a `big overhaul` of its TweetDeck platform, which lets users arrange lists and feeds into easy-to-read vertical rows.

The company plans to share more details about the project publicly later this year, product chief Kayvon Beykpour said in an interview with The Verge on Tuesday.

TweetDeck, an alternative Twitter platform owned by the social networking service, offers a number of different features, such as accessing multiple timelines in columns and scheduling tweets.

TweetDeck has not received any significant updates in the last 10 years. The platform hasn`t seen many changes in the way of design or major feature updates in years.

The app launched nearly 12 years ago and was acquired by Twitter in 2011, and it is more or less still the same vertical grid viewer for your various Twitter feeds it started as. Mostly, Twitter has ported over new functions added to its main website and mobile apps while keeping the core TweetDeck design relatively static.

Beykpour and the product team recognise that they haven`t "given TweetDeck a lot of love recently," and they are actively working on a new TweetDeck they plan to show off later this year.

The upcoming changes to the platform are a part of a broader push to improve Twitter`s developer tools and repair its relationship with app makers, with the latter being a longtime contention between Twitter and the broader software development community.

However, Beykpour did not specify whether the new TweetDeck will be released this year or simply previewed for the public. It is also unclear whether this new TweetDeck would feature a refreshed visual design, all-new features, or both. However, whatever form the new platform takes, it will be a breath of fresh air for TweetDeck`s longtime users.

American microblogging and social networking service Twitter is working on a `big overhaul` of its TweetDeck platform, which lets users arrange lists and feeds into easy-to-read vertical rows.

American microblogging and social networking service Twitter is working on a `big overhaul` of its TweetDeck platform, which lets users arrange lists and feeds into easy-to-read vertical rows. The company plans to share more details about the project publicly later this year, product chief Kayvon Beykpour said in an interview with The Verge on Tuesday. TweetDeck, an alternative Twitter platform owned by the social networking service, offers a number of different features, such as accessing multiple timelines in columns and scheduling tweets. TweetDeck has not received any significant updates in the last 10 years. The platform hasn`t seen many changes in the way of design or major feature updates in years. The app launched nearly 12 years ago and was acquired by Twitter in 2011, and it is more or less still the same vertical grid viewer for your various Twitter feeds it started as. Mostly, Twitter has ported over new functions added to its main website and mobile apps while keeping the core TweetDeck design relatively static. Beykpour and the product team recognise that they haven`t "given TweetDeck a lot of love recently," and they are actively working on a new TweetDeck they plan to show off later this year. The upcoming changes to the platform are a part of a broader push to improve Twitter`s developer tools and repair its relationship with app makers, with the latter being a longtime contention between Twitter and the broader software development community. However, Beykpour did not specify whether the new TweetDeck will be released this year or simply previewed for the public. It is also unclear whether this new TweetDeck would feature a refreshed visual design, all-new features, or both. However, whatever form the new platform takes, it will be a breath of fresh air for TweetDeck`s longtime users.

Twitter working on a 'big overhaul' of TweetDeck platform

Twitter Inc said late on Tuesday that the social media website and its dashboard management platform TweetDeck was hit with an outage, with thousands of global users left in the dark.

"You might have had trouble Tweeting, getting notifications, or viewing DMs. We're currently working on a fix, and should be back to normal soon", the company said in a tweet, which did not give further details.

Outage monitoring website Outage.report received more than 4,000 reports of the incident globally, including Japan, Canada and India.

A Twitter representative had earlier told Reuters that the company was investigating issues with TweetDeck, which is used by reporters and other content creators for monitoring tweets from multiple Twitter accounts.

Log in attempts by users of TweetDeck seemed to be redirecting users to Twitter's website.

Twitter Inc said late on Tuesday that the social media website and its dashboard management platform TweetDeck was hit with an outage, with thousands of global users left in the dark.

Twitter Inc said late on Tuesday that the social media website and its dashboard management platform TweetDeck was hit with an outage, with thousands of global users left in the dark. "You might have had trouble Tweeting, getting notifications, or viewing DMs. We're currently working on a fix, and should be back to normal soon", the company said in a tweet, which did not give further details. Outage monitoring website Outage.report received more than 4,000 reports of the incident globally, including Japan, Canada and India. A Twitter representative had earlier told Reuters that the company was investigating issues with TweetDeck, which is used by reporters and other content creators for monitoring tweets from multiple Twitter accounts. Log in attempts by users of TweetDeck seemed to be redirecting users to Twitter's website.

Twitter, TweetDeck suffer global outage, thousands hit

Twitter Inc posted a better-than-expected second-quarter revenue on Friday and an uptick in daily users who see advertisements on the site, driven by changes to show users more relevant content.

However, the company forecast third-quarter revenue below many Wall Street estimates and said revenue growth would lag the first two quarters, partly due to ending some older ad formats.

Twitter's revenue and the number of users have been in focus since the social media platform started deleting millions of spam or fake accounts promoting hate speech or spreading political misinformation, contributing to declines in monthly users through 2018.

The company reported a rise in monthly active users in the first quarter, fueling speculation that Twitter was returning to growth, but has since stopped disclosing its MAU count.

Instead, this quarter it reported monetizable daily active usage (mDAU), a metric it created to measure only users exposed daily to advertising on the site and exclude those who access Twitter via aggregating sites like TweetDeck.

Its monetizable daily active usage (mDAU) hit 139 million, beating analyst expectations of 135 million, according to IBES data from Refinitiv.

Chief Executive Officer Jack Dorsey said machine learning improvements to deliver more relevant content helped drive up to this count.

Twitter reported a second-quarter profit of $1.1 billion, or $1.43 per share, compared with $100 million, or 13 cents per share, a year earlier. Profit was boosted by an income tax benefit of over $1 billion related to corporate restructuring.

Twitter's revenue rose 18% from a year earlier to $841 million, beating Wall Street expectations of $829 million, based on Refinitiv data.

Total advertising revenue rose to $727 million, an increase of 21 per cent&nbsp;year-on-year, as the company continued to improve its ad platform and formats.

It forecast total revenue for the third quarter to be between $815 million and $875 million. Analysts on average were expecting about $869.3 million.

Twitter has continued to bulk up its live and on-demand video content partnerships. On Thursday, NBCUniversal said they would team up to live-stream parts of the 2022 Olympic Games, Twitter's latest move in a series of deals aimed at boosting sports conversation on the platform.

It also expanded its multimedia features, launching a Snapchat-style camera feature in the Twitter app and releasing its long-awaited tool for clipping and publishing video.

Last week, the company rolled out its redesigned site and in March launched "twttr," a prototype app where certain users can test out new features as part of its efforts to make conversations easier to find and follow.

Twitter also recently updated its policies on hateful conduct directed at religious groups and last month introduced a new policy to de-emphasize and label rule-breaking tweets from important sources like politicians, though this has not yet been used.

Total operating expenses, including the cost of revenue, rose by 21 per cent&nbsp;to $766 million, partly due to plans to hire more employees.

Twitter Inc posted a better-than-expected second-quarter revenue on Friday and an uptick in daily users who see advertisements on the site, driven by changes to show users more relevant content.

Twitter Inc posted a better-than-expected second-quarter revenue on Friday and an uptick in daily users who see advertisements on the site, driven by changes to show users more relevant content. However, the company forecast third-quarter revenue below many Wall Street estimates and said revenue growth would lag the first two quarters, partly due to ending some older ad formats. Twitter's revenue and the number of users have been in focus since the social media platform started deleting millions of spam or fake accounts promoting hate speech or spreading political misinformation, contributing to declines in monthly users through 2018. The company reported a rise in monthly active users in the first quarter, fueling speculation that Twitter was returning to growth, but has since stopped disclosing its MAU count. Instead, this quarter it reported monetizable daily active usage (mDAU), a metric it created to measure only users exposed daily to advertising on the site and exclude those who access Twitter via aggregating sites like TweetDeck. Its monetizable daily active usage (mDAU) hit 139 million, beating analyst expectations of 135 million, according to IBES data from Refinitiv. Chief Executive Officer Jack Dorsey said machine learning improvements to deliver more relevant content helped drive up to this count. Twitter reported a second-quarter profit of $1.1 billion, or $1.43 per share, compared with $100 million, or 13 cents per share, a year earlier. Profit was boosted by an income tax benefit of over $1 billion related to corporate restructuring. Twitter's revenue rose 18% from a year earlier to $841 million, beating Wall Street expectations of $829 million, based on Refinitiv data. Total advertising revenue rose to $727 million, an increase of 21 per cent year-on-year, as the company continued to improve its ad platform and formats. It forecast total revenue for the third quarter to be between $815 million and $875 million. Analysts on average were expecting about $869.3 million. Twitter has continued to bulk up its live and on-demand video content partnerships. On Thursday, NBCUniversal said they would team up to live-stream parts of the 2022 Olympic Games, Twitter's latest move in a series of deals aimed at boosting sports conversation on the platform. It also expanded its multimedia features, launching a Snapchat-style camera feature in the Twitter app and releasing its long-awaited tool for clipping and publishing video. Last week, the company rolled out its redesigned site and in March launched "twttr," a prototype app where certain users can test out new features as part of its efforts to make conversations easier to find and follow. Twitter also recently updated its policies on hateful conduct directed at religious groups and last month introduced a new policy to de-emphasize and label rule-breaking tweets from important sources like politicians, though this has not yet been used. Total operating expenses, including the cost of revenue, rose by 21 per cent to $766 million, partly due to plans to hire more employees.

Twitter beats revenue expectation, sees rise in daily users viewing ads

Twitter is considering whether to build a premium version of its popular Tweetdeck interface aimed at professionals, said the company, raising the possibility that it could collect subscription fees from some users for the first time.

Like most other social media companies, Twitter since its founding 11 years ago has focused on building a huge user base for a free service supported by advertising. Last month it reported it had 319 million users worldwide.

But unlike the much-larger Facebook, Twitter has failed to attract enough in advertising revenue to turn a profit even as its popularity with US President Donald Trump and other celebrities makes the network a constant centre of attention.

Subscription fees could come from a version of Tweetdeck, an existing interface that helps users navigate Twitter. 
Twitter is conducting a survey &quot;to assess the interest in a new, more enhanced version of Tweetdeck,&quot; spokeswoman Brielle Villablanca said in a statement on Thursday.

She went on: &quot;We regularly conduct user research to gather feedback about people&#39;s Twitter experience and to better inform our product investment decisions, and we&#39;re exploring several ways to make Tweetdeck even more valuable for professionals.&quot;

There was no indication that Twitter was considering charging fees from all its users.

Word of the survey had earlier leaked on Twitter, where a journalist affiliated with the New York Times posted screenshots of what a premium version of Tweetdeck could look like.

That version could include &quot;more powerful tools to help marketers, journalists, professionals, and others in our community find out what is happening in the world quicker,&quot; according to one of the screenshots posted on the account @andrewtavani.

The experience could be ad-free, the description said.

Other social media firms, such as Microsoft&rsquo;s LinkedIn unit, already have tiered memberships, with subscription versions that offer greater access and data.

In the fourth quarter of 2016, Twitter posted the slowest revenue growth since it went public four years earlier, and revenue from advertising fell year-over-year. The company also said that advertising revenue growth would continue to lag user growth during 2017.

Financial markets speculated about a sale of Twitter last year, but no concrete bids were forthcoming.

(Reuters)

Unlike the much-larger Facebook, Twitter has failed to attract enough in advertising revenue to turn a profit

Twitter is considering whether to build a premium version of its popular Tweetdeck interface aimed at professionals, said the company, raising the possibility that it could collect subscription fees from some users for the first time. Like most other social media companies, Twitter since its founding 11 years ago has focused on building a huge user base for a free service supported by advertising. Last month it reported it had 319 million users worldwide. But unlike the much-larger Facebook, Twitter has failed to attract enough in advertising revenue to turn a profit even as its popularity with US President Donald Trump and other celebrities makes the network a constant centre of attention. Subscription fees could come from a version of Tweetdeck, an existing interface that helps users navigate Twitter. Twitter is conducting a survey "to assess the interest in a new, more enhanced version of Tweetdeck," spokeswoman Brielle Villablanca said in a statement on Thursday. She went on: "We regularly conduct user research to gather feedback about people's Twitter experience and to better inform our product investment decisions, and we're exploring several ways to make Tweetdeck even more valuable for professionals." There was no indication that Twitter was considering charging fees from all its users. Word of the survey had earlier leaked on Twitter, where a journalist affiliated with the New York Times posted screenshots of what a premium version of Tweetdeck could look like. That version could include "more powerful tools to help marketers, journalists, professionals, and others in our community find out what is happening in the world quicker," according to one of the screenshots posted on the account @andrewtavani. The experience could be ad-free, the description said. Other social media firms, such as Microsoft’s LinkedIn unit, already have tiered memberships, with subscription versions that offer greater access and data. In the fourth quarter of 2016, Twitter posted the slowest revenue growth since it went public four years earlier, and revenue from advertising fell year-over-year. The company also said that advertising revenue growth would continue to lag user growth during 2017. Financial markets speculated about a sale of Twitter last year, but no concrete bids were forthcoming. (Reuters)

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