Twitter CEO&nbsp;Elon Musk announced new features of calling and encrypted messaging on Tuesday. These new features are in line with the likes of other social media applications, Facebook and Instagram, which have similar features.&nbsp;

The popular micro-blogging platform was among the Forbes top 10 global apps with the most monthly active users in 2022. Twitter also said earlier this week that it will start a cleansing process by removing and archiving accounts that have been inactive for several years.

“With latest version of app, you can DM reply to any message in the thread (not just most recent) and use any emoji reaction. Release of encrypted DMs V1.0 should happen tomorrow. This will grow in sophistication rapidly," Elon Musk tweeted.

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“The acid test is that I could not see your DMs even if there was a gun to my head. Coming soon will be voice and video chat from your handle to anyone on this platform, so you can talk to people anywhere in the world without giving them your phone number," he added.

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Earlier, Musk announced plans for ‘Twitter 2.0 The Everything App’, which could allow long-form tweets, payments, and encrypted direct messages.&nbsp;

Direct messaging will be available on Twitter starting from Wednesday. However, it’s not clear if calls will be encrypted as well.&nbsp;

Talking about the two new features, Twitter Support wrote, “Introducing DM Replies! You can now reply to any message you receive in DMs, making conversations smoother and more intuitive.”

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The app will also add a new Emoji Picker to DMs, like other apps, which will allow users to react to messages with a wider range of emojis.&nbsp;

Twitter Support added that the platform is working on improving these features while asking for suggestions from Twitter users regarding the new features.&nbsp;

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On November 1 last year, Musk announced that it will now charge users $8 per month for a blue checkmark on the app. The option to pay for a blue tick was revoked&nbsp;after a slew of fake accounts impersonating celebrities and brands paid for the feature and tweeted false information. The subscription was relaunched later.

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On September 1, 2022, Twitter announced that it has started testing the ‘edit button.’ This feature will allow users to alter the tweets within 30 minutes after they are published.&nbsp;

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Twitter Circle, announced in May 2022 allows users to share content with a smaller audience. The feature allows users to choose up to 150 people who will be able to view their tweets when using the feature. This feature appears to be the same as Instagram’s ‘Close Friends’ feature.&nbsp; 
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Twitter CEO Elon Musk announced new features of calling and encrypted messaging on Tuesday. These new features are in line with the likes of other social media applications, Facebook and Instagram, which have similar features.

Twitter CEO Elon Musk announced new features of calling and encrypted messaging on Tuesday. These new features are in line with the likes of other social media applications, Facebook and Instagram, which have similar features. The popular micro-blogging platform was among the Forbes top 10 global apps with the most monthly active users in 2022. Twitter also said earlier this week that it will start a cleansing process by removing and archiving accounts that have been inactive for several years. “With latest version of app, you can DM reply to any message in the thread (not just most recent) and use any emoji reaction. Release of encrypted DMs V1.0 should happen tomorrow. This will grow in sophistication rapidly," Elon Musk tweeted. Also Read | Vietnam will ban anonymous accounts on social media, government decree likely “The acid test is that I could not see your DMs even if there was a gun to my head. Coming soon will be voice and video chat from your handle to anyone on this platform, so you can talk to people anywhere in the world without giving them your phone number," he added. With latest version of app, you can DM reply to any message in the thread (not just most recent) and use any emoji reaction. Release of encrypted DMs V1.0 should happen tomorrow. This will grow in sophistication rapidly. The acid test is that I could not see your DMs even if… — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 9, 2023 × Earlier, Musk announced plans for ‘Twitter 2.0 The Everything App’, which could allow long-form tweets, payments, and encrypted direct messages. Direct messaging will be available on Twitter starting from Wednesday. However, it’s not clear if calls will be encrypted as well. Talking about the two new features, Twitter Support wrote, “Introducing DM Replies! You can now reply to any message you receive in DMs, making conversations smoother and more intuitive.” Watch | Elon Musk spearheads Twitter's 'cleanup' campaign × The app will also add a new Emoji Picker to DMs, like other apps, which will allow users to react to messages with a wider range of emojis. Twitter Support added that the platform is working on improving these features while asking for suggestions from Twitter users regarding the new features. Some new features added and removed to Twitter in recent past $8 for blue tick On November 1 last year, Musk announced that it will now charge users $8 per month for a blue checkmark on the app. The option to pay for a blue tick was revoked after a slew of fake accounts impersonating celebrities and brands paid for the feature and tweeted false information. The subscription was relaunched later. Edit button On September 1, 2022, Twitter announced that it has started testing the ‘edit button.’ This feature will allow users to alter the tweets within 30 minutes after they are published. Twitter circle Twitter Circle, announced in May 2022 allows users to share content with a smaller audience. The feature allows users to choose up to 150 people who will be able to view their tweets when using the feature. This feature appears to be the same as Instagram’s ‘Close Friends’ feature. 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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Have you ever wondered what your pooch is doing alone at home, while you're stuck at work? Do you worry about them and wish there was a way they could contact you whenever they need you?&nbsp;

Well if so, your prayers have been answered. Researchers have now developed a hi-tech option for dogs left at home alone: a ball that lets dogs call their owners.

DogPhone is a ball-shaped device that, when moved, sends a signal to your laptop, launches a video call and sounds like a phone ringing.

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As well as taking the call and hanging up when it's over, the pet parent can also place a call to their pet - although the pooch must move the ball to pick it up.

Existing technology allows you to measure your pets' steps or ring them or remotely give them food, but your dog doesn't really have a choice, explains first author, Dr Ilyena Hirskyj-Douglas of the University of Glasgow.&nbsp;

According to her, studies have shown that giving animals choice and control can improve their welfare.

She said that the DogPhone gives the dog some sense of agency by considering both the owner and the dog.

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Hirskyj-Douglas said the experiment is just one way to demonstrate that dogs can operate technology.&nbsp;

Even though a canine social media, or FaceBark, has not yet been created, Hirskyj-Douglas envisions a day when dogs can call each other.

The possibilities are endless, she said.

As part of the testing process, Hirskyj-Douglas and her nine-year-old black labrador, Zack, tested the DogPhone over 16 days to ensure it had the right level of motion sensitivity.

Despite being shown how the system worked five times, the owner's diary details calls between her and the pet, the latter never appeared to know what he was doing.

During the testing days, Zack was left alone for approximately eight hours. Many of the calls appear to have been accidents, although the team&nbsp;cautions that it may just be human perception.

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Hirskyj-Douglas said the technology might be helpful for pets, especially dogs that find it hard to be separated from their owners. However, she admits the device had caused her anxiety.

She explained that giving dogs a choice is what it is all about. It may not make sense to us what they are choosing, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't have a choice, she added.

Have you ever wondered what your pooch is doing alone at home, while you're stuck at work? Do you worry about them and wish there was a way they could contact you whenever they need you?

Have you ever wondered what your pooch is doing alone at home, while you're stuck at work? Do you worry about them and wish there was a way they could contact you whenever they need you? Well if so, your prayers have been answered. Researchers have now developed a hi-tech option for dogs left at home alone: a ball that lets dogs call their owners. DogPhone is a ball-shaped device that, when moved, sends a signal to your laptop, launches a video call and sounds like a phone ringing. Also read | The verdict is in: Science says Grannies are good for you As well as taking the call and hanging up when it's over, the pet parent can also place a call to their pet - although the pooch must move the ball to pick it up. Existing technology allows you to measure your pets' steps or ring them or remotely give them food, but your dog doesn't really have a choice, explains first author, Dr Ilyena Hirskyj-Douglas of the University of Glasgow. According to her, studies have shown that giving animals choice and control can improve their welfare. She said that the DogPhone gives the dog some sense of agency by considering both the owner and the dog. Also read | Watch | Cow escapes from slaughterhouse, enjoys slide at waterpark in Brazil Hirskyj-Douglas said the experiment is just one way to demonstrate that dogs can operate technology. Even though a canine social media, or FaceBark, has not yet been created, Hirskyj-Douglas envisions a day when dogs can call each other. The possibilities are endless, she said. As part of the testing process, Hirskyj-Douglas and her nine-year-old black labrador, Zack, tested the DogPhone over 16 days to ensure it had the right level of motion sensitivity. Despite being shown how the system worked five times, the owner's diary details calls between her and the pet, the latter never appeared to know what he was doing. During the testing days, Zack was left alone for approximately eight hours. Many of the calls appear to have been accidents, although the team cautions that it may just be human perception. Also read | Canada floods kill one person, leave two missing; rail access cut to Vancouver port Hirskyj-Douglas said the technology might be helpful for pets, especially dogs that find it hard to be separated from their owners. However, she admits the device had caused her anxiety. She explained that giving dogs a choice is what it is all about. It may not make sense to us what they are choosing, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't have a choice, she added.

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