In the month of October, Twitter made some product announcements and updates. In case you missed any of them, here is a recap.
Product news
Twitter removes invite guest option to improve video broadcast quality
Oct 5: Twitter is removing the option to invite guests when you go live, so we can improve your video broadcast quality. You can find the Tweet here.
Twitter tests prompts on Andriod and iOS
Oct 6: Twitter is testing prompts on Android and iOS that give you a heads up if the convo you’re about to enter could get heated or intense. You can find theTweet here.
Remove a follower without blocking them
Oct 11: The option to remove a follower is now rolling out to everyone on the web.
You can find the Tweet here.
Top Tweets firsts or latest Tweets first
Oct 12: Top Tweets first or latest Tweets first? We’re making it easier to switch between the two timelines and know which one you’re scrolling.
You can find the Tweet here.
Ticketed Space
Oct 14: Don’t miss out on a ticketed Space! The option to purchase tickets is available for everyone on iOS and rolling out on Android globally.
You can find the Tweet here.
Twitter Space now rolling out to everyone on Android and iOs
Oct 21: The option to host a Space is now rolling out to everyone on Android and iOS!
You can find theTweet thread here.
Twitter is testing design changes on replies
Oct 27: With some users on Android and web, Twitter is testing design changes to clarify how replies are organised under a Tweet. You can find theTweets here.
Twitter enables Spaces recording for some iOS hosts
Oct 28: Now you never have to miss out on a Space! Some hosts on iOS have the option to record their Spaces and anyone can listen to and share the recording from the Spaces card.
You can find theTweet here.
Super Follow
Oct 28: Everyone globally on iOS now has the option to Super Follow select creators.
You can find the Tweet here.
Publisher News
Oct 22: Your followers can now subscribe to Revue newsletters directly from Tweets in their timeline. This is already enabled for all Revue writers on desktop and mobile web, with iOS and Android to follow soon. You can find Revue’s Tweet here.
Health News
Oct 12: To inform the policy debate about the future of the internet, Twitter released a position paper. You can find the Tweet thread here and blog here.
Oct 21: Twitter examined the algorithmic amplification of political content on Twitter.
You can find Rumman Chowdhury Tweet thread here and blog here.
Oct 29: Twitter launched a label to highlight “good bots”, and while the label isn’t an endorsement, Twitter wants you to know which bots are made by developers to help, entertain, or just harmlessly share info. You can find theTweet thread here.
@Twitter remains your official source for what’s happening!