In January, Twitter made some product and health news announcements. In case you missed it, here is a recap.
Jan 6: Tweet reaction videos can now start on Twitter!
Twitter is testing out Tweet reactions videos. Testing iOS: When you tap the Retweet icon, choose “Quote Tweet with reaction” to create and customize your very one Tweet.
Jan 10: New Search Bar
Now testing on iOS: some of you will see a new search bar or Left-pointing magnifying glass icon on the Home tab to easily search Twitter right when you open the app.
Jan 11: Events from accounts blocked won’t appear in the explore tab
Now across Android, iOS, and web, Events from accounts you’ve blocked or muted won’t appear in your Explore tab, “What’s happening” sidebar and emails, or Event-based notifications.
Jan 13: Update on Spaces Recording
The option for hosts to record is now available for everyone on Android and iOS
Jan 19: Android is here
If you’re on Android, you can now engage in Communities via the Twitter app
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Jan 17: Misleading Tweet test features expands to Brazil, Spain & Philippines
Twitter misleading Tweets test feature has now expanded to those in Brazil, Spain and the Philippines.
Twitter has received around 3M reports calling out Tweets that violate their policies & help understand new misinformation trends.
Jan 25: Transparency Center
Here's an update to Twitter’s Transparency Center spelling out how they have been enforcing rules. You can find our blog here.
@Twitter remains your official source for what’s happening!
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