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The feature was spotted several months after rampant impersonation derailed the launch of Twitter Blue. News 

X to Implement ID Verification to Curb Impersonation

Adarsh V.K,

X seems to be developing new ID verification features, which comes after the company’s paid verification plans were disrupted by widespread impersonation a few months ago. As per a screenshot shared by app researcher Nima Owji, the platform is now focusing on an extra verification feature that mandates users to upload a government-issued ID copy and take a selfie. Owji, who often reveals unreleased features on X, first noticed the “ID verified” badge on Musk’s profile earlier this month. Now he’s found an in-app message detailing how it works, suggesting…

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It may only apply to the 'new' Tweetdeck (aka X Pro) and not the old, good version. News 

Tweetdeck now offers a paid subscription plan

Adarsh V.K, , , , ,

According to TechCrunch, Tweetdeck, which is now known as X Pro, a popular version of Twitter used by social media professionals, journalists, and others, has been included in the paid Blue subscription. Several users have mentioned that they were asked to subscribe when trying to access the service. The message states that Blue subscribers who have a verified phone number will receive a blue checkmark after their approval. The news is not unexpected, as code discovered by researcher Jane Manchun Wong earlier this year indicated that X Pro was becoming…

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The platform has started paying subscribers who have a high reach and impressions. News 

Elon Musk Introduces New Opportunities for Generous Earnings on X.com

Adriana Marais,

On Friday, Elon Musk lowered the eligibility criteria for sharing advertising revenue from $15 million to $5 million and the minimum payment to $10 from the current $50. The owner of X Corp said that this effectively means that X Premium (formerly Twitter Blue) is free for accounts that generate more than 5 million views. “Please note that only views from verified handles are counted, because otherwise scammers use bots as spam with views to infinity,” said the tech billionaire. Earlier, X Support tweeted that they have lowered the eligibility…

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The latest move from Elon Musk's rebranded platform is available for those paying to use the service. News 

X Gives Option to Conceal Verified Badge for X Blue Subscribers

Nitin Misra

X Blue, formerly known as Twitter Blue, is introducing an intriguing addition for its paid members. As many are aware, acquiring a blue tick (verified badge) on their X profile requires subscribing to the X Blue service, which also grants access to the tweet editing feature and the capability to upload Full HD videos. But now the platform is offering people the option to hide their verified ID if they want to do so. The feature is available from the X app (formerly known as Twitter) settings, but only if…

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The once-coveted blue badge will not show up on the profiles of members who choose to hide it. News 

X Blue users can now conceal their verification badges

Sanjay Patil,

When Twitter Blue, now known as “X Blue,” was initially introduced, one of its key attractions was that users could obtain the highly sought-after blue checkmark by paying for the service. However, in recent months, subscribers have faced criticism for spending $8 per month or $84 per year on this feature. TechCrunch has now observed that the company has added a new functionality for X Blue members on its support page: the option to conceal the verified checkmark on their account. In the Profile Customization section of Account Settings, subscribers…

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The once-coveted blue badge will not show up on the profiles of members who choose to hide it. News 

Subscribers of X Blue, formerly known as Twitter Blue, can now conceal their verification badges

Jim Hendler,

When Twitter Blue, now known as “X Blue,” was initially introduced, one of its key attractions was that users could obtain the highly sought-after blue checkmark by paying for the service. However, in recent months, subscribers have faced criticism for spending $8 per month or $84 per year on this feature. TechCrunch has now observed that the company has added a new functionality for X Blue members on its support page: the option to conceal the verified checkmark on their account. In the Profile Customization section of Account Settings, subscribers…

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"This account is no longer active. Follow @X for updates." News 

Twitter’s New Official Account is @X

Jim Hendler,

Twitter has recently altered its official handle from @Twitter to @X, as pointed out by ReturnByte’s reporter Kris Holt. If you try to access @Twitter, you will be informed that the account is no longer active and directed to follow @X for updates. All previous tweets from @Twitter, or rather, @X, are now accessible through the @X account. That’s not all. The Twitter Blue subscription service name is now @XBlue (Blue subscription) on the main description page. This means that most Twitter handles of X descent have omitted the Twitter…

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Twitter is going to limit the number of direct messages unverified users will be able to send in a bid to counter spam. Here's what we know so far. News 

Unverified Twitter Users To Be Restricted On Number Of Direct Messages Sent

Jim Hendler,

Twitter has revealed plans to modify the functionality of direct messages on its platform, imposing restrictions on unverified accounts (those not subscribed to Twitter Blue) regarding the quantity of DMs they can send. However, Twitter has yet to provide specific details regarding the limit for unverified users. Under Musk, this isn’t the first time a previously free feature has been placed behind the Twitter Blue paywall. It’s almost become commonplace to see Twitter remove even the most important services — like SMS-based two-step account verification and access to Media Studio…

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Elon Musk has suggested that Twitter could soon allow users to post long, complex articles. Here are all the details. News 

Elon Musk Suggests Twitter May Allow for Posting of Lengthier Content

Jim Hendler, ,

Elon Musk, the proprietor of Twitter, has suggested that the platform will soon enable users to share lengthy and intricate articles. Musk responded to a user by stating that Twitter will permit users to post extensive articles containing various media elements, and even go as far as “publishing a book” if they desire. Twitter has gone through a number of significant changes under Elon Musk’s leadership, and is now vastly different than it was before he acquired it. With long-form content like articles and books, Twitter could want to add…

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The platform continues to struggle with ad revenues and the recent changes from Musk don't help its business case. News 

Elon Musk’s Twitter Reveals 50 Percent Drop in Ad Revenue – No Shock to Followers

Jim Hendler,

Elon Musk has acknowledged that Twitter’s financial condition is still suffering, with a significant 50 percent decline in ad revenue. This revelation is quite astonishing, although it shouldn’t come as a shock to those who have been monitoring Twitter’s business progress throughout the years. Musk reportedly paid $44 billion to buy Twitter last year, a much higher value than what Twitter should command. But that’s how it went, and Musk promised that he wants to monetize Twitter faster than the previous management. He decided to bring a bunch of new…

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Tweets started with 140-characters during Dorsey's reign but now with 25,000 characters can you still call them tweet? News 

Twitter Blue Subscribers Allowed to Post Tweets of Up to 25,000 Characters

Jim Hendler,

Twitter has once again expanded the character limit for tweets, allowing Blue subscribers to now post up to 25,000 characters. The company raised the character limit to 4,000 characters in February and later raised it to 10,000 in April. Twitter engineer Prachi Poddar announced the change in a tweet last week, saying, “We’ve increased the NoteTweet (aka longform Tweet) limit from 10,000 characters to 25,000 characters. Enjoy longer NoteTweets and happy tweeting.” The company also made a change to its Twitter blue page. “Want to tweet more than 280 characters?…

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Out of the 1,50,000 early adopters of Twitter Blue, only 68,157 have continued to pay for their subscriptions—suggesting that the churn rate for Twitter Blue is abysmal at best, with only 54.5% of initial subscribers still using the service. News 

Twitter Blue struggles to retain subscribers as users struggle to find value: Report

Jim Hendler, ,

The revamped Twitter Blue has been around for almost six months – it comes with blue checkmarks, the ability to edit tweets and many other benefits. But according to Mashable, Elon Musk’s Twitter has only found 6,40,000 paying subscribers on it. While this is far from what Elon Musk would have hoped for, of Twitter Blue’s 1,50,000 early adopters, Twitter only had about 68,157 paying subscribers as of April 30. “About 1,50,000 users had subscribed to Twitter Blue — which covers Blue Verified — at the time of the break,”…

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Multiple users have reported that this method works on both the Twitter app and the web, but there are some limitations to this hack News 

Twitter Blue Check: Bring back the lost Twitter blue check mark temporarily with this hack

Jim Hendler, , ,

If you lost your verified blue checkmark on Twitter, it may be possible to temporarily restore it. There is a hack around that allows Twitter users to temporarily regain their blue check verification status. Several users have reported that this method works both on the Twitter app and online, but this hack has some limitations. First, the blue tick disappears if the user updates their profile or closes the app. Second, the blue tick is visible only to the user himself, not to other Twitter users. It’s unclear why this…

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This development might give special attention to people who have had their accounts verified. News 

Twitter prioritizes “verified” accounts, says CEO Elon Musk

Febin Mathew, , ,

Twitter CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday that verified accounts on the microblogging site are now a priority. “Verified accounts are now prioritized,” he tweeted. This development may draw special attention to people whose accounts have been verified. For example, if your account is verified, people viewing Twitter are more likely to see your posts. Last week, Musk removed all old verified accounts with a blue checkmark. American actor Charlie Sheen publicly asked Musk to return his blue Twitter checkmark. Sheen, like thousands of others, lost his official verification badge…

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The removal of legacy blue ticks has led to a proliferation of fake accounts, and users have noticed inconsistencies in the verification process News 

Twitter’s Blue Ticks for Dead Celebs adds to the confusion over account authenticity

Jim Hendler, ,

According to Bloomberg, Twitter users are expressing confusion and anger over the social media platform’s recent changes to its verification system. The removal of the old blue ticks has led to an increase in fake accounts, and users have noticed inconsistencies in the verification process, especially for dead celebrities. Some Twitter users were surprised to see blue ticks next to the profiles of people like NBA player Kobe Bryant, who passed away in 2020. Others were outraged by checking the profiles of people such as Jamal Khashoggi, a famous journalist…

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In addition, NPR (National Public Radio), an American non-profit media organisation has got its blue tick back on the account which is no longer in use. News 

Blue tick reappears for many influential users on Twitter: All details

Jim Hendler, ,

Twitter’s ongoing Blue tick saga has taken a new twist as a number of influential and famous users have returned blue checks on Elon Musk’s microblogging site despite not having subscribed to the service. Recently, Musk announced that the old ticks will start disappearing from April 20. However, now the blue verification marks next to the usernames of several influential and well-known Twitter users worldwide have been restored. American journalist Matt Binder tweeted that he got the blue tick for free. “Elon Musk just gave me mine for free and…

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After removing all legacy Blue check marks and asking individual users to pay for being verified, Elon Musk-run Twitter on Friday asked advertisers to either pay for the verification or they will not be able to run their ads on the platform. News 

Twitter now requires advertisers to pay for verification before running ads

Jim Hendler, ,

After removing all the old blue checkmarks and asking individual users to pay for verification, Elon Musk-led Twitter on Friday asked advertisers to either pay for verification or they won’t be able to run their ads on the platform. Social media consultant Matt Navarra shared a letter Twitter sent to advertisers, which says that starting April 21, “your account must have a verified checkmark or subscribe to either Twitter Blue or Verified Organizations to continue serving ads on Twitter.” “Business accounts that spend more than $1,000 per month already have…

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High-profile users who lost their blue checks Thursday included Beyoncé, Pope Francis, Oprah Winfrey and former US President Donald Trump News 

Confusion as Twitter Yanks Blue Checks with Agencies

Jim Hendler, ,

Twitter has long been a way for people to track tornado watches, train delays, news alerts or the latest crime alerts from their local police department. But when the Elon Musk-owned platform this week began removing blue verification marks from accounts that don’t pay a monthly fee, public agencies and other organizations around the world were forced to look for a way to prove they’re trustworthy and avoid impersonators. High-profile users who lost their blue checks on Thursday included Beyoncé, Pope Francis, Oprah Winfrey and former President Donald Trump. But…

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Here’s what Twitter users—including celebrities had to say about 'legacy verified' checkmarks going away. News 

Twitter Faces Backlash After Removing ‘Legacy Verified’ Checkmarks; Here’s what users are saying

Jim Hendler, ,

The day has come – all “heritage” verified hashtags have disappeared on Twitter, except for a few celebrities chosen by Elon Musk. Following the move, previously verified accounts have had nothing but disapproval — with many criticizing the move, even calling it the “worst move” in Twitter history. Twitter’s verification program was first launched about 14 years ago to prevent celebrities, notables and journalists from appearing and to prevent the spread of misinformation. However, you can get the desired checkmark only by purchasing Twitter Blue for Rs 650/month online and…

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The legacy blue checks were supposed to end on April 1st, but Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, shifted the end date to April 20th News 

Elon Musk is killing the era of Twitter’s traditional blue checkmark

Jim Hendler, ,

Twitter has reportedly discontinued the old blue checkmarks, a feature that was given to journalists, celebrities and government officials for free to prevent impersonation and spamming on the platform. The old blue checks were supposed to expire on April 1st, but Twitter owner Elon Musk moved the expiration date to April 20th. The new verification tokens are only available to paid users, companies, authorities and civil servants. BREAKING: Legacy Check marks have started to disappear. pic.twitter.com/PRQYvGFfjk— T(w)itter Daily News  (@TitterDaily) April 20, 2023 The verified account label now reads…

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