Twitter's Paid Service Twitter Blue Officially Goes Live for iOS Users in Select Countries
3 years, 6 months ago

Twitter's Paid Service Twitter Blue Officially Goes Live for iOS Users in Select Countries

News 18  

Twitter on Thursday said it will roll out a new subscription product initially in Australia and Canada called Twitter Blue, which will let paying users edit their tweets before posting and change the color theme of their app. Details of the feature were first uncovered last month by software engineer Jane Manchun Wong, who is well-known in the tech industry for reverse engineering apps and discovering new features before they are officially launched. Twitter Blue is the social media company’s first subscription offering, and a significant move as it works to gain a new consistent source of revenue and expand beyond its core business of selling advertising on the platform. Welcome to Twitter Blue — a new subscription service designed to give you more customization over your Twitter experience and access to premium features, including:🔹Undo Tweet🔹Bookmark Folders🔹Reader Mode pic.twitter.com/YC6QiLM52U— Twitter Blue June 3, 2021 Long threads of multiple tweets will be easier to read through a new “reader mode” on the service, Twitter said.

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Bluesky is testing paid subscription features, may introduce paid tier like Elon Musk's X
1 week, 5 days ago

Bluesky is testing paid subscription features, may introduce paid tier like Elon Musk's X

Firstpost  

According to Bluesky’s GitHub page, the team is experimenting with several paid add-ons, which could include a profile badge, enhanced analytics, longer video uploads, and more profile customisation options As the app has grown rapidly—especially in the US, where usage has surged by over 500% in recent months—Bluesky is now looking at paid subscriptions as a potential revenue stream. Image …

X's three-tiered subscription system set to launch soon: Check new plans here
1 year, 2 months ago

X's three-tiered subscription system set to launch soon: Check new plans here

India TV News  

Elon Musk's social media platform, formerly known as Twitter and now called X, is gearing up to introduce new subscription plans, as confirmed by CEO Linda Yaccarino during a meeting with debt holders. According to a report from Bloomberg, this multi-tiered approach is aimed at increasing revenue by attracting users who might not have considered the full-priced premium subscription. Elon …

Twitter allows paid users to hide Blue checkmarks: Know more
1 year, 4 months ago

Twitter allows paid users to hide Blue checkmarks: Know more

India TV News  

X Corp, formerly known as Twitter, has introduced a new feature for its paid users under the Blue service which allows them to hide their verification checkmarks on the platform. However, the checkmark might still appear in certain places, and some features may reveal the user's active subscription status. To enjoy unlimited DMs, a Twitter user must subscribe to the …

From paid blue tick to new CEO, 11 changes Twitter witnessed under Elon Musk's leadership
1 year, 5 months ago

From paid blue tick to new CEO, 11 changes Twitter witnessed under Elon Musk's leadership

India TV News  

Since Elon Musk's $44 billion acquisition of Twitter in October 2022, he, as a new leader has been actively working to transform the microblogging platform in various ways. Here are a number of modifications, changes and upgradation made on Twitter, since Elon Musk took over the platform: Restructuring staff with thousands of layoffs: After acquiring Twitter last year for $44 …

Twitter offers a significant feature to Blue Subscribers: Now edit posts for up to 60 minutes
1 year, 6 months ago

Twitter offers a significant feature to Blue Subscribers: Now edit posts for up to 60 minutes

India TV News  

Since acquiring Twitter, Elon Musk has made several major changes to the microblogging platform. If you wish to obtain the coveted blue tick verification badge on Twitter, you will need to subscribe and make the necessary payment. Users with the blue tick verification badge can now edit any tweet for up to 60 minutes. It's important to note that payment …

Your Twitter Feed Sucks Now. These Free Add-Ons Can Help
1 year, 7 months ago

Your Twitter Feed Sucks Now. These Free Add-Ons Can Help

Wired  

I'm not here to judge anyone who pays for Twitter Blue. Granted, there are plenty of reasons why longtime Twitter power users—in particular, public figures or people who historically have trouble with impersonators—might pay for Twitter Blue. All the same, it can't be denied that a lot of really annoying posts from Twitter Blue users with low follower counts show …

Twitter Blue Struggles To Retain Subscribers As Users Struggle To Find Value: Report
1 year, 7 months ago

Twitter Blue Struggles To Retain Subscribers As Users Struggle To Find Value: Report

News 18  

The revamped Twitter Blue has been out for almost six months now—delivering blue checkmarks, an option to edit Tweets and a host of other benefits along with it. Now, while this is a far cry from what Elon Musk would have hoped for, out of the 1,50,000 early adopters of Twitter Blue, Twitter could only retain around 68,157 paying subscribers …

Out of 1,50,000 early Twitter Blue subscribers 80,000, users have already cancelled their subscriptions
1 year, 7 months ago

Out of 1,50,000 early Twitter Blue subscribers 80,000, users have already cancelled their subscriptions

India Today  

Elon Musk may have made tall claims about Twitter’s Blue subscription plan but the micro-blogging site is finding it difficult to retain its subscribers. As of the end of April, only 640,000 Twitter users had subscribed to Twitter Blue, which is a relatively low number considering the service has been available for almost six months, the Mashable report suggests. But …

Twitter Blue badge reappears for a few users: Know how
1 year, 7 months ago

Twitter Blue badge reappears for a few users: Know how

India TV News  

Twitter's legacy Blue tick owners were in for a surprise on Monday when a minor edit in their bio resulted in getting their Blue badge back, although for a very short period of time. A bug in Twitter resulted in legacy blue check holders briefly getting their Blue badge back after their updated their bio. On April 20, Chaos prevailed …

Twitter falsely claims dead celebrities subscribed to Twitter Blue, verified their phone number
1 year, 8 months ago

Twitter falsely claims dead celebrities subscribed to Twitter Blue, verified their phone number

The Hindu  

Twitter has automatically verified users with a large number of followers, including dead celebrities, and has added a banner falsely claiming that the deceased users subscribed to Twitter Blue and verified their phone numbers. All of them have over one million Twitter followers, and a banner on their profiles falsely claimed they had subscribed to Twitter Blue and verified their …

Famous Twitter users disavow Musk over verification return
1 year, 8 months ago

Famous Twitter users disavow Musk over verification return

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Celebrities, professional athletes and other high-profile Twitter users are once again being verified by the social media platform and they don’t know why their blue check marks reappeared — nor do they seem too happy about it. But the check marks mysteriously returned for many highly followed accounts over the weekend, leading some prominent users to disavow …

Twitter blue tick: Pricing, eligibility, how to get it and other details you need to know
1 year, 8 months ago

Twitter blue tick: Pricing, eligibility, how to get it and other details you need to know

Live Mint  

Elon Musk-owned Twitter has started removing blue check marks for users who do not have a Twitter Blue subscription. This means that a user has to be a Twitter Blue subscriber to get a blue check mark for his/her account. Here we tell you about the pricing, eligibility and other details to help you get blue tick on Twitter Twitter …

‘Twitter blue tick gone…’: Users say ‘no thanks’ to paid subscription
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Twitter blue tick gone…’: Users say ‘no thanks’ to paid subscription

Hindustan Times  

Twitter's traditional blue checkmarks, which were used to indicate a verified notable person, have been replaced by a paid subscription service “Twitter Blue”, a premium version of the micro-blogging platform. Confusion prevailed among Twitter users that why is it any longer called “verified” if any person can just go for paying to acquire a blue tick. To remain verified on …

Lost your Twitter blue tick? Here is how you can get it back
1 year, 8 months ago

Lost your Twitter blue tick? Here is how you can get it back

India TV News  

Twitter has finally phased out the legacy Twitter Blue and everyone looks alike, besides the companies and organisations which are having the Blue verification badge from the company itself. Let us tell you, Twitter Blue was redesigned last year, giving users many new features like: Blue check mark Access to edit tweets Longer video posts Bookmarks Custom app icons Profile …

Twitter to remove blue verified checkmarks starting today
1 year, 8 months ago

Twitter to remove blue verified checkmarks starting today

Live Mint  

Twitter will begin removing the blue checkmarks for the individuals and organizations starting today. Only those who pay for the ‘Twitter Blue’ subscriptions will get the ‘verified’ blue tick marks on their profiles. In order to retain blue tick, Twitter Verified account has shared an update saying, “To remain verified on Twitter, individuals can sign up for Twitter Blue here.” …

Twitter announces ‘Subscriptions’: All you need to know
1 year, 8 months ago

Twitter announces ‘Subscriptions’: All you need to know

Hindustan Times  

Twitter's latest offering is called Subscriptions, under which it will pay users for their contributions on the platform. Here is all you need to know about Subscriptions: Twitter describes Subscriptions as an option to ‘pay for and access bonus content, exclusive previews, and perks as a way to support and connect with people you follow.’ To find a person with …

Fan of Elon Musk? Now you may get a reply from him with new Twitter feature. Details here
1 year, 8 months ago

Fan of Elon Musk? Now you may get a reply from him with new Twitter feature. Details here

Live Mint  

Elon Musk has announced that Twitter users can now subscribe to his account by paying $4 a month and will have the opportunity to ask him anything. Twitter also won't keep any of the money these users earn through the subscription feature for the next 12 months. Content creators will receive nearly 70% of the money generated through the subscription …

Ticked Off: The big names not paying for Twitter's blue tick
1 year, 8 months ago

Ticked Off: The big names not paying for Twitter's blue tick

Firstpost  

According to Elon Musk, Twitter Blue verification will only be a luxury for those willing to pay for it. Several well-known news organisations - The New York Times, The Washington Post, and celebrities like LeBron James, Chrissy Teigen have made the conscious decision to not pay for the subscription Celebrities, public figures, and well-known businesses have long relied on Twitter’s …

What’s happening with Twitter blue check marks?
1 year, 8 months ago

What’s happening with Twitter blue check marks?

Associated Press  

Elon Musk had promised to take away all of Twitter’s blue check marks doled out to Hollywood stars, professional athletes, business leaders, authors and journalists unless they start buying a monthly subscription to the social media service. Matt Darling has been on Twitter for about 15 years and never cared about not having a blue check, though he’d get a …

Twitter makes Verified worthless for everyone, hopes it will stop trolling of users who pay for Blue Tick
1 year, 8 months ago

Twitter makes Verified worthless for everyone, hopes it will stop trolling of users who pay for Blue Tick

India Today  

Starting April 1, Elon Musk’s Twitter was supposed to remove blue ticks that are given to users free of cost, but that hasn’t happened yet. But Musk is changing that now and giving an opportunity to all Twitter users to get a blue tick next to their name but with one condition. In India, Twitter desktop users can get the …

Will celebrities pay for Twitter Blue? Many are ready to lose the check
1 year, 8 months ago

Will celebrities pay for Twitter Blue? Many are ready to lose the check

LA Times  

On Saturday, Twitter’s blue check marks are set to go away for any account that doesn’t pay $8 a month for a Twitter Blue subscription. One Los Angeles media executive whose portfolio includes celebrity and entertainment brands cited reservations about the “optics of getting a blue check,” referring to the way Musk’s culture-war antics have polarized sentiment around Twitter. Another …

Twitter’s over 78k paid blue subscribers have less than 100 followers
1 year, 8 months ago

Twitter’s over 78k paid blue subscribers have less than 100 followers

Live Mint  

Twitter doing away with their legacy Blue Tick Marks and turning it into a subscription based model has irked several users of the micro-blogging platform. On 1 April, Twitter is set to strip away the legacy verification checkmarks from the platform in favor of the paid checkmarks associated with Twitter Blue subscriptions. Then starting 15 April, the platform apparently will …

Today’s Cache | Musk pushes for Twitter Blue, Meta slams EU telecoms fees idea, TikTok CEO grilled about user safety
1 year, 9 months ago

Today’s Cache | Musk pushes for Twitter Blue, Meta slams EU telecoms fees idea, TikTok CEO grilled about user safety

The Hindu  

Musk pushes for Twitter Blue Twitter CEO Elon Musk announced that the Twitter Blue subscription, through which users can have a paid blue tick on their accounts, is now available worldwide for $7 per month if users sign up via their web browsers. Meta slams EU telecoms fees idea Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram-owner Meta expressed in strong terms that it …

Twitter’s blue check mark will not be free anymore after April 1
1 year, 9 months ago

Twitter’s blue check mark will not be free anymore after April 1

The Hindu  

From April 1, Twitter’s blue check mark, more popularly known as its verification service, will cost users. However, Twitter has now announced legacy verified accounts will begin to lose their blue ticks after April 1, unless they subscribe to Twitter Blue, which is a paid service. Twitter Blue subscriptions through iOS or Android would cost $11 a month as the …

Twitter now charges for two-factor authentication; here’s how to get it for free
1 year, 9 months ago

Twitter now charges for two-factor authentication; here’s how to get it for free

Live Mint  

Two-factor authentication is a security feature that helps to keep your Twitter account safe from hackers. Step 4: Choose Your Preferred 2FA Method You will now get three options to choose from: Twitter options for two-factor authentication Text message - This method uses your mobile phone to receive a text message with an authentication code to enter when you log …

Meta launches subscription service in the U.S.
1 year, 9 months ago

Meta launches subscription service in the U.S.

The Hindu  

Meta Platforms Inc., on Friday launched its subscription service in the U.S., which would allow Facebook and Instagram users to pay for verification in the same vein as Elon Musk-owned Twitter. The Meta Verified service will give users a blue badge after they verify their accounts using a government ID and will cost $11.99 per month on the web or …

Twitter API paid may cost developers over ₹34 lakh per month: Report
1 year, 9 months ago

Twitter API paid may cost developers over ₹34 lakh per month: Report

Live Mint  

Twitter's once free Application Programming Interface is now set to cost a staggering $42,000 per month, as reported by a tech outlet earlier this month. Wired, a well-known tech publication, has shared documents indicating that the developer community, researchers, and academia who have been utilizing Twitter's API without any charges for years may now be required to pay to retain …

Twitter API access could cost $42,000 per month at minimum, says report
1 year, 9 months ago

Twitter API access could cost $42,000 per month at minimum, says report

The Hindu  

Access to Twitter’s once free Application Programming Interface could cost users tens of thousands of dollars per month based on the enterprise package that they choose, reported tech outlet Wired on Friday. According to documents shared with Wired, a Small Package will let Twitter subscribers access 50 million tweets for $42,000 a month. A higher priced package will let them …

Twitter’s $42,000-per-Month API Prices Out Nearly Everyone
54 years, 11 months ago

Twitter’s $42,000-per-Month API Prices Out Nearly Everyone

Wired  

Since Twitter launched in 2006, the company has acted as a kind of heartbeat for social media conversation. Academics have used free access to Twitter’s API, or application programming interface, in order to access data on the kinds of conversations occurring on the platform, which helps them understand what the online world is talking about. Since 2020, there have been …

Twitter Blue paid subscription service also on sale in the Netherlands
1 year, 9 months ago

Twitter Blue paid subscription service also on sale in the Netherlands

NL Times  

The paid subscription for Twitter is now also available in the Netherlands. Those who use the website or the social media platform's mobile apps will be able to display the an icon on their home page showing they paid for the Twitter Blue service. "All Twitter Blue features will be available immediately except the blue checkmark, which will appear on …

Twitter to charge users to secure accounts via text message
1 year, 10 months ago

Twitter to charge users to secure accounts via text message

The Hindu  

Twitter said on Friday it will allow only paid subscribers to use text messages as a two-factor authentication method to secure their accounts. After March 20, ”only Twitter Blue subscribers will be able to use text messages as their two-factor authentication method,” the company tweeted. Twitter owner Elon Musk tweeted "Yup" in reply to a user tweet that the company …

After Twitter, Instagram may let users buy blue tick mark with subscription
1 year, 10 months ago

After Twitter, Instagram may let users buy blue tick mark with subscription

India Today  

Instagram may soon launch a subscription that includes the highly coveted blue badge. In the tweet, Paluzzi writes, "Instagram is working on a subscription plan which includes the blue badge." If the development is accurate, Instagram won't be the first social media platform to explore an option to monetise its existing blue badge or blue tick. Unlike Twitter, Instagram kept …

Indians to pay monthly ₹900 for Twitter’s blue tick on mobile, ₹6,800 per year for web
1 year, 10 months ago

Indians to pay monthly ₹900 for Twitter’s blue tick on mobile, ₹6,800 per year for web

The Hindu  

India-based users who want to subscribe to Twitter Blue for additional features such as the verified blue tick will have to pay ₹900 per month for iOS and Android access, and ₹650 per month for web access, according to Twitter’s website. The annual web pricing for India-based Twitter Blue subscribers is ₹6,800, according to the website. For now, users can …

Twitter Blue launched in India. What benefits does paid subscription bring?
1 year, 10 months ago

Twitter Blue launched in India. What benefits does paid subscription bring?

Hindustan Times  

Twitter, which was designed for short message posting, is gradually evolving. With the latest addition of its premium service Twitter Blue, the platform now allows its paid subscribers to post longer tweets, extending the character limit, which is normally only 280. With Twitter Blue, users will also get many new features. Twitter Blue customers can now send tweets up to …

Twitter Blue: Service goes live in India for Rs 900 a month, the most expensive anywhere ever
1 year, 10 months ago

Twitter Blue: Service goes live in India for Rs 900 a month, the most expensive anywhere ever

Firstpost  

Twitter has finally launched its Pay-For-Blue-Tick subscription service, Twitter Blue in India. Elon Musk, Twitter’s CEO, stated that the company will consider purchasing power parties before launching Twitter Blue in India. The monthly charges for a Twitter Blue subscription make it much more expensive than Netflix, a service that for many people in the country is one of the most …

Twitter Blue launches in India at ₹900 for mobile, ₹650 for website
1 year, 10 months ago

Twitter Blue launches in India at ₹900 for mobile, ₹650 for website

Hindustan Times  

Indian users can now subscribe to Twitter Blue, which was earlier available only in select countries. The paid service which offers the coveted and now embattled blue tick mark, implying authenticity, can be subscribed for ₹650 and ₹900 per month on website and mobile, respectively. Twitter Blue users will be able to edit tweets and post longer videos, among other …

Twitter Blue prices for India announced: Details on plan, features and more
1 year, 10 months ago

Twitter Blue prices for India announced: Details on plan, features and more

Live Mint  

Twitter, a microblogging site, has revealed charges of its subscription services in India. In order to use the Twitter Blue services in India on mobile, users would need to pay ₹900 per month for both Android and iOS devices. To recall, Twitter Blue offers a bunch of features for paid users such as undo tweet, early access to some features, …

Twitter service stumbles as paying users get more room
1 year, 10 months ago

Twitter service stumbles as paying users get more room

The Hindu  

Thousands of Twitter users on February 8 reported problems using the platform as the Elon Musk-owned social network began letting paying users post tweets as long as 4,000 characters. Twitter Blue subscribers can now post tweets of up to 4,000 characters, far beyond the 280-character limit imposed on non-paying users, the tech firm said. more words more words more words …

Twitter Blue to cost up to Rs 900 per month in India
1 year, 10 months ago

Twitter Blue to cost up to Rs 900 per month in India

India TV News  

Twitter Blue: The monthly plan for Twitter Blue for Indian users will now be available for Rs 900. If Twitter users want to avail the blue tick mark then they have to shell out Rs 900 per month. As per an update from the microblogging platform, the subscription cost for Twitter blue for web users and mobile app users will …

Twitter To Start Charging Companies $1,000 Per Month To Retain Gold Badges: Report
1 year, 10 months ago

Twitter To Start Charging Companies $1,000 Per Month To Retain Gold Badges: Report

ABP News  

Twitter has reportedly started charging business organisations $1,000 per month in order to retain their Gold verified badges. While individuals have to pay $8 per month on Android and $11 per month on iOS to retain their Blue check marks, organisations may soon have to pay $1,000 per month to retain their Gold checks. Twitter is reportedly emailing businesses offering …

Twitter to charge businesses $1,000 monthly fee for gold badges: Report
1 year, 10 months ago

Twitter to charge businesses $1,000 monthly fee for gold badges: Report

Live Mint  

Elon-Musk owned Twitter rolled out Gold, Grey and Blue check marks to identify different kinds of users on the social media platform. As per a report, it has started rolling out $1,000 a month for gold check marks to business organizations. In a tweet, Matt says that Twitter is reportedly emailing businesses offering gold check mark verification for $1000 per …

Twitter may charge $1000 per month for companies’ verified gold check marks
1 year, 10 months ago

Twitter may charge $1000 per month for companies’ verified gold check marks

The Hindu  

Twitter may charge around $1000 per month for companies and organisations on the platform that want their verified gold check mark, according to alleged emails shared online. One email shared by a social media consultant on Twitter showed messages offering the ‘Verified for Organizations’ plan at $1000 per month, with an additional $50 monthly fee for additional affiliated handles. This …

Twitter will share ad revenue with creators who pay for Twitter Blue
1 year, 10 months ago

Twitter will share ad revenue with creators who pay for Twitter Blue

The Hindu  

Twitter has started sharing advertising revenue to compensate creators for the “Starting today, Twitter will share ad revenue with creators for ads that appear in their reply threads,” tweeted Mr. Musk on February 3. To be eligible, the account must be a subscriber to Twitter Blue Verified — Elon Musk February 3, 2023 In response to another user, Mr. Musk …

Android users can now get Twitter Blue subscriptions
1 year, 11 months ago

Android users can now get Twitter Blue subscriptions

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: Micro-blogging platform Twitter, after earlier announcing a new payment plan for an annual subscription, has finally made its Blue subscription available for purchase via the Android app. Twitter Blue users get a higher ranking in replies, the ability to edit tweets, and a 60-minute limit on video uploads, reported GSM Arena. As per GSM Arena, Twitter Blue is currently …

Twitter Blue for Android costs at $11 per month, annual plan revealed
1 year, 11 months ago

Twitter Blue for Android costs at $11 per month, annual plan revealed

Live Mint  

Elon Musk-owned Twitter has announced the price of Twitter Blue subscription for Android. Google's Android users will be able to purchase Twitter Blue's monthly subscription for $11, the same price as for Apple's iOS users, Twitter said on its website. The annual plan for Twitter Blue subscription is priced at $84, giving a discount of $8 to the users. Earlier …

Twitter offers its annual blue subscription service at $84
1 year, 11 months ago

Twitter offers its annual blue subscription service at $84

Live Mint  

Twitter Inc announced an annual plan for its subscription service called Twitter Blue, which also includes the “verified” blue tick mark, at a discount. Ever since the takeover, Elon Musk has brought changes to the social media company which also included the subscription plans for the verified blue badge. But a subscription option, open to anyone prepared to pay, was …

Twitter rolls out coloured verification ticks, grey for govts, golden for companies
2 years ago

Twitter rolls out coloured verification ticks, grey for govts, golden for companies

India TV News  

Social media platform Twitter has started rolling out a grey tick verification mark for government-related accounts and a golden tick mark for companies while the rest of the verified accounts will get a blue tick mark. With the rollout, Twitter has replaced the blue tick mark of the Government of India's handle with a grey tick and also of Prime …

Elon Musk announces new changes for Twitter Blue users. Details here
2 years ago

Elon Musk announces new changes for Twitter Blue users. Details here

Live Mint  

Twitter's new chief Elon Musk, who suspended the accounts of more than a half-dozen prominent journalists and later restore them, will now be incorporating 'mute' and 'block' signals for Blue Verified. Musk announced on Twitter that the platform "will start incorporating mute and block signals from Blue Verified as downvotes". Last week, Musk resumed selling its Twitter Blue premium offering, …

What Is Twitter Blue, Exactly?
2 years ago

What Is Twitter Blue, Exactly?

Wired  

Twitter is ready for you to hand over some cash, whether it’s subscribing to the relaunched Twitter Blue service or buying one of the blue bird statues from its San Francisco office. Twitter Blue is one of Elon Musk’s strategies to monetize the social media company and shake up platform dynamics since his April acquisition. Twitter Blue costs $11 per …

Elon Musk Says Twitter Will Soon Remove All Legacy Blue Badges From Accounts
2 years ago

Elon Musk Says Twitter Will Soon Remove All Legacy Blue Badges From Accounts

News 18  

Twitter Blue subscription with verification was relaunched on Tuesday and people needed a verified phone number to sign up, as Elon Musk announced he will remove all legacy blue badges in coming months. “Starting today, when you subscribe your account will get access to subscriber-only features including Edit Tweet, 1080p video uploads, reader mode, and a blue checkmark,” said the …

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