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Twitter is down for thousands of users this morning. When users log in, they see a message that says “Welcome to Twitter!” but are unable to see new posts. Read more…

Twitter Circles Have Arrived, and Here’s How To Use Them

It’s all happening at Twitter: Not only is the bird app testing an edit button for paid users, but it’s also rolled out Twitter Circles, a way of limiting post visibility that’s reminiscent of something Google Plus tried to do all those years ago. Unlike the edit option, Circles isn’t exclusive to Twitter Blue… Read more…

How to Finally Edit Your Tweets

As long as there has been Twitter, there have been tweets that needed a second chance. Twitter users have begged the company to implement an edit feature for years, but Twitter rarely makes sweeping changes to its platform—with some notable exceptions including the 280 character limit and choosing who gets to reply to… Read more…

‘Your Tweets Aren’t for Everyone:’ Twitter Rolls out Circle Feature to Keep Individual Tweets Private

To everyone who has ever typed out a tweet and then hesitated to send it (this is probably wise), Twitter has a solution for you. The social media platform released its new Twitter Circle feature to all users on iOS, Android, and web on Tuesday, along with a simple plea: “use it. please.” Read more…

What the Hell Is Twitter Blue and What Makes It Worth $5 per Month?

In a world of seemingly endless monthly subscription services—Hello Fresh’s meal kits, Patreon’s content creator support, and BarkBox’s dog toys, for example—Twitter has also been getting in on the fun with “Twitter Blue,” a monthly subscription service with extra features that just jacked up its price. Read more…