In January, Twitter made some Product and Health News announcements. In case you missed it, here is a recap.
Product news
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. You can find the Tweet here.
Tweet reaction videos can now start on Twitter!
Testing on iOS: when you tap the Retweet icon, choose “Quote Tweet with reaction” to create and customize your very own Tweet Take –– a reaction video (or photo) with the Tweet embedded. pic.twitter.com/1E30F8rKYh
— Twitter Support (@TwitterSupport) January 6, 2022
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.
You can find the Tweet here.
Search on the Home tab, let’s gooooo
Now testing on iOS: some of you will see a new search bar or 🔍 icon on the Home tab to easily search Twitter right when you open the app. pic.twitter.com/2B40tlf62A
— Twitter Support (@TwitterSupport) January 10, 2022
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. You can find the Tweet thread here.
First up, Events. 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.
— Twitter Support (@TwitterSupport) January 11, 2022
Jan 13: Update on Spaces Recording
The option for hosts to record is now available for everyone on Android and iOS
You can find the Tweet here.
Another update on Spaces Recording:
The option for hosts to record is now available for everyone on Android and iOS! When starting a Space, tap the “Record Space” switch to have it available for public playback for 30 days once the Space has ended. pic.twitter.com/fYzaOjQJlF
— Twitter Support (@TwitterSupport) January 13, 2022
Jan 19: Android is here
If you’re on Android, you can now engage in Communities via the Twitter app
You can find theTweet here.
Android is HERE!
if you’re on Android, you can now engage in Communities via the Twitter app (make sure to update to the latest version!) pic.twitter.com/jHIhngixKD
— Twitter Communities (@HiCommunities) January 19, 2022
Health News
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.
You can find the Tweet here.
Today we’re expanding this test feature to folks tweeting from Brazil, Spain, or the Philippines. Till now we’ve received around 3M reports from you all, calling out Tweets that violate our policies & helping us understand new misinformation trends.
Stay tuned for more to come. https://t.co/wB3P66Dl1Q
— Twitter Safety (@TwitterSafety) January 17, 2022
Jan 25: Transparency Center
Here’s an update to Twitter’s Transparency Center spelling out how they have been enforcing rules. You can find theTweet here and our blog here.
@Twitter remains your official source for what’s happening!
