Twitter keeps getting better and better! September was another month for some major product announcements made to enhance the microblogging and social networking service.
Here is a recap of the announcements over the past month.
Product news
Sep 1: *Twitter introduces Super Follows*
Twitter is testing Super Follows in the US and Canada, which allows you to subscribe to your favourite creators on Twitter for access to a whole new world of Tweets.
https://twitter.com/TwitterSupport/status/1433144909406613506?t=OcbRoSdGOTUz2mpkSwl1bQ&s=08
https://blog.twitter.com/en_us/topics/product/2021/introducing-super-follows
Sep 7: Edge to edge Tweet
Now testing on iOS: Edge to edge Tweets that span the width of the timeline so your photos, GIFs, and videos can have more room to shine.
https://twitter.com/TwitterSupport/status/1435287486411022337?t=yDq3IbUOB054JJPdZ8OLVA&s=08
*Remove Followers, without blocking*
Sep 7: Twitter is making it easier to be the curator of your own followers list. Now testing on the web, you can remove a follower without blocking them.
https://twitter.com/TwitterSupport/status/1435323978734841857?t=Luug50BwGkcq69RhmPgO0Q&s=08
Sep 9: *Twitter launches Communities*
Twitter is testing Communities, a way to easily find and connect with people who want to talk
about the same things you do.
https://twitter.com/HiCommunities/status/1435652955068411916?t=qMMksR8fhtshu0Lx7YpPYA&s=08
Sep 14: *Ticketed Spaces*
All approved Spaces Hosts can now set ticket prices & audience size for Spaces.
https://twitter.com/TwitterSpaces/status/1437816496638541835?t=-uMaRYosj5jmRPKMvIMX0g&s=08
Sep 22: *Twitter rolls out Updates*
Over the next two months, Twitter will be rolling out updates to the way they show your Tweets so they don't disappear.
https://twitter.com/TwitterSupport/status/1440766157884039170?t=Gl5pyUSxuGiddjPEqXZOLA&s=08
Sep 23: *Tips launched with more payment options*
Tips is now rolling out to everyone (18+) on iOS.
https://blog.twitter.com/en_us/topics/product/2021/bringing-tips-to-everyone#
*Health News*
Sep 1: *Twitter introduces ‘Safety Mode’*
Twitter introduces Safety Mode. A new way to limit unwelcome interactions on Twitter.
https://twitter.com/TwitterSafety/status/1433099983016759302?t=2wCQ5Yg4BkoE-L-IBxnMhQ&s=08
Sep 9: *#GoodBots*
Twitter is making it easier to identify #GoodBots and their automated Tweets with new labels. They are testing these labels to give you more context about who you're interacting with on Twitter.
https://twitter.com/TwitterSupport/status/1436073604173770754?t=yP6eAs_PKFClv-EyOlQvbQ&s=08
Sept 24: *Filter and Limit*
Twitter is exploring new controls called “Filter” and “Limit” that could help you keep potentially harmful content — and people who might create that content — away from your replies.
https://twitter.com/paulabarcante/status/1441457192712818692?t=jgs3L13XuPYsE_802ZBGIw&s=08
@Twitter remains your official source for what’s happening
Credit: Twitter
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