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Twitter Blue paid subscription service is out
Social networking site Twitter has introduced its first paid subscription service what it is named Twitter Blue.
The service has been officially and initially launched in Australia and Canada
Users who receive the service will be allowed to access premium features, including tools to organize your bookmarks, read threads in a clutter-free format and take advantage of an “Undo Tweet” feature — which is the closest thing Twitter will have to the long-requested “Edit” button.
Twitter said in a blog post that “This subscription offering is simply meant to add enhanced and complementary features to the already existing Twitter experience for those who want it.”
“Subscribers will also get access to perks, such as customizable app icons for their device’s home screen and fun color themes for their Twitter app, and will have access to dedicated subscription customer support.” Added the statement issued by Twitter.
The service will be available in Canada and Australia for $3.49 CAD and $4.49 AUD, respectively.
People close to the development say that alternative sources of revenue are being explored by Twitter as its main source of revenue is advertising.
Things to know in Twitter Blue
Bookmark Folders: Want an easy way to better organize your saved content? Bookmark Folders let you organize the Tweets you’ve saved by letting you manage content so when you need it, you can find it easily and efficiently.
Undo Tweet: Typo? Forgot to tag someone? Preview and revise your Tweet before it goes live. With Undo Tweet, you can set a customizable timer of up to 30 seconds to click ‘Undo’ before the Tweet, reply, or thread you’ve sent posts to your timeline. Correct mistakes easily by previewing what your Tweet will look like before the world can see it.
Reader Mode: Reader Mode provides a more beautiful reading experience by getting rid of the noise. We are making it easier for you to keep up with long threads on Twitter by turning them into easy-to-read text so you can read all the latest content seamlessly.