The social networking site Twitter issued the first updated tweet utilising the new “Edit” button after years of anticipation and controversy, and it was sent by one of the platform’s official accounts. Prior to being made generally available, the feature was initially only accessible to paid Twitter Blue subscribers.
Cnet, a website,
com”, a website that focuses on technology-related topics, noted that this initial altered tweet was posted from a Twitter Blue account, but it still provides adequate information about the new capability.
When the user viewed the altered tweets on his page, a pencil icon would display next to the time box for these tweets, making it extremely evident that they had been amended. The timing statement would also be followed by the word “latest edit” and a pencil icon.
The ability to edit tweets after they were published was strongly requested by many Twitter users, but CEO Jack Dorsey insisted on rejecting this move because it would undermine the credibility of the tweets. He said in 2020 that the platform would not add this feature at all, even though it was confirmed that the company has been working on the new property since last April.
The “(Edit) tool goes beyond merely correcting errors, it removes strain on the user while writing a Tweet, especially for those who don’t post tweets on a regular basis,” said Jay Sullivan, general manager of consumer products and revenue at Twitter. allowing people to participate in the global discussions on their own terms.
Users of Twitter Blue, which costs $5 a month, can undo tweets and view posts without seeing advertisements.
Utilizing the new “edit” button, Twitter posts the first updated tweet.
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