Twitter rolls out new profile pages to everyone

The Twitter profile revamp isn’t just for a select few anymore. Twitter has introduced its new profile pages for everyone using the site. Not only do Twitter users get a new look, there is also now a tally of how many times you’ve favorite tweets; the month and year you joined is now on display; and there is a separate page for all the photos and videos you’ve uploaded. If you don’t have the new version yet, you can head over here from your desktop and click the “Get it now” button.

New web profiles are now available for everyone. Update yours today with a pinned Tweet or a new header image. https://t.co/Y3VOV0XvRo

— Twitter (@twitter) April 22, 2014

Source: Engadget

Twitter’s new profile layout looks much like a Facebook profile

You’re not alone in thinking that the profile redesign on Twitter looks very much like your Facebook profile page. Twitter has started to roll out the new look to a select number of users, including Hollywood stars like Zac Efron, Channing Tatum, and Kerry Washington. The header photo is stretched out at the top of the site, you get a square to left for your profile photo, your followers and photos are tiles at the bottom of your profile. Yup, it definitely has a Facebook feel to it.

Aside from the new look, Twitter will make the font size bigger for your tweets that get the most engagement. You can also pin one of your best tweets to the top of the page. And you can choose what type of tweets you can see when you view another user’s timeline, including just the tweets, tweets with photos or videos, or tweets and replies. The new features will reportedly be coming out in the next few weeks.

Twitter buys Android lockscreen app maker Cover

Twitter looks to be building its mobile presence with its latest acquisition. The social network has bought the company behind the alternative Android lockscreen Cover. Cover places the apps you use on the lockscreen based on the time of day and your location. We’re not sure what the implications of this sale are at the moment (trying to compete with Facebook Home, perhaps?). The newly acquired company did not say if they will develop the app further as they integrate into Twitter’s team. In the meantime, the app is still available on Google Play Store.

Twitter adds emoji support for Web

Keen to see the emojis your friends have been posting when you’re on your Web browser? Twitter has just added support for emojis on its desktop and web version. According to Mashable, the image quality is lesser on the web than what you see on your mobile. But they are not sure if it supports Tweetdeck since it works for some of their employees and not for others.