Twitter taps into its roots with Status feature test

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The latest Twitter experiment allows users to assign one of several pre-written labels to tweets. In theory, it would seem to replace the emojis users typically add to tweets regarding topics they're talking about and saves them a few characters. Like a spool of thread emoji signifies "A thread" is coming, a warning sign emoji is a label for spoilers, and a mic is used for "AMAs."

According to a Twitter spokesperson, the feature is designed to give a bit more context. They said, "whether you are about to drop a hot Tweet thread, share your shower thoughts, or have a bad case of the Mondays, your Tweets can better convey what you are up to." The status labels are predetermined, so you can't make your own.

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Twitter launches custom Toronto Caribbean Carnival emoji

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In honour of the Toronto Caribbean Carnival going back on the road, Twitter launches a new custom emoji you can use. You can unlock this special emoji by using the following hashtags: #TorontoCarnival2022, #TOCarnival2022, and #OnDeRoadAgain. This special emoji will be available until July 31.

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Twitter rolls out 'unmention' feature to all users

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You can now get more control over who tags you in future tweets. Twitter has announced it's started rolling out its "unmention" feature to all devices. Unmention allows you to untag yourself from a tweet. It'll unlink your handle from a tweet and prevent your username from being tagged in future replies.

The feature is designed to stop "unwanted attention" on the platform from overtaking your experience. Twitter wants to eliminate some of the toxic behaviours exhibited on its platform. 

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Twitter tests 'CoTweets' feature to let you collaborate on tweets

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Twitter recently began testing a new feature that will let two users co-author tweets. Select accounts in Canada, the US, and Korea can access the feature. Twitter is testing out CoTweets for a limited time with a few users to learn how they will use the feature.

To check if you have access to it, you'll see it appear in the tweet composer video via a pop-up. It'll invite you to "tweet together with CoTweets." If you ask someone to share ownership of a tweet with you, they can choose to accept and mark both of you as co-authors or decline your invitation. It's similar to a feature we see on Instagram. It'll be handy for brand deals or a collab promo between two users.

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