Twitter Product Updates And News In July

In July, there were some major announcements from Twitter, the tech giant you might have missed. Here is a recap of the news and updates on Twitter below:

Product News

Your Tweets=Your Space

Your Tweets = Your space. Now you can change who can reply to you even after you Tweet.

This new conversation experience is here for everyone. Twitter is just getting started with features to help you feel safer Tweeting and have more meaningful conversations

https://twitter.com/TwitterSafety/status/1415025551773892608

Goodbye to Fleets

Twitter had big hopes for Fleets, but now it’s time to say goodbye and take flight with other ideas. Starting August 3, Fleets will no longer be available.

https://twitter.com/TwitterSupport/status/1415364736015798278

Twitter rolls out captions for voice Tweets

Twitter has taken the feedback and is doing the work. To improve accessibility features, captions for voice Tweets is available since July 15.

We took your feedback and we’re doing the work. To improve accessibility features, captions for voice Tweets are rolling out today.

Now when you record a voice Tweet, captions will automatically generate and appear. To view the captions on web, click the “CC” button. https://t.co/hrdI19Itu6 pic.twitter.com/pDlpOUgV6l
— Support (@Support) July 15, 2021

Twitter Refreshes Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

Twitter has refreshed its Terms of Service and Privacy Policy! The updates will go into effect on August 19. For a summary of what’s changing.

We gave our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy a refresh! Now's a great time to take a look.

The updates will go into effect on August 19. For a summary of what’s changing: https://t.co/Q0KbqQx1BM
— Support (@Support) July 20, 2021

Twitter rolls out TweetDeck

On July 20, Twitter rolled out a preview of the new and improved version of TweetDeck to a limited number of accounts, with enhanced functionality that incorporates more of what you see on https://twitter.com/.

https://twitter.com/TweetDeck/status/1417499555122323457

Knowing Where Your Twitter Account Stands

Knowing where your account stands is important. Twitter is testing a new way of letting you know — right when you log in.

If your account is locked or suspended, some of you will start seeing a banner making that clear.

Knowing where your account stands is important. We’re testing a new way of letting you know — right when you log in.

If your account is locked or suspended, some of you will start seeing a banner making that clear. pic.twitter.com/fOP53keghz
— Support (@Support) July 27, 2021

Generation Equality Forum

As part of @UNWomen #GenerationEquality Forum, Twitter is committing to the @WebFoundation’s framework to end online gender-based violence.

Today, as part of @UNWomen #GenerationEquality Forum, we are committing to the @WebFoundation’s framework to end online gender-based violence.

This follows a year-long consultative process, working alongside NGOs who graciously shared their experiences and suggestions with us.
— Global Government Affairs (@GlobalAffairs) July 1, 2021

Twitter to test new label design

For some people on the web, Twitter will be testing a new label design with more context to help you better understand why a Tweet may be misleading.

Last year, we started using labels to let you know when a Tweet may include misleading information.

For some of you on web, we’ll be testing a new label design with more context to help you better understand why a Tweet may be misleading. https://t.co/p1KONJz5Vo pic.twitter.com/m55f4RlMDg
— Support (@Support) July 1, 2021

An update to the Twitter Transparency Center

Amid an increasingly complex global landscape, continued transparency around Twitter’s effort to protect the public conversation is paramount. See more about the 18th update to the Twitter Transparency Center. You can find the Tweet here and blog here.

@Twitter remains your official source for what’s happening!