Twitter (now officially renamed X) is a social media platform originally designed for sharing short, real-time messages called tweets. It was launched in 2006 and became known as a go-to place for breaking news, public conversations, and celebrity or political commentary.
Key Features of Twitter/X:
- Tweets: Posts were originally limited to 140 characters, later expanded to 280 characters. They can include text, images, videos, links, and polls.
- Retweeting: Users can share others’ tweets with their followers.
- Following: You can follow other users to see their tweets in your feed.
- Trending Topics: Shows popular hashtags or discussions in real-time.
- Direct Messages (DMs): Allows private messaging between users.
Recent Changes:
- In 2022, Twitter was acquired by Elon Musk.
- In 2023, Musk rebranded Twitter as “X,” signaling a shift toward becoming an all-in-one platform (sometimes referred to as an “everything app”), including features like payments, video, and expanded communication tools.
Common Uses:
- News and updates
- Politics and activism
- Customer service
- Entertainment and memes
- Marketing and business communication
Key Features of Twitter/X:
- Tweets: Posts were originally limited to 140 characters, later expanded to 280 characters. They can include text, images, videos, links, and polls.
- Retweeting: Users can share others’ tweets with their followers.
- Following: You can follow other users to see their tweets in your feed.
- Trending Topics: Shows popular hashtags or discussions in real-time.
- Direct Messages (DMs): Allows private messaging between users.
Recent Changes:
- In 2022, Twitter was acquired by Elon Musk.
- In 2023, Musk rebranded Twitter as “X,” signaling a shift toward becoming an all-in-one platform (sometimes referred to as an “everything app”), including features like payments, video, and expanded communication tools.
Common Uses:
- News and updates
- Politics and activism
- Customer service
- Entertainment and memes
- Marketing and business communication