Apple Music ambassador program offers Twitter promoters 3 free months for pushing streaming service

Starting Thursday, Apple Music launched a new user-driven promotional program on Twitter with the hashtag "#MusicForEveryMinute", promoted by student ambassadors who will be rewarded with an extra three months of free subscription.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 2

Apple retains top spot on Laptop's tech support rankings for third year straight

For a third consecutive year, tech publication Laptop has once again awarded the best score in its Tech Support Showdown to Apple, commending its support via phone calls, online chat, and social media accounts.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 14

Twitter rolls out upgraded 'Explore' tab for all iPhone, iPad users

Completing a test phase, Twitter on Thursday announced the widescale debut of a new "Explore" tab for iPhone and iPad users, grouping together several features including a relocated Moments interface.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 0

Twitter debuts live 360-degree video posts powered by Periscope

Adding to a slowly growing set of value-added services, Twitter on Wednesday activated live 360-degree video streaming capabilities through its subsidiary Periscope, an interactive feature that puts viewers in the middle of the action.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 2

Twitter iOS app integrates Periscope-based live video, Instagram adds bookmarking support

Twitter on Wednesday updated its iOS and Android apps with integrated live video broadcasting, while Instagram added yet another feature to its mobile apps, namely the long-awaited ability to bookmark posts.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 1

Twitter links missing usernames in iOS replies to testing gaffe

Twitter is apologizing for brief problems with its iOS app on Thursday, which stripped @names from replies, making some conversations — especially those with multiple people — inherently confusing.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 1

Twitter plans crackdown on developers & organizations exploiting data for surveillance

Over the next several months, Twitter will embark on a crackdown on developers building surveillance tools to track protesters and activists, the company said this week in announcement.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 4

Mozilla launches ad-blocking Firefox Focus browser for iOS, Twitter updates notifications for iOS 10

Mozilla on Thursday launched a new privacy-focused iOS Web browser, Firefox Focus, while Twitter started rolling support for iOS 10's more detailed notifications.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 3

@AppleSupport picks up Twitter award for customer service

Twitter on Thursday handed Apple's official support account a Gold #Customer prize, coming as part of the first annual Twitter Awards, meant to recognize the social network's advertising partners.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 5

Twitter entertains offers to keep Vine video service alive

Twitter's recently announced execution of video sharing service Vine might be stayed, as the microblogging giant is reportedly fielding bids from potential buyers interested in keeping the niche app alive.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 3

Twitter tests Safari's 'Reader' mode as default for outside links on iOS

For some users, Twitter's iOS app is now using Safari's "Reader" mode by default when loading links to outside webpages.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 3

Twitter cuts 9 percent of its workforce, Vine getting axed

In an effort to streamline operations and refocus the business, microblogging service Twitter will lay off 350 people, and will shut down the Vine video service "in the coming months."

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 2

US internet users suffering under DDoS attacks on key DNS provider

A series of denial of service attacks on a major DNS provider spanning all of Friday have caused major issues across the internet, with outages of some of the largest sites and services experienced across about half of the U.S. — and now the Department of Homeland Security is getting involved.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 31

Apple, Google, Disney unlikely to place bids in Twitter sale, report says

As the rumor mill spins churns over speculation about who will take over ubiquitous microblogging network Twitter, a pair of reports on Wednesday put two of tech's biggest players, Apple and Google, and entertainment giant Disney out of the running.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 6

Disney said to be weighing Twitter purchase to bolster online video efforts

The Walt Disney Company is reportedly examining the prospects, and the risks, of purchasing social media venue Twitter, potentially battling Google and Salesforce for the service.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 12

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