X (Twitter)

X, previously known as Twitter is a socio-sharing platform to update you about the latest happenings across the world. You can upload your small microblogs, and get reviews, likes, and shares. Likewise, you can follow your favorite celebrities from entertainment, sports, politics, etc, and know about their latest activities. You also follow other communities and like or retweet their tweets as well.

What is X (Twitter)?

X or Twitter is the world’s most powerful social media platform to share quick updates from every field of life and helps you to stay up-to-date with happenings across the world. Twitter was launched in 2006 by Twitter Inc., and it was owned by Elon Musk, the SEO of an American company X Corp in March 2023. The iconic white and blue bird logo was changed officially to “X”, and you will find some other changes as well. The posts on the platforms are called “Tweets”, and you are allowed to post photos, videos, and short microblogs. 

X (Twitter) Features

Popularity 

Twitter or X was launched in 2006, and with a modern UI, it reached the peak of popularity among social networking platforms. Currently, it is used by 320 million users monthly and has become one of the top 50 most visited platforms across the world. The boosting popularity of the app gives it the name “the SMS of the internet”.

Tweets

The posts, you upload on your timeline of Twitterare called “Tweets” that are accessed by the people who follow you. You have the option to customize your tweets such as limiting your tweets to your followers only, muting the users you don’t want to interact with, blocking unwanted people, or deleting accounts from your followers list. 

Retweet

On the platform, you can subscribe to other accounts to follow them, and when you repost the tweets of other people, this process was given the name “retweet” officially by Twitter in 2015. Moreover, a “Quote tweet” feature was launched that allows the users to add their comments with retweets as well. 

Follow Celebrities

No doubt, X is the most powerful socio-sharing platform and is used by millions of people across the world. You have the option to follow the most influential celebrities related to different fields of life including Politics, Entertainment, Sports, Brands, and so on. Moreover, you can subscribe to or follow big Newspapers to stay up-to-date with current affairs.

Trending Content

It is one of most favorite categories that gives you quick access to the most trending content. This feature was launched in 2008 with algorithmic lists of trending topics. You can use hashtags to search for your favorite trending topics.

Multilingual Support

 The multilingual support makes the app the most favorite platform across the world. It allows the users to select their preferred language, and use the app reliably and easily. 

X Spaces

X Spaces is the latest addition to enable users to talk lively using the platform. It enables you to stay connected with your fans and followers and engage them while listening to them. You can listen to your favorite influential personalities on their Live Spaces, tweet, talk, listen, join, and speak reliably.

Customize Profile

You can customize your profile according to your requirements. You can add a profile photo, background photo, location, and description. You can follow people, mute or block unwanted people, and so on. 

Live Streaming 

It is another exciting feature while hosting different events i.e. live streaming of the U.S. presidential campaign, ten NFL games, etc. Twitter announced an integrated 24-hour streaming video channel to stream content within the partners. Moreover, multiple partnerships with different streaming videos are announced i.e. IMG Fashion, Bet, Bloomberg, Ben Silverman, The Verge, NFL Network, and so on.

Join a Community

Join a huge community, instead of a local community while using social media to increase your social networking. Discover people with the same interests, and explore your favorite topics, no matter, if the interests are related to mainstream or niche. 

Seamless Sharing

Engage your audience while sharing your favorite content including links, videos, and photos. You can share your content for the public to viral it, or simply with your friends or followers. You also have the option to use a thread for DM with your friends.

Twitter Lists

You will find the Twitter Lists tab on the main screen with different titles i.e. News, Economics, etc. It makes your following process quick and easy, as you need only to click the tab and click the “View Lists” section. It will display public lists for you to follow. If you want to follow a private list, you have to click a specific link shared by some of the creators. 

What’s New in X?

• Addition of headlines to smaller text, as it was removed earlier from article links
• The users with 2500 verified subscribers will receive complimentary Premium subscriptions, and if the subscribers are enhanced to 5000 verified subscribers are granted Premium+ status.
• Introducing an AI-powered chatbot named “Grok” by xAI was limited to Premium subscribers, but now is available for broader access and collaboration.
• The communication feature is enhanced with the introduction of audio/video call functionality.
• The subscription plans are expanded to different additional tiers i.e. Basic, Premium, and Premium +.

Conclude

X or Twitter is the most influential socio-sharing platform to connect you with a huge international community. You can discover most trending topics; send DM to your friends, retweet your favorite tweets, customize your profile, watch live streaming of your favorite content, and so on. It is a free-to-use, lightweight, and reliable utility to give you a lot of fun and information. 

Pros

• Discover the most trending topics and hashtags
• Watch sports highlights
• DM to friends 
• Tweet, retweet, and add comments 
• Stay up-to-date about everything happening across the world
• Customize your profile according to your requirements
• Create group conversation 
• Follow private or public lists
• Follow famous personalities 
• Join a huge international community
• Interact with followers via comments

Cons

• The delivery of misinformation is possible
• Wasting of time 
• Tweets have a limited character count