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New iPhone and Android features for better tweeting

We’ve just released updates to our iPhone and Android apps. Tweeting is now even easier and more seamless.Read more…

Getting started with login verification

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Every day, a growing number of people log in to Twitter. Usually these login attempts come from the genuine account owners, but we occasionally hear from people whose accounts have been compromised by email phishing schemes or a breach of password data elsewhere on the web.

Today we’re introducing a new security feature to better protect your Twitter account: login verification.

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Brewing our first IPA patent, and new adopters

Last year, we introduced a new way of handling patents called the Innovator’s Patent Agreement. The IPA is a new way to do patent assignment that keeps control in the hands of engineers and designers. We put the draft agreement up on Github and over the past year, we’ve received a lot of great comments and feedback.Read more…

#BBMA: Your ticket to Vegas

The Billboard Music Awards are two days away (Sunday May 19, 8pm ET / 7pm CT) and you can use Twitter to keep up with all of the night’s unforgettable moments. 

How will you follow along with the backstage action? How will you talk directly to your favorite artists, or experience the scene in Las Vegas at this year’s show?
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Twitter for Google Glass

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Today we’re bringing Twitter to Google Glass, making it easy for you to share photos and connect with people.

With Twitter for Google Glass, you can share photos to Twitter. The Tweet will automatically include the text, “Just shared a photo #throughglass”, as you can see here:

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Make your mother's day

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It’s not too late to send #YourMom a message for Mother’s Day. Here are a few Vine videos for inspiration. Read more…

Call mom maybe

Friendly reminder: Mother’s Day is Sunday.Read more…

#OnlyOnTwitter: Fêtes and fashion

Other-worldly hats, sky-high heels, daring designs and strapping tuxedos: We’re seeing them all come to life on Twitter as partygoers and scenemakers strut their stuff at the hautest of events of the year so far.

Just in the past week, the Kentucky Derby, Met Costume Institute Gala, San Francisco Ballet and Chanel have lit up Twitter as celebrities tweeted and vined their chic, punk, classic or otherwise memorable garb.Read more…

An invitation to #ComedyFest (BYOB)

Comedy Fest

This week Twitter turns into a comedy club, and you’ve got the best seats in the house, all for the price of free.

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This Week on Twitter - Apr. 29

Monday, Apr. 29 - May 3; 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT This week kicks off #ComedyFest from Comedy Central (@ComedyCentral). Mel Brooks (@MelBrooks) and Carl Reiner (@CarlReiner) will answer questions in an “in-Tweet” Livestream event hosted by Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow). Fans should follow @ComedyCentral and @MelBrooks (who will be posting his first Tweet on Monday) for more information. The rest of the festival will celebrate comedy, comedians and everyone who likes to laugh.Read more…

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