We had reported it, back in January, that Twitter was testing a new functionality that will give the opportunity to its users to ‘favorite’ the accounts they read or interact with more. Back then, the feature was available to some selected Android users. Right next to the “Follow” button, there was the ‘favourite account’ option. Much speculation was circulating around this new “button”, with most of us betting on a new notification scheme.
Also Read: Twitter: More Ads in Your Search Results
But this all past now and Twitter decided to release its much secret feature and make it more public. Right now, the social network is testing “Fave People”, which allows users to keep track of their favourite accounts in a separate timeline. This, lighter version of Twitter lists, will be visible to users by swiping through their timelines. According to the images we obtained through Techcrunch, “Fave People” is placed right next to “Home” timeline.
The message that appears invites users to pick their favourite accounts from the following list. If you have a large list of people you follow and interact with, this task may be really time consuming. The only major drawback seems to be that there is no option for turning notifications on and off for specific accounts in this particular custom timeline. We bet that if Twitter choses to develop this functionality, then many people will prefer it, as it will allow them to receive alerts for breaking news or important updates.
Are you and Android user? Have you seen this new update? Share your views in our comments section!
Related Stories:
- Twitter Knows When You Will Be Sad, Happy or Even Hungover
- Use Twitter Like Top Brands Do [infographic]
- Why Isn’t Twitter Attracting New Users?
You might also like
More from Twitter
Twitter Chooses Ghana To Open Operations In Africa
Twitter is launching its operations in Africa and chooses Ghana to headquarter its first African-based team.
Twitter Looked Into Possible Clubhouse Acquisition
Twitter held acquisition talks with Clubhouse with a deal value of around $4 billion, according to reports from Bloomberg.
The Real Reasons Why You Are Not Getting More Twitter Followers
Like many, you want to get more Twitter followers, but fail to gain the audience you were hoping for. You …
Twitter Fleets Get A Stickers Upgrade
Twitter Fleets Stickers make Fleets a little more fun on Android and iOS, like Instagram and Facebook Stories.
Emoji Reactions And Downvotes Could Be Coming To Twitter Soon
Twitter is reportedly working on the rollout of Emoji reactions and a new downvote button, and no, still not an …
Twitter Tests Way To View YouTube Videos Directly In Timeline
Twitter has begun testing a new way to let you watch YouTube videos directly in the timeline, without having to …
Twitter Now Lets You Secure Your Account With Multiple 2FA Security Keys
Twitter has added support for multiple security keys on its app, and will soon letting you link more than one …
Twitter Spaces Lands On Android, Beating Clubhouse
Twitter is bringing its audio conversation feature Twitter Spaces to Android, while Clubhouse remains iOS only for the moment.
Twitter Adds Stickers And Twemojis To Fleets In Japan
Following the rollout of Fleets in November, Twitter is now expanding functionality with stickers and Twemojis in Japan.
