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Wes Davis
Wes Davis
At least one third-party Twitter app may be working again, too.

Following word that the good version of TweetDeck is back, an update from Harpy developer Roberto Doering said they were able to get the app functioning again by switching user profiles to use the old v1 API, but they don’t expect to begin maintaining the app again:

Please note that this doesn’t mean that harpy will be maintained again, seeing as Twitter will most likely shut down access to their legacy api (again) soon and third party apps are still against their TOS.

The good version of TweetDeck is back, but for how long?

Wes Davis
The good version of TweetDeck is back, but for how long?The good version of TweetDeck is back, but for how long?
Jay Peters
Jay Peters
Twitter is suing the law firm that used to represent Twitter.

The firm, which represented Twitter as Musk tried to back out of his deal to buy Twitter, received a $90 million fee for getting the deal over the finish line, according to The New York Times. Elon Musk’s Twitter alleges the payment is “unjust enrichment” and wants the fee to be returned.

The NYT uploaded a PDF of the lawsuit, if you want to read it yourself.

Twitter Sues Law Firm Over $90 Million Payment in Elon Musk Deal

[The New York Times]

Twitter’s running busted ads for Amazon and Sky TVTwitter’s running busted ads for Amazon and Sky TV
Jon Porter
Jon Porter
Threads will (eventually) have a chronological feed option, just like Instagram and Facebook.

Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram and its Twitter-competitor Threads, has pushed back at criticism from Jack Dorsey and Elon Musk over its algorithmic feed.

“Both Instagram and Facebook have chronological feeds options, so yes, we’re going to bring one to Threads too,” Mosseri said. Here’s hoping you’ll be able to set it as the default, and it’s not hidden away.

Twitter warns it could sue Meta over ‘copycat’ Threads appTwitter warns it could sue Meta over ‘copycat’ Threads app
Richard Lawler
Richard Lawler
Here’s how Twitter’s leadership is responding to Instagram Threads.

“It is infinitely preferable to be attacked by strangers on Twitter, than indulge in the false happiness of hide-the-pain Instagram.” - Elon Musk, @elonmusk (1), (2).

“We’re often imitated — but the Twitter community can never be duplicated.” - Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino, @lindayacc.

Threads activated more than 30 million profiles overnight.

Screenshot of two tweets, first by “Internal Tech Emails” (@techemails), reads “Elon Musk on Instagram, August 21, 2018” with an image of an email from Musk to Juleanna Glover, Kimbal Musk, and Dave Arnold saying “I just deleted my Instagram. Weak sauce.” Response to the tweet by Elon Musk “It is infinitely preferable to be attacked by strangers on Twitter, than indulge in the false happiness of hide-the-pain Instagram “
Image of a tweet by Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino, reading, “On Twitter, everyone’s voice matters. Whether you’re here to watch history unfold, discover REAL-TIME information all over the world, share your opinions, or learn about others — on Twitter YOU can be real. YOU built the Twitter community. 🙏👏 And that’s irreplaceable. This is your public square. We’re often imitated — but the Twitter community can never be duplicated.”
1/3Screenshot of @elonmusk
Just call them tweetsJust call them tweets
Alex Cranz
Instagram head says a Threads feed with just people you follow is ‘on the list’ of potential featuresInstagram head says a Threads feed with just people you follow is ‘on the list’ of potential features
Instagram’s Twitter competitor, Threads, is available nowInstagram’s Twitter competitor, Threads, is available now
Why Instagram is taking on Twitter with Threads

The ‘volatility’ of Twitter under Elon Musk has opened a window to compete. It’s a ‘risky’ bet worth trying, says Instagram boss Adam Mosseri.

Alex Heath
Twitter is being sued by its ex-employees againTwitter is being sued by its ex-employees again
The Instagram Threads launch countdown jumped forward and is now targeting 7PM ETThe Instagram Threads launch countdown jumped forward and is now targeting 7PM ET
Richard Lawler
Richard Lawler
Twitter claims it couldn’t warn anyone about the “temporary” rate limits.

In a message retweeted by new Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino, Twitter published some reasons for the spontaneous new limits that included pulling the plug on the preferred version of its TweetDeck tool.

The company also claims that limiting how many tweets people can read has had a “minimal” impact on advertising.

Any advance notice on these actions would have allowed bad actors to alter their behavior to evade detection.

Currently, the restrictions affect a small percentage of people using the platform, and we will provide an update when the work is complete. As it relates to our customers, effects on advertising have been minimal.

Update on Twitter’s Rate Limits

[business.twitter.com]

Richard Lawler
Richard Lawler
Tweeten developer moves on as Twitter forces everyone onto the new Tweetdeck.

Reddit isn’t the only company cutting off third-party apps, as Twitter’s big Tweetdeck shift has also ended access for Tweeten, an app that has repeatedly snagged our recommendation for use on Mac and Windows platforms.

Developer Mehedi Hassan posted to Twitter that he’s no longer updating the app and asked people to check out a different project, movienight, that syncs up a comment section for anything you happen to be streaming on Netflix.

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