After several delays, users can subscribe for $8 per month or $11 per month on iOS devices
The social network Twitter is launching a new subscription system with a verification system including the well-known blue badge this Monday, after several postponements by Elon Musk, owner of the company since October.
“We’re relaunching ‘Twitter Blue’ on Monday. Subscribe online for $8 a month or $11 a month on iOS devices — Apple’s operating system used on the iPhone — to access subscriber-exclusive features, including the Blue Badge,” he said Saturday. network in a series of messages.
For example, he explained that this insignia will be replaced by a gold one for companies, while a gray one will be added later for “governmental and multilateral” organizations. The blue badge is awarded to subscribers “once the account has been reviewed.”
Subscribers will also be able to edit their tweets, post higher quality videos, read mode and change their name on Twitter and show their name or profile picture, though they have qualified that “if they do, they will temporarily lose the blue badge.” until they review your account again.”
Thank you for your patience as we work to improve Twitter. We’re excited and hope to provide more information soon,” said Twitter. Musk announced in November his decision to delay the platform’s payment verification program until November 29 until he’s confident it’s “firm,” though the deadlines are extended.
Musk’s decision came after several days in which users of the social network who had chosen to pay $7.99 per month indicated that they would not be able to access “Twitter Blue’s” features.
The new payment model proposed by the billionaire was allegedly suspended after countless users obtained authentication to impersonate entities of recognized prestige, harming the reputation of companies or public figures.
Source: La Verdad

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