Twitter unveils group direct messages and new mobile video features

Andre Yoskowitz
27 Jan 2015 11:34

Twitter has unveiled a few features that it previously announced in September, including group direct messages.
Explains Twitter: "The group function lets you start conversations with any of your followers and they don't all need to follow one another in order to chat. You can create a group in just a few taps. When you're added to a group, you'll get a notification. If you're brand new to Direct Messages, here's a good resource to learn more."
The experience will mirror what most mobile users are already doing via other apps, such as WhatsApp, GroupMe or good old texting.
In addition, Twitter will now allow you to capture and edit videos right from within the app.
Says the microblogging giant: "Tweets have been more than 140 characters for some time. The Twitter you experience today is rich and immersive, full of images, gifs, Vines, audio files and videos from some of the world's most recognizable figures and brands. And starting today, everyone will soon be able to seamlessly capture, edit and share videos right from the Twitter app, too.
We designed our camera to be simple to use so you can capture and share life's most interesting moments as they happen. In just a few taps you can add a video to unfolding conversations, share your perspective of a live event, and show your everyday moments instantly, without ever having to leave the app. Viewing and playing videos is just as simple: videos are previewed with a thumbnail and you can play them with just one tap."
You will be able to upload up to 30 seconds of video per tweet. While the features are likely welcomed, there is nothing truly innovative here.

New! Use Direct Messages to speak privately with a group of up to 20 people. Share Tweets, show emoji & be yourself.
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-- Twitter (@twitter) January 27, 2015