• This Week on Twitter: 18 March

    Monday, March 18, 2013

    On most Mondays, we post “This week on Twitter” to alert you to key things happening in the coming week. Whether it’s a live chat with the cast of your favorite TV show, a Q&A with a political candidate or a pro sports team Tweepstakes, keep current about can’t-miss moments on Twitter in the week ahead. - Ed. 

    Tuesday, Mar. 19 - Apr. 8; check local listings 
    NCAA (@NCAA) March Madness kicks off this week. For instant replays, updates and the latest throughout the tourney, be sure to follow @MarchMadness, @MarchMadnessTV and @HoopsonCBS. Tweet along during all 67 games with the hashtag #MarchMadness.
    Tuesday, Mar. 19; 12:30 p.m. ET / 9:30 a.m. PT 
    Melody Scott (@MelodyThomasSco) and Eric Braeden (@EBraeden) will be live-tweeting "The Young and the Restless" (@YandR_CBS) using the hashtags #AskYR and #YR40.

    Wednesday, Mar. 20; 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT 
    David Berman (@davidberman88) will be live-tweeting CSI (@CSI_CBS), #CSI. Tune in to join the conversation.

    Friday, Mar. 22; 2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT 
    The Bold and the Beautiful (@BandB_CBS) stars Don Diamont and Heather Tom (@BBHeatherTom) will conduct a live video chat on Twitter. Follow along or submit questions with the hashtag #AskBold.

    Sunday, Mar. 24; 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT 
    Amazing Race (@AmazingRace_CBS) fans can tune in and tweet in as Phil Keoghan (@PhilKeoghan) live-tweets the episode using the hashtag #AmazingRace.

    Check back next week for more!

    Posted by Alexandra Valasek (@AlzValz)
    Communications
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    Posted by @ at 5:00 AM

  • Welcome Twitter for Windows 8

    Wednesday, March 13, 2013



    Today, we are releasing Twitter for Windows 8, a new app that makes it easier than ever to share and discover content on Windows 8 devices. In addition to familiar Twitter features, including the Home, Connect, Discover, and Me tabs, this app introduces new functionality that takes advantage of unique Windows 8 features.

    • Snap view: Use another app alongside Twitter. Snap Twitter into the left or right side of the screen and then start using another app. You’ll be able to keep up with the conversations that are happening on Twitter while you watch a streaming video or read a news story. With snap view, you can adjust the size of the app to one-third, two-thirds or full screen.
    • Photos: Large and center. With an all-new landscape view, not only can you view a larger version of individual photos, but you can also swipe horizontally to view multiple photos in the Discover tab or a user’s profile. Tap a photo to view it in full screen, which showcases large photos in the center of the screen, or view the photo gallery from your favorite users.
    • Share charm: Tweet from any app, at any time. Simply swipe from the right edge of Windows 8 and then choose the Share charm to share content from any app, such as a photo or news article, to Twitter.
    • Search charm: Search when you’re inspired. Similar to the Share charm, the Search charm makes it easy to find an account or see Tweets using a certain hashtag. Just swipe from the right edge of Windows 8 from any app and select the Search charm.
    • Live Tiles and notifications: Don’t miss a beat. Keep up with what’s happening on Twitter using the Twitter Live Tiles and notifications, which show no matter which app you’re running.

    Twitter for Windows 8 is available now in the Windows Store in 22 languages*. We’re excited to bring this Twitter app to Windows 8 users, and hope you’ll enjoy it too.

    Posted by Mike Kruzeniski (@mkruz)
    Design Lead

    *English, Danish, German, Spanish, Finnish, French, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Chinese (PRC), Chinese (Taiwan)

    Posted by @ at 6:03 PM

  • The new @Pontifex

    While thousands of people gathered at St. Peter’s Square to celebrate the announcement of Pope Francis, the rest of the world came together on Twitter. As speculation about the new pope swirled about, much like the white smoke from the chimney at the Sistine Chapel, people across the globe tweeted with anticipation. After 45 minutes of post-smoke waiting, the new @Pontifex was announced.

    Throughout today, as anticipation mounted about an announcement, we saw over 7 million Tweets about the papacy. As people reacted to Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran’s announcement of the new Pope, we saw more than 130,000 Tweets per minute. The Pope’s official account, @Pontifex, weighed in as he concluded his first address:
    Meanwhile, a glimpse into the global conversation:

    Since Pope Francis is the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires, good wishes poured in from his home country of Argentina. In fact, the President tweeted her formal congratulations:
    A prominent Argentine rabbi shared a photo of himself with the Cardinal:

    Back in Rome, others witnessing the historic reveal shared their experiences from St. Peter’s Square:








    Those who couldn’t make it to Rome still tweeted their reactions to the new Pope, wherever they were:






    Posted by Claire Diaz-Ortiz (@claire)
    Social Innovation Team

    Posted by @ at 4:04 PM

  • This Week on Twitter: 11 March

    Monday, March 11, 2013

    On most Mondays, we post “This week on Twitter” to alert you to key things happening in the coming week. Whether it’s a live chat with the cast of your favorite TV show, a Q&A with a political candidate or a pro sports team Tweepstakes, keep current about can’t-miss moments on Twitter in the week ahead. - Ed. 

    Tuesday, Mar. 12; 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT
    Bonnie Somerville (@BonSomerville), Stella Maeve (@StellaMaeve14) and executive producer Nick Wooton (@GoldenBoyCBS) will be live tweeting during "Golden Boy" (@GoldenBoyCBS), #GoldenBoy.



     Wednesday, Mar. 13; 3:45 p.m. ET / 12:45 p.m. PT
    Co-host Julie Chen (@JulieChen) will be live tweeting during “The Talk” (@TheTalk_CBS). Fans can tune in and tweet in using hashtag #TalkLiveChat.


     Thursday, Mar. 14; 2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT
    Amelia Heinle (@AmeliasGlimmer) and Billy Miller (@YandR_CBS) will be answering questions during "The Young and the Restless" (@YandR_CBS) with hashtag #AskYR.


     Thursday, Mar. 14; 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT
    “Elementary” (@Elementary_CBS) writers will live tweet from @ELEMENTARYStaff during the show. Fans can follow along or join the conversation using #Elementary.


     Sunday, Mar. 17; 8:00 p.m. ET / PT
    “The Amazing Race” (@AmazingRace_CBS) host Phil Keoghan (@PhilKeoghan) will take to Twitter under the hashtag #AmazingRace.



     Sunday, Mar. 17; 9:00 p.m. ET / PT
    Set decorator Beth Kushnick (@GoodWifeSetDec) will live tweet during “The Good Wife” (@TheGoodWife_CBS).  Join in or follow along under with #TheGoodWife.


    Check back next week for more!

    Posted by Alexandra Valasek (@AlzValz)
    Communications

    Posted by @ at 4:24 AM

  • #OnlyOnTwitter: Mr. Paul Goes to Washington and the Senate filibuster

    Thursday, March 07, 2013

    In a modern-day “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” moment, Senator Rand Paul (@SenRandPaul), R-Kentucky, stood on the Senate floor for almost 13 hours yesterday. He was using the filibuster to debate the Obama Administration’s drone policy prior to a vote on the White House’s nomination for CIA director.

    The day began around 11:47am EST:

    As the hours passed, conversation on Twitter continued to grow. Supporters tweeted with #standwithrand, while others joined the conversation with creative hashtags like #filiblizzard and #paulnighter. Over a million Tweets were sent yesterday about the filibuster.

    Senate rules do not permit carrying of digital devices while in the chamber, so Paul’s colleague Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) joined him on the floor to note that “the Twitterverse is blowing up” and read aloud (printed!) Tweets of support:

    During the night, Senators and even House members headed to the Senate to witness the filibuster and tweet to constituents to explain the process.

    Then 12 hours, 52 minutes and 11 seconds after Paul first stood up, the filibuster came to a close:

    As the long day ended, an intern caught Sen. Paul exiting the Capitol in the wee hours:

    Posted by Bridget Coyne (@bcoyne)
    Government Team

    Posted by @ at 12:40 PM

  • Mobile app updates: Enhancements to search, web browsing and more

    Wednesday, March 06, 2013

    Today we’re updating our iOS and Android apps along with mobile.twitter.com to make it easier and faster to find and see content on Twitter.

    We recently introduced the ability to see older Tweets in search results. Now when you search for important Twitter moments, you may see a Top Tweet separate from the rest of the results. This Tweet is the best match for your query based on relevance and engagement. To see additional Tweets from this time period, tap on “View more from this time.” Try searching for “four more years” or “deep challenge” on your phone to see an example.


    We’re also introducing a couple features specifically on Twitter for iPhone and Twitter for iPad.

    • Tweets and web browsing: When you open a link from a Tweet in your timeline, you’ll see that Tweet displayed at the bottom of the app’s built-in web browser. This provides additional context to the page you’re viewing, and makes it easy for you to retweet, favorite or reply to the Tweet as you’re reading an article or watching a video. If you don’t want to see the Tweet, simply tap the page and the Tweet will slide away from view. By pulling up or down on the tray icon, the Tweet will appear or disappear from view.
    • Autocomplete: We’ve improved autocomplete suggestions so that when you search on Twitter or you’re composing a Tweet, you’ll see more hashtag, topic and username suggestions as you type. Additionally, autocomplete suggestions for topic searches will be updated more frequently and feel real-time.

    You can download this update from the App Store or Google Play.

    Posted by Nick Takayama (@ntakayama)

    Software Engineer

    Posted by @ at 12:04 PM

  • This Week on Twitter - 4 March

    Monday, March 04, 2013

    On most Mondays, we post “This week on Twitter” to alert you to key things happening in the coming week. Whether it’s a live chat with the cast of your favorite TV show, a Q&A with a political candidate or a pro sports team Tweepstakes, keep current about can’t-miss moments on Twitter in the week ahead. - Ed.

    Monday, Mar. 4-10
    In honor of National Poetry Month, the New York Public Library is hosting a National Poetry Contest on Twitter. Aspiring poets are encouraged to submit three poetic Tweets about libraries, books, reading or New York City. Learn more and register online, here.
    Follow: New York Public Library (@NYPL)
    Monday, Mar. 4; 8:00 p.m. ET
    Fans of ABC’s hit romance reality series “The Bachelor” will be able to submit questions and receive real-time responses (East Coast only) from the Bachelor himself, Sean Lowe.
    "The Bachelor" (@BachelorABC), #TheBachelor
    Follow: Sean Lowe (@SeanLowe09)
    Tuesday, Mar. 5; 12:30 p.m. ET
    Stars Kristoff St. John and Angell Conwell will be live tweeting (East Coast only) during "The Young and the Restless" using the hashtag #AskYR.
    "The Young and the Restless" (@YandR_CBS), #AskYR
    Follow: Kristoff St. John (@KristoffStJohn1); Angell Conwell (@AngellConwell)
    Tuesday, Mar. 5; 7:00 p.m. ET
    Bonnie Somerville will be live tweeting (East Coast only) during "Golden Boy".
    "Golden Boy" (@GoldenBoyCBS), #GoldenBoy
    Follow: Bonnie Somerville (@BonSomerville)

    Wednesday, Mar. 6; 3:15 p.m. ET
    "The Talk" co-host Sheryl Underwood will host a live (East Coast only) post-show Twitter chat using the hashtag #TalkLiveChat.
    "The Talk" (@TheTalk_CBS), #TalkLiveChat
    Follow: Sheryl Underwood (@sherylunderwood)

    Sunday, Mar. 10; 8:00 p.m. ET
    Phil Keoghan will be live-tweeting (East Coast only) this Sunday’s episode of "The Amazing Race" using the hashtag #AmazingRace.
    "The Amazing Race" (@AmazingRace_CBS), #AmazingRace
    Follow: Phil Keoghan (@PhilKeoghan)
    Check back next week for more!

    Posted by Alexandra Valasek (@AlzValz)
    Communications

    Posted by @ at 5:00 AM

  • An update to Twitter for Windows Phone

    Tuesday, February 26, 2013


    Today we're introducing a new version of Twitter for Windows Phone. In addition to a new design, which brings the app in line with other Twitter apps, this update includes several features that make it easier for you to discover and share the content that matters to you.

    New navigation. Four new tabs – Home, Connect, Discover and Me – bring you closer to the things you care about.
    • Home: View Tweets from the accounts you follow; tap a Tweet to expand it and see more content, such as photos, videos and website summaries
    • Connect: Keep up with your mentions; see who has followed you or retweeted or favorited one of your Tweets
    • Discover: See trends, and find new content on Twitter –– browse categories, find friends on Twitter and see suggestions for accounts to follow
    • Me: Read and respond to your direct messages; see your lists, favorites and more; view and update your profile

    Tweet and search icons. Compose a Tweet or search from anywhere in the app, using the new icon buttons in the Application Bar.

    Live tiles. Pin Twitter accounts, lists and searches to your start screen, giving you quick access to some of your favorite Twitter content.

    Get it now to experience the best Twitter app yet on your Windows Phone.

    Posted by Charles Wu - @ccwu
    Program Manager, Mobile

    Posted by @ at 8:55 AM

  • Twitter for Firefox OS

    Monday, February 25, 2013

    Yesterday at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Mozilla announced that 18 mobile operators from around the world will support Firefox OS, its new mobile operating system that takes advantage of the power of the web. When those devices begin to ship, Twitter for Firefox OS will be available in the Firefox Marketplace.

    Similar to our other mobile apps, Twitter for Firefox OS has a rich interface, featuring the Home, Connect, Discover and Me tabs, as well as the search and compose Tweet icons, so you can easily find and send Tweets from anywhere in the app.


    We've also implemented support for a feature unique to Firefox OS: Web Activities. This lets you tweet photos directly out of any app that also supports web activities such as the built-in photos app.

    We're excited about the future of Firefox OS, and look forward to phones shipping with support for our new Twitter app.

    Posted by Manuel Deschamps (@manuel)
    Staff Engineer

    Posted by @ at 5:19 PM

  • A look back at the Oscars

    Sunday, February 24, 2013

    Tonight was Hollywood’s biggest night for celebrating film, and Twitter hosted a global Oscars party. Whether you were cheering on your favorite nominees or just checking out behind the scenes pictures, Twitter united the audience at home with attendees at the show, bringing them closer to the glitz and glam.

    All in all, there were 8.9 million Tweets about the 85th Academy Awards: 2.1 million during the red carpet, and 6.8 million during the awards show. People at home (and in the audience) tweeted as the night’s most exciting and entertaining moments unfolded. The events that drove the most conversation on Twitter this evening, based on tweets per minute, were:

    Best Picture award for Argo: 85,300 TPM
    Adele performs “Skyfall”: 82,300 TPM
    Best Actress in a Leading Role for Jennifer Lawrence: 71,600 TPM
    Best Original Song for Adele: 64,000 TPM
    Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Anne Hathaway: 60,400 TPM

    For many, the Oscars aren’t just about film; they’re about fashion. And people on Twitter are quick to share their picks for best (and worst) dressed of the evening. Celebrities at the show and at home tweeted their favorite looks of the night.


    As the winners accepted awards, celebrities both at the show and at home tweeted messages of congratulations and to their fellow nominees, co-stars, and industry peers.


    Stars love giving folks a glimpse into their world, especially when they’re at an event like the Oscars. Twitter was like a backstage pass for folks watching at home who wanted an inside peek of the night.


    Even though the Oscars are over, you can connect with your favorite film stars through Twitter all year. Follow @TwitterMovies for access to Hollywood’s brightest stars.

    Posted by Fred Graver (@fredgraver)
    Twitter TV

    Posted by @ at 10:59 PM