Twitter has officially launched Twitter Blue, a paid subscription service that offers users premium features for a monthly fee.
The first iteration of the product started rolling out on Thursday in Canada and Australia, at a cost of$3.49 CAD and $4.49 AUD, respectively, per month. Twitter has not revealed when the service will be available in other markets.
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Twitter Blue users in Australia and Canada will get the following initial features for their money:
Yes, the rumors are true.Twitter Blue is now available in Australia and Canada.
Bookmark Folders? ✔️Undo Tweet? ✔️Reader Mode? ✔️
Plus other fun surprises.
More about Twitter Blue:https://t.co/NlVeWDUEqy
And don’t forget to follow@TwitterBlueto share your feedback!
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The microblogging site says it will be adding further features and perks over time — but don’t expect the much-demanded edit button to be among them. Twitter CEO Jack Dorseysaid last yearthat it will “probably never” happen.
Is the current feature set enough to separate you from your hard-earned cash? And if not, are they any extra additions that might convince you that it’s worth the cost? Let us know via the usual channels.
Story byThomas Macaulay
Thomas is a senior reporter at TNW. He covers European tech, with a focus on AI, cybersecurity, and government policy.Thomas is a senior reporter at TNW. He covers European tech, with a focus on AI, cybersecurity, and government policy.
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