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technology-and-social-media2 years ago•1 min saved

"X Reinstates Headlines in Link Previews Amid User Backlash, with a Twist"

Twitter, referred to as Twitter/X in the article, briefly reintroduced headlines to link previews on its web client, displaying them in a small format on the image preview. However, the feature was quickly removed after negative public response, and it's uncertain if it will return. The headlines had been removed previously but were brought back after a context-less post by Elon Musk highlighted the issue with not having them. The change was web-only, with the Android app maintaining the original headline format and plans for iOS expansion unconfirmed.

via 9to5Google|

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technologysocial-media2 years ago•1 min saved

"X Reinstates Headlines in Link Previews, Reversing Musk's Controversial Decision"

Social media platform X, presumably Twitter, has reintroduced headlines in link previews on its web version, with plans to expand to other platforms. The change comes after the platform's owner, Elon Musk, initially removed all text from link previews to improve aesthetics, a decision that was met with criticism. The new format features headlines over the article image but omits preview text, which is seen as a compromise that still falls short of the previous, more informative design. The update aims to aid social media managers in post composition, aligning with Musk's preference for native long-form content on the app. The timeline for a complete rollout remains unspecified.

via Social Media Today|

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technology-and-social-media2 years ago•1 min saved

"Twitter/X Updates Link Previews with Compact Headlines [Gallery]"

Twitter/X has reintroduced headlines to link previews on its web client, now displayed as small text on a black box within the image preview. This update comes after headlines were removed months earlier, a decision that was reversed following a context-less post from Elon Musk. The headlines are truncated if they are too long for the default preview size, and while the change is currently web-only, it is expected to roll out to iOS, with the Android app having retained the original headline format.

via 9to5Google|

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