Home Technology Application Twitter to make TweetDeck available only to paid, verified users Several features have been placed behind a paywall in recent months, most notably Twitter’s iconic blue verified checkmarks by Bloomberg July 4, 2023 Image credit: Getty Images Access to Twitter’s own TweetDeck client will be limited to paid subscribers from August, cutting off free users from the advanced alternative to the company’s main consumer app. Twitter announced the change alongside news that an updated version of TweetDeck would begin rolling out to users with new features, as the Elon Musk-owned business continues to try and convert users to its $8-a-month Twitter Blue service. We have just launched a new, improved version of TweetDeck. All users can continue to access their saved searches & workflows via https://t.co/2WwL3hNVR2 by selecting “Try the new TweetDeck” in the bottom left menu. Some notes on getting started and the future of the product… — Twitter Support (@TwitterSupport) July 3, 2023 Several features have been placed behind a paywall in recent months, most notably Twitter’s iconic blue verified checkmarks, as Musk and new chief executive officer Linda Yaccarino attempt to offset a drop-off in ad revenue. The turmoil since Musk’s takeover also created an opportunity for rivals to capture disgruntled users, with Meta Platforms set to launch a competing product as soon as this week. Read: Twitter temporarily caps number of tweets users can see each day Tags Elon Musk social media TweetDeck Twitter 0 Comments You might also like Tesla starts laying off employees at Nevada plant Tesla’s bet on robotaxis is a long way from paying off: Insight Elon Musk sues OpenAI, Sam Altman for ‘abandoning mission’ Chips in human brains now a reality: Elon Musk confirms first Neuralink implant