Twitter has listed a new subscription service on app stores, in an indication that the social media giant is preparing to trial the offering soon. Twi

Twitter: Social media giant lists new 'Blue' subscription service

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2021-05-28 05:30:05

Twitter has listed a new subscription service on app stores, in an indication that the social media giant is preparing to trial the offering soon.

Twitter has given no further details, and declined to confirm online claims that the service could allow users to "undo" tweets.

The firm wouldn't comment directly on the listing but highlighted to the BBC that it had previously announced plans to diversify its revenue sources.

The BBC understands that pilot offerings of the subscription service are likely to start soon although it is unclear which countries it will be available in first.

According to technology blogger Jane Manchun Wong, who claims to be the first paying user of the service, it includes an "undo tweet" feature as well as a "reader mode" to make reading long threads easier. But Twitter has declined to confirm her claims.

The firm also plans to continue developing and experimenting with other ways to diversify its revenues beyond advertising this year and further ahead.