Windows 10: Introducing a new and improved Twitter API

Brink · Jul 16, 2020

We planned to launch the new Twitter API today. But given the security incident we discovered yesterday, the timing of our launch no longer made sense or felt right. We have no evidence the incident had anything to do with our API, but we decided to move the launch to a more appropriate time.

So rather than say nothing, especially since weâve been teasing #TwitterAPI all week, hereâs what we will say: developers play a key role in building the future of Twitter. The new API is going to help us better serve all of you. And we are so excited to get it to you soon.

You can read more about what we have planned below. Weâll update this post and share more in the coming days.

--------------------------------------------

Today, weâre introducing the new Twitter API. Rebuilt from the ground up to deliver new features faster, todayâs release includes the first set of new endpoints and features weâre launching so developers can help the world connect to the public conversation happening on Twitter.

Read on for more about what weâre building, whatâs new about the Twitter API v2, whatâs launching first, and whatâs coming next.

Building in the open and what we've learned

Your feedback has been essential in helping us define our vision and roadmap for the new Twitter API. From Tweets to focus groups, you have shared a ton of feedback with us over the past few years about what you need out of the Twitter API and what we can do better. We also learned a lot through Twitter Developer Labs where youâve been sharing real-time feedback on the new API features weâve tested in the open.

Weâve always known that our developer ecosystem is diverse, but our API has long taken a one-size-fits-all approach. Your feedback helped us see the importance of making the new Twitter API more flexible and scalable to fit your needs. With the new API, we are building new elevated access options and new product tracks, so more developers can find options to meet their needs. More on that below.

We also know itâs important to be able to plan ahead, and we want to do a better job of sharing our plans with you in advance. Going forward, weâll share more of whatâs coming next on our public roadmap (updates coming soon). We'll also share a Guide to the future of the Twitter API for more about what to expect as we roll out the new API. We have a lot planned, and it will evolve and improve as we continue to hear from you.

Twitter API v2: Whatâs New?

A new foundation- The new API is built on a completely new foundation â rebuilt for the first time since 2012 â and includes new features so you can get more out of the public conversation. That new foundation allows us to add new functionality faster and better than weâve done in the past, so expect more new features from Twitter to show up in the API.
With this new foundation, developers can expect to see:

A cleaner API that's easier to use, with new developer features like the ability to specify which fields get returned, or retrieve more Tweets from a conversation within the same response

Some of the most requested features that were missing from the API, including conversation threading, poll results in Tweets, pinned Tweets on profiles, spam filtering, and a more powerful stream filtering and search query language

New access levels- With the new Twitter API, weâre building multiple access levels to make it easier for developers to get started and to grow what they build. In the past, the Twitter API was separated into three different platforms and experiences: standard (free), premium (self-serve paid), and enterprise (custom paid). As a developer's needs expanded, it required tedious migration to each API. In the future, all developers â from academic researchers to makers to businesses â will have options to get elevated access and grow on the same API.

New product tracks- We love the incredible diversity of developers who use our API. Our plan is to introduce new, distinct product tracks to better serve different groups of developers and provide them with the right experience and support for their needs, along with a range of relevant access levels, and appropriate pricing (where applicable). To start, these product tracks will include:

Standard: Available first, this will be the default product track for most developers, including those just getting started, building something for fun, for a good cause, and to learn or teach. We plan to add Elevated access to this track in the future.

Academic Research: Academic researchers use the Twitter API to understand whatâs happening in the public conversation. In the future, qualified academic researchers will have a way to get Elevated or Custom access to relevant endpoints. Weâre also providing tools and guides to make it easier to conduct academic research with the Twitter API.

Business: Developers build businesses on the Twitter API, including our Twitter Official Partners and enterprise data customers. We love that their products help other people and businesses better understand and engage with the conversation on Twitter. In the future, this track will include Elevated or Custom access to relevant endpoints.

A new developer portal- To help you get the most out of the new API, weâve also designed and built a new developer portal. This is where you can get started with our new onboarding wizard, manage Apps, understand your API usage and limits, access our new support center, find documentation, and more to come in the future.

With the new Twitter API, we hope to enable more:

Academic research that helps the world better understand our shared perspectives on important topics such as: peopleâs attitudes about COVID-19, the social impact of floods and climate change, or the prevalence of hateful speech and how to address it.

Tools that help make Twitter better for the people who use it, like: BlockParty, TweetDelete, and Tokimeki Unfollow.

Bots that share information and make conversations more fun like the: HAM: Drawings bot, House of Lords Hansard bot, and Emoji Mashup bot.

Businesses like Black Swan, Spiketrap, and Social Market Analytics who serve innovative use cases such as social prediction of future product trends, AI-powered consumer insights and FinTech market intelligence.

Twitter Official Partners such as Brandwatch, Sprinklr and Sprout Social who help brands better understand and engage with their industry and customers.

And much more, including new things we haven't thought of yet, but that we know you will...

So, whatâs launching first?

One of the most common reasons developers use the Twitter API is to listen to and analyze the conversation happening on Twitter. So, soon weâll release Early Access to an initial set of new endpoints for developers to:

Stream Tweets in real-time or analyze past conversations to help the world understand the public conversations happening on Twitter, or help businesses discover customer insights from the conversation

Measure Tweet performance to help people and businesses get better at using Twitter

Listen for important events to help people learn about new things that matter to them on Twitter

And a whole lot more, with new options to explore Tweets from any account

All API features weâre releasing first will be available in our new â always free â Basic access level. For most developers, Basic access will provide everything you need to get started and build something awesome.

Eventually, the new API will fully replace the v1.1 standard, premium, and enterprise APIs. Before that can happen though, we have more to build, which is why we are referring to this phase as Early Access. It's a chance to get started now and get ahead.

Unlike Twitter Developer Labs which hosts our experiments, everything in the first release will be fully supported and ready for you to use in production.

To get started with Early Access to the new Twitter API, you'll need a developer account. If you don't have one yet, apply to get started.

What's Next?

This is just the beginning. Weâre sharing our public roadmap to keep you updated on our vision for the API, along with options to share feedback so that we can continue to learn from you along the way and so you can plan for whatâs to come. On deck: full support to hide (and unhide) replies, and free Elevated access for academic researchers.

Developers like you push us and inspire us every day. Your creativity and work with our API make Twitter better for people & businesses, and make the world a better place. Thanks for your partnership on the journey ahead.
Click to expand...

Source: https://blog.twitter.com/developer/e...itter_api.html

:)

Brink · Jul 16, 2020

Twitter Introduces New Refreshed and Updated Twitter.com Website

Today, we are starting to roll out a new Twitter.com – a refreshed and updated website that is faster, easier to navigate and more personalized. The site has an updated look and feel that is more consistent with the Twitter you see on other devices, making it easier to access some of your favorite features, and with more options to make it your own.

Tweet

— Twitter API (@user) View on Twitter
Click to expand...

We’ve been testing aspects of this for a while so we could make sure the new site reflected how you use Twitter. Thanks to hundreds of thousands of responses we received during those tests, Twitter.com’s features make conversations easier to find and follow – and just a bit more fun:

More of What’s Happening: We’ve brought over Explore to bring you the same great content found in our apps; expect more live video and local moments personalized for wherever you are in the world. Get context with profile information within conversations and check out your Top Trends in any view so you never miss what’s happening.

Easy Access to Your Favorite Features: Bookmarks, Lists, and your Profile are right up front and have their own spot on the side navigation, making it easier and faster to jump between different tabs.

Direct Messages All in One Place: Direct Messages have been expanded so you can see your conversations and send messages all from the same view. Now there’s less hassle switching between screens to send a message.

Login, Logout Struggle No More: Whether you have one profile or a few, now you’re also able to switch between accounts faster, directly from the side navigation; your stan, foodie and cat meme accounts thank you.

Make Twitter Yours: The love is real for dark mode themes Dim and Lights Out. You’ve asked for even more ways to personalize Twitter so we’re bringing you different themes and color options, along with two options for dark mode.

Today is a big step as we continue building Twitter to best serve the people who use it every day. This update also gives us a much stronger foundation to build on so we can continue to bring you updated features faster than before.

Want to hear more from our team on how they redesigned and built Twitter.com? Check out our engineering blog series “New Nest: Building the New Twitter.com” which shares more on how we rebuilt the website from the ground up.

We’re looking forward to hearing what you think about our new site, so check it out and take it for a spin at Twitter.com.
Click to expand...

Source: Introducing a new Twitter.com

Brink · Jul 16, 2020

Twitter Introducing Topics

Twitter is what’s happening and what the world is talking about. And together, we talk about a lot. It can be overwhelming to discover new and interesting conversations about what you like because there are so many taking place at once. Often, you just want to see the best Tweets about what’s happening on the things that matter to you. Starting today, we’re making it even easier to follow the best conversations on Twitter.

In the coming months, you’ll be able to follow conversations about a topic similar to how you’d follow an account with one single tap. Topic suggestions will appear in your timeline and in search based on what you tend to look for and already follow on Twitter.

Tweet

— Twitter API (@user) View on Twitter
Click to expand...

When you choose to follow a topic – whether it’s your favorite band, sports team or celebrity – you’ll see Tweets from a whole host of accounts that are experts, fans or just tend to talk about that thing a lot on Twitter.

Previously, all of the work was on you to figure out the best way to keep up with what’s happening by following certain accounts, searching for it, or looking in the Explore tab for the latest. Now, you have the option of seeing the most relevant and interesting Tweets about what you care about with a single tap, and the conversation will come to you.

To start, you'll see Topic Follow prompts in your timeline based off of what you follow and what you've signaled are things you like in the same way you bump into new accounts to follow today. Attribution: Twitter, Inc.

Get a peek at what Topics will look like in your timeline after you follow one. Attribution: Twitter, Inc.

You can expect to see these suggestions in your timeline and in search during the coming months. And as we get to know what you’re most interested in, Topic suggestions should get even better.

Now, when you search for the things you're interested, you'll be able to follow it as a Topic. Attribution: Twitter, Inc.

After you follow a Topic, you can manage the Topics you follow directly from your menu or on your timeline. Attribution: Twitter, Inc.

We hope this makes it easier to keep up with what’s happening in your world!
Click to expand...

Source: Introducing Topics

Brink · Jul 16, 2020

Spelling and grammar improvements in Google Docs for G Suite

Quick launch summary

Earlier this year we introduced a BETA for new grammar suggestions in Google Docs. Now we’re making this feature available for G Suite Basic, Business, and Enterprise users.

The new features enhance existing spell check functions and highlight possible grammatical errors in your text. We’re also introducing a revamped interface for reviewing spelling and grammar suggestions which makes it faster and easier to spot and correct errors in your text.

Some improvements you’ll see are:

Grammar

Possible grammar corrections will be underlined in blue. To see a suggested correction or dismiss the alert, simply right-click.

You will also see possible grammar errors when running a spelling and grammar check through the Tools menu.

New language review interface

You can easily review all language suggestions for your document with the updated spelling and grammar check tool. Access it through the “Tools” menu or right-click on a suggestion and select “Review more suggestions” — you’ll see each suggestion and actions to correct any errors.

To learn more about how we’re using machine learning to recognize errors and suggest corrections to improve your writing, see here.

Availability

Rollout details

Rapid Release domains: Extended rollout (potentially longer than 15 days for feature visibility) starting on March 5, 2019.

Scheduled Release domains: Extended rollout (potentially longer than 15 days for feature visibility) starting on March 5, 2019.

G Suite editions

Available to G Suite Basic, G Suite Business, G Suite Enterprise, and G Suite for Education.

Not Available to G Suite Enterprise for Education, and G Suite for Nonprofits.

On/off by default?

This feature will be ON by default.
Click to expand...

Source: G Suite Updates Blog: Spelling and grammar improvements in Docs for Enterprise

Windows 10: Introducing a new and improved Twitter API

Introducing a new and improved Twitter API

Introducing a new and improved Twitter API

Introducing a new and improved Twitter API

Introducing a new and improved Twitter API - Similar Threads - Introducing improved Twitter

Twitter introduces two new teams to focus on greater accessibility

Introducing the new Twitter Transparency Center

Twitter introduces new labels for misleading COVID-19 Tweets

Twitter Introducing Topics

Twitter Introduces New Refreshed and Updated Twitter.com Website

Introducing Spotify New and Improved Experience on Xbox One

Twitter Introduces Timestamps: A New Way to Share Live Videos

Introducing the WebVR API in Chrome for Android

Networking API Improvements in Windows 10