Neowin News Feed for: Checkmark

Gmail brings blue verification checkmark to Android and iOS

Aditya Tiwari — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 05:00:01 +0000

Google is expanding its blue verification checkmarks for Gmail and it will roll out to Android and iOS over the weeks. Read more...

Twitter to wind down legacy checkmarks on April 1st as Blue becomes available globally

Justin Luna — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 08:14:01 +0000

By April 1st, Twitter will remove all legacy verified checkmarks on its platform. These checkmarks were previously given to high-profile accounts like celebrities, politicians, and public figures. Read more...

Twitter dissolves its Trust and Safety advisory group, puts legacy checkmarks on notice

Justin Luna — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 06:02:01 +0000

Twitter has disbanded its Trust and Safety council, a means for the platform to tackle hate speech, self-harm, suicide, and child exploitation. It will also remove all legacy blue checkmarks soon. Read more...

Elon Musk: Twitter Blue verification service will relaunch on November 29

Justin Luna — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 03:52:01 +0000

Twitter will relaunch its blue checkmark subscription service on November 29, according to its CEO Elon Musk. This news comes after verified trolls posted inappropriate content on the platform. Read more...

Twitter CEO Elon Musk kills "Official" tag after less than 24 hours

Justin Luna — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:20:01 +0000

Twitter has dropped the "Official" checkmark less than a full day after its release. CEO Elon Musk also said that the company will retain the original Twitter checkmark to avoid confusion. Read more...