Last week, Twitter introduced one of its worst features: the service would default to its algorithmically curated Home feed, while the reverse-chronological Latest feed was accessible in a separate tab. The change, which was first available on iOS and was set to arrive “soon” on Android and the web, made it harder to view tweets in chronological order. After significant backlash, Twitter announced on Monday that it would revert things back to the way they were.
See also: Twitter: We accidentally suspended accounts monitoring Russian troops
“We heard you — some of you want to see the latest Tweets,” Twitter said in a tweet on its support account. “We’ve changed the timeline and removed the tabbed experience for now while we explore other options.”
See also: Twitter may add a built-in “Podcasts” tab
Some users shared their thoughts on the change almost immediately after it was announced on March 10, with most preferring the Latest feed to the Home feed. The non-chronological Home feed can sometimes be confusing, especially for people using Twitter to stay informed during an emergency like the war in Ukraine. However, two Twitter executives noted in responses to Verge editor Casey Newton that they would be working on the issue, and it appears that the initial change will not go through as planned.
“We take feedback seriously, and in this case, we heard that the new Home & Latest pins weren’t giving you the level of control over your timeline that you wanted,” Twitter spokesperson Shaokyi Amdo said in a statement to The Verge.
See also: Twitter: Creates Tor website to combat Russian censorship
However, based on what executives have said, it seems like Twitter may be exploring other potential future changes to the timeline. “Giving people choice and control over their Twitter experience is incredibly important,” Twitter’s new VP of consumer products, Jay Sullivan, said in a response to Newton on March 12. “I’ll be working on that. Stay tuned.” Sullivan added that he hopes the platform can strike “a good balance for everyone.”.
Source of information: theverge.com
